I shall change the fate of the villain!

Arc 1 [1.8]

A clap of hands signaled everyone's attention as the teacher asked, "Are you all familiar with each other now? If you are, then come over here and get your paper and put down your teammates' names, then tomorrow, we will fight in the group that you've chosen. It will just be a practice match to know your teammates' strengths and weaknesses. Got it?"

"Yes!" The class said in union. After answering the teacher, Tom turn around and said, "I'll bring the paper over, we then can put our name on it." Then he ran and snatch a paper. After putting down his name, he ran over and gave us the paper.

"Why can't you write it for us?" I asked out of curiosity. I mean, wouldn't that be easier? " I would if they can read my handwriting..." Tom replied depressingly. I then took a look at the paper and froze. The "words" on the paper looked like some hidden ancient symbols... or just a bunch of squiggly lines... Understandable why he didn't want to do it...

I replied, "You got it..." Alexander took the paper and wrote down his name first, then Kyle's, then mine. Then he erased Tom's name, and wrote it down once again, but this time in beautiful calligraphy that I cannot even imagine possible.

I stared at it in awe without realizing how dumb I look to everyone... Hey! At least it wasn't as bad as Tom!

"Then we're done!" Kyle said. Knowing that he was trying to change the subject, I quickly joined in. "Yes... I'll turn in the paper..." I said in order to excuse myself. "Oh!, I can do that!"Tom said, and he grabbed the paper from my grasp and ran away before I could respond...

"..." Hey! That was my excuse!

Wanted to chase but afraid that I would look rude in front of Alexander, I stopped my impulse to chase and grab the paper away from Tom's hands. The air around our group was deadly quiet as no one was willing to speak. This is so awkward! As much as I want Tom to be back so that the heavy air would be lift even in the slightest.

Well, whatever.. It's not like anything would change even if I go instead of Tom. After all, we have to comeback to our group anyway.

I observed my surroundings, watching different groups talking and getting to know each other more. The air was harmonious unlike the one he's with. With the cold prince and his mysterious friend that already knew each other since who knows how long, and then there's me... an outcast... and the only one who I can possibly communicate with, Tom is now waiting in the line to turn in the paper. He was still at the back of the line.. he doesn't even bother to hide the fact that he wants to stay at the back to by more time.

A small sign escape my lips.

This is gonna be troublesome. Not only I got involve with the one person I need to avoid, I even made such a ruckus with the Bruce incident. From just this I can already tell my days later on won't be as pretty as I imagine it will be. I began letting myself to be lost in thoughts.

Closing my eyes. I let myself to breath in the fresh air and enjoy the breeze. The sound wind hitting the leaves softly and the sound of laughter and chatter calms my heart. My hair flutter together with the wind and my face slowly relax.

(He's talking to himself)
No need to panic. You know the game. You know what would happen. Even if you've never played this part, you know what's it's about. And your not just a small fry. You'll be fine. You can change his (Aether) fate.

A small smiles began to form on my face.

You only live once.. well twice..? Or maybe more I wouldn't like to try that. So since I'm already here..

"Why not enjoy myself hehe.." I muttered as an evil grin creeps on my face. Using one hand, I cover my face so Alexander would not notice his weird action. But finding Alexander was closing his eyes as he leans against the tree, the sunlight seeping through the leaves placing itself on his face. It gave of a gentle image of him just relaxing under the tree.

Placing a hand on my chest. I turned around using my other hand to cover my red ears.

Damn... I haven't even start and already had a heart attack- well.. Doesn't matter!! He didn't see me!

Of course, all these actions were notice by Alexander. Every expression, movement, and even his mischievous smirk was notice by the sharp blue orbs.

Staring at Aether under his long lashes, his eyes narrowed.

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By the time Tom came back, the class was already over. We all walked back to our classroom and resin our next period. The day passes by surprisingly smooth after the incident.

But this won't last long. I thought.
With this type of development, there bound to rumors and more people will try to pick fights with me. Well.. according to an otome game logic at least.

If I'm not wrong, during one of the event in the game, the FL was captured by the villain in a bomb attack and was taken as a hostage. Normally, it would be the capture targets that rescue the FL. But this time, it was the FL rescuing the capture target!! Showing her amazing ability to maneuver her light magic and bravely save the whole school.

After the incident, the capture targets tried to give her a title and spread her name. Showing that she was not just a commoner but an amazing magician.
Many people doubted in their heart but because the capture targets which is obviously not normal testified it, they had to believe it. But of course, there are people who have their doubt too.

Many rumors where spread. Some say that she did not save them and that they save her. But because they were in love with her so they wanted to make her name famous so when they do get together, there won't be much objections. Other says that she used her light magic to hypnotize the capture targets to spread her own name and to gain power and influences. After all, how can the capture targets fall in love with a commoner.

Not only that, some even say she was working with the villain to set up the whole thing so she could save them and gain their favors together with fame and influences.

So many rumors!! And none of them are the truth!! Which brought me back to today's event. What kind of rumor would apear? It shouldn't be that bad right? But Alexander helped me.. and he has never standup for someone as insignificant as me. Not only that, I'm 'an abandoned one'!! The prince helping an abandoned one! There's bound to be weird rumors!!

I know I should be nervous.. after all, with these possibilities. My peaceful life in my imagination will bound to break... but..

Why am I excited?

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End of chapter 8
Arc 1
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