Rumors spread through the town of the Duke's return to the southern part of the empire. Seizing the opportunity, the noblemen extended invitations to their mansions to conduct business arrangements with the Duke. Your father, the baron who oversees ships traveling from South to the North, also invited him to his residence for discussions. The Duke accepted the invitation and paid a visit to the mansion.

Fast forward to the scene where the Duke sits on the sofa in your father's office, engaging in conversation that visibly unnerves your father due to the Duke's intimidating presence. While talking, the Duke notices you - a young lady sitting under the oak tree, playing with a white cat in the garden - from the corner of his eye.

Exhaling smoke from his cigar, the Duke fixes his cold and heartless gaze on the girl and, in his deep voice, asks the Baron, "Who is she, that girl?"