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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

The imperial prison differed significantly from ordinary jails. Its conditions were relatively comfortable, mainly because it housed important prisoners - high officials and nobles whose status demanded better accommodations than common cells could provide.

However, the inhabitants rarely had the mindset to appreciate their surroundings. Most would have gladly traded any comfort just to preserve their lives.

Kenji entered carrying carefully prepared refreshments. Though the guards were meant to stop all visitors, they allowed him through upon recognizing him.

The Fifth Prince was living quite comfortably - when Kenji entered, the expensive ink from the prince's mansion still gave off a fragrant aroma.

"Your Highness seems in good spirits, still finding interest in such pursuits even now. I'm impressed," Kenji remarked with a smile, observing the books and writings before the prince.

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