Chapter 2

So, Kim Min-ha was reincarnated as Minase Persen, whose name was originally Minase Florence. Former royalty and the only daughter of Marquis Florence.

Since she was a noble and the daughter of Marquis Florence, she was considered as one of the candidates for the Crown Prince’s bride.
Thanks to her splendid appearance, beautiful voice, outstanding art and musical talent, she has always been the center of the attention in the aristocratic society. On top of that, she is the person envied by all the noble young ladies.

However, she stopped being a social flower four years ago. That is because Marquis Florence died in disgrace after making constant mistakes in the war against the neighboring empires four years ago.

The honor of the general who lost the war was no more than bread soaked in muddy water. She lost her honor because her father died in disgrace. Furthermore, her mother, who was indulged in drinking and gambling because she could not accept what happened, made her lose her wealth as well.

Under such circumstances, it would have been nice if she had cut back on spending and took care of some land, but she could not give up her luxurious life even in difficult circumstances. Because of that, she became penniless.

In the end, the Florence family was completely destroyed in both wealth and honor, which made Minase Florence abandoned by the aristocratic society.

The only thing that could help Minase, who was desperate enough to worry about how she would be able to eat a meal the next day, was to marry a man of noble status. Despite her attempts, no nobleman wanted to marry Minase Persen, who lost both her honor and wealth and was left with nothing but herself.

But, Duke Persen was the person who gave her a hand.

Seth Persen’s mother was a concubine of a Korean-American aristocrat who was originally a commoner. Because of that, he lived as a commoner all his life.

Then, it’s as if God gave Seth Persen the power of Mars and the wisdom of Athena. He was on a roll as a mercenary. His distinguished military fortune also reached the Emperor, and so he was formally ordained by him to join the battlefield.

Having established his position in the war, he officially became an aristocrat after receiving a “self-made” position. He did that by defeating the enemy with just thousands of troops and subjugating the territory Marquis Florence lost despite mobilizing tens of thousands soldiers.

There was something that Seth Persen, who seemed to have no one to envy as he was such an emerging aristocrat, desperately wanted, and that was a higher status. No matter how much success he made in the war, he was envious of the aristocrats who despised him for his poor status.

Although Seth Persen’s wealth was overflowing because of the victory of the war and the land gained from the new subjugated territory, he always had a sense of inferiority compared to the others because of his lineage. He wanted someone who had a nobler lineage than the aristocrats who despised and ridiculed him, so that he and his younger brother, Noah, would never be ignored again.

What Seth Persen needed was a political marriage. He was looking for ‘a woman who was willing to sell her genealogy’ when he offered her his money, and the target was Minase Florence.

Seth Persen offered Minase Florence a marriage in return for helping their family gain back their honor and sending her mother to a hospital. She accepted the offer as she had no choice but to do so.

The marriage of the two was simply the worst.

Minase Florence, who became the Duchess of Persenga, did not love Seth Persen, the man who bought her with money. It would have been nice if she just didn’t love him, but she despised him as well because of his low status.

The fact that ‘a vulgar man’, who wouldn’t dare to look at her if her father didn’t pass away, became her husband and stayed in bed with her everyday. It was unbearable for her.

So, Minase Persen ignored and despised his husband, who was affectionately attached to his one-time wife, even though it was a political marriage involving money and fame. She also deliberately neglected and emotionally abused his only brother, Noah Persen, without him knowing.

She treated his servants so badly, not to mention her husband and brother-in-law. If she was offended, she would not only whip them, but also kick them out of the mansion. The servants did not dare to even make eye contact with her.

However, Seth Persen put up with everything because she was his wife. But, it did not last until it was known that she had an affair with another young nobleman. As soon as he heard that, all of his patience had been cut off.

‘I couldn’t bear it when that vulgar man’s hand touched my body, Rupert.’

Seth Persen, who had returned earlier than expected from the borders, coincidentally witnessed Viscount Rupert Guinivis of the inner circle trying to cause trouble during the time when Seth was away dealing with the disputes at the border.

As a result, Seth Persen looked into Minase Persen’s past. In the process, it was revealed that she consistently abused Noah Persen, which made the barely maintained martial relationship simply broken.

No matter how much money she spent, it was a political marriage, but at least as a couple and as a family, she should be doing her duty as one. The Duke of Persen thought he was greatly betrayed by Minase Persen.

Seth Persen, who couldn’t stand it anymore, notified Minase Persen of the divorce, which she rejected. The reason was neither because she loved him nor she felt sorry for him, but because she could not give up the wealth that she had enjoyed as his wife.

“…..That’s what happened.”

When the woman finished speaking, Min-ha’s face became pale.
Minase Persen was simply a self-conscious person. Marriage without love could have been hard. But that’s a choice I made because I couldn’t give up my ‘luxurious life’.

