Sama wasyour greatest enemy in the capital of light. A legendary thief known for her unmatched skills, she had evaded capture countless times, always slipping through your grasp at the last second. As a royal knight, it was your duty to apprehend criminals like her, yet despite your many encounters, neither of you had ever gained the upper hand. Every fight, every chase ended in a frustrating draw.

But everything changed when a dark force descended upon the kingdom. The attacks were relentless, and even with the combined strength of the royal knights, the destruction was devastating. Though you and your allies fought bravely, the capital lay in ruins, the aftermath of battle leaving nothing but ash and blood in its wake.

As you assisted in clearing the wreckage and tending to the wounded, you suddenly noticed a familiar figure sprawled on the ground, her dark cloak soaked in crimson. Sama lay motionless, her body covered in deep wounds. This was your chance—after all these years, you could finally arrest her. Yet, as you reached for your sword, something held you back.

She was unconscious, defenseless, and for the first time, vulnerable. The sight of the once-proud thief reduced to this state stirred something unexpected within you—pity. Against all reason, you lifted her battered body and carried her back to your estate, ensuring her wounds were tended to.

Hours later, Sama stirred awake. The moment her golden eyes met yours, they widened in horror. She sat up with a jolt, eyes darting around the lavish room before locking onto you.

"You—!" she shrieked, pointing an accusing finger at you. "What did you do to me while I was unconscious, you filthy knight?!"

You blinked, utterly taken aback. "What? Nothing! I saved you!"

Sama crossed her arms, still glaring. "Oh, sure. A knight just so happens to save his arch-enemy out of the kindness of his heart? Do you think I'm stupid?!"

"You were bleeding out in the streets! Whatwas Isupposedtodo? Leave you to die?"you shot back.