How to Become a Person in a Novel World

Chapter 004: Day One (Mirah)

A warm sunshine shone through my room this sunny morning. When I opened my eyes, a smile spread across my cute face. I got up and walked into the mirror.

Elegant pomegranate-red eyes, beautiful plump eyebrows, and a doll-like face, coupled with natural reddish cheeks. Well, that's me, Amelia Ruby, the only child of Duke Ruby who is the prime minister of Diamond Kingdom.

“Nona,” call a woman whose voice is very familiar in my ear, “Ah, you are awake apparently. I have prepared water. Please use.”

“Thank you, Mala,” reply me cheerfully.

That woman was the girl who took care of me since I was a child. Mala. He is capable and competent. This year, she was already in her twenties. I feel a little guilty for making her unable to get married. Until I graduate, he will be by my side. Take it easy, Mala. You will definitely get a good and honorable husband–minimal class knight–after I graduate later. With my position as the daughter of a prominent noble, finding the best mate for my lady is not a difficult thing.

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Amelia Ruby's. The only daughter of Duke Ruby, a close relative of the Diamond Royal Family since the founding of the country. She was the leader of the young girls in the upper class society. With his status and authority embedded early on, he deserved to be juxtaposed with the crown prince. Her eyes were as red as pomegranate. Her hair was curls of brownish red like autumn leaves. She is a very nice girl, kind, and loved by many.

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“I'm leaving now, Mala,” pleases with a cheerful face full of enthusiasm. Well, of course I'm excited. This is my first day in the Gem Academy. About .... What kind of story awaits me at the academy?

A gentle breeze blew my red hair. Fresh ... This is a real favor. Speaking of red hair, female figures with red hair and eyes usually become evil antagonists, easily envious, and cruel. Especially with the status of a duke's only daughter who is close to the royal family as well as a strong candidate for the crown prince's fiancee. I'm very worthy of being a cliche antagonist in mainstream novels.

But that doesn't happen to me. I've been a kind, supple, open-hearted girl since childhood. So, people won't think me evil even if I'm the only daughter of a duke who has great power in the kingdom and tends to act as a leader for girls my age in high-class society.

In mainstream novels, the antagonist is usually the power-obsessed lady or her political partner. He would not be willing if there was another girl who approached his fiancee, let alone the main female protagonist. He would definitely justify any means to get rid of his rival.

Well, it's a story in mainstream novels. I'm a lot different than that kind of antagonist. Although there are rumors saying that I will be betrothed to the crown prince, I will not be affected by it. I don't care about the prince even though he is handsome and high-ranking.

Love or friendship? Which one should I choose, huh? The academy is a suitable place to get both, so …

“Obviously I prefer friendship.”

Love is not everything to me. Behind what is called marriage, there is a greater thing than love, namely responsibility. That love will grow over time in a household ark. After all, I am an honorable noble daughter. In the future, I might be married off in politics–like to the crown prince for example. It was a small consequence of all the splendor I had obtained.

“The crown prince is indeed handsome, kind, and considerate,” I muttered so thinking of a figure who is one of the best graduates of this academy. My brother has a close friendship with him, so we've met each other many times whether intentionally or not. “But, he's too warm on anyone. If I really become his partner, it will be difficult to monopolize it later.”

You guys must understand, right? He's a prince. The culture of this world is adapted to the pre-20th century era.

“Good morning,” reply.

“Morning, Ely,” reply me with a warm smile. “You're so excited, huh? I became envious. Try if I have as much energy as you.”

“Ey, why have power?” Eleanor shook her head in disapproval, “To us ladies, beauty is more important. You are the most beautiful of us all. Even I am actually envious of you.”

“Ely is also beautiful. Many tables who fans with you,” reply me to return the compliment. True, beauty is not too important. It's not worth boasting just because I have a slightly more ayu look than the other lady.

“Moreover you,” timpal Eleanor.

“Hai .. wait!” a straight brunette girl walked quickly towards us. Viola Morgan is the daughter of Vicount Morgan. I, Eleanor, and she have been best friends since childhood.

“Good morning, Vio,” my bro as soon as he gets in front of us. He also replied, “Morning, Lia.”

The first day is the most important day. We can't be late today. Moreover, we carry the good name of our respective families.

The welcoming of new learners and the opening of the new school year has not yet begun, but the auditorium of the academy is already crowded by the best sons and daughters of the kingdom. The officers of the Student Organization Board paced there-to-let's coordinate the conditions and organize the various affairs. Students who have arrived are also directed to immediately occupy a predetermined position.

Eleanor and I sat in the same class, Class-B Class 98. Viola is in Class-A. He sat in the northernmost row with his other classmates, while we sat in the middle of the 98th Army line.

Everywhere, the principal or director of the academy was the same. They always talk a lot. Including our principal, Professor Neo. He chatted everywhere even though the essence of his speech was only one, “Welcome to Gem Academy. Struggle hard while studying at the academy. We are delighted to welcome you all!”

That's how he. I almost yawned from drowsiness while listening to her speech. Fortunately, no one saw me, even though I actually did not have to worry because I had learned how to sleep while sitting gracefully. I can't be seen doing that shit–vaporized in public I mean–like that.

Finally, the event is over as well even though it feels like sitting for years. Students are allowed to leave the auditorium after the reception is over. Me, Eleanor, and Viola rushed to our respective classes.

“Wah, wah .. You're right Lady Amelia Ruby, right?” a soft voice stopped us, “Sunny red eyes with aligned hair. Your beauty is so famous to my country, Lady. Glad to meet you.”

“Hm?” I looked over to find out the owner of the soft voice. Straight blue hair as dark as night. Dark, deep sea-colored eyes as beautiful as patchouli. Light pale skin as white as milk. Oho! I know that girl.

He was an eleven-twelfth man with me. We are equally famous in the upper class. His family is also higher than mine. The girl was a puspita from the other side of the country as well as my toughest rival, Evanna Saphira, the second princess of the Sapphire Kingdom.

“Happy to meet you, Princess,” reply me politely without lowering my head. Even though his staff is higher than mine, I don't need to be too low before him. After all, my family is a respectable noble close to the Diamond Royal Family. So, my attitude also reflects their authority indirectly. After all, Princess Saphira would not mind it.