In Love With My Uncle A Dangerous Man

[Scene: Celestia’s chambers. The air is thick with tension as King Lucien stands at the doorway, his purple 💜 eyes locked onto her.]

King Lucien Vaelmont (ML): The tyrant ruler of the empire, feared for his ruthlessness. Known for his obsessive and psychotic tendencies. in original novel villain

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Steps forward, his presence overwhelming] You… finally woke up.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): Holy hell. He’s even more intimidating in real life.

Maid

[Fidgeting nervously] Y-Your Majesty, the doctor said Lady Celestia needs rest—

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Sharp glance] Leave us.

Maid

[Paling] O-Of course, Your Majesty! [Quickly bows and scurries out]

[The door closes. Silence fills the room.]

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Carefully] …Your Majesty.

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Eyes narrowing] You should be dead.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): …Excuse me?!

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Feigning innocence] …Pardon?

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Steps closer, his voice like silk hiding a knife] Last night, you fell into the palace lake. You were unconscious for hours.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): So that’s how the original villainess died in the novel…

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Leaning in slightly] And yet, here you are. Awake.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): Why does he sound… disappointed?

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Trying to act normal] I suppose the heavens aren’t done

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Watching her closely] …You’re different.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(Thoughts):Crap. Too soon!

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Forces a smile] I did just wake up from a near-death experience, Your Majesty.

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Low chuckle, but there’s no warmth] Is that so?

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): Why does it feel like he doesn’t believe me?

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Reaching out, his fingers brush against a loose strand of her hair] Tell me, little niece…

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): WHY IS HE TOUCHING ME—

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Softly] …Are you still in love with me?

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Brain malfunctions] …WHAT?!

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Smirks] Hm. That reaction is new.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): WAIT, HOLD UP. THE ORIGINAL VILLAINESS WAS IN LOVE WITH HIM?!

--- [Flashback Memory (Novel Knowledge):] The original Celestia was infamous for being obsessed with King Lucien. She shamelessly chased after him, declaring her love, even though he never saw her as anything but a nuisance. And in the original story… she drowned on the same night the original female lead arrived at the palace. ---

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): Oh god. This isn’t just a villainess’s body… this is a woman who SIMPED for a man who never wanted her.

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Watching her with interest] You look horrified.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Forces a smile] N-No! Just… still processing things!

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Lifting her chin slightly] Do you still love me, Celestia?

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): I am about to vomit.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Quickly] Nope! Not at all! Not even a little!

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Pauses] …Interesting.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): Oh, thank god, he believes me—

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Smirks] That’s a shame. I was starting to enjoy your devotion.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Internal screaming]

--- [Knock on the door.]

Maid

(nervously): Y-Your Majesty, the council meeting awaits…

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Glances at the door, then back at Celestia] I’ll return soon, little niece.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): No, thank you. Please don’t.

King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)

[Chuckles as if reading her mind] Try not to die again.

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

[Stiffly] …I’ll do my best.

[Lucien exits. Celestia slumps against the bed, mentally exhausted.]

Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)

(thoughts): I am so, so screwed.

Author

To Be Continued…