The continent is ruled by a powerful empire, but the Jackson Duchy home to the Black Duke stands as a shadow that even the emperor fears. Han Sung is reborn as Dale, the first-born son of the Jackson family. Combining his previous life's combat intelligence with the duchy's ancestral dark magic, Dale becomes a monster of a different kind. He doesn't just want to be strong; he wants to dismantle the very empire he once protected. As he navigates the academy and the noble social circles, he displays a level of genius in strategy and combat that leaves even veteran knights in awe. His evolution is a cold and calculating journey as he prepares to unleash the ultimate revenge.