Oswell grew up in a poor family with his younger brother. They were poor, but happy. Then one day a bunch of human traffickers turn up to claim Oswell and his brother. Turns out their parents had secretly arranged to sell off Oswell and his brother. In a fit of rage, Oswell steals a dagger the traffickers are armed with and brutally kills them and his parents. Unfortunately the brother is also killed in the fight.
Shortly after, the prince turns up at the house to investigate why the family hasn't paid its taxes in a long time. He discovers the murder scene and brings in Oswell, but instead the prince asks Oswell to become his servant. Touched by the act and this 2nd chance, Oswell pledges his absolute loyalty and subservience to the prince.