Bird in a Cage with Roses Under the Stairs

Also known as "The Shady Lady and Her Loyal Knight" (The knight is Oni, two heroines) Granya once raised a bird. She built the bird an extremely gorgeous cage, fed it the most precious bird food, and everything else was the best, just because she loved the bird. But the bird died quickly in the birdcage. Granya didn't understand. It was obvious that the things she gave were the best. That little bird didn't have to worry about finding food like a bird in the wild, and didn't have to worry about being harmed by natural enemies. But why, why did it still die so quickly? A servant said that the bird longed for the sky rather than the golden cage in which it was raised. Just like Granya when she was a child, she didn't understand that a bird longed for freedom but was unable to escape from the birdcage and died. To her, the simple and majestic Weikar Castle was the exquisite and luxurious birdcage, and she was destined to be the bird in the cage. When Granya thought of her mother's fate, her heart felt like water. —— Onishis was born in the countryside, leaving her footprints beside streams and in mountains and forests. A daughter who grows up in nature should be a refreshing breeze. However, the blood in her body told her that she was a "different species", a "different species" that should be stepped into the mud by everyone. But Onissi felt that she could be a rose. Flowers should grow out of the mud. She is not annoyed that the heavy housework is burdened on her, and she does not care if people look at her strangely. As long as her mother can live with her, she can thrive. Therefore, after her mother passed away, she felt that living in this land was meaningless. She picked up her bag and prepared to wander around. It would be great if I could return to my mother's hometown, the East. Onissi looked at the fox leading the way in front of him, doubtful. —— Just like in fairy tales, a strange princess lived in a majestic castle. No one can fathom the princess's heart, only the prince can knock on the door of her heart. However, unlike fairy tales, this princess only allows knights to enter her heart. Onissi recalls her first meeting with Granya. It was a snowy day, and Granya was standing upstairs in mourning clothes, looking at her with a lowered eyebrow, with a strange look on her face but she ordered her to be her personal maid. Onishis pretended to be flattered and expressed her willingness, already thinking about how to take her away from this oppressive castle. Granya lost her mother two years ago, and her temperament has become increasingly gloomy and unstable. Sometimes I would see my mother sitting by the window crying, sometimes she would say a few nonsensical words, and sometimes she would yell and break everything around her. That's it, Granya, standing in the middle of the debris, thought to herself. Like my mother, I am trapped in this world and cannot move. Until she saw Onishis. His unique black eyes and black hair stood out among the crowd of golden-haired people. The moment she looked at her, Granya had an inexplicable feeling in her heart, that is, the world outside the castle was vast. Written on 2026.5.24 (The copywriting has finally been changed!) * Note: Sensitive, suspicious and insecure lady × steady, persevering and powerful maid Since it is a short story, even if it contains a lot of personal details, it may be brushed over in one go. For the needs of the plot, a little fantasy element is added Beginners are practicing writing, please bear with me (put your hands together) Purpose: 1. Run towards freedom 2. There will be no cripples in the world