The Reincarnated Young Lady Will Finally Grasp Happiness This Time! - Episode 5

But that hope was cruelly shattered.

After school, as I was about to leave with my maid, Maisie, someone called out to me.

“Lia-sama, may I have a moment?”

I had a bad feeling. The girl speaking didn’t even try to hide her displeased expression. I glanced at Maisie, who met my eyes and gave a small nod.

Of course, she understands me. That’s my maid.

“What is it, Lady Marina?”

I responded to Marina as if nothing was wrong.

The classroom was noisy with students getting ready to leave, so no one was paying much attention to us. But Marina ignored the surroundings and walked straight up to me.

“I heard you had lunch with Prince Ryan today. Do you understand what that means? I am the top candidate to be his fiancée. I don’t want you sitting with him without my permission.”

Her voice carried through the room. The atmosphere shifted, and suddenly, the class fell silent. All eyes turned toward us.

“You say I need your ‘permission,’ but I cannot refuse a direct request from His Highness.”

Marina’s face twisted in frustration, and I could feel her magic slowly leaking out. If I said the wrong thing now, she might attack me.

What should I do?

As I was considering my next move, a voice cut through the tense air.

“Lady Marina, your magic is leaking. Jealousy is not a good look on you.”

I turned toward the voice and saw Prince Ryan smiling charmingly, with my brother standing beside him, looking annoyed.

Maisie must have used magic to call my brother.

The moment Marina saw Prince Ryan, she quickly suppressed her magic and walked toward him with a smile.

“Prince Ryan, jealousy? That’s not true at all. I was simply discussing matters with Lady Lia, keeping the other candidates in mind. Right, everyone? Lady Lia?”

She looked at me and then at our classmates, seeking agreement.

I had no desire to get involved in this battle between the candidates. I was just an innocent noble lady, and she was the one who dragged me into this.

I swallowed my words and forced a polite smile, giving a small nod.

The classmates, not wanting to get involved either, nodded as well while avoiding eye contact.

I’m sure they feel the same way I do.

Encouraged by Prince Ryan’s presence, Marina took his hand and spoke sweetly.

“Prince Ryan, if you’re leaving now, shall we have tea at the palace? I’d love to talk with you alone in that garden again.”

So, this is what Marina is really like.

Honestly…

The way she flirts—it’s clear where she gets it from.

She wanted to show off her closeness with the prince in front of me.

“Lady Marina, unfortunately, I have scheduled meetings with the fiancée candidates. I always look forward to our tea gatherings. By the way, do you know about Lady Lia’s abilities?”

“If not, ask your father. You should be aware that she possesses a rare light magic attribute and should try to get along with her.”

Then, Prince Ryan turned to me.

“Lady Lia, you should visit the palace with Dirk sometime. Let’s have tea together.”

Did I just hear something terrifying? No, I must have imagined it.

“I appreciate the invitation. I’ll consult my brother and visit at a suitable time.”

“I’ll be looking forward to it. Dirk, you should take Lady Lia home. I still have student council duties to attend to. Lady Marina, until next time.”

“Good day to you,” Marina responded politely.

Prince Ryan waved slightly before leaving. Marina, now in a better mood after seeing the prince, gracefully said goodbye to the class and left as well.

My brother escorted me out, and we left the classroom, which still had an awkward atmosphere.

The ride home was silent. Neither my brother, Maisie, nor I said a word.

My brother had arrived so quickly because his classroom was nearby.

The S-Class mostly consists of high-ranking nobles and royalty, and only the most talented commoners can enter. For security reasons, the S-Class is housed in a special building called the “Noble Wing,” where the first to third-year students are on the second floor, and guards and attendants stay on the first floor.

Meanwhile, A to C-Class students’ study in the “General Wing.”

“Maisie, thank you for calling my brother. You saved me. I didn’t expect the prince to show up, though.”

“Lia, are you okay? When Maisie’s magic butterfly reached me, the prince happened to be next to me. I knew this would happen.

I didn’t want you to get dragged into this ugly fight between women. And for Lady Marina to go after you… this is a mess. I’ll take care of it, so don’t worry.”

That evening, as soon as we got home, my brother reported everything to our father, and they had a long discussion about it.