Akuyaku no Oujo ni Tensei Shitakedo Volume 2 Chapter 4

 Family

It's been about three weeks since I arrived at the mansion.

On this particular day, I felt a bit uneasy from the morning.

It appears that the master of the mansion, the new king and my stepfather, is expected to return today.

Though I haven't specifically prepared for this day, I've learned various things from Lulu—writing, table manners, and common etiquette. I feel like I should be fine, even though I can't quite put into words why.

As long as I don't make any major mistakes, I shouldn't be disliked by my new father.

In the morning, Linnea and Melty, who came to my room, briefed me about the day.

While the mansion is meticulously cleaned every day by the servants, there was an extra thorough cleaning today, and dinner was planned to be a bit more luxurious than usual.

...Though it's already quite lavish.

Until now, I had been managing in my own room, but tonight's dinner would be in the dining hall with my older brother and stepfather.

...Stepfather...

I briefly met him during the coup, and he resembled my older brother.

"Now, Princess, today will be busy with preparations," said Linnea, and after taking a short break after lunch, I took a bath for grooming.

Akuyaku no Oujo ni Tensei Shitakedo Volume 2 Chapter 3

 Simple happiness

The next day brought a change to my meals. Instead of the usual milk and bread concoctions, breakfast now featured a variety of dishes – a small oval-shaped bread, a handful of finely cut bacon slices, something akin to mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, sliced sausages, a vibrant salad, a soup brimming with diverse ingredients, and warm milk to wash it all down.

It seemed like a daunting task to finish everything, and Linnea and the others appeared to understand.

"You can eat whatever you like. No need to force yourself to finish everything. The head chef will keep an eye on your preferences and portion size," Linnea explained.

Was it acceptable to leave some? I pondered.

"Yes. The head chef will observe your eating habits and preferences," she replied.

Surveying the spread, I noticed forks and spoons neatly placed on either side, with the aroma of warm dishes filling the air.

I started with a few sips of milk. Then, grasping a fork with uncertainty, I attempted to pierce a sausage.

"Eating this might be a bit tricky."

Taking a bite, the sausage's skin crisped satisfyingly, and its juices flooded my mouth.

"Delicious!"

I instinctively turned to Lulu.

Akuyaku no Oujo ni Tensei Shitakedo Volume 2 Chapter 2

Brother and Sister and the Language of Flowers

"Lucienne, huh?"

The next day, my brother arrived for our afternoon tea, and his eyes widened at the sight of me.

"Yes, is something wrong...?"

The dress that had arrived yesterday evening was cute. It was a light pale red one-piece dress, loosely fitted, adorned with frills on the collar, sleeves, and hem. Apart from the ribbons extending from the chest to the waist, it was simple overall.

It seemed slightly oversized, probably to ensure it would fit even if they weren't sure about my body size when they prepared it. A gift from my adoptive father, the former Marquis Fayette, when he decided to take me in.

This room, my nightwear, and this dress—all hastily prepared.

Thinking about it warmed my heart.

...Though I did check myself in the mirror several times just in case.

My brother shook his head in response to my question.

"No, I was just a bit surprised. It suits you well."

He sat on the opposite side of the table, and a soft smile played on his lips.

Seeing that the smile was genuine, I couldn't help but let a faint smile appear on my face as well.

Akuyaku no Oujo ni Tensei Shitakedo Volume 2 Chapter 1

 The events so far

It's been a few days since Lulu took me out of the palace.

I'm still struggling to grasp the reality of it all.

I'm Lucienne La Vérie, the result of a king's involvement with a maid, supposedly the third princess. Yet, my life has been marred by constant mistreatment.

One day, the memories of my past life hit me like a truck.

I realized that I was the villainous princess from an otome game I loved in my previous life.

Then came Lulu.

She's a hidden character from the game's fan disc, an assassin.

I don't know much else about her, but she was the one who extended a helping hand.

She provided me with food, took care of me, and remained by my side when I had no one else.

Later on, the coup led by Marquis Fayette succeeded, and I was rescued from the palace. I became an adopted member of the new royal family—the Fayette family.

It's there that I encountered a boy who would become my brother, just like in the game's original story.

Aristide Loire Fayette.

Reincarnated Elf Epilogue 1

 Epilogue 1: Three Years After Defeating the Demon King

As the miasmic space cleared, I found everyone gathered around Minori, engrossed in conversation. Despite an air of embarrassment, the unapproachable atmosphere from before had vanished.

"Minori has really grown, huh?"

I couldn't help but smile at the scene.

Then, a group ran toward Jin, seemingly oblivious to Minori.

"Jin! Great job! You finally did it! I would've held a grudge if you died!"

"Jin, thank you! You did it, and you're not even injured. To Lady Lahab—"

—They were Jin's new companions. That was good.

But what surprised me was Lahab waving behind them.

"Teacher Lahab!? Why are you here!?"

"Well, while wandering around casually, I stumbled upon an interesting party that sees you as their mentor. So, I decided to join for some entertainment."

"Why didn't you say so if you were nearby for fun!?"

"Well, it seemed interesting. Honestly, these three years were quite entertaining, Master Reese."

"Ugh...!?"

Reincarnated Elf Chapter 53

 The girl without a name now reveals her identity

A sudden flash.

Outside the tainted air, a red-haired woman dashed through the battlefield, leaving fiery trails with each swing of her sword.

"Wow... handling this alone—"

With each swing, demons fell, and magical beasts were incinerated, creating a path of flames.

In the midst of her impressive display, fortress soldiers finally found a strategy after a long battle.

Amidst this, Ravie, the gatekeeper of Kukule Fortress, raised his shield, intercepting magical attacks to create a barrier for the girl.

"Create a barrier so the girl can strike! We can at least block the magical beasts' sight. We've guarded this fortress for 20 years; let's show our strength! Stand firm!"

"Oooooooohhh!!!"

With a cry, soldiers endured attacks with remaining strength.

Magical beasts disappeared one by one. All magical creatures were down, except Gurgea.

The battlefield became a unified front.

Everyone supported Minori, who tirelessly cut down magical beasts.

Listen to My Lady’s Story Chapter 92

The former lady of the duke is being invited

 "It suits you very well."

"Flattery won't do... That's why I didn't want to wear it."

Norman complimented me as I got ready to head to the royal castle in my room, but those words now seemed more like sarcasm.

Upon seeing my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but sigh.

I was currently dressed in a jet-black military uniform prepared by my new employer in advance. Truly a costume for the occasion.

The pure white knight's attire of the kingdom was the same, but why did they always go for such flashy outfits?

...Well, considering this world is the stage for an otome game, I guess I have to accept it.

Not to mention the noble attire I wore the other day; such flashy clothes don't suit me at all.

I do miss the familiar butler uniform, but I am no longer in the position of a servant.

Wearing that now would be out of the question.

"I don't think that's the case. ...Isn't that right, Milady Isabella?"

"Huh!?"

"Well, it suits you. I think it looks fantastic."