Gregor rules as king of the Artos dynasty and father to Prince Erik. Initially resistant to Erik’s proposal to convert Princess Lotte into a slave maid to spare her life, he upholds traditional political and royal customs. When his brother Karl convinces him to approve the unconventional strategy, his pragmatic adaptability emerges, navigating the intersection of familial pressure and dynastic stability. His choice exposes underlying political fissures within the realm, particularly concerning succession disputes and the dual role of slave maids as both guardians of royalty and emblems of authority.