Synopsis

Duke Howard's sudden public proposal to adopt Reinelle sparks chaos among the nobles, who now see her as a potential link to the imperial family. Despite initially facing animosity, many now vie for her favor, bombarding her with gifts. Howard reveals his true intention: to provide her with a supportive family and diminish prejudice against her as a non-human, creating a mutually beneficial alliance. Reinelle and her allies must now weigh the pros and cons of accepting.