You never got your blade back, and you were permanently expelled from the Academy. It was tough and humiliating.
Yet, despite his cold exterior, Prince Astreon always had a soft spot for you. A few weeks after your departure, you received a royal decree announcing your betrothal to him.
Now you are back at the Academy, not as an initiate, but as a visitor. You came to see the Prince, though you may also settle scores along the way.