CARMILLA'S FIRST APPERANCE

Far from the magnificent Crimson Kingdom, beyond the Silver Mountains and the Moonlit Forest, stood the ancient Castle Aberleen , home of the noble House Ansaac. in the land of dwan For centuries, the Ansaac family had been admired for their wisdom, wealth, and loyalty Their castle overlooked crystal lakes and endless gardens where crimson roses bloomed throughout the year.

Within those castle walls lived Lady Carmilla.

(CARMILLA)

From the day she was born, everyone believed she had been blessed by the moon itself. Her golden hair shimmered like sunlight, her soft dark eyes reflected kindness, and her gentle smile warmed even the coldest hearts. Unlike many noble people who believed power was everything, Carmilla believed kindness was the greatest strength of all.

Servants loved her because she treated them with respect.

Children smiled whenever she visited the nearby villages, bringing them books, food, and beautiful flowers from the royal gardens. Even injured birds and lost animals often found shelter in her care.

People called her "The Golden Rose of House Ansaac."

But behind that beautiful smile was a wound that had never healed.

(CARMILLA'S MOTHER AND FATHER)

When Carmilla was only five years old, her beloved mother passed away after a long illness. She remembered very little of those days—only the warmth of her mother's embrace, the gentle lullabies she sang beneath the moonlight, and the promise she had whispered before closing her eyes forever.

"No matter how dark this world becomes... never let kindness disappear from your heart."

Those words stayed with Carmilla throughout her life.

Her father, Lord Ansaac, loved his daughter deeply, but after his wife's death, he became a different man. He buried himself in politics, noble meetings, and the responsibilities of protecting his family's reputation. As the years passed, his affection slowly turned into strict expectations.

To him, Carmilla was no longer only his daughter...

She was the future of House Ansaac.

People from nearby villages arrived to bless her. Old family friends, respected artists, merchants, and neighboring families gathered in the grand hall to celebrate the young woman who had brought happiness to so many lives.

The castle was decorated with beautiful flowers, music filled the halls, and the night was filled with laughter.

Carmilla smiled at everyone, grateful for the love surrounding her.

Yet somewhere deep inside her heart, she felt a strange emptiness.

She wondered why, despite having everything she could ask for, she still felt as if something was missing.

Later that evening, her father called her to his private chamber.

His expression was serious.

"The future of our family has already been decided," he said.

Carmilla looked at him silently.

On the table was an official marriage proposal from another noble family.

(LORD VICTOR)

"You will marry Lord Victor of House Varen."

Her smile disappeared.

"Father... I do not love him."

Love meant nothing to the nobles.

Power...

Status...

Political alliances...

Those were the only things that mattered.

Her father turned away without another word.

"The ceremony will take place before the next Crimson Moon."

That night, unable to bear the weight in her heart, Carmilla wandered alone through the moonlit rose garden her mother had once cared for.

She gently touched a blooming crimson rose and silently wished her mother were still beside her.

Suddenly...

A cold breeze swept across the garden.

The roses began to sway although there was almost no wind.

Then she heard it.

A distant melody.

Soft...

Gentle...

Filled with sorrow.

It sounded like someone playing a violin somewhere beyond the mountains.

She had never heard such beautiful music before.

Without realizing it, tears rolled down her cheeks.

She looked toward the distant horizon.

The melody lasted only a few moments before disappearing into the silence of the night.

Carmilla placed her hand over her heart.

For reasons she could not explain...

It felt as though someone, somewhere, was calling her.

And far beyond the mountains...

A lonely musician unknowingly played the very song that would one day change both of their destinies forever.

CONTINUE......

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