Chapter 1- The best friends who got reincarnated as heroine and villainess
Mina and Rae are best friends who got reincarnated into the novel. Yes, they both got thrown into the novel 'My Lovely Songbird'- a clichè RoFan which managed to become popular among young ladies.
Rae, together with Mina, were walking their way home when they were unexpectedly struck by a speeding truck. Who would've thought that that truck is the famous isekai god, which brought thousands of innocent and vengeful souls into fictional worlds!
When Rae woke up, she found out that she no longer possessed her body, but the body of a stranger. Of course, she wasn't able to recognize her face. Pale brown hair paired with golden eyes… one thing for sure it's not her. Who previously owned this body?
On the other hand, Mina woke up as well. Upon opening her eyes, she saw a different ceiling and other foreign stuff around it. One thing for sure- it's a different place. As an avid reader of RoFan, Mina was somehow aware of what she's seeing right now.
Could it be… she got isekai-d? How about Rae? Did she get isekai-d as well? Mina thought.
The two lived their new lives peacefully. They both didn't know that they got sucked into the novel they had read some time ago. Both Rae and Mina were trying to recall a character whose appearance matches the description of their current identity. They have to know because it'd be a huge advance for them. Knowing their identity is equal to knowing a bit of this world's plot.
Of course, it'd be difficult since they have read way too many RoFan novels. Hai~
"Milady, the carriage has arrived." Informed the maid, causing Rae to look at her then nodded. Rae sighed in her mind as she felt exhausted even though she's yet to make an activity for the day. Who would've thought attending tea parties and social events are suuuuuuper tiring?
For three months, she has to simulate her new identity in her new reality. It's mentally draining since she hasn't been able to relax ever since coming to this world. Rae was yet to feel relaxed in her new environment, which was a whole lot different from her previous world- the modern world.
Moving on, today is the day of Lady Veriche's tea party. Rae, whose name now is Loraine Duerre Escliffe, reincarnated into the body of an aristocrat. Loraine, however, is not simply an aristocrat but rather the heroine of the novel, which is not known yet to Rae.
The plot of the novel is quite clichè that you can skip chapters or just read the first few chapters because you know it's going down that route. That's what Rae and Mina did, which became their mistake.
Who would've thought that the novel they dropped was actually their new reality now? Sucks.
Arriving at the Veriche mansion, Rae put on a ceremonial smile on her lips. The door soon opened and Rae descended on the narrow stairs with the help of a footman.
The Veriche mansion was exaggeratedly grand in size and in appearance. The owners must be filthy rich, Rae thought. She gazed on the big mansion, not knowing someone's eyes were latched on her.
Rae suffered from a long walk wearing her bloody heels. She should've sneaked her boots when her maid wasn't looking! Darn!
The servant who accompanied her all the way to the garden of the Veriche mansion soon informed her that they're nearing the destination. "Lady Escliffe, we have arrived." The maid bowed.
Rae only nodded, then weaved through the entrance that was obscured by green, healthy vines. It's a garden, huh?
Soon then, the light that the vines filtered through became blinding. Rae squinted, only to see a group of chatting young ladies on the gazebo.
"Lady Escliffe, you're finally here!" Juliana, a fellow aristocrat, greeted Rae enthusiastically. She offered Rae to sit by her side, to which Rae accepted with a smile.
"Good morning, everyone. Pardon my tardiness." Rae smiled reluctantly as she seated herself next to Juliana.
"Oh, don't worry about that. That aside, have you not seen Lady Veriche on your way?" Juliana asked.
Rae raised a brow, then shook her head. She had no idea who this Lady Veriche was except for her name. She hasn't personally met her yet. "No, I haven't."
Juliana nodded in understanding. Perhaps she's still preparing herself..
As the hostess was yet to arrive, the servants serviced the guests until their lady arrived. Rae felt a little overwhelmed by the talks and gossip coming from her fellow invitees. She has no idea what they're talking about. Without the memories of the previous owner, Rae could only rely on her common sense.
'I wanna leave real bad~' Rae whined inwardly. She just wants to lay on her bed all day until her energy's replenished. As she's having these thoughts, the hostess finally arrived.
Silky black hair shimmering under the vibrant sunlight paired with a pair of forest green eyes- Rozan Veriche almost looked like a living fairy. Ah, if not the sharp look on her eyes.
The gossiping ladies held their breath upon the hostess' arrival. Even Rae turned her head toward the black-haired woman. Correct that, a very very very beautiful black-haired woman.
However, their reason why they stopped breathing for a moment is because the hostess stared at them with sharp eyes full of hostility. Eek!
"L-lady Veriche, t-thank you for inviting us today." Myria was the first one to show her curtsy when others were still stunned. Fortunately, others were not slow to follow her suit. "Greetings, Lady Veriche."
Rae, who had just thawed from being frozen, curtsied. She then raised her gaze, only to meet the woman's green eyes.