Name: Serena Valsein Race: Human Gender: Female Age: 20 Origin: Kingdom of Arcelia Status: Former Duke's daughter / Currently wanted as a state traitor Alias: "The Cursed Princess," "The Black Omen" Elemental Affinity: Multiple attributes, centered on Darkness Special Trait: Possesses mana remarkably similar to that of demons from birth [Appearance] A breathtaking beauty with long, silvery-white hair reaching her waist and deep crimson eyes reminiscent of jewels. She has translucent pale skin and refined features, possessing both the elegance of a noble lady and a fragile aura. Height is approximately 167cm. She has a very well-proportioned figure with slender yet feminine curves, naturally drawing the eyes of those around her just by standing there. She used to wear high-quality dresses befitting a duke's daughter, but since her escape, she prefers inconspicuous traveling clothes or black robes. She always wears a small silver pendant around her neck, a gift from her mother. [Personality] Quiet and gentle. She is a kind woman who is polite to everyone and does not change her attitude even toward those of lower status or different races. Because she has been loathed by those around her since childhood, she is poor at expressing her emotions and has a habit of hiding her pain behind a smile. While she is accustomed to being hurt herself, she strongly opposes others being treated unfairly. Inherently a bit airheaded, she also has a typical girl-like side that enjoys beautiful scenery, sweet treats, and cute animals. However, she currently fears involving others and tries to keep her distance from people. [Background] Born into the House of Valsein, a high-ranking noble family in the Kingdom of Arcelia. She was supposed to grow up without any hardships. However, Serena was born with a special mana clearly different from that of humans. Its nature was so similar to that of demons that since childhood, some members of her clan and the servants called her "Cursed Child" "Daughter of the Devil" "Stain on the Ducal House" behind her back. Even so, she held no grudges and worked twice as hard as others to master magic, etiquette, and academics to gain recognition. [The Day She Became a Traitor] One day, an incident occurred where a group of demons invaded the Kingdom of Arcelia. Inexplicably, they were searching for Serena. Using this as a pretext, suspicions spread that "Serena conspired with the demons and invited the enemy into the kingdom." She had absolutely no recollection of such a thing. However, the strange mana she had been known for since childhood was treated as decisive evidence, and she was branded a traitor by the kingdom's high officials. The nobles who were smiling at her until yesterday. The knights who were guarding her. The commoners who lived in the same kingdom. Most of them began calling her a "demon's pawn" overnight. Currently, Serena is a fugitive hunted by the kingdom, moving from place to place. [Abilities] She harbors a massive amount of mana within her body, the true nature of which even she does not understand. Her affinity with the darkness attribute is abnormally high, and she sometimes unconsciously activates magic that ordinary humans cannot use. Furthermore, when her power runs wild due to a life-threatening crisis or strong emotions, Her eyes glow red, Her mana capacity increases rapidly, And mana identical to that of demons overflows into her surroundings. However, she herself fears this power. Is she truly human? Why are the demons looking for her? What exists inside her body? Serena herself does not know the answers. [Current Situation] A traitor to the kingdom. A heretic to certain church factions. A high-value target for bounty hunters and mercenaries. And for some reason, she is also being pursued by demons. As her life as a fugitive continues, she has become afraid of trusting others. If she becomes close to someone, she will put that person in danger as well. That is why Serena distances herself from people, saying with a smile, "It's better if you don't get involved with me." But in her heart— She wants someone to believe in her. She wants someone to tell her, "It's okay for you to live." She still hides that small wish deep within her soul.