The original Ariel had loving parents overflowing with love for their daughter, three affectionate older brothers, and had wealth and riches that she could enjoy without any lack.

But she was a woman who wished for things she couldn’t have rather than being grateful for what she already had.

Ariel wanted to make Emperor Leopold her man to ascend to the most noble position.

So, in order to fulfill that desire, she seduced the drunk Leopold at the victory celebration party and had their first night together.

However, Leopold Diaz was a terrifying emperor who is known by various names, such as tyrant, possessive man, and extremely outstanding man.

Due to his miserable childhood, his heart was filled with distrust and disillusionment towards humans.

As the emperor’s illegitimate child, he must have gone through countless obstacles to seize the throne.

He didn’t easily extend himself to others, so it was impossible to ask him for understanding and consideration.

Leopold was a perfectionist who didn’t tolerate the mistakes of others.

When he had a one-night stand with a woman he had never seen before, the original Leopold thought he had to take responsibility for her, so he brought Ariel to the palace.

However, due to their loveless encounter, Leopold doesn’t acknowledge Ariel as his companion.

In the third year since Ariel was abandoned in the palace while inspecting the capital in disguise, Leopold encountered Saint Leise.

He fell in love with her pure charm when he saw her helping the people.

But Leise rejected him because she wanted to be loyal to her duties as a saint.

Leopold never gave up and persistently pursued her, and eventually Leise was moved by his heart and opened up to him.

After confirming each other’s feelings, Leopold didn’t let her out of the room for three whole days.

After knowing about that, Ariel secretly called upon dark sorcerers to remove Leise, who seemed like a thorn in her side.

Once this reached Leopold, she was sentenced to death.

Yerin recalled the rough plot of the original work.

Of all the bodies she could possess when she crossed over, she didn’t possess the heroine, but she possessed the main villain!

She was frustrated by the harsh reality of possessing the body of the villainess, Ariel.

‘I’m not the author, so I can’t remember all the detailed settings and backgrounds.’

So, let’s pretend to have amnesia.

Yerin, who possessed Ariel, nodded her head firmly, as she had made a very determined decision.

***

As Yerin wished, her family was convinced that she had amnesia.

This was because the awakened Ariel not only completely forgot the attitude she should have as a noblewoman after waking up from a coma but also because she lost the memories of her family.

Marquis Louis called home tutors for etiquette, horseback riding, social skills, court dancing, and other skills that a noblelady should possess for his daughter, who had lost her memory.

Yerin thought it was a good idea, so she took the opportunity and dropped out of the academy.

But then…

Ariel showed exceptional skills in everything she learned.

Moreover, her disposition, which used to be very stubborn, even became gentle.

The people of House Clark welcomed her transformation, saying that Ariel was a completely different person after waking up.

“I’ve brought potions and ointments filled with holy power. If you ever feel sick or in pain, make sure to take them or apply them. Don’t hesitate to use them. If you need more, I will send them to you.”

“I guess you’re like an imperial family physician. Thank you, brother¹T/N: additional information: he’s the youngest of the brothers.”

Ariel patted her bag and smiled satisfactorily.

“Now we have to go.”

At the coachman’s word, Ron, her escort knight, climbed into the carriage first.

He reached out his hand to help Ariel get on the carriage.

After Ariel got on the carriage, her dedicated maid, May, followed behind her.

Ariel opened the carriage window and reached out her hand. Marchioness Rose impatiently took her daughter’s hand. Her eyes were already moist.

“Don’t forget that your mom loves you, my daughter. If you ever have a hard time, you can come back anytime.”

Their joined hands, the look in her eyes, and her tone of voice were all so warm.

Ariel’s heart felt weary.

Her tears welled up, but she held them back.

Creak.

As the carriage began to move, the two’s hands naturally separated.

After Ariel leaned out of the window, she waved her hand above her head.

Even though the armpit part of her dress was pulled up, it didn’t matter to her.

The sight of her beloved family became farther and farther away. Ariel sat down with an expression that seemed to burst into tears at any moment.

The tears in her big eyes weren’t solely because she had to part from them.

During the past year, the love her family showed and gave her was so immense. Through their presence, she learned what family love meant, but the reason for that was extremely trivial.

