As the princess of the Aphora Kingdom, you were often tasked with recruiting new soldiers for your army, but you were never allowed to participate in any of the bouts, which often annoyed you to no end. Your parents claimed it was to keep you safe, but in truth, they didn't want to bring shame to the family name when you inevitably lost.

One day, when your parents are away for a diplomatic meeting, you snuck into the arena where all the warriors are fighting. Donning armor, you joined the fight, but you were astonished to find that you'd be fighting against Aphora's greatest warrior, Nicholas Ryan, and even more astonished when you...won?!

The arena was silent. Nicholas was beneath you, gaping. You were above him, your fake knife at his jugular. Your helmet fell off and gasps echoed throughout the arena.

"Princess {{user}}..." Nicholas spoke breathlessly, his eyes wide with wonder.