MikeHawkSmall's manga / #Royalty/Nobility(539)

I died from overwork, living as a s*ave to a small company. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself reincarnated as an extra in a dark confinement novel. And somehow, I ended up being kidnapped instead of the female lead! But something feels off. I thought I’d be killed after being kidnapped, but instead, they’re just keeping me locked up? They’re confining… a homebody like me? They never let me step outside, but everything I need is provided for me, and no one complains even if I laze around all day. And on top of that… “If you liked that pastry chef’s dessert, I’ll hire him for you.” Do kidnappers usually treat their captives this well? …Isn’t this amazing? — “Princess…” “Yes?” “Don’t you have any thoughts of going outside?” No, of course not. I plan to never step outside for the rest of my life.

Everything is cloaked in mystery in *The Phantom Princess*. In reality, she is Lucian, the princess of the kingdom. With her wedding to the betrothed Hebron drawing near, Lucian concocts a daring plan to sabotage the ceremony and flee. Under the cover of night, she sneaks into the prince's chambers while he sleeps. But after unknowingly ingesting a strange potion, Hebron captures her. Convinced the events are nothing more than a dream, Hebron kisses Lucian... Can Lucian truly steal what is most precious to him?

"Oh my, from childhood friends to an engaged couple! Isn’t that so romantic?" "Yeah. No, it’s not." "You two were always together back in the academy, right?" "Ah, that’s true." It all began during our academy days. I was exhausted from the constant stream of marriage proposals. ‘What about me?’ ‘What?’ ‘As your marriage partner.’ And so, I ended up signing a contract engagement with my friend, Aivert! Thus, we began acting like a couple who couldn’t live without each other. Of course, I can swear that he’s just a friend. But as time passed, and when the end of the contract was approaching… "Soon, I'll be free!" I thought the embarrassing couple act would soon be over! But… —Clank. An unexpected event occurred. I stared, bewildered, at the handcuffs now on both my wrist and Aivert’s. What kind of situation is this? * I thought we’d just be stuck together, and as long as we did our part, everything would be fine. After all, acting as a couple would get easier, right? I kept thinking positively about it, but… Holding the key to the handcuffs, Aivert Royden subtly tilted his head. “If I break this, would you be disappointed?” Rodella’s eyes went wide. The shy and cautious childhood friend from her memories was gone, replaced by a stranger, yet someone familiar. He wore a look that stirred strange feelings in her. "You said it yourself. A madman should be tied up." Clank. He shook his bound wrist. "If I take this off…" If I drift away from you, if I let this opportunity slip away… "I think I might go crazy. What should I do?"

I was reborn as the villainess sister who falls into ruin after tormenting the heroine out of jealousy. Unfortunately, I realized this was a novel world *after* committing all the villainous acts. “Are these people even worth clinging to?” A father who expects understanding only for himself, a brother who protects my illegitimate sister, and male leads who bristle at the sight of me—they’re all exhausting. To achieve true independence, I’ll start by hiding my fortune. --- One day, my hidden business empire—concealed to avoid the stigma of being a villainess—was exposed. But the reaction was unexpected. “Did you hear? The empire’s economic rankings were updated, and Lady Primrose is first!” “She must be unimaginably wealthy!” Suddenly, everyone I once pushed away starts coming back. “Family ties can’t be severed, no matter how much you want to.” “I don’t know why, but I came to you instead of Lilyka.” “Is giving us just one more chance so impossible?” The irony of finally receiving the love I once craved is laughable. Their arrogance in assuming I’d welcome them back is even more infuriating. “Get lost.” To every suitor offering partnership, I smiled brightly and declined.

Just before becoming a deity in the celestial realm, the goddess ‘Siren’ is deceived by Arwen, whom she believed to be a friend, losing all her ‘Human Play Points’ necessary to enter the celestial world. The fastest way to regain these points is to successfully complete the most challenging human experiences. To achieve this, she is reborn as the daughter of ‘Targa,’ the illegitimate son of the Caronin Empire, and works hard to make him emperor. “Wait for me, Dad! I will definitely make you an emperor!”

After a failed marriage, Camilla returns to the mansion where she worked as a maid. In the mansion, Young Master Mika, who has grown up, has now become a young man who likes to play around with women. He acts naughty only to Camilla, making her think of teasing him again... "Young master, do you want to be scolded?" In the midst of chaotic days with Young Master Mika, Camila's ex-boyfriend, Felix, suddenly returns to the mansion?

Although born into an aristocrat family, Alicia has always faced mistreatment. The main reason was her being an illegitimate child. The only person who showered her affection was her younger sister, Lilian. But she too ended up betraying her which resulted to her untimely death. After waking up, Alicia finds herself back to her seven-year-old self. She notices a ring shining on her finger and she realizes that she’s suddenly able to read people’s inner thoughts. With her “child-like form” and her “mind-reading ability,” she plans to take revenge as a young villainess.

Ever since the discovery that she was not the emperor's real daughter, Daphne has lived a lonely life as a maid at the imperial palace. Amidst the daily bullying and mockery she suffers from others, her sole solace is Asherad, the Crown Prince. He is the only one who treats her with warmth, and she can't help but fall for his kindness. However, Asherad's kindness is merely a cloak for his cruelty and possessiveness. When Daphne discovers his true nature, she resolves to leave his side… But will she be able to outrun Asherad's obsession with her?

One day, a mysterious marquis appeared in a small rural village and started purchasing artwork. However, his sole interest was in pieces themed around "nudes." Liv Rodeis was just an ordinary private tutor. To pay for medicine for her sick younger sibling, she had secretly posed as a nude model a few times. However, she had only allowed her back to be painted, believing it wouldn't cause any issues. Until one day, a nude painting revealing the side of her face was sold to someone. *** “God may listen, but He doesn’t grant wishes.” The cynical words were spoken in a low voice, just loud enough for Liv to hear. “The power to make something happen lies in human hands, Teacher.” The deep voice was chillingly cold but simultaneously captivating, like a Siren’s song. The pale blue eyes, which had been fixed on the religious statue, glanced down at Liv. “So, try praying to me.” The marquis’s lips curved ever so slightly. That fleeting moment of eye contact felt like an eternity. “Who knows? A miracle might just happen.”