HAYUL

This is not a fairytale. No, this is a story of what lurks beyond the “happily ever after.” Once upon a time, Elena assumed the role of Princess Veronica, married the crown prince, and lived happily... until her dutiful knight plunged his sword into her back and the true Veronica stepped out of the darkness. Now, Elena finds herself at the beginning of her cautionary tale. However, this time she intends to do more than play the star of the show. This time, Elena will direct the downfall of everyone who played a part in wronging her.

The Dukedom of Francesca rules the northern provinces on behalf of the fallen Imperial family. After the sudden death of the lord of their household, Duke Den, the twins Damian and Chloe become puppets at the hands of their relatives. Controlled by dark magic, Damian becomes the empty-shelled lord of the household while Chloe, who has a natural talent for swordsmanship, becomes an assassin repeatedly committing unwanted murders. Later deemed no longer useful, she falls to dark magic and kills Damian with her hands before meeting her own tragic ending afterward. However, when she opened her eyes once more, she returned to the past. To the past - the day of her beloved father's, Duke Den's funeral. From then, Chloe made a decision. A decision to not allow her past life to repeat itself.. and to punish her relatives and the vassals who dared turn their backs on her family.

House Francesca holds a secret. There's an imposter within the house who seeks revenge. But who could it be? Is it the late duke's greedy sister who loathed sharing the riches of the duchy but loved spending them on herself? One of the duke's brothers, both of whom were hungry for the power that the duke held? Or could it be his daughter, who was under a spell to kill those who got in her way? Whoever it may be, can they keep their identity concealed, or will their dastardly deeds be revealed?

“So many things would have been different if you had become the family head…” My twin older brother died at my hands. Chloe, who was controlled by black magic and forced to murder endlessly against her will, ultimately ends up killing her older twin brother. Without barely a moment to mourn, the tip of her sword was immediately pointed at Chloe’s heart. Chloe died a miserable death. But when she opened her eyes again, she realized that she had regressed. I won’t repeat my past life. In order to protect my family and my beloved older brother, I will personally become the master by becoming my brother. “Look forward to it. You are the ones who pushed me to this point.”