Summary
“You’re mine.”
Lapia was exploited and used for her powers by her patron, Yuri—only to die in the end.
But then, her time rewound—back to nine years ago.
“I won’t live in hell ever again!”
Escaping from her former patron, she seeks out Kassain Soleia, Yuri’s sworn rival…
and forms a new sponsorship contract with him.
“I’ll kill everyone you hate, Young Master.”
“As it happens, I do need someone for that role. You might just be perfect.”
Wait—Little Duke, you said this was just a sponsorship contract…
Then why are you asking me to marry you?
“While I was gone…
it seems that tiny, adorable head of yours did nothing but think about running away.”
His low voice sounded indifferent—but there was something chilling beneath it.
“R-Run away? I just…”
Kassain stared her down, daring her to try and make an excuse.
“You’d better answer wisely, little one. Depending on your answer…
every carriage driver and shoemaker in the Empire might lose their jobs.”
Despite his menacing words, his hand gently patted her head.
He couldn’t take his eyes off Lapia, who had become even more beautiful.
