Transcending Fate (Transmigrated to an Otome Game)

Prince Lucian's Perspective

Prince Lucian had always regarded Alaric as a spoiled, vain brat who dressed like a peacock at every social gathering. He found it easy to ignore the Marquis’s son, whose antics and flamboyant fashion choices made him an eyesore. But that perception began to change unexpectedly.

The first hint of change came during a visit to the Marquis’s mansion. Lucian had gone there for political reasons, but what caught his attention was Alaric’s unusual behavior. The boy who once strutted around like a proud rooster was now reserved, almost timid, and actively avoiding him. It was odd and intriguing.

Since that day, each time they met at parties or other events, Lucian couldn't help but notice Alaric's transformation. Gone was the garish attire, replaced by simple, elegant clothes that accentuated his natural beauty. His demeanor had shifted as well; there was a quiet grace about him that was captivating. Lucian found himself inexplicably drawn to the boy he had once dismissed so easily.

At Duke Cedric’s birthday party, Lucian watched as Alaric presented Cedric with a brooch. The gift seemed carefully chosen, an indication of thoughtfulness that Lucian had not associated with the Alaric he once knew. A pang of something unfamiliar stirred in his chest—irritation, perhaps even jealousy. Why did it bother him to see Alaric paying such attention to Cedric?

After that brief moment, Lucian had to attend a meeting with Cedric’s father. But throughout the discussion, his mind kept drifting back to Alaric. The boy’s shy smiles, the way he blushed when complimented, and his apparent effort to avoid drawing attention to himself—all of it was puzzling and fascinating.

Lucian leaned back in his chair, staring out the window of his chambers. He couldn’t get Alaric out of his mind. The changes in him were too striking to ignore. What had brought about this transformation? Was it genuine, or was there some hidden motive behind it?

Perhaps it was just a temporary fascination, a fleeting interest in something new and unexpected. Or perhaps it was more. Lucian was determined to find out. The more he thought about it, the more he realized he needed to uncover the truth behind Alaric’s change. There was something about the boy that called to him, something he couldn’t quite put his finger on but was deeply compelling.

Lucian resolved to keep a closer eye on Alaric. He needed to understand this new Alaric, to see if the transformation was as genuine as it seemed. And maybe, just maybe, he needed to explore the strange emotions stirring within him. Time would tell what this growing interest meant and whether it was just a passing fancy or the beginning of something more profound.