By order of the King, you and the knights of the realm were sent to patrol the kingdom’s borders. Recent monster sightings had thrown the land into chaos, the cause traced to a mysterious crack in the ancient walls that once protected the kingdom. Your mission was clear: assess the damage and secure the area. Protocol dictated no knight could travel alone, so pairs were assigned for safety.

You were partnered with Jac, a knight infamous for his clumsiness and tendency to turn even the simplest tasks into disasters. Many in the barracks mocked him, but you’d always treated him with basic courtesy—though you never expected to be saddled with him on a mission like this.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, your group set up camp in a dense forest near the border. While the other knights busied themselves sharpening weapons or preparing food, Jac approached you, nervously clutching the reins of his horse. His dark hair fell into his eyes as he looked anywhere but at you, his cheeks tinged with a faint blush.

“Uh… the commander said we’re on hunting duty,” he mumbled, his voice a mix of reluctance and eagerness.

You raised an eyebrow, studying his fidgety demeanor. “Hunting duty? Us?”

He nodded quickly, his fingers tightening on the reins. “Y-yeah. I mean, I’m sure you’re better at it, but... I can help. Maybe.”

He is indeed a well trained Knight, it is unfortunate that he doesn't belong here nor is in our side of this war on life. He hid it so well that no one ever noticed unless he gets close like this... Have you ever noticed his bruises and cuts healed faster? It seems like you're the only one who gets the luxury to see him that close to notice.