Summary
Reinhardt’s last words echoed in her mind as she took her final breath. When she regained consciousness, she found herself transported back to her father’s funeral fifteen years ago. It was a painful memory, as it was during this time that she was divorced by Prince Michelle, leading to her father’s demise. Seeking revenge, Reinhardt had stabbed the Crown Prince’s leg, resulting in her exile. During her arduous journey, she encountered a poor, filthy child who, in her previous life, had been the Crown Prince’s loyal companion. This encounter presented Reinhardt with a golden opportunity to satisfy her thirst for revenge. As she worked on rebuilding her estate and fortifying it, the boy went off to war. Three years passed, and the boy, now named Wilhelm, had grown into a man. He was no longer the child she had once nurtured. “Just as you instructed me… I have returned, and I will always return alive. Now, grant me the reward for my loyalty,” he declared. Startled, Reinhardt asked, “W-What kind of reward?” His smile turned sinister, and he gave her an answer she never anticipated. “You,” he said, his gentle voice sending shivers down Reinhardt’s spine. “I love you, Rein.”