In My Next Life I'll Win the Heart of the Male Lead
There's nothing wrong with Adelaide's life. There's nothing wrong with being cheated on. After all, half of marriages end in divorce and most end from infidelity. There's nothing wrong with getting addicted to an otome game. After all, everybody has something they're obsessed with. There's nothing wrong with reincarnating as the villainess instead of the heroine. After all, the villainess is richer and more powerful. There's nothing wrong with the villainess chasing after one of the love interests. After all, it's not like he's the canon route. There's nothing wrong with Ophelia's life.
Local Legend
I don't have any answers for Lucas, but as we walk back toward the clinic, I do have an idea.
Perhaps it's a ridiculous one, I admit, but we don't have the luxury of 'good' ideas anymore.
"King Henri said we'll need a powerful mage of some kind..." I say, glancing over toward Lucas, who still looks shaken and in deep thought.
He looks over at me and hums a curious noise.
I chew my lip. "Celeste...I don't want to put that on her." I shake my head. "She's...probably strong enough, but she's in no state to do that right now."
Lucas frowns and nods, looking down. "It's not fair to ask her but-"
"No-" I wave a hand quickly. "She told me that you need self confidence to use magic. It's something she's struggled with. Do you think she's got a lot of that right now...?"
The merchant takes a deep breath and lets it out as a sigh, shaking his head. "...No, I wouldn't think so."
I nod.