Nivolad trains alongside his close friend Thalia, widely regarded as the strongest female warrior in Arcandros. Though several men are stronger than her, Thalia's physical strength is extraordinary, and she is vastly stronger than Nivolad. During a demanding training session, Nivolad struggles to keep pace with her and finally accepts that he is simply not suited for combat. Yet he still wants to serve Arcandros in its war against Melanthia and begins searching for another way to contribute. At a military camp, Nivolad encounters Seraphine, a confident and experienced service provider whose elegant silks, graceful manner and dedication to her work captivate him. Fascinated by her role, he begins to wonder whether serving soldiers through companionship might be his true calling. When Nivolad reveals his unusual ambition, he is met with laughter, disbelief and suspicion. Seraphine, however, recognises that his desire is sincere. Rather than dismissing him, she agrees to take him under her guidance and accepts him as her first male disciple.
Nivolad trains alongside his close friend Thalia, widely regarded as the strongest female warrior in Arcandros. Though several men are stronger than her, Thalia's physical strength is extraordinary, and she is vastly stronger than Nivolad. During a demanding training session, Nivolad struggles to keep pace with her and finally accepts that he is simply not suited for combat. Yet he still wants to serve Arcandros in its war against Melanthia and begins searching for another way to contribute. At a military camp, Nivolad encounters Seraphine, a confident and experienced service provider whose elegant silks, graceful manner and dedication to her work captivate him. Fascinated by her role, he begins to wonder whether serving soldiers through companionship might be his true calling. When Nivolad reveals his unusual ambition, he is met with laughter, disbelief and suspicion. Seraphine, however, recognises that his desire is sincere. Rather than dismissing him, she agrees to take him under her guidance and accepts him as her first male disciple.
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