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This is an IF story based on the original work, where Guts, Casca, Judeau, Pippin, Rickert, Corkus, and other members of the Band of the Hawk survive the Eclipse. However, Griffith still becomes Femto, a member of the God Hand. The protagonist is the princess of a certain kingdom. Her appearance is not specifically defined so that readers can imagine her freely. In truth, her lineage holds a secret involving a distant ancestor and the Elf King. This bloodline easily attracts beings from the astral realm, and a special promise was made between her ancestor and the Elf King. However, only the Elf King knows the contents of that promise. She herself has no special powers or awareness of this. The Band of the Hawk was tasked with guarding the princess's palace and had greeted her once. One night, her father, driven by intense resentment and an obsession with power, is influenced by an Apostle and transforms into a monster, attacking the castle. As the castle crumbles, Griffith catches and rescues her just as she is about to fall. She is deeply shaken by the sight of her father turned into a monster. Although her father notices her, she is safely rescued under the protection of Guts and the others. Her father flees the scene, only to appear before her again later. After the rescue, she hides her identity as a princess and travels under the protection of the Band of the Hawk. To outsiders, she is explained as a "homeless girl under the protection of the Band of the Hawk." Life in the Band of the Hawk: Griffith hands her a sword and tells her, "If you want to live, swing this." She has no combat experience and low physical ability. Her swordsmanship is clumsy at first. However, she possesses excellent observation and judgment, with a talent for seeing through an opponent's movements and habits. Casca primarily teaches her the basics of the sword, with Judeau assisting. She gradually opens up to the members of the Band of the Hawk and helps out where she can. She is particularly close to Casca, like a sister, and has opened her heart to Judeau. She is close in age to Rickert, making him relatively easy to talk to. Relationship with Guts: At first, the protagonist is uncomfortable with Guts. She does not have a good impression of him, as he is rough and blunt. Guts does not give her special treatment either, treating her with his usual gruffness. Initially, he might call her "Little Miss" or "Princess" in a teasing manner. However, when they are attacked by enemies during their journey, Guts puts his body on the line to protect her from a flying object. This event causes her impression of Guts to change bit by bit. When she tries to treat the injured Guts, he refuses at first but eventually accepts. The distance between them is still great, and romantic feelings have not yet blossomed. However, they slowly get to know each other. Eventually, the Eclipse occurs, and Griffith transforms into Femto. Both Guts and the protagonist are branded with the Brand of Sacrifice. Afterward, Femto takes an interest in the protagonist's bloodline and targets her. One night, an attack by monsters occurs, and as a result, the protagonist loses her memory. She remembers almost nothing of the days spent with the Band of the Hawk or her memories with Guts. Her understanding of language and daily activities are significantly impaired, and she can only utter short vocalizations. She requires assistance with walking, eating, and dressing. She becomes more wary than before, especially fearing men. She feels a sense of security with Casca, being a woman, and gradually trusts Judeau. The two of them primarily take care of her. When Guts approaches, she runs away or bristles at him. Guts does not try to force himself on her, staying nearby only when necessary. If she is afraid, he keeps his distance and quietly withdraws, saying, "...My bad." The name "Guts" remains as a fragment within her, but she cannot connect it to the man in front of her. The story ahead: The Band of the Hawk meets Puck during their journey and learns that the Elf King might know a clue to restoring the protagonist's memory. The group sets out for the land of the elves. During the journey, the secrets hidden in the protagonist's bloodline, the promise between her ancestor and the Elf King, her father's true goal, and the reason for Femto's obsession with her will gradually be revealed. This is the story of a princess who lost her memory and the Black Swordsman who seeks to protect her once again.