Did I reincarnate as a villainess in an otome game?

Chapter 3

Chapter 3
Edited: 5/12/21

Days passed by quickly, and it seems that the sudden change of Rachel's Behavior had been the hot topic in the Vallemont residence. Nobody thought that the old Rachel had already passed away and was replaced by an other-worlder. At first, they were skeptical and wary about it, but days has passed and more of them had come to love the new Rachel.

"Ugh! How slow! I really hate--" I halted my words and looked at the maids that were trying to dress me up and smiled sheepishly at their widened eyes.

"I mean, It's good to be slow that way I could find more time to look at myself in the mirror for some retouches! Ha...ha...ha..."

This outburst was of course one of my acts.

I tried my best to give out small flaws and show some attitude that Rachel might have to signal them that I'm trying to change.

And that I'm really turning over a new leaf. Fufu, would that be considered as a good thing though? Because this villain right here is always back lashed with harsh comments behind her back, but now...thanks to the complete twist of my behavior, it seems that the whole people in our household had taken a huge liking to me.

The plot revolves around the academy, and the only connection for me with the heroine is because of my engagement with the crown prince, that's why, I'll definitely try my best to avoid getting engaged to that devious boy.

(SN: Good luck with that! HAHA)

Currently, we were riding the carriage towards the castle. The engagement with me and the prince had already been decided even when I was still hanging in my Father's—you know

Egg HAHA.

Anyway,

For royalties these are, but normal things has to happen, but right now, they want to officially talk about it again and set the date to officially announce it.

Sadly, I would try my best to not make it happen. Who knows when I will meet my doom if I make one wrong move, right?

Our carriage came to a halt as we slowly stepped out of it, greeted by a magnificent view of the inside of the castle. This place is huge! Everything seems grand and valuable, but what about the food?

A group of Maids and knights had come to escort us with a polite greeting. Though I am now familiar with the place due to my constant repetition of playing Louis' routes... looking at it in real life is just more breathtaking than in the game, it gave off a feeling that it was like in fairy tales. Kudos to the graphic designers of the game, I respect you guys for such details.

I noticed a familiar hallway where a (Palace Walk * Louis') special scene that I've unlocked! How dreamy!

I was so engrossed in consuming all the details in this place that I failed to notice that were already standing in front of his royal highness the king, until my father gently bellowed me.

I gave off a surprise "oh" but immediately regretted it.

Their whole attention was on me and I started to panic, as I tried to compose myself to greet the king and queen.

"G-greetings to his royal highness the king and to her royal highness the queen, I am deeply grateful to be in the presence of today's meeting" I said stuttering as I bowed, and they said that first impression is very important.

The king let out an audible cough and said in a flat voice, "You may rise"

(SN: I suck at formalities, so let's quit that and get straight to the point(2))

I tried to keep my head held up as we started a small conversation with the queen, this time I tried to control my nerves as possible or else I'll just be a blabbering mess in front of them. Though I would want that so that they would conclude that I am not worthy enough for their child, I also didn't want to bring shame in our name.

"Let's get straight to the point" The king said, as he sat comfortably in his throne. The warm atmosphere quickly dropped as I found myself getting stuck at the new atmosphere.

Thankfully my mother decided to excuse me as the wanted to talk about a little 'personal' which I am grateful.

I was then led by a maid to the garden for tea. I at first thought that no one was there but to my surprise there was another kid sitting.

The maids left us to bring over some snacks while the knights were standing not that far from us as they quietly watched and guarded us.

I slowly made my way to the boy as I curtsied before them, introducing myself first. After that I slowly raised my head and was left shocked at the sight I saw.

"You are..."

His highness the crown prince, James Graceheart.