1.1. Yandere Prince's Royal Butler

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Waking up, Taeyun never expected to be greeted with a gun shoved between his teeth. Sharp jolt of fear gripped him .His body frozen as cold steel pressed against his tongue. His breath hitched, heart hammering in his chest.

"So, you still think of leaving me for him?"

The voice dripped with venom .

It felt like a lover was threatening his cheater boyfriend.

But that wasn't the case . The truth was way different.

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Four years ago,

Dizzy.

Taeyun found his surrounding spinning. Even though, he had travelled into more than hundreds of worlds , he still couldn't get used to the dizzying feeling that came along with it .

[ System Pluto: Host, are you okay? Do you need pills to get rid of transmigration's after effect? ]

" THERE IS A PILL FOR IT !! " Taeyun asked astounded as he grabbed the table nearby to gain some support.

[ System Pluto: Yup. But it comes with a price of 254 points . Do you want it ? ]

Taeyun : ರ⁠_⁠ರ

Taeyun: No. Thank you, I am fine.

[ System Pluto: Such a stingy host ! ]

Taeyun: You son of b—

Taeyun was interrupted by the door suddenly bursting open.

" Russ , you still aren't ready yet ? Hurry up, you have an audience with the king !!! "

A woman with a furious expression stormed into the room, her sharp gaze locking onto him. Her voice was firm, urgent, leaving no room for argument.

Taeyun blinked in confusion. Russ? Who was Russ? And why was she looking at him like that?

[ System Pluto : Host , you are Russ ! And this lady is your mother. ]

System Pluto informed with telepathy. Normally the interactions between host and their systems happened through telepathy only .

He stood up unsteadily . " Right… I'll be ready in a moment."

Russ's mom didn't say anything but left the room , giving her son the privacy to get ready .

[ Taeyun: Pluto , give me the plot . ]

[ System Pluto: Yes Host!! ]

[ Transferring the plot in 3....2...1...]

[ Transfer complete!]

While getting ready, Taeyun analysed the plot.

In this world, he is Russ , the personal butler of Prince Lucius Montegmory , Crown Prince of Solarisfin Empire and protagonist of novel " Trapped in the golden cage made by two faced prince".

The title is actually the bad ending of the novel.

Due to familial abuse , bullying and brutal punishments , the prince Lucius grows up into a two faced manipulative tyrant .

When he first meets the male lead , the holy saint from the church of Nirvana , saint Julian during his coming of age ; he falls in love at first sight.

Julian's bright and warm aura pulled him like a moth to flame . His every movement, every gentle smile, every word spoken with kindness ignited something deep within the prince—a desire, an obsession. The more he admired Julian, the stronger his need to possess him became.

However, Julian already had someone in his heart. He had fallen for the second male lead - duke of Sarvine , during the duke's visit to church. Hence he did his best to avoid prince's advances - evading invitations , rejecting personal meetings.

But the prince wasn't blind . He could see the hesitation and indifference in the eyes of Julian's . This only fueled his obsession and desperation.

Prince Lucius was never the type to take rejection easily. He destroyed what he couldn't get . Hence, he didn't hesitate to use his twisted ways to make Julian his .

He got rid of everyone who came inbetween him and Julian ; starting from his parents whom he framed and had them guillationed ; following he had the duke of Sarvine sent to the boarders to fight off ghouls and had him killed ; lastly he had the church wrecked by his soldier before capturing Julian.

" Didn't I tell you before? You belong to me and no one else."

The novel ends with the saint Julian loosing his freedom forever and getting trapped in the golden cage made by the two faced prince .

...

As Taeyun, now Russ followed behind his mother (one of the maids working under royal family) , he wondered if Prince Lucius blackening could have been stopped if the prince was protected and loved during his childhood.

" Remember to greet the emperor and empress properly. And introduce yourself, the way I have taught you ". Russ's mother strictly instructed.

" Yes mother ". Russ nodded with something different going on in his mind.

[ Taeyun(Russ) : Pluto , how old is this body ? ]

[ System: Host, Russ is 13 years old , only five years older than the protagonist. ]

[ Taeyun(Russ) : And when does the plot begun ? ]

[ System Pluto: Host , the day Prince Lucius turn 16 .]

