The Fate of the Eternal Second Lead Is in My Hands

In romance fantasy novels, the black-haired male lead always wins, leaving the brown-haired second lead heartbroken. Baileon Biers, the scholarly Chancellor of the Empire and childhood friend of Princess Odette, is no exception in the story Marriage Alliance. Devastated that her favorite character cannot possibly compete against a cold-blooded Northern Duke, an avid reader despairs every night—until she suddenly awakens as Marienne Didier, Baileon’s third aide within the novel. Determined to rewrite his tragic fate, she vows to turn him into the true male lead by any means necessary. If hair color is the issue, he simply needs to dye it black. If he lacks charisma, they will practice until he perfects it. Marienne launches "Operation: Act Like a Northern Bastard," coaching the gentle Chancellor to walk away without looking back and speak coldly while standing close. Though deeply skeptical that Princess Odette would ever favor such aggressive behavior, Baileon reluctantly follows her unconventional plan. Yet when the princess remains unmoved and the formidable Northern Duke inevitably appears, Marienne must unleash her inner beast beneath her soft exterior to ensure her beloved character finally gets his happy ending.