As a half-blood of the Saphire Clan, Catherine T. Dora could only be considered to have just entered her youth.
But she was already a success.
Born a commoner, she easily passed the high mortality rate bloodline test, and while other Holy Fire Knights struggled every year, she seemed to feel no threat at all.
"Perhaps, I am a little different."
Catherine was somewhat proud and arrogant, but she did not take this for granted.
The teachings of the Sun God and the Temple, along with the nurturing of the Knightly's virtues, made her stand firm in the bottom line of morality and duty, sympathizing with the poor people who, like herself, came from humble origins. But now it seemed...
"...Even my background is a lie, isn't it?"
Walking through the downward passage, Catherine's face was calm, but her heart was filled with hardship.
As she delved deeper step by step, she could feel her past memories being awakened, and she had been here more than once.
"Dead end?"