Sai was reincarnated into the world of a novel.
The good news: he'd gone from a low-ranking baron to an imperial duke, albeit an acting one.
The bad news: his adopted daughter, Lottie, would become a villain in the future, get killed by the original protagonist, and take him down with her.
No way! He absolutely had to change the plot!
Sai decided to raise her with care, ensuring she developed in every way: morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically.
But his "archenemy," Cross, opposed him at every turn.
"You're harming Her Highness Lottie! You should leave her in my care!"
So saying, Cross, the strongest female knight, pulled out the intense study schedule she'd prepared with care: twenty-five hours a day...
"Are you her mother? Why are you so controlling?!"
"Are you her father? Why are you so controlling?!"
Sai and Cross started arguing again.
Meanwhile, the young lady Lottie mustered her courage and used her little hands to pull them apart.
"Mommy, Daddy, you shouldn't fight..."
"..."
Sai and Cross froze for a moment, then both turned their heads away.
"Hmph! I'll let you off this time for our daughter's sake!"
