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Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family.

Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined for exile to the Temple, consigned to spend the remainder of her days in isolation and abandonment.

Contrary to her anticipations, instead of the Temple, Aideen found herself within the cold walls of Duke Tillian Valentine's castle. Duke Valentine, the last scion of the once-revered Valentine family that ruled the Kingdom before the "Fratricide Rebellion", now presided over the desolate Northern lands.

Faced with fear and confusion, Aideen expected her life to perpetuate its cycle of misery, only to discover that Duke Valentine might hold the key to a new opportunity, a chance at a life she had never envisioned.

"You bewitched my body and soul. Put an intoxicating spell on me, shackled my heart to yours with your magic. If I could exchange my eyesight with you, I would do it just to make you see what a man dying from love looks like."

Saved By The Mad Duke

Aideen rested her chin on top of her knees and pursed her lips – a habit she unknowingly indulged in whenever her mind delved into a deep state of contemplation.

The news of her extraordinary lineage struggled to make an impression on her, especially given Ahspid's reluctance to provide further explanation.

'The magus refused to tell me more, stating that he would explain everything during our lessons... But how is it possible? I know I did not receive proper education because of my disability, but shouldn't I still have some knowledge about the family I'm coming from?'

She adjusted the thick blanket around her shoulders and released a somewhat weary sigh.

Pain and Sadness