Creak…

“Y—Your Highness! You mustn't come out yet!”

“It’s okay. Cough… Cough.” The girl emerged from the carriage. Feeling dizzy from the fast ride, she stumbled a little.

At the same time, women who seemed to be the girl’s ladies-in-waiting came out from the carriage. They quickly helped to support her. “Your Highness!”

“It’s fine… Mary.”

Shorter than most people her age, the girl also had a small, thin physique. She had a soft yet distinct aura to her, and she looked frail enough to break at any moment. However, she was clearly not human, since she had the beastfolks’ characteristic long ears above her blue ponytail. And seeing her ears sagging from exhaustion or sadness would make anyone feel bad for her… The girl was a fox with strangely sharp ears. Her tail was hidden beneath her large evening dress. Still, it was clear that she was a fox and not human like her knights.

But what was truly strange about the girl…was her face being completely covered by an odd-looking white mask. Coupled with her dress, the girl was entirely covered from head to...