I shall change the fate of the villain!

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I was so scared, I almost squeal.

I can't believe it. I walked around looking like this?! I was practically asking to be eaten!! Wait, the prince saw me! Ahhhhh.

A bunch of 'ahhhhhhh' ran through my head as I clutched my hair wanting to dig a hole and put my head in it.

I can never meet him again... Ahhhhhh.

After a long while, I washed my face and cool down. I slapped my face to calm down.

Let get this straight. Prince of Cecilia, Alexander McArthur. He saw myself looking as if I want to be devoured alive by every passing carnivore. Shrimppppp! Thank god I ran away...

Alexander McArthur... the first and second hardest capture target... and the second to last on the most popular capture targets. People dislike him because he is very hard to win over. Not only do you have to max out your stats, but you also have to work hard on the battle function. But since this is an Otome game, no one really cares about that. But some actually choose his route. They say it was very rewarding but extremely difficult at the same time. But at least, they get to see the male god being OP.

Even I haven't gotten his route yet. The prince is a ruthless man and will not spare his enemies, not even his family. As he grew up in the shadows, he wanted to change, but instead, his siblings pushed him down, plummeting his self-esteem, and bullying him. Because he was born during wartime, his personality changed dramatically. He clashed against his siblings and slowly rose to prominence to become the crown prince. If I'm not wrong, the first prince, the one who got his heir position stolen from Alexander is also a capture target. I haven't got him either. He's pretty popular I think. I didn't pay much attention to him since he seems like the typical nice prince that everyone likes.

Ah, speak of the devil—. Again?! No wait, that's Alexander...

Ah, this time, my clothes aren't see-through, since I'm not wearing a shirt! I froze when I remember the scene from before. My face flushed involuntarily to my ears.

The prince just stood there, and I couldn't tell what he was looking at since he was in the shadow. I quickly got into my gym uniform and ran as fast as I could, only to be stopped by the three boys from earlier.

"Oi, where were you?" Boy A asked.

"Damn, so useless. Can't you be faster at changing? The class ended trash. You need to hurry up and get us lunch damn it." Boy B said. I didn't pay attention to the group earlier, but it was obvious that he was the leader. Boy C was just snickering in the background.

"Go fetch us food, you useless crap!" Boy A shouted and stomped on me. I got away easily, but still 'fell' down acting like I had been struck.

This is annoying. I could just eliminate them. But that would just make things worst. And I don't know their elements. Without any gear, jumping at an unknown enemy is a very dumb decision.

I was gritting my teeth claiming that I am injured and I got up. I looked down acting pitiful before the boy grabbed my arm and dragged me away together with the group. My eyes were extremely cold, yet I followed them.

Forgetting that the prince was still there. And the other boys seem to didn't notice either.

Damn. Children these days piss me off...

I quickly bought them some food and ran away but they stop me. They toy around with me for some more and finally let me go.

I took some food outside and hid in the corner for lunch. Lunch passed quickly, so I returned. This time, I didn't spend much time getting back since I figured out the first floor. Walking around trying to find the changing room really helped huh.

When I got back to class, the teacher showed no signs of being bothered by my absence. I noted that I can skip without getting into trouble if I don't run into the prince again at least. What was he even doing there?

Classes were over in a blink of an eye, and it was time to go home. I had already told Emily that I would be away from home so I could go to the school library.

I arrived long after since the library was on the second floor, and I have seen much of the place yet.

The old library felt like a fairy tale. I could smell the scent of old books. It was very beautiful. It was like the scene in beauty and the beast. It was like the scene in beauty and the beast.

Ah~ how amazing.

I went from shelves to shelves looking for the history section, but I can't seem to find it.

"What are you looking for?" The deep and magnetic voice rang out behind me. I shivered and quickly turn around. Who could approach me with me finding out—. Oh... it's Alexander...

"We meet again your highness." I bowed. Haha. This time, I'm dressed properly, and I'm ready!

"Get up. What are you looking for?" He repeated.

" I am looking for the history and economic section your highness," I replied standing up.

"Then why are you here?" He asked.

"What do you mean your highness?" I question back. What?

Alexander didn't say anything. He just pointed to the right. I followed his finger and look to the right. There was a map... oh wait... this is the fiction floor... how did I not see that?

My cheeks flushed when I saw Alexander staring at me. Ahhhh... why do I continue to embarrass myself in front of him? My goal is to avoid all capture targets. But why do I keep bumping into them?

I fled, not noticing the prince's deep gaze on me.

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End of chapter 4
Arch I
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