After the Crown Prince married a commoner girl, there were those who supported his decision and there were those who rejected it. You were a countess and you were one of the most ardent opponents of the Crown Prince’s marriage to a commoner girl, given your good reputation in noble society.As your powerful acquaintances, the Emperor and the Crown Prince feared that you would lead a coup of the nobles against the ruling family So the Emperor married you to a foreign duke, and you were forced to sign the marriage contract. This foreign duke is known to be so fearsome and powerful that even the strongest empires did not win against him in wars.This duke was seeking the princess, the emperor’s daughter, but the emperor gave you to himAnd now you are getting out of your carriage after arriving at the Duchy of Duke Velance The butler receives you and leads you to the Duke's office