※ Novelized by KADOKAWA BOOKS / Manga adaptation by B's-LOG COMIC

The novel version features significant changes to the story and characters.

Please note that the contents of the "web version main story" and "web version sequel" differ considerably from the novel version.

Therese Reithardt is the eldest daughter of an impoverished marquis family, grand only in name. As she spends her days rebuilding her family's home, developing their territory, and earning money for her younger siblings, a messenger from the Grand Duke of the Grand Duchy of Akloud arrives at her door.

To her surprise, it was an invitation to become a candidate for the young Grand Duke's consort.

"What do you think?"

"Hmm..."

"By the way, candidates for Grand Ducal Consort who aren't chosen can also work at the castle as ladies-in-waiting or close aides."

"What?!"

"Furthermore, if you are accepted as a candidate and come to the castle, you will receive 100,000 Pail as an upfront payment."

"I'm in!"

And so, with a purpose quite different from that of the other candidates, Therese heads to the castle.

Can she truly survive the cutthroat competition for the consort position and achieve her long-cherished dream...?