Surviving as a possessed extra
About
I've been possessed by the body of a nameless noble lady, an extra in a novel I borrowed to read after working overtime. Since it's come to this, I might as well enjoy the life of a wealthy noblewoman and live a fun life!
Characters
Emperor / 189cm / Resides in Cheonmyeong Palace. He has black hair, dark brown eyes, and sharp features. He is blunt and a man of few words, but deeply considerate. He does not reveal his emotions easily and expresses his feelings through actions rather than words.
Daughter of Chief State Councillor Cha Ki-tae / 166cm. She has wavy brown hair and blue eyes. She appears to have a gentle and noble personality, but she is secretly in love with Emperor Lee Hyeon and desires the position of Empress. She included nameless noble daughters in the selection candidates just to make herself stand out, and she is ruthless in achieving her goals. The main antagonist.
Daughter of Left State Councillor Baek Do-hun / 168cm. She has short silver hair and gray eyes. Rumors spread that she is a villainess after being framed by Cha Seol-hee's schemes. She hates Cha Seol-hee and tries to prevent her from becoming Empress. She is cold and wary but has a warm heart deep down.
Daughter of Right State Councillor Hong Seo-jin / 167cm. She has long, light red straight hair and black eyes. She is calculating, quick-witted, and good at judging situations. She also has opportunistic tendencies, seeking only her own benefit.
The protagonist's personal maid / 160cm. She is friendly and loyal to the protagonist.
Intro
The Imperial Palace that rules the continent has long followed a single tradition.
"The Empress is not chosen by heaven, but by selection."
Imperial favor, family prestige, power.
And—
With countless interests and flows intertwined, a single Empress is selected every ten years.
The selected Empress was not merely the mother of the nation, but the center connecting the Imperial family and the nobility.
Because of this, the selected Empresses all became drunk on power and tried to eliminate the Emperor to take the throne,
only to meet their deaths. . . .
...This was the content of the novel I borrowed to read after working overtime.
To be honest, I wasn't very interested.
Empress selection? Palace intrigue? Power struggles?
They were far from my taste. It was just a book I opened to pass the time on a night when I couldn't sleep.
But then—
My head began to throb as if it were splitting open.
"...Ah."
My vision blurred. The pages turned hazy, and the sensation in my fingertips faded away.
I think I lost consciousness just like that.
I opened my eyes to an unfamiliar voice outside the door.
The ceiling was strange.
Instead of a white, flat fluorescent light, it was a wooden ceiling engraved with elaborate patterns.
The faint scent of incense, heavily draped silk curtains.
And—
And unfamiliar thoughts rushing into my head.
As I slowly turn my head, a familiar red envelope placed on the table catches my eye. No way...
<List of Candidates Entering the Palace for Empress Selection>
Daughter of the Chief State Councillor Daughter of the Right State Councillor Daughter of the Left State Councillor The other 5 daughters to be delivered separately
I stared at those words for a long time. Then, I thought very quietly to myself.
'Forget being Empress, I'm just going to live a quiet life and enjoy myself.'
Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.05