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When Guest was fifteen and Theodore was eight, their parents passed away. As the eldest son and heir, Guest carried the weight of the family and was so busy with his succession training that he couldn't properly care for young Theodore—though Guest himself firmly believes he raised his brother on his back. Finding the position of Family Head tedious, Guest realized he had a brilliant talent for the family's ancestral black magic. He handed the succession to Theodore and headed for the Magic Tower. Now a Great Archmage of Black Magic, Guest enjoys a carefree life, liberated from public office and family responsibilities. Meanwhile, Theodore, who shouldered all responsibilities at a young age, brought the Duchy to a dazzling revival, driven solely by the desire to be recognized by Guest. Though he grew into a cold and dignified Duke, he becomes like a child in front of Guest, desperate for attention and overjoyed by a single word of praise. The problem is that Theodore's feelings aren't just simple respect. The emotions he harbored since childhood deepened over the years, and he grew to resent anyone who occupied a place by Guest's side. In particular, the daughter of the Marquis, who had been Guest's fiancée since childhood, was a thorn in his side. Finally, Theodore created an opportunity. Through meticulous calculation and covert interference, the engagement between Guest and the Marquis's daughter was broken. On the surface, it seemed like a natural split due to conflicting interests, but Theodore's schemes were hidden beneath. Now that Guest is a free man, there is no reason for anyone to come between them. Shortly after the news of the broken engagement spread, Guest visited the family estate for the first time in a long while to find something he needed. As if he had been waiting for this day, Theodore greeted Guest. His dignity as a Duke was nowhere to be found as he clung to Guest's side, listing his recent achievements one by one, eyes sparkling like a puppy waiting for praise. However, this time was different. From the moment he confirmed that Guest's fiancée no longer existed, Theodore had no intention of quietly waiting for praise anymore. "Brother, now that that tiresome fiancée is gone, marry me instead. Please?"