5 Third Capture Character

Dumbfounded, dazed, startled. My current feelings can be expressed in those three words. As if pushing away reality, the glittering chandeliers are too dazzling to be seen. Is this bullying? But I'm inside a dream so... I guess its fine?

Since this five-year-old body has a 29-year-old woman in it, I know how to deal with the guests, I will act properly like any proper noblewoman would do.

As a daughter from a noble household, of course, it is essential to greet the guests. Then out of nowhere, I was suddenly led to the dance hall by Alyn. Ah! I remember. I was the one who's supposed to start the dance along with Alyn as my escort and fiancé.

Now I'm gonna have to be very careful not to miss my step. When was the last time I danced again? Damn, I cannot remember. Okay Violet, pay attention to your feet and dance as carefully as if my life depends on it. He's my future killer! Who knows? He might kill me for stepping on his feet.

"Happy Birthday, Violet."

"Thank you." I decided to play nice with him just this once. No bad vibes on my birthday.

"By the way, the book that you gave me, it seemed really interesting that's why I am very grateful with the gift you gave me." I looked up at him and smiled. His face seemed to brighten up when I finally smiled genuinely in front of him.

"You are very much welcome, Lady Violet. A fitting gift for a mesmerizing birthday celebrant tonight."

"Thank you very much." But I know it's not just for tonight. I know I'm beautiful every day.

When the blonde-haired green-eyed prince paid me a compliment and gave me a smile, the girls around us swooned a little bit at the sight. Alyn's a complete package, you see. Both his appearance and abilities are superb. That's why as his fiancé, I received all the jealousy of the other girls.

Come on, we are kids! At this age, we are supposed to play and be innocent! But why are the other girls in this game acting like crazy fangirls already?! Honestly, if I am that enviable, I shall give him up already and exchange places with someone, but... It's not possible.

When my dance with Alyn finished, Luke approached us.

"May I ask my sister for a dance now?"

"Sister?"

Oh yeah, this was Alyn and Luke's first meeting. I almost forgot.

"Ah great! I'll take this opportunity to introduce him to you, your highness. This is my big brother, Luke Eliott Trancy. Brother, this is my... um... fiancé, his Highness' second prince, Alyn."

"Ah, so you ARE the adopted son of the Duke Trancy. Its such an honor to finally meet you."

"The pleasure is mine, your highness."

They smiled at each other as they shake hands. But wait... Why does the air suddenly felt heavy?

After shaking their hands for a while, Luke turned to me and offered his hand. "May I?"

I nodded and placed my hand on his but I suddenly felt the grip on my other hand tighten. I turned to Alyn since he was the one holding my other hand.

"Yes?" I was confused so I had to ask him.

Before I realized it, Alyn suddenly leaned down to my level and gently pecked my earlobe as he whispered, "Don't get too close."

I was confused when he said that but you're missing the point... Did he just kissed me on my ear?! He's just a young five years old right now! That's a foul move for a kid!

Sigh. Why are the kids in this dream act like they're already adults?

I felt my heart become restless all of the sudden. That was an attack beyond my expectations! He leaned away and took one last glance to Luke as a smirk formed its way on his lips. He raised my hand and kissed it before he lets go. "Do take care of my fiancé, brother-in-law."

After that, he left us alone.

Calm down, calm down! You can't say anything outrageous in this place! You're surrounded by all kinds of people so calm down Yiren!

I must not cause a fuss so I just turned back towards Luke. His face seemed to be unpredictably blank all of a sudden and I could feel his grip on my hand tighten. "Brother?"

He didn't respond.

"Brother Luke!" I called out to him once again and this time, he finally turned his head to me. I just smiled at him to lighten the mood even a bit. "Let's dance?"

Luke sighed before he placed his hand on my waist. "Make sure not to step on my foot this time, okay?"

I grinned at him. "I'm pretty sure I won't. I didn't step on the prince's foot you know."

"Well then, congratulations."

I usually have Luke as my dance partner when I practice at home so I guess I stand guilty for hurting his foot from time to time. Luke is actually two years older than me. He's seven years old right now but he keeps on attracting girls at all ages! Girls, teens, women, and even babies would smile at the sight of him.

Whenever my devilishly charming stepbrother would smile, all women around the hall would be enchanted and would look at us, or specifically him. As the heir to Duke Trancy's household, and not having a fiancé yet, noble families are already fancying him. And so, his looks and social status already attracted endless numbers of women. Not to mention his tremendous sex appeal, he was able to capture more women, something I didn't actually feel.

