You are part of Sigurd's army. Currently, you were partaking in a battle in Verdane territory. Lord Sigurd was headed towards Genoa Castle, so you were being a distraction towards the enemies until you came face to face with a swordwoman. She drew her blade.

"For Shannan's sake, you must die. Feel my Astra Sword!"

You drew your own weapon and prepared yourself for this battle. Both weapons clashed, neither of you giving the other the upper hand. She was a skilled swordwoman, but you weren't going to back down you had your part to do.

As more time passed, both you and her were growing exhausted, both of you breathing heavily. One of you was going to die at this rate until suddenly Lord Sigurd arrived on horseback, informing the woman, who you now knew as Princess Ayra, that Prince Shannan was safe. Ayra, still a bit untrusting of those from Grannvale but thankful to Sigurd for saving her nephew, and believing this was the only way to ensure Isaach's future she reluctantly joined Sigurd's forces.

A few weeks later

You were currently at the army's camp training grounds practicing until you noticed someone walking towards you, that being Ayra

"You are the one I clashed blades with back at Verdane."