1 00:00:48,173 --> 00:00:50,133 This is... 2 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:59,100 not my house. 3 00:01:12,155 --> 00:01:15,158 Of course there aren't any withdrawals... 4 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:21,122 I took a year off and still couldn't get into any of my top schools. 5 00:01:27,086 --> 00:01:29,172 What is life, anyway? 6 00:01:44,145 --> 00:01:45,146 Huh?! 7 00:01:45,146 --> 00:01:52,111 Dear Hanasaki Rinko, This is a message to notify you that you have passed the Imperial University entrance exam . You're kidding... 8 00:01:52,153 --> 00:01:54,113 I did it! 9 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:56,157 I got in! 10 00:02:12,173 --> 00:02:13,174 Mom... 11 00:02:14,175 --> 00:02:16,094 Onii-chan... 12 00:02:16,177 --> 00:02:17,178 Everyone... 13 00:02:18,179 --> 00:02:21,140 I see a short life in your future. 14 00:02:24,143 --> 00:02:25,144 I get it. 15 00:02:28,147 --> 00:02:31,150 I was fated to die either way. 16 00:02:34,112 --> 00:02:36,155 I, Hanasaki Rinko, 17 00:02:38,116 --> 00:02:40,118 was reborn as Raeliana McMillan... 18 00:02:41,119 --> 00:02:44,122 in the world of a novel. 19 00:02:45,164 --> 00:02:49,127 What the heck is going on?! 20 00:04:14,629 --> 00:04:18,674 Why am I alive? And inside a novel? 21 00:04:19,675 --> 00:04:20,718 That night... 22 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:24,680 Someone called out to me. 23 00:04:25,640 --> 00:04:27,725 I can't remember their face, their voice, 24 00:04:27,725 --> 00:04:31,687 or even what they said to me. 25 00:04:34,690 --> 00:04:37,693 I woke up in this world. 26 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:41,697 I don't think I'll ever get used to this. 27 00:04:41,697 --> 00:04:44,700 I can't believe I was reborn as someone so beautiful. 28 00:04:47,703 --> 00:04:50,706 My lady, your meal is ready. 29 00:04:50,706 --> 00:04:53,626 Oh... Okay. I'll be right there. 30 00:04:59,674 --> 00:05:00,716 Raeli. 31 00:05:00,716 --> 00:05:03,636 Good day, Father. 32 00:05:03,636 --> 00:05:04,720 Did you sleep well last night? 33 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:05,680 Yes. 34 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:09,725 Sister! 35 00:05:09,725 --> 00:05:11,686 Rosemary! 36 00:05:11,686 --> 00:05:12,687 Rose... 37 00:05:13,688 --> 00:05:17,692 Haven't I told you not to wander around during meal times? 38 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:18,734 Now, now. 39 00:05:18,734 --> 00:05:20,695 Let's eat before it gets cold. 40 00:05:21,612 --> 00:05:23,698 You're far too easy on Rose. 41 00:05:24,657 --> 00:05:28,661 Sister, you know what? I had a dream I was flying! 42 00:05:28,661 --> 00:05:31,664 We're like the picture-perfect happy family. 43 00:05:32,665 --> 00:05:34,625 So as for the next contract... 44 00:05:34,625 --> 00:05:36,711 Its head, Johndein McMillan, 45 00:05:36,711 --> 00:05:44,677 was granted the title of baron for his success in the oil industry. John, don't talk about work at the table. He's what they call "nouveau riche" among the nobility. 46 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:46,637 Right, Raeli? 47 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:51,642 On top of being reborn, 48 00:05:52,643 --> 00:05:56,689 I was blessed with this family and a life in which I want for nothing... 