Flag-Breaking Villainess: The Story of How Breaking the Romance Flags of the Otome Game's Protagonist Ended Up Creating New Flags Between the Reincarnated Villainess and the Heroine - Chapter 23.2

After defeating Tarmine, I was overwhelmed by exhaustion and drowsiness from depleting my magic, and I lost consciousness.

By the time I came to, I had been taken to the royal castle. Between medical examinations, interrogations, a gag order regarding the incident, and instructions to remain under observation for three days, the day ended without me getting the chance to speak with Lady Lilia.

The next morning, I woke up staring blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling, lying in a bed I wasn’t accustomed to. With nothing to do, I simply let time pass. Then, the door to my room quietly opened, and Lady Lilia stepped inside.

Seeing her filled me with joy, but at the same time, I recalled how much trouble I had caused, making me feel uneasy. Yet, instead of reprimanding me, she simply asked with concern, “Are you feeling better?”—which only made me feel even more guilty.

“I’m sorry for all the trouble I caused.”

“You were only being used. Don’t worry about it. If anything, I should be the one apologizing to you, Liel—for two things.”

Lady Lilia apologizing to me? I couldn’t think of a single reason, let alone two.

“First, in order to find you when you went missing, I read your diary without permission. I’m truly sorry.”

Oh… So that’s how she managed to find the mansion—by reading my diary. And if she read it, then…

“My feelings… you found out, didn’t you?”

My diary contained every detail of my emotions, written with complete honesty. I had never even considered the possibility of her reading it.

“…Yes.”

“It’s alright. To be honest, a part of me wished you would find out. I’m just a coward who never had the courage to say it out loud.”

That night at the ball, the excuses I made were nothing more than attempts to run away from the truth. In reality… I couldn’t say it because I was afraid of being rejected.

“The second thing I need to apologize for involves your feelings as well.”

She’s going to reject me… No, there’s no doubt about it. A wave of tension washed over me.

“I took away your possibilities, Liel.”

…What? That wasn’t what I expected. I had no idea what she meant.

“What do you mean?”

“The truth is—”

What she told me was beyond belief. Lady Lilia had memories of a past life, and she knew this world as a kind of video game—more like an interactive storybook. She explained that I was originally destined to end up with one of the princes and that she had approached me to change the tragic fate she was supposed to suffer.

“You probably find this hard to believe, but it’s all true. I’m not the admirable person you thought I was. I’m selfish, foolish, and a terrible person. That’s why… I have no right to be loved by you. I lied to you, and for that, I’m sorry.”

Not believing her wasn’t even an option. But instead of making me question my feelings, if anything… I loved her even more.

She didn’t choose to save only herself—she reached out to me over and over again. Even when it had nothing to do with her original goal, she still smiled at me.

“Lady Lilia.”

She looked uncertain, almost as if she couldn’t predict how I would react.

“I’m sure you had countless choices. But in the end, you chose to take my hand, to spend your days with me, to call my blue eyes beautiful. You have given me more happiness than I can ever count.”

I wouldn’t hesitate anymore. I wouldn’t waver.

“I’m truly grateful. Please don’t feel guilty. And even after hearing everything, my feelings haven’t changed. My emotions are mine alone, and they are real. I love you with all my heart, Lady Lilia.”

Finally, I was able to say the words I had been holding deep inside me.

“I love you more than anyone in this world.”

Lady Lilia blinked in surprise, then smiled softly.

The sadness in her expression vanished, and I felt a sense of relief.

“I love you too, Liel.”

She said it so naturally, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

“I first approached you with a purpose, but as we spent time together, I found myself drawn to you. And now, I love you in a way I can’t control.”

…???

Wait… what?

Lady Lilia… loves me?

Did I mishear that?

Oh, I see. She must mean a different kind of love—like friendship. Of course, that must be it.

“…Thank you. Even if it’s not the same kind of love I feel, I’m really happy to hear that you care about me as a friend.”

She had accepted my feelings head-on, and that alone was enough—

“It’s the same kind of love, Liel. I love you in a romantic way.”

…???

Wait… wait, what?!

Lady Lilia is in love with me?

Is this real?

Could this be a dream? A hallucination? Maybe I was still imprisoned at the mansion, and this was all an illusion?

As I tried to process everything, a cool sensation brought me back to reality.

A hand gently touched my face, and before I knew it, Lady Lilia’s face was right in front of mine.

“Uh—um…!”

Getting Even Closer

Wow… her eyelashes are so long and beautiful—

Before I could process anything else, Lady Lilia’s lips touched mine.

“Mmgh!?”

For a moment, my mind went completely blank.

She… she kissed me.

Lady Lilia and I are kissing!?

It feels like a dream, but it’s not. It’s real.

Uh… um… oh.

Ahhh, her lips are so soft… Uhehe… this feels really good.

Kissing is amazing!

As my thoughts spun into chaos, I desperately tried to move my lips in response. But before I could fully adjust, Lady Lilia pulled away.

“Do you understand my feelings now?”

“I… underst—”

Wait… does that mean it’s over?

No more kisses?

“…Not yet. I think I need a little more time to fully understand.”

Lady Lilia smiled—a sultry, captivating smile that sent a shiver through me.

“Greedy.”

The second kiss was far more intense than the first. Her tongue slipped inside, and soon, our lips were parting only to deepen the kiss again. I could hear our quiet, shared breaths, mingling with the soft sounds of our lips meeting.

It felt less like I was being kissed and more like I was being devoured.

It was overwhelming.

Blissful.

I never wanted it to stop.

I wanted more.

I wanted all of her!

I pressed closer, and the softness of her chest molded against me. The sensation of our bodies pressed together, the way I could feel everything through the kiss—it was too much. My excitement only grew, and my mind felt like it was about to short-circuit.

Ahh, just from kissing… ugh… I can’t take it anymore!

Overwhelmed by the surge of emotions, I clung to Lady Lilia, trembling as I buried my face against her.

She slowly pulled away, her expression calm and composed, while I was left gasping for air, still trapped in the dizzying aftermath.

“…Did you just… from a kiss alone?”

“D-Don’t say it…!”

It was mortifying.

Just from making out, I had already… ugh, but it’s not my fault! We were kissing while pressed so close together!

Lady Lilia studied me for a moment before, without a word, she cupped her br3asts in her hands and lifted them slightly—emphasizing their size.

My eyes were instantly drawn to the movement.

“…Do you want to go beyond just kissing?”

“Yes!!”

I wanted to.

I really wanted to.

I wanted to do everything. Right now.

Kisses, love, passion—I wanted it all.

But—

“Not here,” she murmured, her voice dripping with allure. “Once we return to the academy… then.”

Lady Lilia’s seductive smile rendered me completely speechless. I could only nod, over and over again, utterly enchanted.

Once we’re back at the academy… we can…

Oh no, just thinking about it is making me drool.

Oh, I actually am drooling.

Before I could wipe it away, she leaned in and licked the stray droplet off my lip, seamlessly resuming our kiss.

Since going any further was out of the question for now, we spent the rest of the time until my scheduled medical examination indulging in countless kisses.

…Oh, and for the record, I made sure to change my underwear before the checkup.

A lot has happened since the day I met Tarmine, but in the end, I became Lady Lilia’s lover.

And that alone makes me the happiest person in the world!

Yay!