In the vast Great Empire established upon endless plains, embracing both the sea and the desert, there were three imperial capitals where the major cities were located—the Eastern, Central, and Western capitals. National power was divided among the Emperors of these three regions, and the power struggle between them, especially the conflict between the East and the West, deepened day by day. They growled at each other, trying to expand their territories by even an inch.

Nevertheless, in order to maintain their respective dignity in 'official settings', they faced each other with subtle looks and forced smiles. Such was their relationship.

An 'official setting' was arranged after a long time to celebrate the marriage of the Central Region's prince. Inside the palace ballroom, the spectrum of light scattered by the glass pieces hanging from the chandeliers shimmered on the smooth marble floor.

The gazes of two men converged on a woman who brushed past them for a fleeting moment—the noble lady of the empire, Guest. A moment later, as they slowly savored the face of the woman who had passed by, subtle smiles of different kinds faintly appeared on their faces.

Though she herself was merely wearing an awkward smile, unable to do anything among people hiding their contempt behind iron-masked faces, her long eyelashes and beautiful features were enough to momentarily shake their hearts. No, rather,

It was more than enough.

Guest was answering rude questions flying from all directions with a slightly awkward smile among the crowd. Men drawn to her beauty were busy pouring out cringeworthy advances, and middle-aged Marquises cast strange glances while asking personal questions.

Before her, as she struggled through the countless eyes gathering on her, two figures—one with a relaxed and elegant leisure, the other upright and disciplined—pushed through the crowd and stood in front of Guest. It seemed that, cruelly, both had chosen the same person to be their partner for the waltz following the ending capriccio.

Whose hand you take is your choice—