The Reincarnated Young Lady Will Finally Grasp Happiness This Time! - Episode 1

When I Opened My Eyes, Someone Was Looking at Me.

Did I… not die?

“Lady Lia has woken up!”

My body felt as heavy as lead. It must be because of the severe bl00d loss. As I recalled the moment, I stabbed myself in the chest, my maid, Maisie, left the room to call someone.

Wait, Maisie?

Maisie… is my maid?

As I looked around, memories rushed into my mind all at once.

Lia Notes. That is my current name. I am 14 years old. My father’s name is Ain, my mother is Margaret, and my older brother is Dirk. This is my room in the Notes Marquisate, and the maid who just left was Maisie.

I was raised with love by my family, and as of now, I have no fiancé.

Was I just dreaming?

But… can a dream feel that real?

Maybe it was a memory from my past life.

God, why did you make me remember now?

Is this my punishment for taking my own life?

Back then, every day was painful.

My adoptive parents treated me as nothing more than a political tool, parading me around for appearances. If I didn’t study well, they would take away my meals. They would hit me, saying I would heal quickly anyway.

Amidst all that, when I was engaged to Lord Lorenz, I was so happy.

He was the son of a duke—handsome, kind, and gentlemanly. I fell for him right away.

I worked so hard to become someone worthy to stand by his side.

But it was all a lie.

Behind my back, my fiancé, Lord Lorenz, had another woman. A month before the wedding, he told me he had found his “true love” and that she was pregnant.

He had hidden the pregnancy until the very last moment while continuing with the wedding plans.

His parents never objected because they wanted the financial support from the duke’s family in exchange for marrying off their adopted daughter—me. I had no right to refuse, so I was forced into a hopeless marriage.

And that woman, Aira…

She was the worst.

She even came to my home, boldly saying, “We love each other, so please let him go.”

Did she really think I didn’t know?

She had a bad reputation since her school days. I had even heard that she was secretly meeting a viscount’s son until right before she got pregnant.

I wanted to warn Lorenz about her, but he was so obsessed with her that he wouldn’t listen.

After he declared his “true love,” he didn’t even visit me until the day of the wedding.

In my past life, as Lidis, I was taken from my birth parents at a young age because of my ability to use light magic. No one ever truly loved me. I couldn’t escape my engagement; I couldn’t run away—I had no choice but to end my own life.

But now, in this life… I have a loving family and friends.

And now, I finally understand.

Those people were the absolute worst!

Oops… I let my words become a bit crude.

As I recalled my past life, I realized something—my past and present world have the same noble families, the same names, and the same society.

Could it be that not much time has passed since my death?

I wonder… what happened to them?

I’ll have to check later.

For now, though, why does my body feel so weak?

As I was lost in thought, staring at the ceiling, the door burst open, and my family rushed into the room.

“Lia! You’re awake!? Thank goodness! Let me see your face.”

“Father… Why does my body feel so heavy?”

“You were caught in a magical energy outburst at the tea party. It happened behind you, so you couldn’t defend yourself. You’ve been unconscious for almost half a month.”

“I see…”

Mother sighed in relief, wiping away tears.

If I was hit by a magical outburst from behind, then of course I’d be badly injured.

The last thing I remember is chatting with my friends at the tea party. There were some noble sons arguing behind me.

I think… I turned around when I heard a loud voice, and then I felt an impact.

This world has magic—there are five elemental attributes. Royalty and nobles have high magical power, and even commoners can have some magic.

Most people have only one attribute, and those with multiple elements are considered special.

Light magic, however, is rare. That’s why nobles often seek out light magic users to flaunt their wealth and power.

In my past life, my ability to use light magic was the reason I was taken away from my birth parents.

The Earl of Sultan pressured my father, who was only a baronet, into giving me up.

I remember being happy when I was still with my birth parents.

But as the earl’s adopted daughter, I was only a tool. If I didn’t learn quickly enough, I was beaten. Whipped. Starved. I never knew happiness.

In this life, as Lia Notes, I have water magic.

Magical attributes usually run in families, but light magic is said to be connected to the soul, meaning you don’t know if you have it until you’re born.

Now that I remember my past life, I wonder…

Can I still use light magic?

I have a feeling I can.

Even though my body is injured, I should be able to heal myself with magic.

While my family continued to worry, I closed my eyes and focused on circulating my magic, trying to recall my past power.

Yes… It’s working.

This feeling… It’s nostalgic.

I whispered, “Heal.”

A soft light surrounded my body.

“Lia…!? That light… Could it be…?”

My family stared at me; eyes wide in shock.

I slowly sat up in bed and answered,

“Father, I remember my past life. And I can use light magic.”