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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

Lina also didn't understand why these people were staring at her. She looked down at her clothes - they were perfectly normal. Though not the elegant attire she wore when going out, but rather a loose, casual-style dress, there was nothing inappropriate about it. And it wasn't revealing either, so why did they keep staring at her?

Kenji casually picked up the warmed milk beside him, took a sip, and asked. His gaze met Rinas's and saw his expression.

After pondering briefly, Kenji understood something: "Lina, go tell the steward there's no wine at this banquet. Have him bring some good wine to serve everyone."

Lina obeyed Kenji's orders almost unconditionally. Though she knew her young master was sending her away, she still cheerfully carried out his command.

Ch 86 - A Misunderstanding Vol2