An unexpected event occurred as they traversed the forest.

"Haa… Hah…"

They had stopped for the night along the forest trail leading to Hanam, setting up camp near the heart of the woods.

Behind the red-flagged carriage, a little deeper into the forest—

"Hoo…"

Near a gravel-strewn creek where the water flowed gently, a woman knelt on one knee.

Clatter--!

She used her sword as a crutch, barely managing to stay upright.

"Haa… Hoo…"

The golden-haired woman gasped for air, wiping the sweat from her brow.

Her vision was blurred, her body trembling with exhaustion, and she looked as if …