In which a girl grudgingly carries out her duties for her village, and gets sent to a prosperous kingdom for unsettling rumours of witchcraft. It seems like the shadows were darker than expected, and she finds her life short-lived if she doesn't do anything about it. Well, putting it simply, Lee Yeon Young had two options. Obey and fear, or run and experience total annihilation.

Lee Yeon Young wasn't the pride of the village, she wasn't anything special. She was pretty good at handling swords and even had pursuers now and then for her pretty face, but then again, there were other women who fitted into this category as well.  The only things she ever did — eat, sleep, and scout, were also a mundane routine in her everyday life. Yeon Young couldn't be bothered to improve the village's reputation, although most citizens were eager to build up a great empire. A silly dream for a small village. She just liked how she was and where they were. Largely peaceful, agriculture and food enough for all, and some good friends. Whats to hate? 

As she trudges along the road alone, away from the village to the nearby port, she blames her ability to fight and hates how she so easily wields her weapon. How nugatory, she thinks.

Yeon Young changes her mind immediately after she reaches the kingdom of Exorilon.

She had two options. Obey and fear, or run and experience total annihilation.

Survival is a four-letter word, and no, its not hope. Its fear.