Braving the Perils of a Villainess's Life

06 : My half, my twin sister.

Aveline Reymis.

Aveline would've had a peaceful childhood if when she wasn't kidnapped from her family, one unfortunate full moon night.

She was taken away from her home and brought to a poor village on the outskirts of the kingdom, surrounded by green vaste forest, trees, and nearby villages.

The villagers took her in, raising her as one of their own despite her aristocratic origins. Growing up in poverty and squalor, Aveline learned the value of hard work and resilience at a young age. Despite the harsh conditions of her new life, she found solace in the companionship of the village children and started to form bonds that would last a lifetime.

One day, when Aveline was around eight or nine years old, a group of seasoned mercenaries stumbled upon the village, bringing with them tales of adventure and battles won. They were rough and battle-hardened, but they had a keen eye for talent. Seeing Aveline's potential, they took her under their wing and taught her the art of swordplay and magic.

Aveline, despite her young age, showed a remarkable aptitude for both skills. She trained tirelessly under the watchful eyes of the mercenaries, learning about strategy, combat techniques, and the power of magic. Her skills improved rapidly, fueled by her determination and the guidance of the experienced mercenaries.

Aveline's progress in swordplay and magic was astonishing. Her natural talent combined with her relentless dedication and long hours of practice allowed her skills to surpass even the most experienced swordsmen and mages. She was quickly dubbed the "Young Warrior" by the villagers, who marveled at her growth and skill.

Despite her young age, Aveline demonstrated a level of proficiency and finesse that surpassed even some of the veteran mercenaries who had trained her.

In addition to her training with the mercenaries, Aveline was always eager to help the villagers, particularly the poor couple who had adopted her. She would volunteer to run errands, help with labor, and do anything she could to lighten the load of those around her.

During her spare time, Aveline would learn about traditional medicince from the village's wise and experienced old grandma. The grandma, who had seen countless healings and illnesses throughout her long life, taught Aveline the basics of herbology and traditional treatment methods.

When Aveline turned 17, her world was abruptly shattered when one fateful day a band of evil bandits arrived at the village with the intention of ravaging it. They had set their sights on plundering the village's precious crops, killing the villagers, and leaving nothing but destruction in their wake.

The sight of her adopted parents being killed by the hands of the bandits shattered Aveline's world. Her emotions ran wild as she watched helplessly as her loved ones were brutally taken from her. The sense of loss and grief overwhelmed her, and she felt a searing pain in her heart as she realized that the people who had cared for her and raised her were no more.

As Aveline's rage coursed through her veins, her dormant magical powers awakened, bringing a surge of previously untapped energy surging through her body. This sudden rush of power allowed her to use her magic in ways she had never done before, and it was enough to obliterate the bandits who had invaded the village.

Fueled by anger and a fierce determination to protect her home and loved ones, Aveline used her newly awakened powers to vanquish the bandits, leaving them dead and defeated on the battlefield.

As Aveline was attending to the wounded villagers, a knight arrived on the scene, appearing just after the battle had concluded. He quickly surveyed the surroundings, taking in the aftermath of the fight and the carnage that had taken place in the village.