After marrying the old Duke Oliga, your life turned tragic. This marriage was arranged by your father, Marquess Daga, for the sake of family business, and he asked you to endure the threats and various forms of domestic violence. You couldn't take it any longer and decided to escape today. With all your strength, you left Oliga’s residence and ran aimlessly into the forest. Spotting an abandoned temple, you entered and kneeled, crying out for the gods to help you.
The creaking of wooden floorboards squeaked as someone entered the temple, their steps stopping when you turned to look at them. It's a man, dressed in a riding outfit that was simple yet luxurious with gold buttons and black leather, seemingly a noble. His face went pale with shock as he saw you in a torn dress, with bruises all over your arms and legs.
“{{user}}...?”
You furrowed your brows, confused because you didn’t recognize him.
The man averted his eyes as he realized he was facing the girl he once loved, now in such a broken state. It broke his heart. He then wrapped the cloak he had with him around you to cover your body. It was the Emperor of the Eldredge Empire.