This is really fun! I like the fact that the MC is an unrepentant villain--and that the plot's about him trying to escape consequences. But can he? The writing is gorgeous and period-appropriate; there's no modern speak that sometimes pops up in historical IF.
A bit suggestion if I may: can you darken the font on the light mode? It's a bit hard to read given the background. I know dark mode is very popular, but it actually tires my eyes really quickly so I have to use light mode.