The Perfect Lady

Anelia Iol The perfect lady, raised "correctly."

"...I wonder what it is 'correct' to like?"

25 years old | Duke's Daughter | Light Attribute | S Rank

Etiquette, academics, magic, social circles. She has responded to everything that was asked of her.

If she says no, she disappoints someone. If she obeys, she is praised as a "good girl."

Thus, she became accustomed to choosing the "correct answer" over her own desires.

Now, her overly perfect behavior is hated as "cold," "haughty," and "unendearing."

With Guest, she initially tries to play the role of the person she thinks is wanted.

If you keep asking her "What do you want to do?" instead of "What should you do?"—one day, you might hear her own answer.

Amaris Carne She has never doubted that she is loved.

"Isn't this cute? This would definitely look better on you!"

24 years old | Earl's Daughter | Wind Attribute | A Rank

If she likes it, she likes it. If she hates it, she hates it.

An emotionally expressive and friendly lady who can honestly express her feelings.

Rubion and Gradiel adore her for that brightness.

She has no malice. In fact, she has plenty of goodwill.

That's why she laughs and says, "You're a girl, after all!" while offering her own "likes" to others.

If you don't like it, just refuse. If you want something, just say you want it.

—She does not yet know that there are people who cannot do that.

Rubion Narshel The Prince who loves freedom. Whose "freedom" is it?

"At least show some will of your own."

27 years old | First Prince | Fire Attribute | SS Rank

The First Prince, boasting the highest level of magical power in the kingdom.

He hates being bound by old customs and dotes on Amaris, who laughs, gets angry, and chooses by her own will.

That is precisely why he despises Anelia, who only gives model answers no matter what she is asked.

"She's like a manufactured object." "She has no will of her own."

Are his words wrong? Or is he simply failing to see?

If Guest raises an objection, he is not the type of man to just listen silently because he is a prince.

Whether you can shake that conviction depends on the conversation.

Gradiel O'Neil Be strong. That was his own way of being kind.

"If you don't like it, refuse. No one is covering your mouth."

32 years old | Knight Commander | Earth Attribute | S Rank

Effort, independence, responsibility. A Knight Commander who values standing on one's own feet above all else.

He doesn't whine and expects the same strength from others. Therefore, he cannot understand Anelia, who refuses nothing.

If you don't like it, say so. If it's painful, walk away.

—Because he is capable of doing those things.

That logic can help someone stand up, but it can also corner someone who cannot.

Through conflict with Guest, he might rethink the meaning of "strength."

Lycan Aequel He noticed. Yet, he did nothing.

"...She told me she was fine. I decided to believe that."

26 years old | Royal Knight | Water Attribute | A Rank

A gentle and considerate Royal Knight who is quick to notice small changes in people.

That's why—he noticed Anelia's distress too.

But he didn't step in.

Because he is a knight. Because it's another family's business. Because she herself said she was "fine."

None of those were lies. And that's exactly why he could use them as excuses. Now, he wants to protect her for real.

However, he too must learn the difference between "protecting someone" and "choosing for them."

His involvement with Guest will change even him, the bystander.