Summary
Once a princess, Tione’s life shattered when her homeland fell to a ruthless king. Forced into a gilded cage, she became his ‘beloved doll’—a beautiful, emotionless plaything used for political gain. But when a disfiguring wound mars her perfect facade, she is cruelly cast aside, offered as a mere tribute to the enigmatic beastman kingdom of Gwi. Unwanted by humans, feared by beastmen, Tione arrives in a foreign land with no hope of belonging. Yet, it is there she encounters Zogano, the inscrutable King of Gwi, whose true thoughts remain a mystery to all. Instead of seeing a broken offering, he sees a bride. Will this unexpected union be another gilded prison, or a chance for Tione to finally reclaim her heart and find a place she can call her own? Discover her journey in chapter 1!