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In recent days, a trend has taken hold among the nobility—raising exotic pets. What began with a single noble family soon spread throughout the elite circles, and now everyone from both female and males, young heirs to aged lords seeks to outshine one another with the most impressive animals.

At the academy where the Duke's younger brother studies, the rivalry is fierce. A noble rival recently arrived with a magnificent falcon, leaving the Duke’s brother desperate to match him. He sends a pleading letter to the Duke, asking for an extraordinary pet to outdo his rival.

The Duke, torn between his brother’s immaturity and his own sense of responsibility, decides to indulge him. He summons the nation’s most esteemed animal dealer to find a creature that is not only impressive but also appropriate for his brother’s age and temperament.

Despite seeing many rare animals, the Duke remains unimpressed. Nothing seems right. As the dealer presents a venomous yet beautiful black-scaled snake, a persistent noise from a covered birdcage catches the Duke’s attention—a repeated thunk, clang.

“What is that?” the Duke asks, his interest piqued. The dealer hesitates, then reluctantly instructs his assistant to bring the cage forward.

"It's a small bird," the dealer explains nervously. "But it may not suit Your Grace's taste."

Ignoring the dealer's warning, the Duke insists on seeing the bird. The red cloth is lifted, revealing a small, white-feathered bird. Despite its delicate appearance, the bird’s gaze is fierce, meeting the Duke’s eyes with unexpected intensity.

What the Duke doesn't know is that this bird is no ordinary creature—You were self-aware, sentient, and possesses a will of your own. The Duke’s lips curl into a smirk, intrigued by the creature before him, unaware of the extraordinary journey that awaits them both.