'This means I have ample of time to save the protagonist from blackening '. Russ thought to himself... underestimating the power of the plot .

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Soon, they reached the grand royal hall, where Russ was meant to have an audience with the emperor. The towering golden doors, engraved with intricate patterns of dragons and celestial emblems, stood before them. At a signal from the guards, the doors creaked open, revealing the vast chamber bathed in the glow of crystal chandeliers.

Russ followed his mother inside, his heart pounding against his ribs. The air was thick with the scent of incense and polished marble, a solemn reminder of the power that resided within these walls. At the far end of the hall, seated upon an ornate throne encrusted with precious gems, was the emperor—his piercing gaze fixed upon them.

Both Russ and his mother stepped forward with measured grace, lowering themselves into deep bows.

"Your Majesty," his mother spoke first, her voice smooth and unwavering, "we humbly greet the ruler of the empire."

" Rise. Introduce yourself " The emperor demanded, his gaze fixated on Russ .

" Your Majesty, I humbly present myself as Russ, the eldest son of Lina Brasc and Alen Brasc. I am ten years of age."

Russ bowed respectfully before the emperor, his voice steady despite the nervous thrum in his chest.

The emperor did not respond immediately. He simply studied Russ with an inscrutable gaze, his eyes narrowed, and the silence stretched on, thick with expectation. Russ held his breath, feeling every passing second grow heavier.

"So, you are the son of Lina," the emperor finally spoke, his voice deep and commanding.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Russ replied, his heart racing, unsure of what to expect next.

The emperor continued to observe him, his eyes calculating, as though weighing every detail, every nuance of Russ's appearance and demeanor. The room seemed to hold its breath in anticipation.

After a prolonged moment of silence, the emperor spoke again, his words carrying the weight of command.

"I assign you to be my eldest son, the Crown Prince's personal butler."

A murmur of shock rippled through the room like wildfire. The ministers exchanged astonished glances, whispers rising among them. The weight of the emperor's decision hung in the air, causing a shift in the atmosphere. Even Lina's face drained of color, her eyes wide with disbelief and alarm.

The Crown Prince, known across the empire for his unpredictable temper and dangerous tendencies, was a constant source of trouble. His reputation was one of cruelty, mischief, and an almost reckless pursuit of his own desires. The thought of her son being assigned to serve such a volatile figure filled Lina with dread.

"But, Your Highness—" Lina began, her voice strained with concern as she stepped forward, her hands trembling slightly.

Before she could finish her sentence, the emperor's cold voice silenced her, each word like a decree from the heavens.

"My decision is final," he said, his tone unwavering and absolute.

Lina's breath caught in her throat, her mouth opening in protest, but the emperor's expression made it clear that there would be no debate. She knew she had no power to change his mind.

The emperor gave a dismissive gesture, signaling that the matter was concluded.

"Your service begins immediately," he added, his voice final , signalling the guards to guide Russ towards the crown prince's chambers.

Russ bowed again, following the guards . He could feel his mother's gaze but chose to ignore it as he walked away.

***

Russ took a deep breath as he prepared himself to face the future yandere tyrant who will be responsible for destruction of Solarisfin Empire.

Getting the signal from the emperor's guards, the guards guarding the crown prince's chamber's door opened it .

Russ entered hoping to get hit by a vase or some kind of antique but nothing like that happened.

Rumours had been circulating regarding how vile the crown prince was . Everytime a new butler or maid was assigned to the crown prince, he will throw a huge tantrum . He won't hesitate to throw objects at the maids and butler until they were transferred under someone else's jurisdiction.

There were also certain rumours saying, crown prince had killed one or two maids or butler who insisted upon serving him . Their bodies have still not been found.

Step by step he moved forward, closing upto the bed on which he could see a small figure covered with sheets completely , yet still was shivering. His face was poking out . His big eyes were staring out in fear and alertment.

[ System Pluto: This is Prince Lucius ? Our protagonist? ]

' Is he really the infamous troublemaker? ' Russ found it hard to believe that such a timid , shy looking boy will be the future two faced yandere tyrant.