Prince Louise Redclaw, the crown prince of the Kingdom of the Phoenix, is right in front of me fighting for me and the rest’s safety. His sword easily slices through the thick scales of the big snake. With motions as if dancing in the wind, his elegant figure effortlessly dodges all of the snake’s attacks. Despite all of the action, his image remains immaculate as his crimson hair sways along him, never disheveled. His strong golden pair of eyes studies his now prey not missing a single detail.

The audience was entranced by the spectacle. Oh how breathtaking each move he makes!

Everyone is impressed, specially the Lady of the Noble House of Fireheart, Lady Emilia Rose Fireheart. She never took her eyes off of the prince as she unconsciously held her breath. She is visibly shivering with excitement and her cheeks reddened without her knowing.

“Ah…” she thought as her eyes focused on the man before her, most specifically, his arm, no, his sword, or if you wanted to be very specific, the design on the hilt of the sword… and she unconsciously muttered, “… how beautiful…” but left the continuation, “that design is!” unspoken.

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Chapter 1

~Emilia’s POV~

Prince Louise, one of the possible love interests of the protagonist in the game “Novelty of Nobility”, appeared in front of us today to save us from the monster called Resteve Viper. He effortlessly rid of the big snake like some sort of prince in a fairytale… uh, yeah, he is actually a real prince, I almost forgot. Anyway, this scene should be the trigger that made the rival character Lady Emilia, actually that’s me, become head over heels in love with him. So I guess I’ll have to start pestering him by tomorrow onwards huh?

It’s not like I don’t like him because he’s literally on my strike zone… when he was in 2d! Sigh, whatever… Oh, I don’t actually have a reason to act like the real villain in the game and in fact, I don’t feel like acting so villain-y, but sadly, if he or any of the other candidates don’t end up with the heroine, it’s bad end for everyone! The world would be plunged into darkness and chaos would rule! Hmm… the heroine can just choose someone else aside from Prince Louise though, but still… I’ve read lots of novels and fan fictions with the same plot as my current one and in there, the reincarnated one had to work his/her ass off so that they can increase their chance of avoiding their bad end, but can I do that?

Aahhh… when I was reborn as a noble, I was very happy that I can finally be spoon-fed on everything – that includes in my studies and my future career. Aahhh~~ I really want to stay lazing around the garden having tea under a tree’s shade… well, as a villain, I can still be lazy, stubborn and stupid as much as I’m still “in the character”. That’s also why I’d rather act as a villain than anything else.

My bad end?

Well, I’ll be killed and be fed to the wild beasts on the bottom of a certain canyon when the heroine and the prince joined forces and ended as lovers … good for her, huh? I don’t care much though. I am afraid to die but am just too lazy to care. Now that death has been mentioned, had I harbored any regret when I died before? Hhmmm… maybe? I mean, I’ve left some things unfinished like my report that should be submitted to my boss after 4 hours. Wait, did I die because of lack of sleep for the whole week? Was that it?! Damn, that’s why I don’t like overworking… what an irony.

I digressed…

As I am thinking of this nonsense the prince had finished disposing of the monster and is walking our way. He looks uninterested at us and yet he plastered his princey aura for appearance sake. Everyone else did not notice the farce but since I’ve known about his inner monologue that’s why I know he’s thinking that it’s troublesome dealing with other nobles and that he is just doing this because our house is a good piece he can manipulate.

This kind of character is pretty common, just like how common the plot of this game’s story is. But it’s good that the characters here is predictable enough, I won’t need to think too deeply about any double meaning in their actions.

My father Theodore together with my mother Kimberly stepped forward to thank the prince. At this scene, I don’t have to move too much. In fact, I’ll just have to hide behind my chubby maid while stealing glances at the prince. It’s not much of a task to hide my 10 year-old body behind my 40-something maid and I have to thank God I didn’t turn out plump from too much snacks or else this scene would look a bit different from the game’s scene. By the way, the prince is five years older than me… among all the villains I am the one with the most age gap compared to my target lover. 5 years wasn’t much of a problem from my previous world, but on the current one, it means A LOT. Sigh, so troublesome.

