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 6.2

Today marked the beginning of our academy lessons.

The morning magic class covered basic concepts, and the other students seemed to follow along without issue.

I, however, was too sleep-deprived to focus properly.

The only saving grace was that the lesson wasn’t difficult.

By the time lunch rolled around, my drowsiness had finally faded.

Alright! I’ll give my full attention to the afternoon class!

Or so I thought…

The moment I saw the subject listed, my confidence crumbled.

The afternoon lesson was horseback riding.

It was obvious that there were no horses at the orphanage where I grew up.

Which meant, naturally—I had never ridden a horse before.

Sure, I’d seen people riding through town countless times.

They all made it look effortless.

It seemed like a practical and convenient mode of travel…

I’d even admired it a little.

The instructor explained that today’s goal was simple—get on the horse, walk it around, and get used to riding.

It didn’t sound too complicated, so I was actually a little excited.

With that enthusiasm, I climbed onto a horse for the first time in my life.

The horse’s back was huge.

The height was much greater than I expected.

The view from up here was completely different from what I was used to.

And then, I realized—

It was terrifying.

The moment I leaned back in fear, the horse neighed loudly and reared slightly.

“Hyaaahh!”

The instructor immediately had me dismount.

Once the horse was calmed down, I tried again.

But by then, I had already developed a fear of riding.

I was nervous.

The horse was nervous.

The cycle repeated, and I was forced to dismount again.

On my third failure, the instructor snapped.

“Forget about you—what will you do if the horse gets injured?! Just sit out and observe!”

Embarrassed and defeated, I stepped away and stood awkwardly by the sidelines.

I felt completely useless.

I knew logically that I had no experience, but I still ended up panicking.

I sighed heavily, dropping my gaze to the ground.

“Liel, lift your head.”

Startled, I looked up.

“L-Lady Lilia…?”

Lady Lilia, whom I had just seen gracefully riding like a scene from a painting, was now standing right in front of me.

“You have potential. If you believe in yourself, this will be nothing.”

She was encouraging me.

Me, who had failed three times in a row.

It made me happy…

But at the same time—

“Thank you… but I just can’t help being scared.”

My body had already learned to fear both the height and the horse itself.

Even with Lady Lilia’s support, I couldn’t see myself overcoming that fear.

“Then let’s ride together. You won’t be afraid if we do it together.”

She took my hand so gently as she said that.

“R-ride together? With you, Lady Lilia…?”

For some reason, the moment she said it, I felt like I could actually do it.

Maybe I was just easily swayed.

“I told you, didn’t I? If you’re struggling, I’ll be your teacher.”

She led me to her horse, or rather, dragged me along.

I kind of wanted to savor the feeling of holding her hand a little longer, but before I could, we reached the horse.

Lady Lilia called Urs over for assistance.

With Urs’s help, Lady Lilia mounted first.

Then, I was lifted up to sit behind her.

“Hiii—!”

It was still scary!

I let out an involuntary yelp as my spine stiffened with panic.

“Hold on tight.”

Without thinking, I wrapped my arms around Lady Lilia’s waist and buried my face against her back.

Her warmth seeped into me, slowly calming my racing heart.

As the wind stirred, her long silver hair brushed softly against my cheek.

Her scent drifted to my nose, sweet and calming, wrapping around me like a comforting embrace.

Her presence alone eased my fear.

Before I knew it, I was completely entranced.

Fear faded.

In its place, my heart started pounding—for an entirely different reason.

“Ugh… Lady Lilia…”

Without thinking, I clung tightly to her, pressing my body against hers.

Each time I shifted, rubbing against her warmth, a strange pleasure coursed through me.

A heat spread from deep inside, my body temperature rising noticeably.

I wanted to feel Lady Lilia’s presence more intensely.

“Don’t worry, I’m right here with you.”

I stiffened.

Just now—

I had been moving purely out of excitement.

There was no excuse for my actions.

Hearing her voice snapped me back to reality, making it feel as though she had just called me out for my behavior.