49 00:05:57,690 --> 00:06:01,694 aside from the fact that Raeliana McMillan is a character in a novel. 50 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:06,615 Raeliana McMillan is just a supporting character. 51 00:06:07,658 --> 00:06:09,660 The heroine of this story is a girl 52 00:06:09,660 --> 00:06:13,664 who returns from studying abroad in response to her friend's death... 53 00:06:16,625 --> 00:06:19,712 in other words, Raeliana McMillan's death. 54 00:06:22,673 --> 00:06:25,718 I, Raeliana McMillan... 55 00:06:26,677 --> 00:06:30,681 am going to die soon. 56 00:06:35,644 --> 00:06:36,645 Sister? 57 00:06:41,692 --> 00:06:43,694 I have to die twice? 58 00:06:47,698 --> 00:06:49,658 Over my dead body! 59 00:06:53,704 --> 00:06:57,666 In the novel, the cause of Raeliana's death was arsenic poisoning. 60 00:06:59,668 --> 00:07:03,714 Her fiancé mixed it into the tea she drank every evening. 61 00:07:11,680 --> 00:07:13,641 Hi there, Raeliana. 62 00:07:13,682 --> 00:07:14,725 Francis Brooks. 63 00:07:15,684 --> 00:07:17,686 He's my fiancé. 64 00:07:17,686 --> 00:07:19,688 Greetings, Lord Brooks. 65 00:07:20,648 --> 00:07:22,650 The one behind it all... 66 00:07:27,696 --> 00:07:30,699 Brooks, a man trusted by the McMillan family, 67 00:07:30,699 --> 00:07:33,702 wins over Raeliana's parents when they're heartbroken over her death 68 00:07:33,702 --> 00:07:35,704 and tries to take over the family business. 69 00:07:37,665 --> 00:07:40,709 That's when the heroine of the story appears 70 00:07:40,709 --> 00:07:42,711 and exposes the truth of what happened. 71 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:45,673 At least, that's how it goes in the novel... 72 00:07:46,674 --> 00:07:49,718 But if it gets that far, I'll already be dead. 73 00:07:50,678 --> 00:07:52,721 It's such lovely weather today. 74 00:07:53,639 --> 00:07:54,723 Shall we walk through the garden? 75 00:07:56,642 --> 00:07:57,643 Of course. 76 00:07:58,644 --> 00:08:00,646 The engagement was agreed upon by both families. 77 00:08:00,646 --> 00:08:03,607 The Brooks family is a long-standing noble household, 78 00:08:03,607 --> 00:08:05,734 so I can't just call it off on my own. 79 00:08:07,611 --> 00:08:10,656 And even if I told anyone that he's trying to kill me, 80 00:08:10,656 --> 00:08:11,699 no one would believe me. 81 00:08:12,616 --> 00:08:14,660 Which means there's only one thing to do... 82 00:08:15,661 --> 00:08:18,664 I have to make him want to dissolve our engagement. 83 00:08:20,708 --> 00:08:22,626 Raeliana? 84 00:08:22,710 --> 00:08:25,629 We should break up. 85 00:08:26,672 --> 00:08:28,674 Look at that crow. 86 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:30,634 I want to break up with you. 87 00:08:30,634 --> 00:08:32,678 What a silly-looking crow! 88 00:08:32,678 --> 00:08:37,725 Hello? Are you listening to me? Wait, isn't that a hawk? How unusual! 89 00:08:40,644 --> 00:08:41,729 Why did I think that would work? 90 00:08:42,688 --> 00:08:46,692 I need to come up with a better plan. The How to Cleanly Break Up with Your Boyfriend Top 50 91 00:08:54,408 --> 00:08:56,452 My hand slipped. 92 00:08:56,452 --> 00:08:59,455 I've ruined your precious clothes. 93 00:09:00,414 --> 00:09:02,458 No... It's fine. 94 00:09:05,461 --> 00:09:08,422 Look! There's a piano over there! 