The Knights of Emerald 04 : A Rebellious Princess (Hors-collection)

Her defiance drives much of the story, but I'm curious whether this was inspired by historical figures or purely fictional ideas. How did the author decide to make her such a strong-willed character?

The chemistry between characters felt intense from the start, which made me wonder if that was a deliberate choice to match the story's adventurous tone or if it evolved during writing.

The story takes place in a richly imagined kingdom; I wonder how much the author drew from real French history or folklore to create this backdrop.