Reborn as the Side Villain In a Deadly Otome Game
Chapter 1 – This Is Not My Bed
[3:12 AM – Robert’s Room]
Lan Xichen
Why are all the male leads crazy…?
Lan Xichen
Sis said this game was romantic 😭
✨ Hidden Character Route Unlocked
Lan Xichen
I Didn’t click anything?!
Young Master… please wake up.
lan wangji
Why is the ceiling gold?
Maid Clara
Young Master Lucien?
Black hair. Red eyes. Beautiful but arrogant face.
lan wangji
NO.
No no no no.
system
Welcome Player.
You are now: Lucien Valmont.
Role: Side Villain.
Ending: Public Execution (Chapter 48).
system
Survival Difficulty: Extreme.
Male Leads Mental Stability: 0%
lan wangji
I want to log out.
LOG OUT!!!
system
Function unavailable.
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Chapter 2 – The Crown Prince
[Royal Palace – Afternoon]
Principal
Young Master Lucien has arrived.
lan wangji
(thinking):
Okay… breathe. In the game, Lucien bullies everyone.
If I act nice… maybe I survive.
lan wangji
(thinking)
Cold black uniform. Golden eyes.
That’s him. The most dangerous male lead.
lan wangji
(smiling nervously)
Your Highness 😊
wei wuxian
…You’re smiling.
lan wangji
Is smiling illegal?
wei wuxian
You usually glare at me.
lan wangji
(thinking)
Because original Lucien was suicidal apparently.
Prince Adrian steps closer
wei wuxian
Are you playing a new game with me?
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Chapter 3 – Death Flag
[Royal Garden – Late Morning]
Birds chirping. Sunlight soft.
Lucien walks slowly along the stone path.
lan wangji
(thinking)
Okay… calm down.
Original Lucien bullies the heroine today.
If I don’t do it, maybe the story changes.
system
Reminder: Canon Event Approaching.
Emily (Heroine)
Oh! Young Master Lucien!
Lucien turns.
Blonde hair. Soft blue dress. Gentle smile.
lan wangji
(thinking)
She’s the main heroine. Everyone loves her.
In the game… I spill tea on her and humiliate her in front of nobles.
system
Canon Action Required: Insult Target.
Emily (Heroine)
Um… did I do something wrong?
Lucien sees she looks nervous.
In the original memory, Lucien calls her “low-born trash.”
lan wangji
You look nice today.
Silence.
Birds stop chirping.
system
ERROR.
Story Deviation Detected.
lan wangji
(awkward smile):
The blue suits you.
Emily (Heroine)
T-Thank you…?
On the second floor balcony—
Golden eyes watching.
wei wuxian
(cold voice):
Why is he smiling at her?
wei wuxian
Nothing.
But his gaze darkens.
system
Jealousy Triggered.
Prince Adrian Affection +10
Prince Adrian Possessiveness +5
lan wangji
(internally screaming):
WHY DOES BEING NICE INCREASE OBSESSION?!
Suddenly—
Wind blows hard.
Lucien’s foot slips slightly on wet stone.
He almost falls into the garden fountain.
A strong arm grabs his wrist.
Lucien looks up.
Too close.
Way too close.
wei wuxian
Why are you changing?
lan wangji
People can change.
Prince’s grip tightens slightly.
wei wuxian
Or… are you trying to escape me?
lan wangji
Escape?? I just woke up here yesterday 😭
Prince Adrian leans closer
wei wuxian
You belong by my side.
system
Danger Level Increasing.
Obsession Meter: 30%
lan wangji
(thinking):
This is only Chapter 3.
WHY IS HE ALREADY LIKE THIS?!
Emily watches from distance.
Confused.
Concerned.
system
New Flag Created: Rivalry Arc.
lan wangji
I didn’t even DO anything!
Prince finally releases his wrist.
But his eyes don’t soften.
wei wuxian
(soft but dangerous):
Be careful who you smile at, Lucien.
lan wangji
(thinking):
I avoided one death flag…
And created another.
system
Main Route Stability: 62%
Side Villain Survival Chance: 18%
lan wangji
That’s not comforting.
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