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After her rebirth, Rita vows not to repeat her past mistakes. This time, her first priority is to stop her brother, who is about to marry into the Lopez family, from participating in the initial game beta test. In her previous life, she was deceived by this scheming brother until her dying breath. It was only at the end that she realized she was merely a villain in a male-oriented novel about a live-in son-in-law, with all the malice and manipulation orchestrated by him behind the scenes.

In this life, Rita decides to change the rules of the game. She will stay in the shadows and seize all the opportunities meant for the male and female leads. By participating in the beta test and re-selecting her abilities, she systematically dismantles the protagonists’ advantages, all while making them believe she’s on their side.

Rita has no intention of harming innocent people, nor is she a selfless saint. In this game, she works with the authorities for mutual benefit, all to achieve her ultimate goal—becoming the true master of her fate.

This Life, I Will Be the Protagonist

Rita had originally planned to use [Phantom Shift] to escape, but Maple Cang's persistence thwarted her.

Maple Cang questioned, "Was it over that Mahjong tile that you fought him?"

Rita glanced at the powdered remains of the fake tile on the floor, her voice low. "Yes. We both thought it was real. I didn't have time to grab it."

Maple Cang nodded as if she believed her, but then she abruptly locked eyes with Rita and asked, "Why is your outfit made of Seasonal Satin, a fabric commonly used by Oak Owls, instead of the Moon Silk typical of Moonfoxes?"

Rita averted her gaze, hesitating for a few seconds before sighing in defeat. She confessed, "Because I can disguise myself as an Oak Owl with a skill... I was caught earlier because of this disguise, which left me no choice but to silence him."

Returning to the Past, Escaping the Present