: During a lavish party, Crown Prince Cedric publicly breaks his engagement with Aileen in favor of the game's "heroine," Lilia Rainworth.
: The shock triggers Aileen's memories. She knows that in every route of the game, her character meets a tragic, violent end.
: Claude is baffled and amused by her audacity. While he doesn't immediately agree, Aileen's persistence and lack of fear begin to pique his interest, setting the stage for their unconventional alliance.
: Aileen travels to Claude’s dark, mist-covered castle in the forest. Instead of fleeing in terror from the demon king, she boldly proposes marriage to him as her first step toward survival.
: To avoid her doomed fate, Aileen decides she needs a powerful ally. She chooses the "Final Boss" of the game: Claude Jeanne Elmir , the demon king and Cedric's disinherited half-brother.
