Dust settles heavy over the ruins of a once-proud imperial family, its royal bloodline almost severed. Whispers of a lost throne haunt the shadows, where the weight of a dying legacy crushes the last remaining heir. The world watches, waiting for the final collapse, but survival demands a brutal game.

To secure her very survival and harbor a burning hope for *revenge*, 'Elise,' the final princess, makes a desperate pact. She offers her hand to the formidable archduke of an enemy nation, a powerful *dragonborn* demanding an heir to secure his own ancient lineage. This isn't about love; it's a stark, cold contract in this *manhwa*. But what happens when carefully constructed walls start to crumble? Can she really keep her heart out of the cruel bargain?

contractual marriage, fake relationship, royalty, dragon, archduke, political intrigue, survival, secrets, emotional stakes, slow burn romance

Also known as: Geunyang Gyeyak Gyeolhon-iya, 그냥 계약 결혼이야, It's Just a Contract Marriage.