After losing the only family she had, her beloved older sister, Lucella finds herself raising her sister’s son, Lucian, on her own.
One day, she uncovers a startling truth: this world exists within a book, and in the distant future, Lucian is fated to become a villain, a ruthless antagonist who torments the protagonist before meeting a tragic end.
"I can’t let my precious nephew die!"
Determined to honor the promise she made to her sister, and to protect the child she loves, Lucella resolves to raise Lucian into a kind and principled young man, rather than the villain he is destined to become.
However...
"Auntie, I really wish you’d marry the Marquis."
As if raising him properly wasn’t already enough, he starts saying the strangest things.
"My uncle may not be the perfect match for my sister... but at least he has a decent face."
Even the story’s original heroine takes the matter seriously, stepping in to arrange introductions.
"I agree with that suggestion."
And her uncle, as if this were entirely reasonable, nods in approval.
"I’m sorry, but I have no intention of marrying until Lucian grows into a proper young man."
"So all we need to do is ensure Lucian is raised well?"
"W- well, that’s..."
"Understood."
Why is everyone suddenly looking so determined?!
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