It seems twisting the original plot of a possession novel isn’t as easy as eating a meal.
Indeed, isn’t that the case with some possession novels? Despite struggling to twist the original, they end up following it anyway. The struggle of a possession novel lies in whether or not you can twist the original storyline.
But, if there’s good news for Lumi, it’s that most of these stories end with the former scenario. That’s because the protagonist, who is possessed in the novel’s character, has the powerful advantage of knowing everything about the novel’s world. That’s why they start off on a much more advantageous line than any other character in the world.
Therefore, Lumi, who is possessed as the villainess, is likely to succeed in twisting the original plot despite various obstacles along the way, with a high probability.
Which means, this handsome man, who is currently indifferent to her, might soon become Lumi’s.
“…….”
For some reason, my mood sank.
Although Klaus has rejected Lumi’s request for now, eventually, things will turn out as Lumi wishes. No matter how the process gets twisted, the ending will likely be the same.
I didn’t need to worry about Lumi. Instead, I should take care of myself.
“Musel.”
Lost in thought, I was suddenly called by Klaus. I quickly responded.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
His mysterious and beautiful purple eyes were looking at me.
“You’ll face various pressures because you’re my only aide. But standing firm is also part of your capability.”
“Yes. I’ll keep that in mind.”
He was right. I have to protect myself with my own strength.
The prince protecting his aide is nonsense. It’s the aide’s role to sacrifice themselves to protect the prince.
“I’ll manage my affairs thoroughly to not be a burden to Your Highness.”
“Good. I trust you.”
Klaus then turned his gaze back to the documents.
“…….”
Looking at his profile, I reminded myself not to forget my place. I’m just a supporting character helping the protagonists of the novel.
The virtue of a supporting character is not to hinder the protagonists but to protect them. Otherwise, one becomes a villain facing a pathetic end. That’s the law in romance novels.
My already subdued heart sank even further.
My gloomy mood continued into the night.
Why am I like this today? I, who usually value logic over emotions, am engulfed in this dreary feeling for so long.
I tried to unravel the cause of my melancholy but couldn’t pinpoint anything specific.
“Lumi’s aide position also failed, so why am I feeling this way?”
Frustrated by the inexplicable state of my emotions, I decided I needed to go out for a walk.
Essential for a night stroll is a lantern. Without it, you risk being mistaken for a suspicious intruder and beaten up by the royal guards before you can even explain.
Holding a dimly lit lantern, I slowly walked out.
“Whew…….”
The air was quite cold, indicating the onset of winter. Soon, I might need to wear a thick fur coat. I walked towards the garden, feeling the chilly air.
Among the many luxuries I enjoyed due to being possessed, the beautiful garden was definitely top-notch.
Even the bare branches had their own dignity. They couldn’t be compared to the tiny rooftop gardens of corporate buildings.
“Work…”
Thinking of the rooftop garden reminded me of my real life, which led to a cascade of thoughts.
What happened to my real life that I left dormant? I live alone, so was I taken to the emergency room after collapsing? Was I already fired from my job?
How worried must my parents be right now? They might be crying like Lumi’s parents.
“…….”
I felt even more depressed.
This is why I try not to think about my real life, but my thoughts uncontrollably drifted in that direction.
In fact, my life before the possession was quite ordinary. I hadn’t achieved anything significant, but I also hadn’t messed up anything major. It was a reasonably uneventful life.
Of course, being human, I occasionally felt so frustrated that I wanted to throw it all away. I often grumbled while downing drinks, lamenting that this life was a mess.
But now that I suddenly found myself living as Musel without any preparation, I dearly missed the life I left behind.
There wasn’t an immediate way to return, and I couldn’t just leave Lumi here and go back alone.
The sudden onset of melancholy and homesickness filled my mind and heart without giving me a chance to do anything about it.
My nose tingled, and my eyes grew warm. I deliberately let out a heavy sigh.
“Haah…….”
“Why such a deep sigh?”
“Yikes!”
I nearly dropped my lantern at the unexpected voice. I hastily turned towards the source.
“Your Highness, the Crown Prince!”
“Did I startle you? Sorry, Musel.”
Despite his words, Klaus waved his hand nonchalantly, clearly not sorry at all. He must have done it on purpose.
I awkwardly bowed my body.
“I was just taking a walk to clear my head, filled with various thoughts.”
But, why are you here, Your Highness, at this hour?
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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