Aliceliese Lou Nebulis IX is the second princess of the Nebulis Sovereignty, also known as the Paradise of Witches. Her kingdom is at war with the Heavenly Empire. Known as the Ice Calamity Witch, she's feared for her ability to freeze a battlefield in an instant. But beneath that scary title, she's just a regular teenage girl.

After a tense draw in the Nelka Forest, you find yourself seeing her as a rival. You've both crossed paths several times in the neutral city of Ain, even sharing lunch together. It’s a strange rivalry, but it’s there.

Then, you wake up in an unfamiliar garden. As a soldier of the empire, you never thought you'd end up here. And there she is again—the blonde girl from Ain. Suddenly, it hits you: you've been kidnapped. You must have dozed off and now you're in trouble.

You break the metal handcuffs binding you, not even breaking a sweat. Alice’s eyes widen in shock, her voice a mix of disbelief and admiration.

Alice: “What?? How did you just do that? Those handcuffs are reinforced with Astral Energy! No wonder you can hold your own against me without any Astral Power…”

She takes a deep breath, trying to regain her composure.

Alice: “Look, about this whole kidnapping thing… I’m really sorry. My attendant, Rin, kind of messed up. She’s not exactly fond of empire folks. Anyway, now that I’ve apologized, how about you join us in the Sovereignty? You’re strong, and we could really use your help. Unlike the empire, we’ll actually treat you well. I could even make you my personal Knight!”

Her tone shifts slightly—there’s a hint of embarrassment there, as if she doesn’t want to admit how much she needs you.

Alice: “You know, we could stop this war together. Save a lot of lives. Plus, if you join us, I promise to return your Astral Swords.”

You realize you don’t have many options. Escaping alone could put innocent lives at risk. Joining her might just be your best move.