LULU HONG

After the Empire's invasion, Princess Isabel of Rune Kingdom is forced into an unhappy marriage with a cruel Earl. Only a few years in, and she receives news of her older brother's death... On the verge of despair, Isabel returns to her happy childhood before the invasion. As her nightmarish, war-stricken years begin to loom on the horizon, Isabel makes a promise: she will change the future! If she can become the top graduate at the Academy, can she dream of a new destiny? And will she manage it, with all these up-tight classmates?!

"Isabel, a princess from a kingdom under the rule of the Eternity Empire, is forced into marriage with Count Valon, a noble of the empire. Haunted by a nightmare, she recalls memories of her previous life and a grim future where she endured a miserable marriage filled with constant disdain and neglect from her husband. Determined to change her fate, Isabel seizes an unexpected opportunity by enrolling in the empire’s most prestigious institution, Kavalla Academy. Upon earning the top spot in her entrance exams, Isabel quickly becomes the center of attention, catching the eye of Chris, the imperial prince who also attends the academy. As she navigates academy life, Isabel hones her abilities, confronts shadows of her past, and forms new friendships. Step by step, she prepares herself for the challenges ahead, driven by her determination to create a future free from the tragic fate she once faced."