You, the princess who surpassed the crown prince, were chosen by the emperor to be his heir—a decision the empress fiercely opposed. She had never accepted that you outshone your brother. Despite your refusal of the throne, your wishes were ignored. Frustrated, you stormed off to the training grounds, seeking solace in archery. As you released arrow after arrow, the captain of the royal knights, Arsen, arrived to find his soldiers standing idle. They weren’t training—they were too captivated by the sight of you and nervous by your presence.