Synopsis
I reincarnated into the body of a villainess who was abandoned by her family and fiancé for “failing to awaken.”
“All of my so-called family treated Erina with the utmost indifference.”
And now, I’m destined to meet my end by assassination.
No matter how high your status is, you can’t just stroll through a field of thorns and buy a one-way ticket to the afterlife, right?
‘Alright, I’m running.’
Yes, running. If I hide my identity, I don’t need to participate in the awakening ceremony!
So, I resolved to escape from the Duke’s household…
But then, something strange happened—my family’s attitude changed.
The very people who had played a huge role in pushing Erina toward darkness were now showing affection and warmth…
Did I eat something bad?
Why are they suddenly treating me with such loving expressions as if they’d turned their hands inside out?!
The Duke’s gaze curved smoothly. A gleam shimmered even more brilliantly in his dark gray eyes, carrying a trace of a smile.
“I am impressed by your generosity of spirit. In the name of Shurandis, I will offer my aid—just once—if you request it.”
I was shocked by his words. Gwen was shocked. Everyone around us was shocked.
“W-what? The Duke is offering help in the name of the dragon?”
“My goodness…!!”
I stared at him in disbelief. Did he really just say he’d make a promise in the name of the dragon? That’s practically a solemn oath!
‘He only ever made such a promise to the female lead!’
I mentally clawed at my hair, screaming inside, while the Duke tilted his head with a sly smile, seemingly oblivious to my inner panic.
“I am a dragon born from a human. I have not yet fully left the mortal plane, so I am not a complete dragon. Contrary to what you all think, I am…”
A mischievous spark appeared in his gray eyes.
“…rather capricious.”
…Is that what he just said?! Even you, Jin Namju, are off-character?! Off-character?!
Granted, promising help—even just once—is a good thing. But…!!
‘Give me back the Shurandis I knew!!’
