Ever dreamt of waking up inside a novel? For Kim Roksu, this dream becomes reality when he finds himself in the shoes of Cale Henituse, the lazy, wine-loving son of a count—and punching bag for the novel’s destined hero. Determined to dodge his grim fate, this new Cale Henituse vows to rewrite his story, aiming for a life of leisure far from heroic deeds and inevitable beatdowns.

But the path to a peaceful life is twisted by irony. As Cale plots his escape from destiny, he inadvertently gathers a motley crew of magical allies—including a haughty baby dragon and two mischievous kitten shapeshifters. Every attempt to avoid heroism entangles him further in a whirlwind of unforeseen adventures, proving that sometimes the best heroes are the ones who resist the call.

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Yu Ryeo-Han

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BALANCING THE SCALES

Following a wild clash at Death Canyon, the war isn’t the only thing heating up—Raon, Cale’s faithful companion, has collapsed with a fever! The young dragon is growing from the inside out, a painful process that puts his willpower to the ultimate test. Cale is determined to help him see it through, but things get complicated when the ancient dragon Erhaven, come to check on Raon’s condition, reveals a shocking truth: If Cale can’t stabilize his Ancient Powers, he will die in three days. In a race against time, Cale must delve deeper into the world of dragons and track down his next ability before it’s too late!