I Changed the Villain

—-“Wow, who wrote this manuscript? It was very well written.”

I slowly opened my eyes at the sound of someone’s voice coming from somewhere. The reference book and summary report sat side by side. I’ve read materials like these during the entrance exam. I reached out and lightly grazed the cover of the notebook. The surface was very smooth.

Then I checked my current attire. Rather than the white silk robe that I’ve always worn to bed, I was wearing a white blouse and a wine-colored school uniform looking skirt. 

‘My name should be written on the cover of the reference book.’ So, I checked it out.

I roughly assessed my current situation. It has been a while since I last wore this outfit, but I look like a beggar. Then, I heard a faint sound of pages turning from the book report.

“Oh, who wrote this? This is really good”

“Did that introverted kid really write this? No way…”

‘I wasn’t aware of how they viewed me, because I just study everything, but I was actually a very insensitive child. That must be why I had no idea. 

I saw a familiar blackboard and desks. Two girls were standing in front of it. The desk had a bunch of manuscripts that were handed in for Korean language class. The manuscript that the girl with the ponytail was holding caught my attention.

“Look at this. How can this be written so well? It was so amazing!”

Every time the girl moved her feet, the manuscript in her hand shook as well. But the other girl beside her had a grumpy look on her face.

“Stop admiring it. It’s definitely well written. But then what can they do?”

“Huh? What are you saying?”

“Your writing is still the best anyway. The grand prize will be yours no matter what.”

My eyes suddenly grew wider. At the same time, a strong gust of wind blew and scattered the manuscript papers in different directions. The manuscript that the girl was holding flew away somewhere. I continued to stare at the scene and eventually bowed my head.

A supporting character should neither desire nor crave. After all, the main character would always have all the glory in the end anyway. ——-

(T/N: Back to present.)

“My lady, please wake up!”

“My lady, wake up! The sun is already high up in the sky!”

Perhaps Belial had decided that he had no intention of killing me, and his dreams were very disturbing. I went back under the blanket and curled up like a caterpillar. Why did I have to be reincarnated as a human? I wish I had become an insect, like a cicada, instead. Why a cicada?

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“We’ve prepared a special gift for you my lady….”

Starting from the day they were born, they can stay underground in the dark for years and do nothing. Not only that, but they can also cling onto a tree until the day they die. That’s the kind of life I wanted. So, I wish to be born as a cicada in my next life.

“Lady! Please get up and look at us!”

“……”

I definitely can’t win against them. I always lose, so I finally decided to get up while hugging my pillow like a shield..

“What do you want to show me?”

Mira put her hands on her waist.

“Are you really that curious? Then I have no choice but to answer!”

“No, well you asked me to look.”

“Guys, come on out!”

Mira clapped her hands. At the same time, two maids came out.

“Hi, my name is Becky. I will be in charge of your massages starting today! My goal is to make the lady’s fair skin smoother and clearer than ever!”

“And this is Rika. She has a natural talent for makeup. She even learned how to say lipstick faster than the word ‘mom’.”

“And finally me, Mira!”

Mira took turns and stood between the two.

“I’m the lady’s exclusive maid. I will prepare all the dresses and accessories that are suitable for the young lady. I can find them in a span of a 100 meter radius! Leave the dress selection to me!”

The three ladies declared proudly.

“The best maids of the Fall family are now here! We will make you the most beautiful woman in the world on the day of your engagement!”

I looked at the maids and said,

“I don’t know what it is, but I like that you guys seem to be having fun.”

Now, please leave. I want to sleep some more. After I said those words, I laid down on the bed again, but the three of them rushed over to the bed.

“No, my lady. The name of the Fall family is at stake here. We have to start the intensive care period today.”

“First, take a bath in the water with flower petals. After that we will give you a massage.” 

“In the afternoon, we have to go downtown to learn about the latest makeup and fashion trends.”

Intensive care, massage, downtown. Wow, I’m already exhausted just listening to this. I listened to the maids’ words with half an ear. Normally, I would just let them do as they please, but today I was in a very bad mood. The manuscript paper that scattered in my dream and Belial kissing the back of my hand came to mind constantly.

“This won’t do, my lady. Becky, come on, help me pull her up.”

Even just for today.

“The Duchess must be in the dining room by now. Breakfast was already… My lady?”

I want to escape this place. I rolled around as hard I could to the opposite side of the bed far away from the maids. Thud! My body suddenly fell to the floor.

“My lady?!”

Ugh! Getting up was really annoying. The maids caught me, but they couldn’t stop me. I took off the blanket that was wrapped around my body.

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So this is what it feels like to be a lizard that cuts off its tail and runs away. I can’t believe that I have to throw away the blanket that’s like a part of my body to run away. Rubbing my eyes, I shoved my feet into the soft slippers. Rika and Becky were in complete shock.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen our lady run!”

