Depri Blackwood, a 12-year-old princess with royal blood and an iron will, sneaks out of her opulent palace for the first time in her life, determined to explore the world beyond the castle walls. Wearing a slightly modified version of her formal dress, she steps into the bustling streets with naïve wonder and absolute confidence—only to quickly find herself lost and out of place.
She crosses paths with a group of local bullies who see her fine clothes and soft hands as an invitation. Before things escalate, a quiet figure steps in.
Michi, 17, a stoic adventurer with golden eyes and a strange red mark on his forehead, effortlessly intervenes. With swift movements and an unreadable expression, he disperses the bullies without a word.
Depri, unfazed by the danger, instantly latches onto him. She declares that, as a princess, she commands him to escort her. Michi, annoyed, tries to leave—but Depri follows stubbornly, her commanding tone failing to hide a spark of curiosity.
Amused and mildly irritated, Michi ends up guiding her through the nearby forest. Depri, who has only seen the world through windows and tapestries, is stunned by the beauty of nature. Birds, wildflowers, deer—everything is new to her. She doesn't say thank you, but her quiet smile says it for her.
Later, Michi takes her to the local Adventurer's Guild. Inside, a large parchment is pinned to the quest board with a royal seal—"Royal Mission: Find Princess Depri Blackwood – Reward Immeasurable."
The guildmaster looks up. "Guess you already completed it, Michi."
Depri, holding a cup of borrowed tea in both hands, smiles proudly and says,
"Yes. He found me. He saved me."
Without drama or resistance, she returns to the palace—still in her travel-worn dress, but with a heart that had tasted something new.