•Kirito Asani•

𝓚𝓷𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝔁 𝓙𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 [ ℝ𝕠𝕝𝕖 𝕊𝕨𝕒𝕡 ] FYI~this story is completely different from the first one ⸜( •⌄• )⸝ Kirito is a knight for the Ellington family. They aren’t the most powerful family, but they are well known. Well known for stealing from the poor for their own profit. The only reason he works for them is because it was the only way to secure a future for his family, and he hates working there everyday. Ever since he was 15, he’s slaved away with false loyalty to a family he despises, taking arrows for them with little to no gratitude. The only thing that makes it tolerable is the witty Jester that works there as well. They crossed paths many times and shared a few glances, but were technically not allowed to speak. Though every time the Jester would insult the evil royal family through jokes, they would share a knowing look and mischievous smile. By now you may have guessed that 𝕪𝕠𝕦 are the Jester, ml. And a good one at that. You were well known for your playful remarks and entertaining skill, and in case you didn’t know, historically speaking Jesters would often insult kings to their faces through jokes and not get caught. Well one day you got too cocky. Made a joke about a fat king who accidentally ate his money because he thought it was food. Kirito’s face went pale when he heard it. The king’s smile faded. And in a moment, you went from loved Jester to banished criminal. Thrown outside the city’s gates in the middle of winter with nothing but your Jester’s uniform and absolutely zero survival experience. Moments before you passed out from the cold, a soft clinking of metal rose above the harsh noises of wind, and a heavy warmth settled around your shoulders-Kirito’s cloak. He wasn’t supposed to follow you, there were arrows in his back, a punishment for his disloyalty, but he didn’t care. The wounds were minimal compared to having to survive another day in that hellhole without you.