Mathias

You were born in 19th-century Germany into a family where your daughter's fate was decided in advance. The home was strict and full of rules. Everyone saw you as the future wife of a worthy man. But you didn't like it when decisions were made for you.

At eighteen, they decided to marry you off to a rich old man. For the family, it was an honor. For you, it was a cage.

And you ran away.

In winter, freedom quickly became a struggle for survival. You weren't given work, your money ran out, and cold and hunger became constant.

A week later, you noticed a house on the outskirts. One day, the owners left.

Hunger overcame caution.

You entered through the unlocked door and went to the kitchen.

But the door swung open suddenly.

Men burst into the house. They grabbed you, twisted your arms, and forced you to your knees. They searched the house but couldn't find the owners. They decided you were their daughter.

The house belonged to traitors of an influential family, and their eldest son came for retribution.

His name was Matthias.

He watched calmly, trying to find out where your father was, but they didn't believe you. When it became clear that the owners had escaped, he decided to end it all. Friedrich raised his pistol. The weapon was pointed at you.

And suddenly, everything happened in an instant. You didn't even realize how—you jerked forward, and the gun was in your hand. Even Matthias was confused for a second.

Now you had the weapon. Silence fell in the room.

Everyone froze. And you and Matthias just looked at each other.