Chapter 01
Ten years ago.
“All done!”
With bunny-shaped hair ties, I neatly tied my wavy hair into two pigtails and looked proudly into the mirror.
A cute nine-year-old girl stared back at me—soft, cherry blossom–pink curls, and big, sparkling honey-gold eyes.
With this face, of course I looked like a main character.
And I was.
The heroine of this novel’s world—me, Vivian Hessen. Hehe.
Like any proper heroine, I already had perfect looks, a handsome and doting father, and a peaceful life in a beautiful countryside village.
I wasn’t a noble lady from some prestigious family, nor was I rich like many heroines were.
But still, I liked this life.
At least, until ten days ago—
When, after suffering from a fever, I suddenly remembered that this was the world of a book I’d read in my past life.
And remembered that the book ended… with the heroine’s death.
Of all things, why does it have to be a romance novel with a sad ending?! Are you kidding me?
The novel I’d been reincarnated into, The Crown Prince Loves the Bird, was famous for one thing: the male lead, Allen, only realized how much he loved the heroine after it was too late—after she died.
And the turning point that made him regret everything was…
My death. Damn it.
Still, there was one stroke of luck: I also remembered a way to avoid that sad ending.
My incurable illness was called “Mana Overload.”
An enormous amount of mana would build up in my body, piling up in my heart until, in the end… it exploded.
Which means, if I just meet Rahel, everything can be solved.
And who is Rahel?
She’s the villainess of The Crown Prince Loves the Bird—Rahel Edelvine.
Not the type of villainess who fights with the heroine over the male lead, but the final boss of the story, with grand ambitions to seize the throne.
And at the same time, she’s the only person who can ease my illness—thanks to her unique body that absorbs mana.
In the original story, Vivian refused treatment from Rahel to protect Allen, and died…
Well, forget the original.
I have to survive first!
To hell with the male lead’s regret—I’m going to stick to Rahel’s side and live a long, healthy life!
And I’ll make sure she never turns to the dark side.
Helping each other—a perfect plan!
After one last check in the mirror, I left the house with a determined expression.
Today, Rahel was coming to this village.
Just you wait, Rahel!
