Leticia Orlesian, the daughter of a duke, is known throughout the empire as the Belle Poupée for her ethereal doll‑like beauty, silver hair, and sapphire‑blue eyes. Her delicate appearance leads everyone to assume she is a meek, perfect lady. In truth, she possesses a bold, compassionate soul and wields formidable ice magic. Using a magical heirloom ring, she can transform into a handsome, powerful knight known as the Imperious Ice Dragon — a celebrated hero whose true identity is known only to a few. Leticia is betrothed to Gilbert, the second prince of the Rosman Empire. Gilbert is feared and shunned because of his crimson eyes, which are considered a mark of a curse. He is aloof, lonely, and rumored to have a dissolute lifestyle. At their first formal meeting during a ball, Gilbert coldly tells Leticia that she is “not his type.” The rejection stings, but it also liberates her. Deciding she no longer has any reason to hide her true nature, Leticia abandons the mask of the obedient, silent lady and begins acting on her own determined and protective instincts. She follows Gilbert to a brothel he frequents, discovers that he is actually a kind and skilled cook who never sleeps with the women, and learns that his distant behavior is a defense against a lifetime of prejudice. When low‑ranking thugs attack the brothel and threaten Gilbert, Leticia drops all pretense, conjures an ice dragon, and defeats them effortlessly. In the aftermath, she promises to protect Gilbert and make him happy. Gilbert, stunned by her strength and sincerity, begins to shed his cold exterior and falls deeply in love, becoming increasingly doting and smitten. Their relationship evolves from a political arrangement into a genuine mutual devotion. They marry, and the story follows them as they confront the imperial court’s hostility, the schemes of a rival faction, the true nature of Gilbert’s curse, and the looming threat of war with the neighboring Vais Kingdom. Leticia’s dual life as both the Belle Poupée and the Ice Dragon becomes a key asset in protecting her husband and their future, while Gilbert gradually learns to trust, open his heart, and stand as her equal partner.