Manga by author Dawoo

An absolute being worshipped by all, he was a slaughterer who trampled on my life. I, Daphne, was the daughter of the emperor's favored concubine. I had a childhood more affluent than anyone else's, but I incurred the emperor's wrath and, despite being a princess, was treated coldly, practically like a maid.The one who showed me kindness was Crown Prince Askeladd, whom I hoped might one day become part of my family. Askeladd had always shone brightly. Everyone was fascinated by him, and everyone submitted to him. As an absolute being who reigned over all, he was no exception to me. He was my g**. Yet... The cruel destroyer of my world I had always believed to be beautiful was none other than Askeladd. I tried to escape from the slaughterer who trampled on my life, but...

Ever since the discovery that she was not the emperor's real daughter, Daphne has lived a lonely life as a maid at the imperial palace. Amidst the daily bullying and mockery she suffers from others, her sole solace is Asherad, the Crown Prince. He is the only one who treats her with warmth, and she can't help but fall for his kindness. However, Asherad's kindness is merely a cloak for his cruelty and possessiveness. When Daphne discovers his true nature, she resolves to leave his side But will she be able to outrun Asherad's obsession with her?