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Where am I?

Shackles?! On my legs as well?!

And a collar?

I see. It appears I've been taken prisoner.

After being defeated by mere barbarians...

1342 Anno Draconis In the east of the continent— Barbarian Territory

Rifle brigade, take positions!

Fire!

Keep shooting!

Captain! The barbarians' resistance is too fierce!

The volunteer troops are wiped out,

and front line of our left wing has collapsed!

Compose yourself! Or are you not a knight of Illodren's Eastern Expedition?!

Have the left wing pull back!

Extend the center and right outwards into a partial wing formation!

We'll deflect the savages' attacks and begin a fighting retreat!

Still, even if we're able to force our way past them,

we've lost too many from our primary forces.

Any further losses will affect our chances of returning home.

This will mark the end of the seven-year long 17th Eastern Expedition...

I need to ensure as many of my comrades return home alive as possible.

That crystal helmet...

I take it you're the Eastern Expedition's general?

I've grown tired facing these mere foot soldiers.

Will you face me alone?

Of all the times for one of their elite to appear...

But if I ignore someone with a blade that can shred plate armor like paper,

the withdrawal will never succeed.

Is it overconfidence?

If they're willing to take this into individual combat,

I have no reason to refuse.

Lieutenant!

Y-Yes?!

Numbers will do us no good against that one.

You must take it from here.

Let my brother know that I gave my life in service to my homeland!

Princess Wysteresia! Please, lend me your strength!

This is as far as I go...

Well done. There are few who have stood against me as long as you have.

Kill me!

I refuse.

Instead, you will be mine.

Fear not. You survival isn't in question.

Not when I can think of good uses for that body.

That's right... I was... taken away as his spoils.

W-Will they be putting me to work in the fields, like livestock?

No, torture to learn what they can will likely come first...

They took me alive. I have to imagine that was done with a plan in mind.

Not when I can think of good uses for that body.

I-I hate to even consider it...

but if I was captured because I'm a woman...

Will they make sport of me?!

What a shameful state of affairs for an unmarried noble woman!

Am I in the den of a pack of animals?!

And what's become of the troops who swore to fight for me?!

The amount of time I was able to buy

couldn't possibly have been enough for an organized withdrawal!

Even if the rear was able to get away,

the front lines would have been broken into pieces...

Likely either struck down or wasting away in the wilds...

But more pressing than that...

Without control over the eastern lands, where the barbarians rule,

the people of the capital will...

The frustration of being unable to defend the people's livelihood,

as is a noble's duty...

You're certainly taking the "noble" part of the title literally.

Who are you?!

My name is Cersei. I serve the man who captured you.

I see.

Are you here to press me for intelligence?

Intelligence? What are you talking about?

Do not play ignorant, barbarian girl!

You're here to use those strange implements

to force me to talk, aren't you?!

I was only given one command.

To make sure that you, his victory trophy,

are in a condition that is to his liking.

Trophy...?

W-What are you doing?!

Isn't it obvious? It'll be harder if you're able to struggle.

So, it begins...

But these restraints... just how vicious will my treatment be?

But even so, I...

will not submit to mere torture!

She'll likely be awake by now...

My treasure.

What is this? What is the meaning of this?

There. You're a lot cleaner than you were.

Seriously, what are you doing?!

I'm not sure what you expect me to say.

I was wiping the blood and filth off of you.

I mean, you were a mess.

What?

And I have to say, I heard you exchanged blows with my master...

So I expected more of a brutish woman, but you're certainly...

Even from my view as another woman, you cut quite the feminine figure.

Are you mocking me?! A knight has no need of femininity!

Is that right?

Well, your say doesn't really factor into it.

What matters is that you've caught his eye.

What are you talking about?

Would telling you really make a difference?

No.

Nothing would change, even if I told you.

You will never leave here again.

Then... you really are here to...

Now, for the finishing touches.

Is this it for me?

What are these clothes?

So she wasn't here to interrogate or torture me?

This scent...

Who puts scented oils on prisoners of war?

But that's not the real question, which is:

what am I being prepared for?

Now, then, I would say you're looking presentable.

Is this some sort of barbarian ritual for prisoners?

Don't tell me—

What was that?! Thunder?

No, that shout could belong to no one else.

It's him, then.

Well, now...

It's like night and day, Crystal Helmet.

We had no time to exchange names during the battle...

I am heir to Great Chief Uldyn One Eye,

Thundering Voice Veor.

Seeing him again like this, he's absolutely massive!

And those golden eyes... He can't be human.

I see what you people are after...

My grandfather told me of the Eastern Expedition that happened 20 years ago,

that he was part of...

It sounded like a fairy tale, but, now the truth is clear.

Those inhuman eyes reveal all!

