I Can Turn the Tables

The three great misconceptions in life: she likes me, I can turn the tables, we can win this round.

This is a story about a hero who firmly believes he can turn the tables, and succeeds.

Even after his family falls from power, he is exiled, left with nothing, and driven from place to place, he still believes he can raise the banner of revenge, fight his way through mountains of corpses and seas of fire, and unite the realm decades later.

"Once, my family was glorious, and I was its treasured heir. Then we lost a power struggle overnight, and I fled in disarray like a stray dog. Nothing shows the fickleness of the world more than that."

"I'll give up anything for revenge... Hah, dignity? How much is that worth?"

This is a serious historical drama, with a female lead. I think it's sweet.

Content notes:

This is a male-lead story, told from his perspective. There is a romance, but not much of one. His career comes first.

The characters are based on historical figures, and the story draws on various historical sources. It's a serious historical drama, not a romance-focused story. The male lead is a refined egoist who loves only himself. The realm and power matter far more to him than the female lead.

Let's part on good terms. Please don't bash the story.