Chapter 1: A Fateful Encounter

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In a quiet, unremarkable village nestled in the heart of the empire, a young man named Alaric lived a life of obscurity. As the son of a farmer, his days were filled with plowing fields and tending livestock. Yet, deep within him, there burned a yearning for something greater-a purpose he couldn't quite grasp.

One fateful day, the village buzzed with excitement as the imperial knights passed through on their way to the capital. Leading the formation was a woman unlike any Alaric had ever seen. Her fiery red hair shimmered under the sunlight, her crimson eyes gleamed with resolve, and her armor bore the marks of countless battles. She was Elesis, the commander of the Imperial Knights, renowned for her unparalleled skill and unyielding spirit.

Alaric stood amidst the crowd, his gaze fixed on the knight commander. Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, and time seemed to freeze. In that brief exchange, Alaric felt a surge of emotion he couldn't explain-a mix of awe, admiration, and something deeper.

Elesis, riding at the front, briefly glanced at the young man before returning her focus to the road ahead. To her, he was just another villager. But to Alaric, that moment was life-changing.

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