However, I knew well because I was not the main character and objectively understood my position.
‘He’s a bit cute, but that’s not enough to make me fall in love with the Crown Prince.’
I was much prettier than in my previous life! I inherited Ardentine’s blood and their splendid features. Still, it’s nothing compared to Ariel and Erial.
“And this is your twin sister Lady Ariel?”
“Yes.”
How can the twins be so determined?
His usual naive appearance disappeared and he replied with a cold expressionless look just like the Duke.
Despite their short reply, the Crown Prince did not back down.
“You are Lady Sernia, aren’t you?”
“Yes, nice to meet you.”
It was not nice, but rather added words out of courtesy. I couldn’t give a short answer after following the twins’ response.. He looked at us alternately and came up to me.
“Lady Sernia, would you like to dance with me?”
“What? With me?”
The Crown Prince’s eyes weren’t towards me when he asked to dance. His gaze was fixed on the twins who reacted sharply behind me.
‘Come to think of it, Helios, bored with the dull life of the palace, seemed to like interesting things and fun-looking events…’
I think I was interested in the heroine after I learned that I could see the events and spirits that happened on the first day of the Academy. No matter how much I wrote down the original contents in my notebook and thought of it in my spare time, the details became blurred because of how much time had passed. Furthermore, I hardly remember the first part of the novel.
“I’m sorry, but your sister decided to dance with me this time.”
“Well, I didn’t ask you.”
Oh, the Crown Prince’s force is no joke. I spoke with a smile, but pressed Erial with my eyes. Erial was about to stand up, but I stopped him. No matter how he reacted here, he was only observed by the prince with an interesting face.
“I’m sorry, as Erial said, I made this promise a week ago. So, I can’t take it back even at the request of the prince. May the Crown Prince, whose heart is as wide as the sea, show mercy.”
‘Don’t press with power.’
I lifted the hem of my dress and begged for forgiveness. If you don’t understand this it would mean you’re a little fussy. I held Erial’s hand with an innocent smile. If we get involved, we’ll lose!
“Are you all right?”
“Yes, I’m fine. I’m worried about Ariel.”
“If it’s Ariel, don’t worry. She will be fine.”
Aren’t you guys too real siblings? Well, it’s not a tackle because they’re siblings.
I came out to dance to avoid the crown prince, but I saw someone I had forgotten. Another sub-man, Grandwin! His opponent was the first girl to dance with the Crown Prince.
‘Oh! I just remembered Grandwin’s younger sister is later Daisy’s best friend!’
Bella Kylen had bright blonde and clear sky blue eyes. She also had a crush on Helios, but she gave up on him for Daisy and became her helper. While the readers sympathized with her unrequited love and the fact that the difference between the siblings was the same, she was popular because she helped Daisy by frequently appearing when Daisy was in trouble.
“Sister?”
“Oh, I’m sorry. I saw a pretty person, so I was looking at him.”
I knew it. I tried to ignore Erial, who was looking at me.
“But why are you wary of the Crown Prince? You saw him for the first time today, didn’t you?”
I brought up the topic of the Crown Prince to change the subject. I was curious and wary. I knew that there was nothing good about being involved with the Crown Prince, but I did not understand Ariel and Erial’s sensitive response.
“You’ve always said that you don’t like the Crown Prince.”
“To be precise, I never said no. It’s just… Wouldn’t it be a little weird? I know I have already explained this before.”
“He grew up in the palace like a forbidden jade. So he must be an arrogant, self-conscious, thoughtless, and insidious person who won’t reveal his secrets by wearing a mask…”
Hold on.
I couldn’t stand it anymore and stepped on Erial’s foot.
“Oh, I’m sorry. My mistake.”
Haha. Erial shut his mouth after reading my eyes telling him to stop. I looked around hoping I was covered by the sound of the orchestra’s instruments. Fortunately, no one seemed to have heard. Maybe it’s because of his mood that the prince is smiling at me from afar?
‘It’s a long distance, and he probably didn’t hear because of the music.’
Yeah, that’s exactly what I said. Since Ariel might fall for the prince, when the topic of the prince comes up, I brainwash her. This was all because of me.
“You can’t go anywhere and say things like that. Okay?”
“All right.”
After making a big turn, I stuck close to Erial and whispered in his ear. Erial nodded and accepted. There’s nothing to talk about. If rumors spread, the Duke will be stamped by the Crown Prince.
The music ended. For a short time, I felt that my stamina was rubbish. My legs were shaking while being escorted by Erial for only dancing three songs! Phew, I caught my breath and leaned against the wall.
‘I want to rest.’
