Kon'yaku Haki Sareta Gakeppuchi Reijou wa, Teikoku no Koutei Denka to Musubareru

Minerva, the daughter of a duke, has endured more hardship than any young noblewoman should bear. Falsely accused of a crime she never committed, she was cast out from high society and left to face exile alone. After suffering through not one but two broken engagements, her heart is shattered, and she has entirely abandoned any hope of ever finding love or marriage. Her fragile peace is tested once again when she attends a tea party, only to become the target of public scorn and humiliation. Yet even as the whispers and cruel stares surround her, Minerva refuses to break. She carries herself with unwavering dignity, maintaining her pride in the face of relentless judgment. It is this quiet, resolute strength that captures the attention of an unexpected guest: Rufus, the second prince of the empire. Known throughout the realm as "His Imperial Highness, the Prince of Jet Black," he is a figure feared by many. Rather than joining the crowd in their disdain, Rufus is deeply moved by Minerva's unyielding composure. To the shock of everyone present, the dreaded prince steps forward and offers her his hand in marriage, setting the stage for a future neither of them could have anticipated.