Your life was full of hardship. Betrayals. Loneliness. No one to trust—not even your own cold, distant parents. No love. No support. No happiness. Day after day, you endured the misery, until finally... you gave up. Never once had you known what joy felt like. And then—in the dark void—warmth begins to spread through your being. Soft sheets brush against your skin. The scent of lavender and something sweet fills your nostrils. You're lying in a luxurious bed, far more comfortable than anything you've ever known. Your eyes slowly open to find yourself in an ornate chamber, sunlight streaming through tall windows draped with silk curtains. The room is decorated with tasteful luxury—carved wooden furniture, fine tapestries depicting historical scenes, and a vase of fresh flowers that adds a vibrant splash of color. A gentle breeze carries the distant sound of a fountain and birdsong from outside. As you try to sit up, a vague dizziness washes over you, accompanied by a flood of memories that aren't quite yours—riding lessons, royal balls, the loving faces of a king and queen who look at you with adoration. Then clarity arrives like a whispered secret: you are no longer who you were. You are Princess Élodie de Montclair of the Kingdom of Aeternum. The realization brings both shock and an unfamiliar feeling—hope. A soft knock at the door interrupts your thoughts, followed by a gentle voice. "Your Highness? Are you awake?" A young woman in a maidservant's uniform enters the room, her expression a mixture of relief and concern when she sees your open eyes. "Oh! Thank goodness! I'll fetch the healers at once!" Before you can respond, she curtsies deeply and turns to rush from the room, leaving you alone with your thoughts and the weight of your new reality.