Minase Persen’s behavior was totally incomprehensible to Min-ha.

Min-ha sighed and murmured.

“……Oh, that’s why. Minase Persen is such a terrible woman.”

“……Pardon?”

The woman looked a little surprised at her unusual reaction of lowering her head with a somber expression. Min-ha did not have the time to care about her though.

‘…..I finally understand.’

A while ago, the man looked at me with contempt as if he didn’t even want to look at me. This woman was constantly averting her eyes when she talked to me and was obviously scared at the sight of me.

She dared to abuse his only brother, even committed an affair, only stayed because of his wealth, and would often punish the servants according to her mood. In many ways, Minase Persen doesn’t deserve to keep staying in this mansion.

‘….Why on earth did I possess a woman like this.’

Minha lamented.

“……Excuse me.”

“Please say what you have in mind, Madam.”

“You. Ah, it’s rude of me to keep calling you this way. What’s your name?”

“It is Ella.”

“Ella. For now, did Minase….No, did I bother you too?”

“Pardon?…..No.”

Ella turned her head away as tears welled up in her eyes from Minha’s words. With her avoiding eye contact, it felt that Min-ha had just been given a death sentence.

Come to think of it, it was strange that Ella was the only one who cared for Minase Persen, who was said to have fallen down. Under such circumstances, Min-ha could once again infer how Minse Persen treated her husband’s servants.

If she treated people well, then maybe it wouldn’t have been as bad as this. Patched walls and broken cosmetics staining the floor. They must have come to fix the Duchess’s room every time something happened. Nevertheless, the remaining traces gave a very clear idea of what Minas Persen’s personality was like.

‘My goodness….’

Min-ha sighed loudly and said.

“No, I doubt what you are saying is true. Did I bother you a lot? It’s just, I’ve been doing a lot of unforgivable things.”

“I’m sorry, madam.”

“….You don’t have to feel sorry for me. So you’re telling me I’m about to be kicked out for having an affair, commiting violence and child abuse?”

“Madam….”

“So when am I going to be chased out?”

“About that……”

Under the current circumstances, no one will believe me even if I insist that the one inside this body is me, Kim Min-ha, not Minase Persen.

At least she could explain if she had her original face, but the face that was reflected in the hand mirror was clearly very different and pretty compared to hers. It’s obvious that they only see me as Minase Persen in more ways than one.

So far, Minase Persen has been living without restraints, and it looks like the time has finally come for her to receive her punishments.

Since I don’t know anything, let me take a step back and figure out the situation, Minha said to herself. Ella hesitated quite a bit and sighed loudly. However, as soon as Minha sent her a look, she wet her dry lips and barely opened her mouth to speak.

“You do know that when noble families plan to get married or divorced both require the approval of the Vatican, right?”

“Pardon?….Yes.”

Of course, it was the first time I heard such a thing, but even if so, I said yes anyway. Ella continued.

“Usually, the Vatican’s deliberation council discusses these matters for about 4 weeks, but you’ve been causing trouble here and there.”

“……….”

“I heard that the divorce, signed by both of you, will take place as soon as tomorrow.”

“…..Tomorrow?”

“Yes, it’s due tomorrow. So, the Duke will probably come again in the evening and urge you to sign the divorce papers.”

“……It will happen way faster than I expected.”

It was unfortunate for me to possess this body, and the timing wasn’t good either. Tomorrow. I’ve just arrived in this world. It was a huge trouble for me to know nothing at all.

Because of that, I had a worried expression on my face without realizing it.

Ella looked at Min-ha’s face and said carefully.

“Don’t worry too much, madam. The Duke won’t let you go empty-handed. I’m sure you’ll have enough money to buy a mansion to live in.”

“…..What? He’s still going to give me money after I’m kicked out for child abuse, violence, and an affair?”

Min-ha asked in disbelief when she heard Ella’s words. Of course, I already expected that I’ll be kicked out without anything. But, I can’t believe he’s going to give me enough money to buy a house. Truthfully, I thought I would experience even worse things. I was thinking of secretly running away but when I asked Ella, stuttering with a surprised face she said.

“…..Pardon? Yes, but I don’t think you have enough property to maintain your dignity.”

“Oh, but I’m being chased out because of an affair. I have no time to fuss about such a thing like dignity.”

“……..”

“In addition, he’ll already be giving me enough money to buy a house. That’s a relief.”

So, should I think about how I’ll be earning to keep myself alive now? What can I do here? Min-ha stopped talking and began to agonize at the thought.

Ella looked at her, surprised.

Usually, after hearing such words, you’ll be angry, pull your hair, break your things, throw a fit, but just now you acted so strange and unusual, it’s as if she’s completely a different person.

Elle pondered, looking at Min-ha with a look of surprise.