I awoke to the weight of a thousand memories that were not my own. The world around me was a blur of opulence and grandeur, but beneath the surface lay a haunting familiarity. I had reincarnated into the body of the youngest son of a duke, a title that should have shielded me from hardship. Yet, as the memories of my predecessor unfurled like a dark tapestry, the reality of his life became all too clear.

The life I had inherited was not one of privilege but of subtle torment. The memories showed me the facade of wealth and the cold reality beneath. I saw how my predecessor had been married off to another duke’s son, a union that promised prestige but delivered only isolation. The husband’s family, with their elegant smiles and veiled contempt, treated him as a mere pawn in their intricate game of power.

The servants, too, were complicit in this silent cruelty. They served him meals of the lowest quality and ensured that every aspect of his life was marked by neglect and disdain. The laughter of guests in the grand halls was a cruel reminder of the warmth and respect he had never known.

Now, inhabiting this fragile vessel of a life marred by sorrow, I am left to confront the echoes of a painful existence. With the memories of suffering and rejection as my guide, I must navigate this gilded cage, seeking a way to transform a life of scorn into one of respect and purpose. Will I endure the shadows of my predecessor's torment, or will I carve out a new path that turns this cruel inheritance into a testament of resilience and power?