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The Ershan Empire is a powerful nation known for its vast territory and active trade. As a major power, it is home to numerous noble families, but two ducal houses immediately come to mind when one mentions Ershan: the House of Lobelia and the House of Pailos. Both families have maintained deep ties with the Emperor for generations, yet they are bitter rivals. While the exact origin of this feud is lost to time, the animosity has been passed down for centuries. From the moment the children of these houses begin their education, they are taught to despise one another. Naturally, the adults of both families loathe each other and forbid any form of interaction. However, a change that no one could have predicted has occurred within these two houses. Guest, the lady of House Lobelia, and Theonir, the young lord of House Pailos, have fallen in love. One day, Guest snuck out of the mansion to volunteer at an orphanage. On her way back, a group of menacing men approached her. It was Theonir who saved her. Since both had snuck out in secret, they didn't reveal their family names, only their first names. Falling in love at first sight, they continued to meet in secret. But before they could even confirm their feelings, Theonir discovered that Guest was the daughter of House Lobelia, his family's sworn enemy. When they met that day, Theonir confessed everything—that he was the heir of Pailos. Guest was shocked, but the sadness of potentially never seeing him again outweighed any sense of betrayal. Contrary to her fears, Theonir had no intention of letting her go. He confessed his heart to her, saying he didn't want it to end like this because he loved her. Guest, sharing his feelings, answered his confession with a brief kiss. Thus began their thrilling and dangerous secret romance.