In her room with books piled upon her desk was Zadia studying intensely. She had taken the advice of Earth, who had told her two years prior to learn about the world she lived in. She considered it five months ago, after giving it a lot of thought she replace her morning practice with reading and studying.

“So that’s why the trainees of the White Knights were weak.  Rowien has a weak knight order.” Zadia mutters to herself.

Zadia took well written notes on each of the countries. The countries that existed in this world were Atania, Miragord, Rowien, Cacien, Legeadia, and Tardoden. Each had their own unique unit.

-Elemental Magicians of Atania

-Divine Paladins of Miragord

-Rowiens Devil Rangers

-Legeadia Lancers

-Cacien Chargers

-Dragon Slayers of Tardoden

Legeadia and Cacien used to be one country but disputes amongst themselves cause them to divide into two fractions. Which cause both of them to be the smallest of the six countries.

When she saw the word dragon, she had decided to look to see if monsters actually existed in this world. When she found out they did, she was ecstatic. In fact there were so many monsters in this world that the Adventurers’ Guild had set up at numerous places all over the world.

“I wonder how strong those Dragon Slayer guys are.” Zadia had imagined meeting one.

Tardoden had been rumored to have the strongest knights, while some may dispute it in favor of the Miragold Paladins.

Zadia on the other hand had been living in the capital of Rowien. Rowien was known to have a pathetic order of knights, but their rangers were on an exceptional level. They were skilled in range combat, assassination, and gathering Intel. They have done so many dirty jobs they were refer to as devils.

Another topic that caught Zadias eye was that Atania, was the only country to have magic users. Information can’t be found on how they discovered it and they refuse to let the information leak out.

“I wonder if I could learn magic if I go there.” Zadia wondered as she stretched her arms, leaning back on her chair.

A knock on her door startled her as she turns towards it. Zadia opens the door to see a boy who had blue eyes and blonde hair, he was what you would call a pretty boy. Zadia was ten and if she had to guess, she would say this boy was twelve, since he appear a little older.

“Ah…we finally meet my lady.” He says with a charming smile, as he moves to kiss her hand.

[You got to be kidding me.]

“I am Sir Dillion Roche, son of Rowiens most renown general Malik Roche.”Dillion gave a confident smile.

[Oh, great… For some reason I want to punch this guys’ face.]

“Would you like to take a walk with me my lady?” Dillion says with a face full of confidence as he smiled, he reaches his hand out, and takes her hand. Dillion was so confident he knew she wouldn’t be able to refuse him.

“Tch, don’t touch me creep.” Zadia says in a cold voice as she slams the door.

Dillion stood there shocked, he was so surprise that his legs tremble a bit almost had him falling down. Elda who watch it all unfold walks up to console Dillion, who was now standing there with a dumbfounded face. Thoughts like [Where did I go wrong?] or [No one has ever refused me!] rang through his head.

“My lord, don’t take it too hard. It’s just that madam is very shy, she has never made much contact with men…aside from punching… kicking… and hitting. There was also that one time she head butted her father.” Elda says with a worried voice.

“Oh… is that so?” Dillion says with new resolve

“Do you know her schedule?”

“She will be training with the mistress in the evening.” Elda responded slightly confused.

“Training for what? Wait…could it be… she’s been planning to take us on in a duel? Hahaaha! I doubt she could beat me.” Dillion says, as he wipes off tears that resulted from laughing to hard.

“I guess I’ll take her on today no need to wait four years for the obvious result.” Dillion struts away, overflowing with confidence.

Elda watch Dillion with a worried expression, as she gave out a deep sigh.

“I hope madam doesn't beat the boy to death…No, what am I saying madam would never do that!” Elda tries to convince herself, as she heads off to do her cleaning.

In her room Zadia had gone back to reading. She had about three hours till her training session with Julianne. She thought about her future for a bit. Zadia had come across tons of rumors about dungeons, ancient ruins, and so much more.

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“After this marriage business… I want to be an adventurer. It’s no fun being here.”

Nothing has ever happened here at the capital, the capitals were the safest place of each country. It was an area that was well protected and far away from the border. The pay for an adventurer here is higher and the requests less dangerous, but Zadia didn't want gold she wanted adventure.

“Tch…I still don’t get that become a hero nonsense.” Zadia is reminded of Earth

[He probably is planning something else… That guy… I wonder what he means by all that.]

[I would be seriously be tick off, if he tells me he was just screwing with me.] Zadian gave an annoyed look

[Well, he did say we were partners…AaaaARGH!! When did I become so trusting] Zadia says as she rubs her head with her right hand and slams her desk with her left.

Time flies as she skims through books and jots down notes. Zadia became lost in her thoughts when a knock came from the door. When she opens the door, Elda was standing there.

“Madam, it’s time for your evening lesson, the mistress is waiting.” Elda says as she motions Zadia to come.

“Oh, I almost had forgotten. Thank you Elda.” Zaldia responds as she walked with quick steps to the training hall.

When Zadia arrives she notices Julianne standing next to Dillion. They were both talking, Dillion held a sword in his hand, and Julianne had a sword in hers. Zadia walks up and interrupts them.

“Why is he here?” Zadia spoke coldly as she glances at Dillion.

They both stopped to look at Zadia.

“Dillion here, has offered to give up on the marriage if you beat him in a duel. He is quite confident in his abilities.” Julianne spoke out

“But if you lose, you will have to marry him within the week.” Julianne says without any signs of being worried.

[He came here to try to get my favor first, probably because he knows he’s no match for the other five.]  Zadia thought, as she was giving an already bored expression.

“Well, sounds easy enough.” Zadia says as she receives the sword Julianne tosses her.

“You seem to have a lot of confidence.” Dillion says with a smirk

Dillion readied his stance, while Zadia casually stands there one handing her blade.

“Don’t underestimate me.” Dillion mutters

Dillion makes the first move soaring in while slashing diagonally to the left.  Zadia parries it and her knee rockets into his stomach launching him backwards.

“aargh..”Dillion tries to make a hasty retreat leaping backwards.

Zadia pursues him charging in. She slashes at his stomach which broke Dillions block.

“Damn!” Dillion sneered

After breaking through his defenses Zadias left hook violently erupts, clashing against Dillions cheek, sending him flying. He hits the floor, but staggers back up.

“I’m not done yet.” Dillion mumbles weakly.

[I guess I should stop playing with him now] Zadia thought as she gave pity

Dillion gets back into his stance barely able to stand with his knees trembling. He fixed his eyes on Zadia, and in the next moment she disappears and he passes out.

What he didn't see was Zadia increasing her speed and when he blink she was already to the left of him in mid swing connecting with his head.

[Well he was stronger than those trainees, but that’s about it] Zadia turns and sees Elda and another maid walking over to him, taking him away.

She walks to Julianne to continue her lesson.

After the training with Julianne was over, Zadia left dripping with sweat, walking through the long hallways. She came across Dillion who was standing outside her door. Five hours prior, he had been knocked out from Zadia, but he was already roaming around with a bruise on his face.

“What do you want?”Zadia sighed

“I will honor my promise, but that does not mean I will give up! I will train harder and make you fall in love with me!!” Dillion shouts with confidence and marches out.

[So…that means the marriage is cancelled…right?] Zadia wondered

“Well, anyways one down five to go!” Zadia shouts to the roof.