I am of the Lavillant Margraves of the Illdoren Kingdom,

youngest daughter to the former lord, Mattius,

commander of the Eastern Expeditionary Force's First Company,

Serafina de Lavillant!

And I have no desire to beg for mercy!

However this sacrifice works, do with me as you will!

That's right. No matter what happens to me, I can at least maintain my dignity!

Serafina...

Sera, then. A good name.

That said, Sera, what's this talk of a sacrifice?

I've brought you here to take you as my bride.

B-Bride?! Who?!

You.

Whose?!

Mine.

I've heard of no such thing!

You can't fool me!

You're trying to lower my guard

so I can be used in some bizarre ritual!

If that was the idea, why wait all this time?

But aren't we enemies?!

Who says you can't wed your enemy?

Everybody!

Well, that may be the case in the west, but it isn't our way.

What?

For generations, my clan...

has made a tradition of taking lady knights as our brides!

Th-This is madness!

Do you really think that insane logic is enough to convince me?!

It's not?

Not at all!

You already said I can do with you as I will.

Or was that all talk?

I was careless!

All that said, I don't make this decision out of respect for law or tradition.

When we crossed swords, your quality was apparent to me.

The sword speaks in greater volume than thousands of words.

I sensed a profound sincerity from your blade.

It was enough that I fell for you in that moment.

Fell... for...?

That being the case, you won't be taken against your will, so relax.

We'll speak later, Sera.

W-Wait a moment!

Wh-Wha...

What is going on here?!

You're being courted, if it wasn't obvious.

The king has sent forth orders.

The 17th Eastern Expedition is to commence.

My sister, Serafina...

You have been named as captain of the first company.

Earn glory that befits the Lavillant name.

I will!

Wait.

There's an invitation to a banquet from from Countess Ildhal.

What of it?

Well, it was addressed to "Princess" Serafina.

I will attend, of course.

Get that thief!

Sounds like it pays well.

I'm scared, though... A pal of mine who signed up never made it back.

An expedition to the east?

I'm gonna join the volunteer army!

Hey, it's the Lavillants' coach!

My, what a rare guest to have.

She certainly is.

The quality of food has been so poor as of late.

But the longer the war goes on, the more we profit from it.

Indeed...

Princess Serafina certainly cuts a figure.

She's more dashing than she is beautiful.

Someone like that, commanding knights.

What a state of affairs.

Imagine, being led by a woman.

That said, she is among the strongest of the order.

And it's only natural for a Lavillant to command an army, but...

What's the point in a woman being strong?

I want to go home.

Lady Serafina.

Here you are. We were looking for you.

You shouldn't be alone out here. Please, join us.

It's been so long. I wonder how many years it's been.

I heard you were named a commander for the Eastern Expedition?

Yes.

How dreadful! Isn't the east full of violent, undiscovered creatures?

Rumors tell of fire-breathing dragons and other monsters.

Dragons and monsters are the stuff of fables.

But it'll still be dangerous.

Since you're going to fight the barbarians...

Aren't they supposed to be more like animals in human form?

And they kidnap lady knights and use them as sacrifices!

If the eastern lands are really that terrible,

no woman should set foot upon them.

Conquering the east

has been a goal of the Illdoren Kingdom since its founding...

As a member of the nobility, it is an honor to be sent there

for the sake of the people and their peace!

You should leave that sort of thing to the men to handle.

What possible good could come from fighting as a woman?

Even Princess Wysteresia, whom you so looked up to,

ended up going missing on the battlefield.

There is no greater happiness as a woman

than to get married and manage a household.

They have it so easy.

A veritable feast accompanied with lively music...

While the people only grow hungrier, as our crops continue to fail...

S-Someone, help!

That's enough!

Resist and I won't guarantee your lives.

These people are...

That sword... She's a noble.

It don't matter! We gotta do this!

This is your first time stooping to this sort of thing, isn't it?

It's better than dying of hunger!

You'd never understand!

And you'll never do evil again?

We can really take it?

Yes.

Thank you!

I'll be able to feed my kid!

We'll never do it again.

Come on.

Yeah.

We really owe her...

Yeah!

Just endure a bit longer.

I will conquer the east

so that you all can live fuller lives.

I take my leave now.

I will fight with all I have for the people and for the kingdom.

Please, watch over me...

Princess Wysteresia.

Serafina.

Brother...

Did you fail to find a husband again at the party?

What are you saying? I was about to head out to—

Silence.

A woman, wanting to be a knight?

How long will you insist on this selfishness?

What are you saying...?

You've more than established yourself at this point.

You need to marry while there are viable prospects.

A sword has never changed policy.

Sera...

Sera... Sera... Sera!

Be my bride!

Wh-What the—?!

You will be my bride!

A dream? Of the barbarian? But why?

What is that sound?

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