Terlik

As Orson read the novel written by the girlfriend who had left him, he gently remarked on how terrible the story was. But then, noticing a foul smell coming from the kitchen, he went to investigate. He realized there was some kind of gas leak. Already furious about being dumped, Orson became even angrier at the state of his kitchen, and in his rage, he hit the light switch with a powerful punch. Naturally, the explosion that followed killed him instantly, and Orson passed into the afterlife.

After spending some time in limbo, he found himself reincarnated in an unfamiliar world. However, he quickly realized he had been reborn inside the cliché-filled novel written by his ex-girlfriend. As if that wasn’t enough, he had ended up in the body of Neonidas, a useless duke who was also the fiancé of the story's villainess.

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There may be a bit too much swearing and slang in the first chapters, but it gets less afterwards.

There will be no yuri, bl or ntr in Neonidas(MC) harem

Reincarnate as the Villainess's Husband

"Duke Neonidas, do such sharp words not cast a shadow over the joy of your victory?"

The voice of Duchess Lyranna echoed through the courtyard, drawing a low grunt from Duke Draevos.

Neonidas turned toward the duchess with a faint smile on his lips. Her sharp wit and measured words had effortlessly neutralized Draevos's unfinished move. Lyranna always moved like a shadow—she wielded words in battle rather than a sword.

"Duchess Lyranna," Neonidas said, adding a touch of politeness to his tone. "The joy of victory is only lasting if built upon a solid foundation. And foundations are sometimes reinforced with sharp words—other times, with steel."

For a brief moment, Lyranna's eyes examined Neonidas before she dipped her head slightly. "Then, I hope you are certain that this foundation will keep you standing tomorrow, Duke Neonidas. After all, in the palace, it is not steel, but poisonous whispers that rule."

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