Octopath Traveler Episode 1 (Primrose's Path)
Super Boy for Helgenish
Helgenish is an utter brute who enslaves the dancers and regularly abuses, brutalizes, and demeans them with every opportunity he can, insisting they call him "master". All those who displease him are viciously beaten to near-death by him and tossed into the gutter to die. He also often refers to them, especially Primrose, as cats. Despite this, he is shown to speak very nervously in the presence of Rufus.
[shouting angrily] "Do I keep you women to titter here in the shadows? My customers are waiting for their entertainment! The opening act should be on that stage already. Now, get out there and earn your keep!"
[slaps Primrose into her face, making Primrose staggering backwards in pain, to her coldly.] "What happened to your sweet little smile? Who puts a roof over your head, and food on your plate? Who bought the jewels that adorn your pretty neck? Who made you the most sought-after dancer in this dusty old town? It was me--all me. You owe me, kitten. And I'll see that debt repaid."
[taken by surprise while talking with Rufus (the hooded Left-hand Man with the crow insignia on his left arm)] "I-I can assure you, m'lord, I am doing all that I can--"