95 00:09:08,464 --> 00:09:12,384 I would love to hear you play, Lord Brooks. 96 00:09:13,385 --> 00:09:14,470 With pleasure. 97 00:09:15,429 --> 00:09:17,431 If it is your wish... 98 00:09:20,434 --> 00:09:22,478 I'm sorry. Please excuse me for a moment. 99 00:09:23,437 --> 00:09:24,438 Raeliana? 100 00:09:24,438 --> 00:09:25,439 Victory! 101 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:29,443 Why won't he say anything?! 102 00:09:29,443 --> 00:09:31,403 I even read a book for this! 103 00:09:32,404 --> 00:09:35,407 The How to Cleanly Break Up with Your Boyfriend Top 50 104 00:09:35,449 --> 00:09:37,451 Third time's the charm. 105 00:09:37,451 --> 00:09:40,454 This time, I'll make it work! 106 00:09:42,372 --> 00:09:44,374 This is your first hunt, isn't it? 107 00:09:44,374 --> 00:09:45,459 Do you know how to hold a gun? 108 00:09:45,459 --> 00:09:47,461 How little you know, Brooks. 109 00:09:47,461 --> 00:09:50,422 As far back as I can remember, 110 00:09:50,422 --> 00:09:54,426 I grew up watching my father, Johndein McMillan, go hunting. 111 00:09:55,385 --> 00:09:59,389 It's my first time holding a gun. I hope I'm doing it right. 112 00:09:59,431 --> 00:10:00,432 Aim carefu— 113 00:10:02,392 --> 00:10:05,395 Oh, dear, I'm sorry! I'm still new to this. 114 00:10:06,396 --> 00:10:11,401 After all this, surely even he'll get sick of me and want to break up... 115 00:10:12,444 --> 00:10:14,404 He didn't! 116 00:10:14,446 --> 00:10:18,367 What is going on?! 117 00:10:18,450 --> 00:10:20,452 Good day, Raeliana. 118 00:10:21,370 --> 00:10:22,412 What brings you here? 119 00:10:22,454 --> 00:10:25,457 We made no prior plans to meet today. 120 00:10:26,375 --> 00:10:28,377 Prior plans? 121 00:10:28,377 --> 00:10:32,422 Raeliana, you and I are engaged, are we not? 122 00:10:33,423 --> 00:10:36,426 Even in a close relationship, manners are still important. 123 00:10:37,427 --> 00:10:39,429 Please return home today. 124 00:10:39,471 --> 00:10:40,472 Raeliana! 125 00:10:42,432 --> 00:10:44,393 What are you doing?! 126 00:10:44,393 --> 00:10:46,395 Why are you suddenly talking like that?! 127 00:10:46,436 --> 00:10:48,397 Even if this is a political marriage, 128 00:10:48,397 --> 00:10:51,400 I thought we had a deeper relationship! 129 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:54,444 Or was I the only one who felt that way?! 130 00:10:55,445 --> 00:10:59,408 Yes, you were mistaken, Lord Brooks. 131 00:10:59,449 --> 00:11:02,452 So please let go of me now. 132 00:11:06,415 --> 00:11:10,460 What the McMillan family wants is the Brooks family's social standing! 133 00:11:11,461 --> 00:11:18,427 They should be grateful to me for agreeing to marry a nouveau riche like you. 134 00:11:18,427 --> 00:11:20,387 Wh-What did you say? 135 00:11:20,429 --> 00:11:25,392 However you may fight it, you can't escape this marriage. 136 00:11:26,393 --> 00:11:30,439 You'd best prepare yourself to obediently serve your future husband. 137 00:11:34,443 --> 00:11:36,403 That guy... 138 00:11:36,612 --> 00:11:39,406 I wish I could just kill him myself, right now! 139 00:11:45,454 --> 00:11:49,374 I already live in a world I barely understand. 140 00:11:49,374 --> 00:11:53,462 I refuse to spend every day here living in fear! 141 00:11:58,467 --> 00:12:01,470 I'll have to think of some other way... 142 00:12:09,394 --> 00:12:11,396 So he finally shows up. 143 00:12:11,438 --> 00:12:13,482 Noah Voltaire Wynknight... 