Rise of the Unfavored Princess
I had thought that my life couldn't get worse when I walked in on my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend. But after a series of unfortunate events, I opened my eyes in a world that I had only read about in a webnovel, the Erudian Empire, ruled under the domineering, bloody reign of Emperor Helio. The worst part? I'm not even the main character! Reborn as Winter Royberg de la Erudian, I am the pitiful side character who is discovered to be a royal bastard princess due to a certain physical trait only the imperial bloodline possesses. But I know the end of Winter's story and the unwanted royal punching bag is framed as a witch and killed at age 16 on the guillotine due to the scheming of the cruel empress. An aloof, murder happy father? Check. Psycho half-sister? Check. Meddlesome author who wants me to follow the script? Double check! I don't want to die an early death again, so I'm determined not to ever be discovered as a royal again. But before I know it, I'm trapped in a palace of blood and opulence playing tricky games of power, games I have no clue how to win. How will I survive to adulthood in the imperial palace and get my happily ever after? And am I really the only person who fell into this world? *UPDATES 1-2 TIMES A WEEK* *1500 TO 3300 WORDS PER CHAPTER*
Ch. 91: Lol, You Thought
Just as a hefty hand grabs at one of my braids, the assailant behind me grunts and falls to the ground. I rush to Emma's side like she's the last grocery store sample on display, quaking behind her as she raises both fists in an imposing image. Well, as imposing as a 10-year-old can be.
My doubt-filled, somewhat peaceful afternoon has come to a screeching halt.
"Wow! Emma, well done. Up top!" I raise a high five towards her above my head.
"Down low!"
"Too slo- Hey, at least pretend that you're too slow once in a while!" Emma fast reflexes have never lost to me.
The two guards posted out front rush in so fast, I don't even have a chance to see the man Emma just dropped. One holds a sword to the downed man's neck while the other does a formal bow in my direction.
"Forgive me, your highness. It was our negligence that caused this!"
On the floor, a loud gurgle sounds, followed by the supervising guard's low curse.