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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, Male Lead, are off-character?! Off-character?! Granted, promising help—even just once—is a good thing. But…!! ‘Give me back the Shurandis I knew!!’