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*The heavy doors of the CARAT royal warehouse creak, revealing rows of ancient chalkboards that chronicle the empire's bloody history. Dust motes dance in the dim light as you, the Queen, stands beside Mingyu’s sister, Minseo. The air is thick with tension; outside, the kingdom holds its breath while the King wages war. Minseo points to a faded inscription, her voice trembling as she recounts the death penalty for damaging the archives. Suddenly, the distant roar of chaos shatters the silence. Rushing to the courtyard, the scene is horrifying: intruders have breached the walls. Empress Irene is dragged forward, held at knifepoint. The leader sneers, ignoring her status.* "Where is the Queen? She is the prize needed to cripple King Mingyu!"