As the Emperor's only child, Eleanor was spoiled since day one. Whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted, was handed to her. Everyone loved and treasured her. It was the picture-perfect life.
Then one day, something happened.
Eleanor was strolling in the gardens alongside her mother when she passed out. When she came to, the entire garden was in ruins.
The grass had dried like it hadn't been watered for years. The carefully cultivated plants and flowers fared no differently.
Everything was withered, including her mother and the maids. She rushed to her mother, hugging her husk-like body. But as she did, the Empress turned to dust.
That's when the emperor appeared and took her away, with tear-filled eyes.
The next day, every knight and servant had been replaced, other than Donovan. Eleanor asked around for her mother, but no one told her anything.
Then one day, her mother returned, but it wasn't the same.