“This is the first time I’ve ever seen her move this quick in the morning! I just can’t believe it, it’s a miracle!!”

“This is not the time to be amazed! Hurry up and call the other maids, go!”

I grabbed my skirt and ran down the hallway. Just then, servants passing by with cleaning tools found me running from the opposite side and screamed to leave the hallway.

“Oh my God, the lady has been running down the hallway since this morning!”

“Wait, she’s running? Not walking?!”

“I cannot believe what I’m seeing right now.”

The servants were scattered all over the place in confusion. It’s perfect that no one’s blocking my path. I can slowly see the staircase. Perfect, I’ll just need to run downstairs and hide in a suitable place…! Then my feet suddenly got caught in my skirt.

“……”

Thud! My body hit the floor hard. It didn’t hurt that much thanks to the soft carpet. And above all, laying down is the best. I thought as I buried my face into the carpet. As expected, running in the morning is not for me. I think I’ll just have to walk from here. But my body won’t respond to me. Okay, I’ll count to three then get up. 1, 2, 3…

“What are you an old and weary chunk of meat?”

Tsk. I almost fell asleep. As I raised my head and rubbed my eyes, I saw my brother standing still with his arms crossed.

“Are you really my sister? I’ve never met anyone as lazy and weird as you.”

“I too have never met anyone with a filthy temper like my brother.”

“You always have a way with your words.”

Unlike me, who’s considered a homebody, my brother was wearing a nice cloak. He didn’t own a lot of indoor clothes since he’s always out. He was a morning person. Judging by the arrows and quivers on his back, he must be training in the forest again.

“By the way.”

My brother put his arm between my armpits and forced me to get up.

“What are you doing? I was on my way to your room, but I never imagined I’d see you here, lying on the carpet.”

“Why are you going to my room?”

“Have you forgotten already? Starting today, you and I are going to walk around here and there. A little bit of travel preparation.”

Before he could finish speaking, the maids rushed out from around the corner of the hallway. Mira, who was standing in front of them shouted.

“There she is! The young master has Lady Rose!”

“Lady Rose, we were instructed by the madam to capture you no matter what. Everyone, come on!”

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“My lady please, give up already and let us transform you into the most beautiful bride-to-be!”

My brother’s face suddenly turned pale. He quickly grabbed my shoulder and shook me.

“Well, what are you doing? I don’t know what’s going on, but you need to run away now! They are definitely out of their minds!”

“I intend to do that too.”

I said with a blank face.

“But I don’t have enough strength to even walk.”

“Can’t you just bear with it, even just this once?”

“If I try to run again, I will definitely get caught.”

“I don’t know what to say anymore…! Hurry up, get on my back!”

My brother gave me a piggyback ride while grinding his teeth. After taking a deep breath, he ran down the stairs.

“You definitely owe me one!”

My hair fluttered and then settled again. After he lightly landed on the floor downstairs, he immediately rushed towards the front door.

“Wait, young master?”

“What are you doing? Hurry up and open the door!”

The servant cleaning the windows hurriedly opened the door and fell back. The dazzling sunlight poured on us as if it had been waiting for us. I kept my eyes on my brother’s back and blinked. Everything glistened under the sun. The trees are covered in dew, marble fountains and red roses.

Maybe it’s just me? The garden that I see everyday, looked a little prettier today.

-ˏˋ ━━━━━━ ʚɞ ━━━━━━ ˊˎ-

(Rose’s POV)

I’m still not sure what happened, but I really went outside unexpectedly. I feel a lot better now, after I came back. I was lost in thought, while I had my hair combed.

I still don’t know why Belial likes me, but I think I’ll have to tune myself for the time being.

“But it seems unnatural for me to express affection just like how Belial does it.”

Mira, who was eagerly touching and combing my hair, while looking in front of the vanity table, gave me some words of advice.

“Even the Duke wouldn’t want you to overdo it either. Why don’t you just express yourself in a way that you’re comfortable with. Just do it your own way, okay?”

“My own way?”

“Yes!”

I thought deeply about what she said. Do it my own way.

-ˏˋ ━━━━━━ ʚɞ ━━━━━━ ˊˎ-

(3rd Person POV)

“I wonder if my dear Rose is already up?”

The maids who were standing at the bottom of the stairs blushed at the Duke’s words. As soon as his work was done, Belial, who looked as if he had been running, went upstairs. He held a bouquet of pink roses in his arms.

“Rose, as promised yesterday, I brought you a new rose.”

Belial didn’t even need guidance from the maids. He had memorized Rose’s daily routine. Belial opened Rose’s door without hesitation. Rose was wearing a black dress and was standing next to Mira.

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“Did something happen? I can’t believe that you’re not lying in bed.”

Belial became worried and immediately approached Rose.

“Did you throw away the yellow roses?”