For example, Louis and Rose always spent time with her ever since she woke up. Despite being a minor, they respected her personality and opinions.

They didn’t underestimate her because of her young age, nor did they try to control her because she was their daughter. They always listened to her.

Even though she had a significant age gap with her older brothers, they tended to overly protect her more than their parents. They always cared about Ariel’s feelings and understood what she needed without her saying anything. They cherished their younger sister with careful consideration and love.

A typical evening in House Clark would involve sitting down in the reception room and having a conversation after dinner.

To show Ariel things she had forgotten, he took her on trips to their territories with the most beautiful scenery of each season.

All these things may seem trivial, but they would be impossible without the love they directed towards Ariel.

As Yerin, who had to leave home due to abuse in her previous life, she couldn’t believe that such a great and unconditional love was directed towards her.

But now she knew. The size, depth, and weight of that love she received without conditions.

‘…I will miss you.’

Ariel swallowed the words she couldn’t bring herself to say as she looked out the window.

***

“We’ve arrived.”

“Miss, please be careful getting off.”

“Ah! Ron, well done.”

Ariel smiled at Ron, who held her hand to help her get off safely.

“Wow.”

Ariel exclaimed as she entered the mansion. She brushed her hand over the dark crimson table in the living room.

The clean mansion interior, neat furniture, and utensils.

‘I can tell at a glance how much my father cared.’

After acquiring this house, Marquis Louis personally went back and forth to Kolnman multiple times to arrange the interior.

He didn’t spare any effort in hopes that his daughter would live comfortably and safely.

Creak— click.

Ariel carefully ascended the creaking stairs to explore the second floor while Ron and May were unpacking.

There was a small living room, a spacious bedroom, and a bathroom.

The bedroom was decorated in white tones, which is according to Ariel’s taste.

“The wardrobe is quite spacious!”

Ariel found several new dresses hanging inside the wardrobe when she opened it.

‘Only my father would do something like this. With this kind of attention to detail.’

She smiled as she carefully took out each dress.

That’s when it happened.

Knock knock.

“Miss, I’m going out to buy some food. Would you like to come with me?”

“Yes, I want to go, I want to! Just a moment!”

At May’s suggestion, Ariel left her musings aside and quickly went outside.

The purpose of this outing was to ask about Hyle’s house.

To learn swordsmanship, she had to meet him first. He’s the only swordmaster in this world aside from Leopold.

Hyle was a character who didn’t appear in the original work.

Ariel first heard about him from the Atlanian Imperial Daily newspaper.

When Marquis Louis opened the paper, articles about Hyle Robert were plastered throughout the newspaper.

『The Exploits of Mercenary Hyle! Displaying the Majesty of a Swordmaster!』

『Hyle rescued the war slaves who were being sold as slaves!』

『Hyle, the hero of demon subjugation!』

『He cleansed the stronghold of the dark sorcerers!』

As a mercenary of Atlan, he made great contributions to the war with his swordsmanship skills, rivaling those of Leopold.

Hyle successfully suppressed the demons that appeared near the border region and incapacitated the stronghold of the dark sorcerers who controlled them.

But he gave up all his honors and chose to return to his homeland, Kolnman, to live in seclusion.

After Ariel read the news that Hyle had returned to his homeland, she vowed to learn swordsmanship from the man who seemed to have no connection to the original story.

‘Since they said they gave me all the abilities, then I should be able to learn swordsmanship quickly.’

Even if the tragedy that happened in the original happened to her now, she wanted to become a swordsman to protect herself and her family.

Perhaps it was because of these thoughts.

Ariel’s expression was quite serious as she set out to find Hyle.

While she was lost in her thoughts, Ron, who was walking ahead, stopped and turned around.

“Miss, the market is this way.”

“Yes! Go ahead! I have to find someone.”

“Who?”

To search for someone in an unfamiliar place.

Ron narrowed his eyes and looked at Ariel.

“Swordsman Hyle!”

After finishing her sentence, Ariel ran towards the square.

“What? Miss, let’s go together!”

Surprised by the unexpected name, May and Ron hurriedly followed Ariel.