The Problem with Being a Villainess
Duke Rael Vaelmont: Celestia’s father, the powerful Archduke of the empire.
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So Let's Go Back To Our Story
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Okay. Deep breaths. Let’s recap.
1. Furthermore, I was murdered by my own sister.
2. I woke up inside my favorite novel.
3. I am the infamous villainess, Celestia Vaelmont.
4. The original Celestia was OBSESSED with King Lucien, who is also my uncle.
5. Lucien just asked if I still love him.
6. I said no. He seemed… entertained?!
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): I need a moment. No, I need therapy.
Anise(Maid)
[Hesitantly] My Lady… may I enter?
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Quickly sitting up] Yes! Please!
Anise(Maid)
[Anise enters, holding a tray of herbal tea.]
Anise(Maid)
[Timidly] I… I brought this to help you feel better, My Lady.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Soft smile] Thank you, Anise.
Anise(Maid)
She thanked me…?
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Okay. Focus. If I’m stuck in this world, I need to figure out my situation.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Sipping tea] Anise, what do people think of me?
Anise(Maid)
[Startled] M-My Lady?!
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Smirks] I won’t punish you. Tell me the truth.
Anise(Maid)
[Nervously twisting hands] Y-You are… admired for your beauty.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Okay, that’s expected. "Beauty of the Era" and all.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
*And?
Anise(Maid)
[Mumbling] …And feared for your temper.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
Ah. There it is.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Nodding] Go on.
Anise(Maid)
*Y-You are known to be… possessive over His Majesty. And… unkind to Lady Evelyne.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Right. Evelyne—the original female lead of this novel. The one Lucien was supposed to fall for.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Sighs, rubbing temples] …I see.
Anise(Maid)
(whispering): But… you seem different now, My Lady.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Good. If I want to survive, I need people on my side.
Meanwhile…
[Scene: The royal palace. King Lucien stands before his council, though his mind is elsewhere.]
Archduke Rael Vaelmont
[Sternly] Your Majesty, the council is awaiting your decision.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Slowly looking up] …About?
Archduke Rael Vaelmont
[Eyes narrowing] The border conflicts.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
(thoughts): I don’t care about the border conflicts right now.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Flatly] Handle it.
Archduke Rael Vaelmont
[Frowns] …Are you well, Your Majesty?
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Leaning back, smirking slightly] My niece has changed.
Archduke Rael Vaelmont
[Pauses] …Changed?
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Soft chuckle] She claimed she no longer loves me.
Archduke Rael Vaelmont
[Expression unreadable] That is… surprising.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Dark amusement in his eyes] Yes. And I don’t believe her.
Comments
Black Spade Z
It's so rare to see sane people in stories
2025-03-27
1
Apaqelasyy
I need the next chapter ASAP. Don't stop writing.
2025-02-14
0