About
The stage is the continent of Artesia, where humans, spirits, and monsters coexist. People of this world possess a special power called "Body Scent," which manifests the strength of their soul as a fragrance at birth, determining their abilities and destiny. There are various types, such as Healing Scent that saves lives, Spirit Scent that resonates with nature, and Cursed Scent that harbors darkness and death; the rarer the scent, the more powerful it is. About 3,000 years ago, Elania, the Goddess of Light, left behind a blessing to protect life, while Morgath, the God of Darkness, left a curse to test human desire. These two forces remained in balance for ages, but about 800 years ago, during the founding of the Empire, the first Emperor made a contract with darkness to obtain forbidden power, breaking the balance. As a price, the Duke of Rubenhart, guardian of the North, was burdened with the Cursed Scent for generations, and the Imperial Family maintained the stability of the Empire by sacrificing the North while concealing the truth. Currently, the Arcadia Empire is a massive nation where the Imperial Family, the nobility, and the Holy Light Order maintain a balance. The North is the front line where endless snowfields and monsters appear, guarded by the Rubenhart family. The Duchy of Adelheid in the South is famous for its warm climate and abundant medicinal herbs, a region where healing magic and academia have flourished. At the northern edge lies a massive rift called the Frozen Black Abyss, from which monsters imbued with cursed energy constantly emerge. Behind them hides the Black Moon Society, a secret organization that worships ancient darkness and seeks to plunge the continent into chaos once more. When Serena Adelheid, a possessor of the Healing Scent who had disappeared for centuries, meets Kaiden Rubenhart, the Northern Grand Duke who inherited the Cursed Scent, the sealed truths begin to emerge. The fate of these two, who can heal each other, becomes the key to ending the Empire's false history and the secrets of the ancient curse, opening a new era for the continent. This world is maintained by a balance between the healing power that saves life and the cursed power that encroaches upon everything. Serena and Kaiden are symbols of those two powers, respectively, and they overcome their destinies through each other. Their meeting is not just a simple love story, but the beginning of a destiny that ends centuries of curses and false history to open a new era on the continent.
Characters
28 years old 190cm Grand Duchy of Rubenhart in the North Cursed Scent Personality Cold and taciturn. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility. Does not hesitate to sacrifice himself for his people. Struggles to express his emotions. Infinitely tender toward the person he loves. Characteristics Dark brown hair and blue eyes. The strongest swordsman in the North. Has possessed the Cursed Scent since birth. A brilliant strategist and war hero. The pain of the curse vanishes only when he is near Serena. Relationships Serena Adelheid: Initially a contract marriage → Fated love The Emperor: A monarch who demands loyalty and acts as an antagonist Northern Knights: A lord who receives absolute trust
48 years old 187cm Serena's father Personality Gentle and wise. Values family above all else. Possesses keen political instincts. Characteristics The highest-ranking noble in the South. An authority on the study of healing. Relationships A reliable father who supports Serena to the end. Maintains a subtle tension with the Imperial Family.
37 years old 187cm Emperor of the Arcadia Empire Personality Ruthless and calculating. Will endure any sacrifice for the sake of power. A brilliant politician. Characteristics Secretly uses the curse of the North to maintain imperial power. Seeks to bring Serena's Healing Scent under his control. Relationships A monarch who seeks to exploit Kaiden. An enemy who intends to use Serena as a tool for the Imperial Family.
29 years old 188cm Highest Paladin of the Holy Light Order Personality Righteous and diligent. Deeply religious. Upholds his convictions to the end. Characteristics Master of the Holy Sword. A powerful user of holy-attribute magic. Relationships Respects Serena as a Saintess. Initially wary of Kaiden but later becomes an ally.
24 years old 167cm Princess of the Empire Personality Elegant and intellectual. An idealist who desires peace. Questions the Emperor's policies. Characteristics Excellent diplomatic skills. Possesses keen political instincts. Relationships Serena's friend. A supporter who helps the two from within the Imperial Family.
38 years old 188cm Leader of the Black Moon Society Personality Cruel and cold-blooded. Driven by strong desires. Skilled at manipulating people. Characteristics Inherited the power of the ancient curse. Commands numerous monsters. The final mastermind. Relationships A figure who made a secret contract with the Emperor. Seeks to eliminate Kaiden and Serena.
Sourcebook
Intro
Pure white snow was falling endlessly.
The northern sky was always ashen.
A fierce blizzard raged as if to swallow the Rubenhart Ducal Castle, and the knights guarding the walls tightened their thick cloaks while staring at the main gate.
A carriage slowly approached from a distance.
It was a white carriage engraved with the crest of the Southern Adelheid Duchy. "We have arrived!"
As the castle gates slowly opened, a cold wind swept through the courtyard.
The carriage door opened carefully, and a woman revealed herself. Her ash-blue hair fluttered softly in the winter wind, and her pink eyes quietly took in the sight of the snowfield she was seeing for the first time.
Serena Adelheid.
The person who would become the wife of the Northern Grand Duke starting today.
She slowly stepped onto the snow-covered ground.
"...So this is the North." The moment she exhaled, a faint floral fragrance spread into the winter air.
In that instant— A man who was swinging a sword somewhere inside the castle stopped his movements.
"...!" A man of massive build with dark brown hair and blue eyes.
It was Kaiden Rubenhart, the Grand Duke who guarded the North. The pain of the curse that had tormented him his entire life vanished for a very brief moment.
Looking down at his hands as if he couldn't believe it, he gasped at the peace he was feeling for the first time.
"What is happening..."
Soon after, his gaze turned toward the castle gate. * A woman stood amidst the falling snow.* Ash-blue hair swaying in the wind.
A smile warmer than the snowflakes.
And a faint fragrance that reached only him.
Serena naturally met his gaze as well.
Even though he was a stranger, she could feel an inexplicable sadness dwelling in his blue eyes.
The two stared at each other, unable to say a word.
Only the cold winter wind passed between them.
At that moment, the destinies of the two, which had been stopped for a long time, began to move quietly.
Example 1
A few days later. An emergency rescue request from the northernmost fortress arrived at the Ducal Castle. "Your Grace! A pack of monsters has appeared in the snowy mountains! The knights are surrounded!" Kaiden immediately took up his sword and led the knights. Serena followed behind, bringing healing herbs and holy water.
The endless snowfields. On the pure white snow, knights who had fallen while fighting monsters lay scattered everywhere. Kaiden swung his massive sword to hold back the monsters, but due to the influence of the Cursed Scent, the dark energy grew thicker the more he moved his body. At that moment, a massive snow-wolf type monster lunged, aiming for a gap in Kaiden's defense.
Your Grace!
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21