Ah, yeah, I should start my action right now, but the problem is the facial expression. Well, let’s just use our imagination… it’s all in the mind… rape him with your eyes! Umu, I can feel my blood rush to my face, my cheeks feel hot and I think some drool is threatening to spill from my grinning mouth… oops, gotta stop the perverted-grinning part… ok, that’s it…

The prince glanced my way when my parents tried to introduce me to him. Now, his inner monologue should be “what’s with this pig? Why is it hiding behind a fatter pig?” and please with his not so funny thoughts, he flashed me with a princey smile. I unintentionally gulped. I hope my perverted grin did not manifest itself as I am currently imagining him on a silky bed, a bit teary eyed and begging…

“… more…”

Ah! I was startled when I heard that word, fearing I’ve exposed my fantasies in the open. Thankfully, it was just part of his dialogue… what he actually said was “ … I’d be glad to visit you and your lovely daughter. I am looking forward to more of your epic stories…”, well, somewhere along those lines, I can’t remember the exact words though.

After another minute or two, the prince skillfully excused himself and we returned to our residence without further incidence. My parents were very noisy and are making a fuss on everything that is related to the prince and along the conversation, the idea of me marrying into the royalty casually popped up. I didn’t participate much and left them to their delusions but I’ve made sure that they would know that I am VERY interested in knowing the prince some more.

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Despite knowing that the time of chaos is drawing near, I had slept rather well. It seems I had been actually exhausted from the encounter on that day that my worries and anxieties flew off somewhere once my head hit the pillows. Once morning came, I felt refreshed and am in a very good mood specially when my breakfast was served with a hot chocolate.

Umu, I’m recharged!!!!

So, how should I pester the prince today? Should it be today? Can’t it be tomorrow? The game did not specify when I should, so tomorrow it is! Yeah!

While skipping a bit towards our garden, I hum a tune from my previous world. I am reviewing my knowledge about Prince Louise… as an outline I can say he was an asshole of a sadist and a hot blooded war freak before he was reformed by the heroine. Fufufu, even though he was so nasty, when he fell in love, he was sssooooo cccuuuutttteee… hehehehe…

Thinking this, my humming became louder. Just like the awakening nature, my spirit is soaring up! I twirled a bit as I kicked my sandals off my feet and felt the fresh grass. The birds perched at the trees seem to sing along my hum… so I let it escape my lips and I sang.

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(Unconditionally by Katy Perry)

Oh no, did I get too close?

Oh, did I almost see what's really on the inside?

All your insecurities

All the dirty laundry

Never made me blink one time

Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

There is no fear now

Let go and just be free

I will love you unconditionally

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I visualize the music video of the song and I can’t help but copy the singer’s actions and dance along…

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Come just as you are to me

Don't need apologies

Know that you are all worthy

I'll take your bad days with your good

Walk through this storm I would

I'd do it all because I love you, I love you

Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

There is no fear now

Let go and just be free

I will love you unconditionally

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When I’m near my most favorite part of the song, I can’t help but raise my voice a bit. A ray of the rising sun fell on the garden as if giving me a spotlight. Fufufufu… I think I’m having goose bumps!

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So open up your heart and just let it begin

Open up your heart, and just let it begin

Open up your heart, and just let it begin

Open up your heart

Acceptance is the key to be

To be truly free

Will you do the same for me?

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I closed my eyes as I’ve felt my feelings merge with my words.

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Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

And there is no fear now

Let go and just be free

'Cause I will love you unconditionally (oh yeah)

I will love you

I will love you

I will love you unconditionally

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I slowly opened my eyes for a dramatic effect…

… And of course Prince Louise is there like some sick joke…