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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

Having lived with Maple Burn for ten years, Zoey knew that this was the expression Maple Burn wore when she was upset and frustrated. Thinking back to how she had clearly been letting Zoey off earlier, Zoey didn't feel the slightest bit of inferiority or discomfort. Instead, she burst into laughter. "Maple Burn, you still say you haven't lost your way, but you're struggling, aren't you? It's the same as back then, right? You only use this skill on your family…"

She knew Maple Burn would never truly harm her.

As soon as Zoey finished speaking, Rita's mind went blank for a moment. She even forgot the lines she had prepared in her head. It was as if Zoey really thought of her as Maple Burn. They shared the same orange-red wings, and they were family—family would never hurt each other.

Fortunately, Rita was an experienced actress. She quickly composed herself, forcing a neutral expression, and declared, "No matter what, I won't let you die."

Rebirth