The day when her country had collapsed and all the royal family members were executed, the illegitimate child of the royal family who had been abused unexpectedly became the last royal family member.... more>>

“One can not punish a person who is under eighteen years old to death.”

Thanks to Saphers’ law, the victorious country in which underage people will not be put to death, the nine-year-old Clarisse survived.

“Older Brother said that he would kill me before I become 12 years old. But to think that I can live until 18, I’m so happy.”

And after raising the young Clarisse safely until 18, Maximillian who has to put her to death.

“Don’t forget. That the day that child turns 18, you must bring that neck to me.”

The two of them head together to the cold Northern Winter Castle, which is an abandoned territory.

The 10 years of grace period which was given to Clarisse.
Then, what is Clarisse’s destiny? <<less

My wicked mother brought a girl one day.... more>>

She was the Duke’s hidden daughter, Loretta, the heroine of [Duke’s Four Children].

I am Melody, the villainess who was punished with my mother for harassing her.

I don’t want to die like that, so I have to treat her well now.

I fed Loretta, put her to sleep, and played with her.

And then her response was…?

“I hope Melody marries Loretta!”

The endless barrage of affection led me to join her back to the duke and she said, “I’ll stick close to Ms. Melody.”

Have you met someone who is a ‘Fool for Melody’ more than her?

Why am I being loved when I’ve only been kind enough to make myself live peacefully….! <<less

The ducal house to which the second male lead belonged to is a military family.... more>>

She thought she should repay them for giving her free food and a place to sleep.

She told the second male lead about this and that. All so that he could win the heart of the female lead later.

At this rate, he would become a good man and win her love in the future. (Proud)

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“And most importantly.”

Rieta looked around and whispered in Noel’s ear.

“Only be polite and friendly to your most special person.”

Only tell her that she is pretty and that you love her.

Rieta thought he must have understood, right? When she asked, Noel grinned with confidence.

Oh, I’ve taught you everything.

From the age of nine until now before the coming-of-age ceremony…It was very hard to teach her childhood friend who had a terrible bad temper.

But now, Noel wouldn’t be called the unlucky second lead anymore. Maybe he would really push the male lead away and take the female lead to his side.

Rieta grinned as she thought of a different future from the original.

Then Noel swept up her hair down and said,

“You’re pretty, Rieta Liz.”

“?”

“…You asked me to say you were pretty right?”

She, when did she?! You’re not supposed to say that to your friend! <<less

Disturbingly pure white hair and red eyes.... more>>

Lucienne is a girl who has been treated as "unlucky" both in the orphanage and among the wandering groups.

The Duke of House Winfield comes to her aid.

"Help my son. Ah, forgive me. I don't know what to say..."

Though I did not know what he wanted, for it had become a will,
but the little Duke Benedict gave me a place beside him.

"I will cherish you, whom my father saved".

Becoming Benedict's friend, confidant and companion,
For the first time in her life, Lucienne found happiness in the "home" she was allowed to be in.
Until she realised the meaning of the Duke's last words.

"To free Benedict from the curse that seems to burn his body..."

Lucienne had to die at Benedict's hands.
Then she was ready to die.
At the hands of her beloved.

"Please accept my death, Benedict." <<less