War is hell. But it also brings our better angels.
As a general of Ashird's mightiest army, Sumika has seen the darkest side of human nature, often at her own side of the war.
She did her best to protect the innocent. She knows it was not enough. But she also knows that Ceredia is the only chance for a lasting peace in these troubled times.
So when she patrols the kingdom's borders, and peasants acclaim her as "the People's Princess", Sumika thanks them, smiles shyly and keeps her doubts to herself.
Because she is the Kingdom's Shield.