Transcending Fate (Transmigrated to an Otome Game)

Alaric's Decision

After a pleasant breakfast with his father, Alaric was called into the study.

His father's expression was serious yet expectant as he handed Alaric a letter bearing the royal seal. Alaric's curiosity piqued, and a sense of anticipation mixed with confusion as he broke the seal and read the contents carefully.

"An invitation and an order from the king," Alaric muttered aloud, scanning the formal script that detailed a request for him to accompany the prince on an official journey to a nearby kingdom.

His father nodded gravely, explaining further, "His Majesty has asked for you to accompany the prince. The ambassador is going for a short period due to an invitation from their king to their crown prince's birthday party."

Alaric's mind raced with questions and implications. In the game, this journey had been a pivotal moment where relationships deepened, and secrets were revealed. However, there had been no mention of Alaric being a part of it.

Yet, if the king himself had ordered this, it was not something he could refuse. Perhaps this was a consequence of his changed behavior in this new life, where he had unwittingly altered the course of events.

"I understand, Father," Alaric replied finally, folding the letter with a mix of determination and uncertainty. He bid farewell to his father, thoughts swirling as he left the study.

As he walked through the corridors of the mansion towards his own quarters, he couldn't shake the feeling that this journey would alter his path in unexpected and perhaps irreversible ways.

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From Prince Lucian's Perspective:

Lucian stood by the window in his chambers, staring out at the meticulously manicured gardens of the palace grounds.

Ever since the Duke's birthday party, where he had seen Alaric , his thoughts had been in turmoil.

There was something about Alaric's presence that captivated him, something that stirred emotions he couldn't quite define.

As he mulled over the events of that evening, his mind kept returning to the image of Alaric: the way he had carried himself with newfound grace, the subtle elegance in his demeanor, and the undeniable allure that had drawn gazes from all corners of the room.

It was a stark contrast to the impression Lucian had held of Alaric before—a brash, aloof figure who seemed more concerned with ostentatious displays than genuine connection.

When he heard about the incident involving Alaric the next morning, his curiosity grew stronger.

The news that he spend night at duchy his departure from the Duke's mansion. a fact that had sparked a strange, irritated feeling within him. Lucian knew he needed to unravel these new emotions, and spending time with Alaric seemed like the best way to do so.

Lucian found himself inexplicably drawn to unravel the mystery behind Alaric's transformation.

"This journey," Lucian murmured to himself, turning away from the window to face the room, "will allow me to spend more time with Alaric."

His father's mention of the upcoming birthday party in the neighboring kingdom presented a perfect opportunity to quench his curiosity. But deep down, Lucian knew it was more than that.

There was a strange, unsettling feeling in his chest—a mixture of intrigue and something he dared not name—that urged him to seek out Alaric.

As he prepared for the journey ahead, Lucian felt a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty.

He was determined to uncover the mysteries surrounding Alaric and the strange pull he felt towards him.

Little did he know, this journey would set their fates on an intertwined path.