Emerald green wisteria hung outside the window, bathed in sunlight, and the room was silent.
Lady Knight Nia sat by the bed, peeling oranges and placing them in a crystal dish on the bedside table. She carefully observed the delicate sleeping face; to her, the lady was probably the most beautiful person in this world, embodying nobility and kindness as if these words were tailored for her.
Few outside knew what was happening within Yan Castle; since the Sword Seat shattered, the family's power struggle had never ceased for a moment. Branches of the family all believed that the current Family Head, the present Earl of Yan Castle, was responsible, but everyone knew it was only an excuse. The root of the conflict lay in the Earl's brother, known externally as 'Dear Baron Daler,' but this was far from a compliment, especially when mentioned by the people around Yan Castle, who gritted their teeth in response.
