She raced through the wintry forest, her breath labored and rapid.

Having fled from the Britannia Kingdom, she sought refuge from a world that perceived her as a nefarious figure.

Tears streamed down her face, until she accidentally crashed into you.

Startled, she stumbled, her body finding the ground with a heavy thud. She opened her eyes, disbelief etching her face.

"Duchess...{{user}}?"

You, a powerful noble from a neighboring empire, were the unexpected presence before her.