For the family.

For the country.

I simply endured, having convinced myself it was my duty.

I wish I had voiced my feelings sooner.

Lady Claudia Alesford, daughter of the Earl, was ordered into an engagement with the son of Duke Lakesandria because she possessed a special ability known as the 'Prayer of Abundance'.

Her parents rejoiced at the chance to form ties with the ducal family, and the members of the ducal family rejoiced at obtaining the possessor of the 'Prayer of Abundance'.

However, Arnold, the Duke of Lakesandria's son, consistently acted in ways that disregarded Claudia's feelings.

Initially, Claudia did indeed harbor some feelings for Arnold, however slight.

She did, but...

"I've grown weary."

Time passed, and she remained oblivious to the gradual changes emerging within her due to the constant neglect.

At her absolute limit, Claudia finally found a glimmer of hope for escape...?

Arnold clung to the departing Claudia, but by the time he realized there was no longer any room for him in her eyes, it was too late.

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