The Wild Rose Embraces the Frost

Liberte, once the favored daughter of the late emperor, expected to inherit the throne until her younger brother seized power with a minister’s influence. Exiled from the palace, she was sent to marry the Grand Duke of Nord, a harsh northern territory. During her perilous journey, she defended her dowry from attackers before reaching the remote land. Contrary to myths of endless monster battles and frozen dragon winds, Nord revealed itself as a place of quiet magic. There, she encountered Yulaha, the noble Grand Duke, who offered patience, postponing their marriage if she hesitated. Though distrustful, Liberte found his kindness unshakable. As their bond deepened, buried childhood memories surfaced—she had met Yulaha long ago, a forgotten connection now resurfacing in the frost-kissed north.