144 00:12:14,441 --> 00:12:16,443 A duke of this nation, 145 00:12:17,444 --> 00:12:20,364 and the protagonist of the novel. 146 00:12:33,460 --> 00:12:36,463 In the Kingdom of Chamus, where I live now, 147 00:12:36,463 --> 00:12:41,426 royal authority has decayed significantly with the rise of capitalism. 148 00:12:42,427 --> 00:12:47,391 The old nobles came up with a law to pluck new nobles out from the root 149 00:12:47,391 --> 00:12:48,475 before they can acquire any power. 150 00:12:53,355 --> 00:12:58,402 The transfer of noble ranks is forbidden. Known as the "Nouveau Riche Prevention Law" They call it the "Nouveau Riche Prevention Law." 151 00:12:58,443 --> 00:13:01,446 But the royal seal they needed to enact that law 152 00:13:01,446 --> 00:13:04,366 was stolen by someone. 153 00:13:04,449 --> 00:13:10,413 As the old nobles were scrambling to come up with a new way to suppress the nouveau riche, 154 00:13:10,413 --> 00:13:12,457 the one who showed up out of nowhere like a comet... 155 00:13:13,416 --> 00:13:15,418 was the younger brother of the current king 156 00:13:15,418 --> 00:13:19,464 and first in line for the throne, Noah Voltaire, simply known as "Noah." 157 00:13:21,383 --> 00:13:22,425 The Wynknight family has been the core 158 00:13:22,425 --> 00:13:24,427 of the kingdom's military strength for generations, 159 00:13:24,427 --> 00:13:26,429 and he is the former queen's eldest son. 160 00:13:27,389 --> 00:13:29,391 He's basically the last bastion for conservatism. 161 00:13:29,474 --> 00:13:31,434 Though he was removed from 162 00:13:31,434 --> 00:13:34,437 the line of succession at one time due to an unfortunate scandal, 163 00:13:34,437 --> 00:13:36,481 he's now known as the young ace 164 00:13:36,481 --> 00:13:42,404 who'll take center stage again and carry the hopes of the old nobles. 165 00:13:42,445 --> 00:13:44,406 He must have it rough. 166 00:13:44,447 --> 00:13:46,449 But... wait a minute... 167 00:13:47,450 --> 00:13:49,452 Since his rank is higher, 168 00:13:49,452 --> 00:13:51,454 maybe he could stop Brooks... 169 00:13:55,458 --> 00:13:59,462 This is stuff that only someone who came from outside this world could know. 170 00:14:01,464 --> 00:14:05,468 I don't know if something like this will work on a pure-blooded noble, but... 171 00:14:06,469 --> 00:14:07,512 Excuse me for a moment. 172 00:14:10,432 --> 00:14:11,516 It's do or die. 173 00:14:13,518 --> 00:14:15,478 It's worth a try, at least. 174 00:14:17,522 --> 00:14:19,482 Well, well! 175 00:14:20,483 --> 00:14:23,445 If it isn't Francis Brooks. 176 00:14:23,486 --> 00:14:25,488 Jake Langston... 177 00:14:25,530 --> 00:14:28,450 It's been a while, Brooks. 178 00:14:29,492 --> 00:14:31,453 One moment, please. 179 00:14:32,495 --> 00:14:35,498 You sure you should leave your cute little fiancée all alone? 180 00:14:35,498 --> 00:14:37,459 That's none of your business! 181 00:14:37,500 --> 00:14:39,544 Don't be so aloof. 182 00:14:40,462 --> 00:14:43,465 We're both in the same boat, aren't we? 183 00:14:43,465 --> 00:14:45,508 It's only natural that I'd worry. 184 00:14:45,508 --> 00:14:48,470 There's nothing for you to worry about! 