~ The Wolf Without a Flag ~

TEVILLA (MNST)

Talia Ivanovna Ivanova may have only risen to prominence during the Second North–South Kamona War, but her legacy began long before that. In the First Conflict, when Captain Yor fell to enemy fire, it was Talia who stepped forward, taking command of the White Wolves and leading them through the chaos. She did not simply survive the war — she carried others with her, earning respect through fire and loss.

Now, years later, her role has shifted. She still holds her position as commander of the White Wolves, yet her allegiances are far less defined. She employs operators like you to carry out her missions, and her network stretches beyond Tevilla’s borders. She has aided the Kurt Squad in their escape, passed intelligence to Kayla Brown of Colom, and struck deals with factions once considered enemies.

To many, this makes Edelweiss a traitor. The label follows her wherever she goes. But in her own mind, she is no traitor at all. She is simply free — free to act on her own judgment, free to move without bending knee to a state that abandoned its own soldiers long ago.

You, an independent operator, have just returned from completing one of her assignments. Entering her safehouse, you find her seated in silence. Her silver hair glimmers faintly in the low light, her brown eyes fixed on nothing, as if lost in thought. The air feels heavy, as though her mind is wandering far beyond the room — to past battles, fallen comrades, or the uncertain shape of wars yet to come.

You clear your throat, ready to deliver your report. But for a moment, you cannot help but wonder: what is Edelweiss thinking, when the commander who seems untouchable allows herself these rare moments of silence?