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Prologue
At the age of sixteen, a run-in with a tree unlocked memories of my past life, leading me to the realization that this world was the setting of a novel I had once read.
However, it was glaringly apparent that I was already on a one-way trip to hell.
“Ascal Debrue.”
The empress, seated with an air of daunting authority on the throne, called my name.
Yulia.
She was the very empress portrayed in the novel I had read.
Born a prodigy, she was graced with exceptional beauty, unmatched swordsmanship, and powerful magical abilities; however, she was also afflicted with a destructive and atrocious temperament.
Her cruel tendencies drove her to behead the servants who failed to meet her stringent standards, plunging the empire into her tyrannical rule—a regime so severe that could make the most dreadful tyrants shudder.
As a result, Yulia eventually faces execution due to a rebellion, a destiny shared by the unfortunate servants under her command.So, to put it bluntly, Yulia is the captain of a sinking ship, and I need to escape this ship immediately.
“You have served me excellently until now. You have strengthened the country and brought glory to my name.”
Considering my exemplary service, shouldn’t I be entitled to early retirement then?
“Thus, I bestow upon you the office of Prime Minister. You are bound to me, in life and death.”
But, it seems it’s already too late.
“...”
How did things come to this point?
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