This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

Unbeknownst to him, a fiancé had been decided for sixteen year old Jared Murphy. He was the eldest son of the Baron Family, but due to other plans he had, he would not succeed the inheritance of his family. The woman he’d be married to was Olivier Alway, daughter of Duke Alway. She was beautiful woman infamous for her horrendous personality and vulgar mouth. Moreover, she was ten years older than him. Jared had a small ambition, wishing to become an adventurer to leave the aristocratic life behind, but who knew that it’d in a matter of moments the moment Olivier Alway appeared in his life. Instead, he’d have to become a court magician, a position many yearned for. As Jared overcomes factional disputes, discords between knights and magicians, magical beasts exterminations, and conflicts with secret organizations in a dramatic fashion, he slowly unravels who Olivier truly is as a person. Slowly, he begins to know her better. As he threads his own path, he’ll meet students, knights, magicians, and heroines of noble background from the same school. This is the story of a magician who became the fiancé of the duke’s daughter as he rises up to become a court magician.

Original Publisher

shueisha

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older This title certainly grabbed my attention! The premise – a marriage of convenience with a supposedly difficult older woman – had me intrigued. I went in hoping for a delightful blend of political intrigue and slow-burn romance. However, my experience was a bit of a mixed bag. ### First Impressions Initially, I was thrown off by what felt like rushed pacing. The story jumps quickly from the marriage arrangement to the protagonist, Jared, attending the Royal Academy. I felt like I was missing crucial context, and I struggled to fully invest in the world and its characters. ### What Works Well Despite my initial reservations, I did find some aspects enjoyable. The core concept of a talented but reluctant protagonist thrust into the complex world of nobility holds promise. The potential for a slow-burn romance between Jared and Olivié, the Duke's daughter, is definitely there. I'm particularly drawn to the idea of Olivié being more than just a "difficult woman" and having hidden depths due to surviving in a treacherous court. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, I share some concerns about the world-building and character consistency. The logic behind the noble hierarchy and Jared's family situation felt somewhat convoluted. Jared's motivations also felt a bit inconsistent; his supposed desire to escape his family and become an adventurer seemed to vanish rather quickly once the engagement was announced. The female lead also seems to be lacking in character and acts more like a child than an older love interest. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning While I won't delve into specifics, some readers have mentioned late-stage plot points involving a reincarnated Japanese girl as the "final boss." This sounds like a significant departure from the initial premise and might not appeal to all readers. ### Final Verdict Overall, "This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter..." has potential, but it needs some refinement. If you're willing to overlook some inconsistencies and appreciate a blend of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue, it might be worth a try. However, be prepared for pacing issues and potential late-stage plot twists that may not resonate with everyone. I'd recommend going in with tempered expectations and seeing if the story clicks with you after the first few chapters.