I’m a Bastard But You’re Worse! Novel

Dyngir Maxwell, heir to the margrave position in Lamperouge kingdom's eastern provinces, built notoriety through his relentless pursuit of women, yet simultaneously achieved renown via military victories against neighboring powers and commanding influence within noble circles—earning respect throughout the court. His prospects appeared unlimited until a shocking decree changed everything: "Dyngir Maxwell! I hereby declare your engagement to Selena void!!" Dyngir's presumed ideal relationship crumbled upon discovery of Selena's affair with Crown Prince Sullivan. The arrogant prince compounded this betrayal by tarnishing the Maxwell family's reputation. Dyngir's retaliation was decisive: "You want to gamble? Fine, I'll raise the stakes. You've picked the wrong opponent!!" "I'm a bastard, but you're worse!!" The cancellation of one betrothal sparked an avalanche of consequences that would fundamentally shake the Lamperouge kingdom and implicate neighboring realms. A chronicle of corruption battling itself—commencing from one man's shattered engagement and expanding into a continent-spanning conflict!