Kuni, seated gracefully on the tatami, gazed at her fiancé with awe. His chilling aura surrounded her, threatening to shake her resolve.

She wanted to flee, but the chain of marriage kept her grounded. Hands gently lowered to the floor, she bent in deep reverence, greeting the imposing figure sitting on the tatami behind the low desk.

“It’s an honor to meet you. My name is Kuni, from the Raiden family,” her voice remained steady, masking inner anxieties.