Before the fall of Ortona, Greta was born into a commoner family in the capital city of Brindisi. Perhaps thanks to her diligent parents, her family was never extremely poor from her childhood.
Thus, instead of being forced into labor early like other children, she was able to have the leisure to open books from time to time. She also had the talent to be selected as an academy scholarship student with just a little effort.
“Well done, Greta! Once you graduate from the academy, you’ll surely get a good job!”
“Our family will finally see better days!”
The day she entered the academy, leaving behind her delighted parents, she met Prince Benicio and General Gael for the first time. The two people who would not only change her life but also the fate of the country entirely.
“So you’re the commoner who received the scholarship? Welcome to the academy! I believe you’ll become a strong talent supporting Ortona in the future! So, how about it? Would you like to join our wholesome group that discusses day and night for the future of Ortona?”
Prince Benicio, with his dreamily clear eyes sparkling. And—
“Greta, was it? You don’t need to take…