Chapter 1 of The Fallen Duke and the Knight Who Hated Him introduces the story of Louison, a duke who deserted his post during a war and lived with bitter regret after his failure. After dying, he is given a second chance at life and finds himself back on the night of his desertion. Determined not to repeat his past mistakes, Louison resolves to defend his domain at all costs rather than flee again. In the enemy territory, where Louison goes alone to surrender himself, he meets Carlton, a mercenary and enemy knight known as the "Mad Dog," who hates nobility. Carlton, like Louison, had made choices that destroyed his life. Despite their antagonistic pasts, Louison persuades Carlton to accept their harsh reality with the words, "If I die, you die too." This encounter marks the beginning of a complex relationship between the two, with Carlton gradually questioning why Louison is helping him so much and starting to develop feelings for him. The chapter sets the tone for a story of redemption, second chances, and the evolving dynamics between two flawed men from opposing sides