ep.17) 지키는 자와 지켜지는 자들

In the North, magical beasts never appear in spring.
When the snow melts and the days grow warm, peace usually returns.

But this year… something was different.

A horde of monsters rose with the spring winds, breaking the rules of the season.
The Northern Army and the Duke rode out to meet them in battle.

Inside the castle, the young heroine—now living as a maid—escaped with the others.
The head maid, as always, swore that the Duke and his men would protect them.

After a brutal fight, they finally drove the beasts back.
But just when they thought it was over…

The Duke collapsed.