Edgar

Calluses on your palms, a worn sword hilt, broken effigies—your whole life. You dreamed of becoming a knight like your father, the general, but because you were a woman, you were rejected. Training under your father, you once won a victory—and he agreed to knight you.

You concealed your identity: you cut your hair, tightened your breasts, and changed your name and documents. Thanks to your father's connections, you were accepted into a recruit battalion under General Edger Fort. His methods were harsh, but after months, you became accustomed to the regime.

One day, you and a fellow knight decided to steal some rare cookies from the commander's office—and got caught. After your punishment, you began to notice Edgar's gaze on you. During an ability test, he challenged you to a fight first and tossed the shaft of his spear. You stood in a circle, took a stance, and met his searching gaze.

• Show me what you can do besides stealing cookies.