When I woke, I found myself staring at the face of a stranger—a tiny face with soft blond hair and striking red eyes. It wasn't mine, yet somehow, it was. Confusion swirled in my mind like a storm as I took in the unfamiliar room and the peculiar people surrounding me. Their faces were filled with relief and joy, but to me, they were strangers.
That's when it hit me: I was a baby. My heart raced as the impossible realization settled in. How? This wasn't supposed to happen. Just moments ago—or so it seemed—I had been laughing with my friends, a deck of cards spread before us. Then, like a flash of lightning, the memories returned.
The earthquake. The deafening rumble. The collapse. My own screams drowned out by the chaos.
And then… my death.
Reincarnated? The realization was as surreal as it was undeniable. Before I could process it further, a woman in her mid-thirties blond hair and blue eyes , with kind but weary eyes, picked me up and cradled me gently. "What a beautiful baby," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "The heavens have surely blessed us. Your name, my child, will be Aria Mont."
It has been a few days since then, and I'm slowly starting to adapt to this new reality. I am the youngest and only daughter of Duke Mont, part of the prestigious Mont family, and we live in the grand Varnis Empire. My new life is nothing like my old one, but something tells me this is just the beginning of an extraordinary tale.
This empire was nothing short of a dream come true—magic, mages, swordsmen, and, best of all, handsome men and beautiful women. I loved this life. I loved this world. I was determined to cherish every moment of it. "Thank you, gods!" I exclaimed with all the gratitude I could muster in my baby voice.
As if responding to my excitement, a glowing blue window suddenly appeared before me. Its ethereal light shimmered softly, and I realized, to my surprise, that no one else seemed to notice it. The nannies bustling around me didn't even glance in its direction. Was it meant just for me? My curiosity peaked as I focused on the words displayed.
STATUS WINDOW.
What a peculiar and intriguing thing! Could this be how I discover my powers? With a mix of amazement and disbelief, I read the message it revealed:
"You are reincarnated in a novel where the female lead has yet to exist. Make your life a joyful one and savour your freedom, little Aria."
It has only been a few days since my new life began, but I feel as though the possibilities are endless. A world of magic and opportunity awaits me, and this time, I'm going to live it to the fullest.