I understand that you usually go to the terrace and rest, but the terrace was hot today. They were all covered with curtains to indicate that they were people.
‘I’ve never been to a party before, and I don’t know what to do since I’ve learned how to socialize by writing.’
The Duke seemed busy talking to other nobles, and Erial, who danced with me, moved to another place to distract the Crown Prince. I looked around the large party hall to find Ariel.
“Are you looking for Lady Ariel?”
“Yes. Did you see her?”
“It seemed like she was going out back earlier.
“I see. Thank you.”
Ariel was like a chick. When I saw her in a bright yellow dress, I went out to support her. After I came out, I walked with the carefree thought that I could just go rest with Ariel.
“It was my first time seeing him, but he didn’t appear in the novel.”’
Once again, I realized that the place where I was reincarnated was not a world made up only of novels. Even those who did not appear had names and lives. There were countries that did not show up in the novel, and there were many studies and legends.
‘It’s like Earth.’
It was the same yet different. Somehow, I felt like a fool being dragged along by the novel. “Perhaps I am too centered around the original book.”
Crunch.
Ariel? I was lost in thought, but suddenly there was movement. It was at the back of a tree next to the pond that held Hwi Young-chung for a month. The moonlight was bright, but the back of the tree was hard to see because of the shadows.
TL/N:Hwi Young-chung is old korean that uses old poems or traditional songs and means bright(ly)
“Ariel?”
I called her name, but she didn’t answer. Isn’t that Ariel? I hesitated whether to approach or not. Then I heard a small noise on the right. I felt strange in the presence of another person, so I was about to turn my head, but someone pushed me as hard as they could!
I was already wearing uncomfortable shoes, but I lost my balance due to the strong force. Even as I fell, I desperately tried to turn around. Who pushed me?
‘Oh, I’m screwed.’
The thought was short. The person who pushed me was running away. The blurry image disappeared and my vision was engulfed in blue. The water of the pond, shining brightly in the bright moonlight, was cold.
‘Will I drown in this life?’
I sank without a single resistance in the rippling water. The wet dress was so heavy that I couldn’t even swim. But I felt a strong hand grab my arm. I was accepting death in a pitiful way, but I was startled by the force that pulled me, and my eyes widened.
“Pooh!”
I was awakened by the hand pulling me violently. I was out of breath and my feet touched the floor! When I stood up straight, the water in the pond barely reached my waist. Oh, my god. It’s shallower than a bath.
“Thank you…?”
“…….”
As I thanked the person who raised me, there was an unexpected man. Black eyes like a black hole with dark black hair that even swallowed the moonlight.
Sirius!
I could recognize him at a glance. The last sub-male lead.
I was surprised because it was a person I never expected to meet, so I blurted out the end of my words a little.
He let go of my arm that he was holding and climbed up the pond. I swept up the wet hair that had obscured my vision and tried to follow Sirius up the pond.
“Huh?”
“Why am I so heavy?”
I tried to climb up with all my might but realized that I could not bear the weight of the wet dress. I did not want to be involved with an original character, but I had no choice but to call out to Sirius for help.
“Hey!”
However, Sirius didn’t stop. When I saw Sirius’s back getting farther away, I called out to him urgently once more.
“If you’re going to save me, please save me till the end!”
Sirius, who stopped walking, looked down at me with his dark eyes.
“I saved your life?”
“Yes, I would have drowned by now if you hadn’t saved me.”
“It’s not deep enough to drown.”
Phew, I thought I was going to break.
I struggled to make excuses by raising the corners of my lips.
“I lost my balance because my dress was heavy. I would have died if you hadn’t caught me.”
A face that didn’t contain any emotion. Come to think of it, why did Sirius help me? He’s a character who wouldn’t care if the world comes to an end.
Sirius was the unfortunate prince. The Empress and Queen became pregnant around the same time. The Empress was uneasy about that fact. I think her son might be first. She ordered someone to curse the Queen. As a result, the Queen gave birth about two weeks later than the due date. As a result, she suffered from the physical strain of giving birth and died.
‘The curse Sirius received was originally the curse of the Queen.’
The Empress was a princess of the Kingdom of Brillian. She had no love for the emperor. It was a marriage for power. Her only goal was to give birth to the Crown Prince. The Queen was loved by the Emperor for her outstanding appearance, but love without power was poison.
‘The Empress’ desire for power was too much.’
The Empress’ curse on the Queen was passed on to Sirius, who was connected by an umbilical cord. Born under a curse, he felt no emotion– no joy, no sadness, no hatred or even resentment. He was born with a black color that could never be found by humans on the continent. Although it is a common color in Korea, it was a symbol of ominousness and a sign of a curse in this world.