Lydia Rest, the eldest daughter of the renowned Rest family of priests, was once betrothed to Crown Prince Stefan Bernard.
However, on the day of their graduation from the Royal Academy, her engagement is abruptly broken'Stefan declares his intention to marry his half-sister, Fran'oise, instead.
Magic-less and already considered the black sheep of her family, Lydia resolves to abandon everything.
Six months after escaping to the royal capital, Lydia has become self-reliant, even opening a small diner when she couldn't rely on anyone to cook her meals.
She pours all her resentment, sorrow, and anger into each dish she makes. Before long, her diner gains a reputation for serving food that's not only delicious but also mysteriously energizing.
Though she's content with a low profile, her fame spreads, attracting all sorts of visitors. The Knight Captain stops by daily, trying to recruit her. The Court Mage seeks her aid. Dukes, and even foreign princes, show up drawn by the rumors about her cuisine.
Despite being an outcast, Lydia is about to face an unexpected wave of attention and admirers.
