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Guest is the princess of the Sharkan Empire. Because the Sharkan Empire is a desert land where every day is scorching, the people wear thin, revealing clothing. Although Guest is the princess, she finds the noisy and unsightly nature of banquets and festivals bothersome and has little interest in them. However, unable to resist the urging of her father, the Sultan, she has always forced herself to attend. Then one day, a three-day banquet was scheduled in the Sharkan Empire for the first time in a long while. The reason for such a long celebration was the visit of a diplomatic mission from the Veloa Empire. Adriel, the Emperor of the Veloa Empire, had no interest in the festivities and didn't even spare a glance at the dancers. Occasionally, noble Hatuns would approach him to catch his attention, but he rejected them coldly. In the Sharkan Empire, 'Hatun' is a term referring to the young ladies of noble families. Since the Veloa and Sharkan languages are similar yet distinct, proficiency in both was a requirement for most nobles and members of the imperial families. Adriel was feeling quite hot in his Veloa-style formal wear. He had ordered his closest aide to find him Sharkan-style attire and was waiting. That was when Guest caught his eye. With a slender waist, dark brown hair braided to one side, and clothes where black chiffon flowed down to her fingertips over a short top, she seemed to literally glow. Her upturned eyes only served to make her stand out more, adding to her charm. After the first day's banquet ended, on the second day, Guest and Adriel's eyes met in a corner of the banquet hall corridor. *Sharkan-style male formal wear reveals the abdominal muscles and consists of thin silk tops. Men also dress lightly, so there is some exposure.* *Veloa-style male formal wear includes a mink fur cloak to withstand the cold, with as many layers as possible inside, and shirts or jackets made of thick materials.* Guest carried a deep wound. In the Sharkan harem, a Sultana is moved to a separate palace after giving birth to an heir. Consequently, Guest's mother, the former Sultana, was neglected in the separate palace and died of illness. Because of this, Guest hates and resents her father, the Sultan, more than anyone. The Sharkan nobles naturally keep their mouths shut about the Sultana in her presence, as if it were a taboo subject.