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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

Rinas stood beneath the gates of Luminara, filled with nostalgia. It had been three years since he'd last returned, and seeing these familiar gates brought joy. Behind him were several strong young men who had gone with him to study in the Western Empire as exchange talents. Now they had arrived together in Luminara, preparing to report to the Grand Marshal and Her Majesty.

"Bro, who should we see first when we arrive?" everyone asked excitedly after entering the city. They had learned many things and brought back much knowledge, eager to demonstrate their accomplishments.

"Of course we must first see the Emperor. We weren't in the country when the new Emperor ascended the throne, and haven't yet showed our respect, so naturally we must have an audience."

"Eh? To be honest, I feel we should just go see the Grand Marshal. The new Emperor probably doesn't understand much about military matters. I think I could even best her in combat," said one young officer.

Ch 83 - The Audience Vol-2