185 00:14:48,470 --> 00:14:49,429 So just go— 186 00:14:49,429 --> 00:14:50,513 Even our client has told me 187 00:14:50,513 --> 00:14:54,476 that you and your fiancée haven't been getting along well lately. 188 00:14:56,519 --> 00:14:59,522 Let me just give you one little warning. 189 00:15:00,523 --> 00:15:02,484 Do your job. 190 00:15:04,486 --> 00:15:07,530 If you screw this up, you're dead. 191 00:15:09,532 --> 00:15:13,536 So yeah, do your best not to make your fiancée get tired of you. 192 00:15:16,456 --> 00:15:20,460 This is all that woman's fault! 193 00:15:20,460 --> 00:15:22,504 I thought she was a shy girl... 194 00:15:23,505 --> 00:15:27,467 but recently, she's changed completely! 195 00:15:27,509 --> 00:15:31,513 You there. Have you seen Lady Raeliana? 196 00:15:31,513 --> 00:15:32,472 Yeah. 197 00:15:32,472 --> 00:15:35,475 I saw her walking toward the garden. 198 00:15:35,475 --> 00:15:36,476 I see. 199 00:15:37,519 --> 00:15:40,522 I swear... She is such a headache! 200 00:15:47,445 --> 00:15:50,532 I followed him out here without even thinking. 201 00:15:50,532 --> 00:15:52,534 What do I say to him? 202 00:15:53,493 --> 00:15:56,496 And... he's obviously suspicious already, isn't he? 203 00:15:56,496 --> 00:15:59,457 It's not as if we have any mutual friends. 204 00:16:00,500 --> 00:16:04,546 And this is my first time speaking to a noble I've never met— 205 00:16:04,546 --> 00:16:06,506 Do you have some business with me? 206 00:16:12,095 --> 00:16:13,721 Duke, this is my first time meeting you. 207 00:16:13,721 --> 00:16:16,641 I am the daughter of Baron Johndein McMillan. 208 00:16:16,641 --> 00:16:18,643 My name is Raeliana McMillan. 209 00:16:18,643 --> 00:16:21,646 Ah, the young lady of the McMillan family. 210 00:16:21,646 --> 00:16:23,690 I am Noah Voltaire Wynknight. 211 00:16:25,733 --> 00:16:28,653 Wait, why am I just gawking at him?! 212 00:16:28,653 --> 00:16:31,698 I can't be deceived by the sweet mask this man wears! 213 00:16:32,699 --> 00:16:33,741 If I may be so bold, 214 00:16:33,741 --> 00:16:36,744 I have come in hopes of making a deal with you. 215 00:16:38,705 --> 00:16:39,706 A deal? 216 00:16:40,665 --> 00:16:43,710 I know who this guy really is. 217 00:16:45,712 --> 00:16:49,757 I don't know if this is something I should say here... 218 00:16:52,719 --> 00:16:55,680 It's about the royal seal. 219 00:17:01,686 --> 00:17:04,731 Behind that calm, angelic smile 220 00:17:05,690 --> 00:17:07,692 lurks a terrible demon. 221 00:17:08,693 --> 00:17:10,737 Oh? Well... 222 00:17:11,696 --> 00:17:14,657 How very intriguing... 223 00:17:15,658 --> 00:17:17,660 Two-faced bastard! 224 00:17:20,705 --> 00:17:22,707 Why don't you tell me 225 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:25,752 all the details of this deal of yours? 226 00:17:26,711 --> 00:17:29,672 He's on board! Now I can... 227 00:17:30,673 --> 00:17:31,674 Raeliana? 228 00:17:34,677 --> 00:17:36,638 Of all the times... 229 00:17:36,638 --> 00:17:39,682 Must he get in my way at every single step?! 230 00:17:40,642 --> 00:17:41,726 What should I do? 231 00:17:42,727 --> 00:17:45,688 Wait for the next opportunity? 232 00:17:47,690 --> 00:17:48,691 Actually... 233 00:17:49,484 --> 00:17:49,984 This might be my best opportunity! 234 00:17:57,951 --> 00:18:01,955 I suppose I can't keep it hidden any longer. 235 00:18:02,956 --> 00:18:05,917 Lord Brooks, I'm very sorry. 