"The World of Aeloria"
"Regard...less...I...urge...y..ou...to...be...cau..ti..ous...with...your...actions...from...now...on...for...thi...s...may...be...your...final...chance."
"I hope...you succeed this time."
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Knock! Knock!
Wang Mingya woke up to the sound of someone knocking on the door.
She groggily rubbed her eyes and sat up in bed, feeling disoriented for a moment before she remembered where she was.
"What was that dream?…", She shook her head.
As she got out of bed, she noticed a maid standing by the door, looking at her with a mixture of fear and concern.
"Good morning, Young Lady. Are you feeling better today?" the maid asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Mingya was taken aback by her behaviour before she remembered Charlotte's words about injuring a maid with hot tea.
'This must be her…' Mingya felt a pang of guilt.
She mentally noted to be more mindful in her interactions with the household staff.
She cleared her throat and tried to imitate Charlotte's refined and gentle tone.
"Yes, thank you. I'm feeling much better now."
The maid looked relieved and gave a small bow before saying,
"I've brought your morning tea, Young Lady. And I've also brought your clothes for the day."
Mingya nodded, and the maid bustled around the room, laying out Charlotte's clothes on the bed.
As the maid assisted her in dressing up, Mingya couldn't help but feel a sense of detachment. She knew that this was no longer her own body, but Charlotte's.
But she also knew that she had no choice but to continue living as Charlotte, at least for the time being. After the maid finished dressing her, Mingya sent her away and sat down at the vanity table to comb her long brown hair, lost in her own thoughts.
"Charlotte must have been a real bookworm,".
"But I guess that's a good thing for me" Several books were scattered around the room, and Mingya had already read most of them during the night.
She also remembered the diary she had found yesterday, which had given her a glimpse into Charlotte's life.
Mingya sighed and put down the brush, looking at herself in the mirror. She started to recall the details of the world she was in now, trying to make sense of it all.
The novel [Counterattack of the Villainess] is set in a world based on European kingdoms with the addition of magic and monsters. There were knights and nobles who held significant power.
The main plot is set in the Kingdom of Aeloria, a vast and prosperous land situated in the heart of the continent, known for its lush forests, mighty rivers, and breathtaking mountain ranges.
The current king is King Edmund Arden, who is an excellent ruler praised by all.
The Valois family, to which Mingya's character Charlotte belongs, was once a minor Baron family in the kingdom, However, their fortunes changed during the Great War, which engulfed the kingdom ten years ago.
At the time, Aeloria was at war with the neighboring kingdom of Eldoria, known for its powerful army and advanced military technology. The Valois family was among the many noble families that sent their sons to fight in the war.
During the course of the war, the Valois family's eldest son, Lucien, as well as Henry, the youngest son, distinguished themselves in battle, earning several medals for their bravery and strategic genius.
Under Lucien's leadership, the Aelorians were able to turn the tide of the war, pushing back the Eldorians and ultimately emerging victorious.
Lucien and Henry were hailed as heroes by their people. The Valois family's newfound wealth and status allowed them to rise even higher in the ranks of the nobility, reaching the Marquis rank. They invested heavily in trade, shipping, and manufacturing, expanding their wealth even further.
Lucien Valois gave his title of Marquis to his younger brother, Henry Valois, and went on a journey to the south in search of enlightenment.
Marquis Henry Valois is the father of Charlotte as well as William.
Mingya remembered the novel's description of Marquis Henry, a legendary figure who had single-handedly defeated an entire battalion of enemy soldiers during the Great War, though his feats were often overshadowed by his brother Lucien.
Suddenly a voice interrupted Mingya's thought process.
The maid called out, "Miss Charlotte, it's time for breakfast with the family."
Mingya complied, getting up from the vanity table.
She realized that this was the first time she was going to meet face-to-face with the characters she had only read about.
"I hope nothing goes wrong," she thought to herself.