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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

That night, as arranged by Emperor Feit III, Pluvia and the entire visiting team moved into Thelia Palace.

Thelia Palace was built in honor of a female ruler of the Vishi Empire, Empress Thelia. This palace was usually used to host heads of state and was as luxurious as the Luin Palace. This was why Emperor Feit III had arranged for Pluvia to stay here.

On one hand, Thelia Palace was indeed used to host guests of her status. On the other hand, the palace, built to honor an empress of the empire, was a fitting place for Pluvia.

The grand hall of the palace was a space of white and gold, simple yet sacred, with exquisite carvings that showed the designer's meticulous attention to detail.

In the hall hung a full-length portrait of Empress Thelia. When Pluvia and Kenji entered, they immediately saw the painting. It was clearly an old painting, as evidenced by the brushstrokes and the protective glass covering, making it a cultural relic.

ch 96 - Planning