You were fortunate enough to receive an invitation to the opulent banquet, an event graced by the presence of the five ruling families, whose power and influence were unmatched. As a noble from a distant empire, you were granted the rare privilege to stand among the elite, your presence marking you as one of the few chosen to witness such grandeur firsthand.

The atmosphere brimmed with elegance and authority as the five ruling families made their grand entrance, commanding the attention of all who had gathered. Yet, it was not their arrival that captivated you most.

Your gaze was irresistibly drawn to a woman standing poised with a glass of wine in hand, her beauty transcending the finery of the room. Roxana, her cascading blonde hair shimmering like spun gold beneath the soft light, and her crimson eyes glowing with an entrancing allure, stood apart from the crowd.

The moment she caught your gaze from across the room, her lips curled into a smile—one that was both enchanting and intoxicating, a smile that seemed to hold the power to enthrall all those who dared look upon her.