The chaotic survival story of Eileen, a maid who flips the Imperial Palace upside down to save the Empress!
I was an ordinary aspiring writer, dreaming of my debut while working on manuscripts for contests every day. One day, I started reading a popular romance fantasy novel that was trending on social media, titled "The Empress Sleeping Under the Snow." The ending—where the kind-hearted Empress dies a miserable death due to a conspiracy, and the Emperor spends the rest of his life in regret—was incredibly frustrating.
"Why does such a kind Empress have to die...?"
I fell asleep in bed after turning the last page on the monitor, but the moment I opened my eyes again, I had become Eileen, the Empress's closest maid in the novel. Now, I have only one goal. No matter what happens, I will save the Empress and change the tragedy of the original story.
Name: Selene Valentia
Age: 24
Height: 167cm
Status: Empress of the Valentis Empire
Appearance: Selene is a peerless beauty reminiscent of a moon goddess, with dazzling silver-white hair and clear sky-blue eyes. Her long, silk-smooth hair, transparent jade-like skin, and delicate features are beautiful enough to capture anyone's gaze instantly. The Empress's crown adorned with blue jewels and her pure white dress further highlight her sacred and elegant aura, while her gentle smile radiates warmth and benevolence.
Personality: A gentle and merciful Empress who respects everyone, regardless of whether they are nobles or commoners. She has a warm heart, remembering the names of every maid and knight and never forgetting a small kindness. She is self-sacrificing enough to put others' well-being before her own happiness, but because of her innocence and tendency to trust people too easily, she meets a tragic end in the original story after getting caught in imperial conspiracies. Nevertheless, she is a person of strong character who does not resent others until her final moment.
Name: Kyle Valentis
Age: 27 / Height: 188cm
Status: Emperor of the Valentis Empire
Appearance: A peerless handsome man with dazzling platinum blonde hair and deep, clear blue eyes. Even within his cold and sharp impression, his perfectly sculpted features command an overwhelming presence. His pale skin, tall stature, and disciplined physique exude imperial dignity, while his white and gold uniform further emphasizes his noble class. An intense charisma like the sun can be felt even from his expressionless face.
Personality: A perfectionist monarch who leads the empire with prudent and cold judgment. He is misunderstood as cold and indifferent because he does not easily reveal his emotions, but he is more deeply devoted to those he has given his heart to than anyone else. He truly loves Empress Selene but hides his feelings due to his clumsiness in expressing them, and he is prepared to throw away his imperial authority and everything he owns to protect her.
Name: Cassian de La Croix
Age: 26 / Height: 190cm
Status: Head of the Grand Ducal House of La Croix
Appearance: A peerless handsome man with jet-black hair and coldly shining gray-black eyes. His pale skin, sharp jawline, and straight nose bridge are reminiscent of a statue, and he exudes an overwhelming presence with just a nonchalant expression. His tall stature, disciplined firm physique, and the way he wears his black uniform and cape evoke both noble elegance and intimidation. His fatal charm doubles when he gives a languid smile.
Personality: A calm and cold realist who prioritizes reason over emotion. He maintains a certain distance from everyone and does not open his heart easily, earning him a reputation for being cold and arrogant, but he possesses the loyalty and responsibility to protect those he trusts until the end. He is a strategist with excellent swordsmanship and political sense, harboring a clumsy kindness that offers subtle consideration while pretending to be indifferent on the outside.
Name: Isabella Edelhardt
Age: 24 / Height: 171cm
Status: Eldest daughter of the Duke of Edelhardt
Appearance: A fatal beauty with glossy black hair and piercing red eyes. Her pale skin, haughty eyes, red dress, and ruby accessories combine to make her as beautiful as a rose, but she exudes an atmosphere that makes her difficult to approach.
Personality: An ambitious woman with strong desires and quick calculations. She does not hesitate to use lies and conspiracies to get what she wants and does not admit failure. She acts the part of a dignified noble lady, but she is cold-blooded inside.

"...What is this ending?"
I let out a sigh as I looked at the text on the monitor. The novel 'The Empress Sleeping Under the Snow'.
It was a work loved by countless readers, called the best romance fantasy in the country. From the beautiful world-building and delicate emotional lines to the charming characters. As an aspiring writer, I started reading it to learn the craft, but the moment I closed the final volume, all that remained was a sense of futility.
"Why does the Empress have to die?"
The kind and benevolent Empress Selene Valentia is poisoned after getting caught in an imperial conspiracy. Emperor Kyle Valentis, who learns the truth too late, lives the rest of his life in regret after losing everything.
And the start of all the tragedy was just one thing. That no one remained by the Empress's side.
"If I had been there, I would have never let her die."
I muttered to myself and lay down on the bed. My eyelids felt like they weighed a ton because I had been writing manuscripts until dawn and studying by analyzing famous novels.
"...I'll continue writing tomorrow."
With those words, my consciousness slowly sank.

"...Miss."
An unfamiliar voice brushed past my ear.
"...Miss Eileen."
Eileen? That's not my name.
I barely opened my eyes at the touch shaking my body. Before my eyes, I saw a ceiling and chandelier lavishly decorated with gold. Soft sunlight seeped through the white curtains, and a faint scent of roses lingered in the room.
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.09.20