A cold sweat broke out on my skin.

“Uh… um, I-I’m fine now!”

“I see. Then, I’ll start moving slowly.”

As the horse swayed beneath us, I turned my focus outward, taking in the view.

The academy’s expansive green lawns stretched before me, shimmering under the golden sunlight.

Beyond them, I could see the distant city skyline, glowing softly in the afternoon haze.

A gentle breeze caressed my face, soothing my heated skin and slowing the rapid beat of my heart.

“Liel, right now, it’s just the two of us. Enjoy the ride.”

“Yes!”

I let myself relax into the moment.

Leaning into Lady Lilia’s back, I embraced the tranquility of it all.

Her silver hair brushed against my cheek, its silky strands sending delicate shivers down my spine.

I had always admired its radiance from afar, but now, feeling it against my skin, its beauty became even more intoxicating.

“Ahh… this is bliss…”

I wanted this moment to last forever.

If the world could shrink down to just the two of us, I wouldn’t mind.

But of course, reality had other plans.

Lady Lilia brought the horse to a stop.

“You’ve gotten used to the height. Now it’s your turn to take the lead.”

“I’ll do my best!”

I had tasted heaven, and now I felt like I could do anything.

With Urs’s help, I moved to the front seat this time.

Unlike my first attempt, fear no longer clung to me.

Then—

Lady Lilia settled behind me, wrapping her arms around my waist.

And I felt it.

Soft.

A plush warmth pressed firmly against my back.

My heart skipped a beat, and my entire body went rigid.

“Relax. The horse will sense your tension.”

“Y-yesss…!”

I tried to breathe deeply and settle my nerves.

But how was I supposed to calm down when Lady Lilia’s chest was pressed so firmly against me?!

Her arms around me… the way her hands rested at my waist…

It was too much.

“Liel, say my name.”

“Lady Lilia?”

“No. Call me Professor Lilia.”

Remembering our conversation from last night, I obediently followed her request.

“P-Professor Lilia…”

Suddenly—

A warm breath tickled my ear.

Her honeyed whisper sent shockwaves through my body.

“You’re a good girl, Liel.”

“Hyaah…!”

Heat flooded my body, melting away the last remnants of tension.

If Lady Lilia hadn’t been holding me, I probably would have collapsed right off the horse.

“Let’s start with a slow pace. Gently pull the reins.”

I followed her instructions, tugging the reins lightly.

As the horse moved forward, Lady Lilia’s arms shifted slightly, pressing against me in new, distracting ways.

“Good, Liel. Just like that, keep going.”

She whispered praise into my ear.

I shivered.

My body thrummed with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

As I slowly grew more comfortable controlling the horse, I became acutely aware of just how close Lady Lilia was.

Her warmth enveloped me, her voice wrapped around me like silk.

She was so close.

So unbelievably close.

And I was falling deeper and deeper for her.

“Thank you, Professor Lilia. I think I’m finally getting the hang of it.”

With her arms still around me, I guided the horse forward.

Each second spent like this—being taught by her, held by her—felt precious beyond words.

After Class…

After putting the horse back in the stable, we began walking toward our rooms together.

Or rather—Lady Lilia walked normally, while I… struggled.

I couldn’t focus.

My body still felt hot.

The lingering sensation of her touch wouldn’t fade.

Lady Lilia noticed my hesitation.

“Is something wrong?”

Wrong?

Wrong?!

Everything was wrong!

If I stayed like this, I would explode.

Or worse—I might confess my feelings on impulse and get utterly rejected.

Or… I might do something insanely reckless, and Urs would surely kill me for it.

No, I needed an escape.

“Uh… my stomach feels a little off. I’m going to… pick some flowers before heading back. Please go ahead without me!”

Lady Lilia tilted her head slightly before nodding.

“I see. Take your time.”

And with that, I rushed to the restroom.

There, in the solitude of the empty washroom, I relived every agonizingly sensual moment from our horseback ride.

…

I had to relieve myself.

…

Three times.