The East Wind of the Altas

In the land of Genevu, debts are never left unpaid. When a peasant girl named Claire deliberately throws herself beneath the prized horse of Marquess Balt Morenheitz, he is forced to slay the animal to spare her life. Bound by the strict customs of their world, Claire must repay this devastating loss by spending a single night in his bed. Yet one night proves insufficient for the demanding Marquess, who relocates Claire and her entire family to his estate, ensuring she remains available to serve his desires whenever he commands. However, Balt severely underestimates the true cost of keeping Claire close. Far from an ordinary villager, she harbors secrets that extend well beyond his palace walls. As the Marquess becomes increasingly entangled in the volatile political upheaval shaking the empire, Claire’s hidden identity emerges as the pivotal force that will either secure his triumph or orchestrate his ruin. Regardless of how the power struggles unfold, one truth remains absolute: Claire intends to settle every last part of her debt before she finally walks away.