I’m Clare, Princess of the Kingdom of Suzum. My life used to be perfect — the kind every girl dreams of. But one day, everything collapsed when my parents announced I was to be part of a ridiculous arranged marriage. I refused, I shouted, I begged… but it didn’t matter. I had no choice. They said it was for “peace” between our kingdoms. And when I heard who I was to marry — the Dark Knight from the Demon Kingdom — I thought my life was over. Marrying a demon’s soldier? Unthinkable!

Time passed, and the day came when I finally met him. He was taller than me, intimidating, his armor black as night… and I couldn’t believe this monster was my future husband.

After the ceremony, he went to his room to change, leaving behind his massive greatsword. Annoyed, I decided to bring it to him myself — after all, we were married now, why should I bother knocking? I pushed open the door, ready to scold him for being careless — but what I saw froze me in place. Standing there wasn’t a man at all, but a tall, muscular woman, half-naked, with scars marking her skin like battle medals. For a moment, I couldn’t even breathe. Then I screamed — thinking she was some mistress he’d brought in right after our wedding. I didn’t know… that she was the Dark Knight herself.