"Villainess No More: The Flight from Fate Begins"

CHAPTER 1

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Chapter 1: "Unanticipated Journey; Transmigrated to a New Realm"

It's been a while since I awoke from a dream, a dream of my past life in another world. In that world, happiness surrounded me. Laughter resonated with my beloved family, and in that dream, I saw myself content among my family, friends, and relatives. Laughter and conversations filled my days, and I felt truly content. For the first time, I keenly felt the loss of something deeply precious - my past life. I awoke in tears, my heart pounding, mourning my loss.

Leaving my family behind was difficult to accept. I felt utterly adrift, silently crying on my bed, clutching the sheets tightly to contain my overwhelming emotions. Loneliness consumed me, and I yearned to return to be with my family. But I knew I couldn't.

"Why am I here?" I remembered my past memories vividly. I wasn't dead; I was alive. If I recall correctly, I had merely dozed off from exhaustion after reading a lengthy novel.

And if I'm right, this world is the very novel I was struggling to read.

The novel was long and monotonous, but I persevered because my teacher had assigned it to me. He gave it to me with an odd request, though. I can't recall his exact words, but he told me to "Change her fate..." before walking away, leaving me bewildered. I thought, 'What was that about?'

Now, I understand his intent. He knew I would end up here in this world someday, but...

"Why me? Did he give me that book for this reason? What was he talking about back then? What are his intentions with me?"

I have countless questions, but I know there are no answers. Sigh. I must simply accept it.

My name is Azele Yurya Briegia, and I find myself in this otome world. Yes, it's an Otome World. I believe my teacher is the reason for my presence here. If only he hadn't given me that book, none of this would have occurred. If I had only stopped reading that book, I could have avoided all this. However, I was required to read it, so I persevered, even though it was incredibly dull. Now that I'm here, I must accept it. I'm confident that one day, I will awaken in my real world. Someday, I will return to my own reality, waking up from this dream. I hope so...

Anyway, the title of this Otome novel is 'Love of a Cherry Blossom.' It sounds cliché, right? The first time I came across the title, I couldn't help but think, "Is this going to be another typical story?" As I delved into the first plot, the prologue, and the subsequent chapters, my initial excitement was nowhere to be found. You might be wondering why. Well, it's mainly because I strongly dislike the heroine. The author heaps too much praise on her, particularly highlighting her innocent facade and white lotus attitude and I can't stand it!

What truly baffled me was the portrayal of the so-called villain, or what the author perceives as one. She didn't do anything deserving of anger; all she wanted to do was caution the heroine about pursuing someone else's fiancé and the intricacies of the noble circle. However, the heroine reacted as if she were a victim of bullying, which simply wasn't the case. Reading about the heroine's thoughts and plans left me feeling incredibly frustrated.

I have no idea who the author of this story is. I searched the entire book, but her name seemed to be nowhere in sight. Where on earth is this author hiding? I'm determined to voice my strong opinions about this story; it's truly exasperating.

In any case, it's essential for everyone to understand the entire plot. As cliché as it may sound, my demise was orchestrated by those infuriating capture targets, especially my useless fiancé. My disdain for him knows no bounds! Just picturing his disgusting smile when he gazes at the heroine makes me wish I could reduce him to dust. I often think to myself, 'How can you be so incredibly dense? Idiotic prince, foolish prince, insufferable prince! Why did you fall for that deceitful and phony woman? If only I were an optometrist, I'd do whatever it takes to fix your eyes.' It's not just the prince; those three capture targets are equally imbecilic. They're all utterly foolish! They rank as the most dimwitted male leads I've ever encountered.

As I reminisce about my past memories and the story's plot, I find myself in a dilemma due to those impending death flags. I can't fathom what's wrong with that book or its author, but every agonizing event in Azele's life is described in excruciating detail. Each time I encountered one of her death flags, I was tempted to tear the pages apart.

How could this have happened? Why did they treat her this way? It's as if they're demons! The person who's truly innocent in this story is being unfairly cast as the villain. She's no villain at all. The real culprits are the deceitful and conniving heroine, along with those foolish capture targets. They're the ones to blame.

Sigh, I'm feeling lost. I wish I could avoid thinking about it, but I have no other option. My destiny is intertwined with them, and I must confront it.

The story of Azele will come to an end next month. The conclusion is drawing near, and I must take action. Before those capture targets can falsely accuse me, I must confront them first. I need to stand up to them before I make my escape.

Yes, I plan to run away, but before that, I have to prepare. There are many things to get in order: money, ordinary clothing, a new identity, and a part-time job far from this kingdom. I want to find work in a place far, far away from this noble circle.

Let's begin a new day! A new life! A new goal! I must break free from this detestable society.