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After dying in an accident with his little sister, Kenji wakes up in the body of the young duke, a powerful but widely despised official in the Camelot Empire. Everyone sees him as a cunning traitor who manipulated the young Empress's rise to power. But he just want to survive.

The story follows Kenji as he navigates dangerous court politics while trying to shed his predecessor's villainous reputation. Though the emoress suspect and resent him, she can't eliminate him without risking her own position against rival factions.

The Empror's Trap

When Yunis arrived to see Pluvia, she was playing with her cats in the study. As her pets, the cats were meticulously cared for by the palace staff, making them quite comfortable around people. Though they typically avoided most visitors, they would stare intently at those they knew well.

Meeting the cats' gazes, Yunis bowed to the elegant figure before him. "Your Majesty, I have come as summoned."

"Ah, Yunis," Pluvia's tone was calm as she gestured to a nearby chair. "Sit down."

"No no, Your Majesty, I'll stand..."

Yunis nodded helplessly and took the seat.

After feeding the last bit of meat to the black cat before her, Pluvia turned around. Attendants immediately brought a basin of water for her to wash her hands before she turned to examine Yunis.

In truth, it had been a long time since the siblings had met privately like this.

Ch 68 - Siblings