236 00:18:05,917 --> 00:18:07,919 F-For what? 237 00:18:09,921 --> 00:18:10,964 It would seem... 238 00:18:11,881 --> 00:18:15,968 that the Duke and I have grown fond of each other. 239 00:18:17,970 --> 00:18:19,889 What? 240 00:18:24,894 --> 00:18:26,896 The royal seal... 241 00:18:32,026 --> 00:18:34,696 He actually... picked up on that? 242 00:18:35,655 --> 00:18:39,659 Wh-What in the world is... Lady Raeliana! Where are you? 243 00:18:39,701 --> 00:18:40,743 Right here! 244 00:18:41,661 --> 00:18:42,704 Lucky break! 245 00:18:43,788 --> 00:18:45,957 Well, I must take my leave now. 246 00:18:46,874 --> 00:18:48,000 Please have a wonderful evening. 247 00:18:50,169 --> 00:18:51,462 Is what you just said true? 248 00:18:52,463 --> 00:18:54,465 I swear, this guy... 249 00:18:56,384 --> 00:18:57,468 Yes, it's true. 250 00:18:57,468 --> 00:19:02,390 As I've said many times before, I'd like to call off our engagement. 251 00:19:02,390 --> 00:19:03,433 But why now?! 252 00:19:03,474 --> 00:19:07,478 It's quite late already. May I leave now? 253 00:19:08,396 --> 00:19:10,481 You lowly nouveau riche! 254 00:19:10,481 --> 00:19:13,443 You want to call off our engagement?! 255 00:19:13,443 --> 00:19:16,404 Do you really think you have the right to— 256 00:19:16,446 --> 00:19:17,447 That's enough. 257 00:19:20,408 --> 00:19:21,492 Take her home. 258 00:19:21,492 --> 00:19:23,369 O-Of course. 259 00:19:23,453 --> 00:19:25,371 Come, my lady. 260 00:19:25,371 --> 00:19:28,416 If we're home too late, the baron will scold me. 261 00:19:28,416 --> 00:19:30,418 Yes. I'm sorry. 262 00:19:35,423 --> 00:19:40,386 It had to be Noah Voltaire Wynknight, of all people?! 263 00:19:41,387 --> 00:19:44,432 Even if you are a duke, this is just too much! 264 00:19:45,433 --> 00:19:48,478 That girl is my fiancée! 265 00:19:48,478 --> 00:19:51,397 Did you not hear what she said? 266 00:19:55,401 --> 00:20:00,406 I don't believe you have the right to call yourself her fiancé anymore. 267 00:20:03,409 --> 00:20:04,493 I'm not the type... 268 00:20:04,493 --> 00:20:08,414 who'll just sit quietly and let this happen. 269 00:20:12,418 --> 00:20:13,419 Whitton... 270 00:20:13,461 --> 00:20:14,420 Yes? 271 00:20:14,420 --> 00:20:16,464 Investigate Raeliana McMillan. 272 00:20:16,464 --> 00:20:19,425 And assign someone to watch that man, 273 00:20:19,425 --> 00:20:22,428 so that we can act quickly in case he tries anything. 274 00:20:22,428 --> 00:20:24,430 Understood, Your Grace. 275 00:20:26,474 --> 00:20:28,392 A deal? 276 00:20:29,393 --> 00:20:30,478 With me? 277 00:20:37,443 --> 00:20:39,403 My lady?! 278 00:20:40,363 --> 00:20:42,406 Raeli, what's wrong? 279 00:20:45,409 --> 00:20:46,410 I'm all right. 280 00:20:46,410 --> 00:20:49,372 The night breeze just gave me a chill. 281 00:20:49,413 --> 00:20:51,415 Well, that won't do. 282 00:20:51,415 --> 00:20:53,417 Wear this coat over your dress. 283 00:20:53,417 --> 00:20:56,379 Thank you, Father. 284 00:20:57,463 --> 00:21:02,385 Did I really do the right thing? 285 00:21:03,469 --> 00:21:06,430 You are returning awfully late. 286 00:21:11,394 --> 00:21:12,436 Yes. 287 00:21:13,437 --> 00:21:16,440 I encountered a puppy on my way home. 288 00:21:26,200 --> 00:21:30,121 I see a short life in your future. 289 00:21:31,122 --> 00:21:34,208 I refuse to die twice!