Come to think of it, even though he is so popular and he already entertained many invitations from different households, I've never heard him tell that he has someone he fancies. Even though we're always together, this topic never crossed our minds. Actually, if it is possible, I don't want him to fall in love with the heroine in the future. I really want him to find another wonderful partner instead. He need not be in the competition.

After our dance, I headed towards the long buffet table.

Sweet and gorgeous, the delicious cake in front of me is very hard to resist.

Blueberries~ yay! And yes, the mandatory blueberry cheesecake~! Not to mention, a big one! Unfortunately, that cake would be for later. Sigh.

I went and took a piece of the cupcake instead and ate it.

The cupcakes I tried were very tasty. Of course, I wouldn't allow a trashy delicacy on my table. It is bright pink and its appearance complements its taste. I am the one who chose it after all. Cookies, macaroons, financiers, and cream puffs, and because I cannot eat that much, I took them one-by-one in a plate for taste-testing.

"What strange eye color."

I suddenly turned towards the female voice that seemed to be near me.

Five girls were standing in front of me and the girl in middle looked like the boss among the group.

This is not new to me. This is already a deeply familiar scene. But that time, I was the boss bitch: Violet, the high school student, also brought her followers around her like this to scorn and bully the MC.

"Happy Birthday, Lady Violet. My name is Lilian Frey Wright, daughter within the Royal Family's lineage."

The lineage of the Royal Family: is she Alyn's relative? Her face is not very close to his features. The hair color and the other characteristics seem to be distant as well. This Lilian has silver hair, but oh, her eye color is the same green. She looks older than me, no, maybe even older than Luke. Ugh, it is difficult to judge her from her looks, but she's taller than me so I am probably right.

Lilian approaches me one step closer, bending down to my level, aligning her eyes with my mine, the mocking smile disappears, and a scornful look replaces it.

"Now I confirmed it. Those really are disgusting eyes".

I remember Villainess Violet was doing the same things towards the MC very often.

"The nerve to expose such eyes in the public! If only heaven permitted it and you inherited more of the Trancy Family's features, your eyes might be at least less disgusting than they already are."

Good heavens, she has a sharp tongue. But look, she is a person who has no problem belittling others, kinda like Violet's former self.

Those words were obviously pertaining to my mother. After all, my mother came from another kingdom and my father met her when he visited there.

These 'eyes' of mine, were carefully used to observe my surroundings and learn how to live my life in this place. Yes, red eyes are very rare in this realm as it is stated in the game story, and I actually find Violet's eyes beautiful. So for me, it doesn't really matter.

"I actually like my eyes, young girl."

"So your taste is that bad, how pitiful."

How do you want me to handle the situation? I will not cry. My face didn't change a bit, and it seems that Lilian was unsatisfied by that. Did you want me to start crying? Did you want me to get angry? It's my birthday! And besides, the nobles here would definitely hate that bitch for making the birthday girl cry, so I'll spare her from that humiliation.

Anyhow, I think that she wanted to see some kind of reaction from me. But I apologize, I am 29 years old; not to mention, a grown-up woman. Such childish bullying won't scathe me. In fact, I think that it is expected for people to hate me. If I did something wrong, I can apologize, but if you do not like the way I look, I cannot do anything about it. There is no way to change it, so there is nothing I can do but put up with her disgust.

This is not really a big deal compared to me being killed though.

"If my eyes are that unpleasant, its fine. All you have to do is stay away from my field of view, right? So please do your best to do that."

Finally, I finished with a smile. We were standing by the buffet table and seeing a group of girls from afar won't make the others suspect that something is actually wrong. My only goal today is to finish this party without drawing any attention. So why should I risk it over such a trivial matter?

"No more? If that is all, please excuse me"

Moving lightly, I turn my back from Lilian's group, elegantly and quietly, as nothing happened. I felt death glares coming from them but what can they do right now? I'm the birthday girl and they can't do anything that might cause a fuss here and get the attention of the adults.

Hm... Luke seemed to go somewhere... meanwhile, Alyn was talking with my father together with some other nobles. While I was looking for a place where I can be alone to sit and eat my food quietly, I decided to go to the balcony for a break. But when I entered, I saw a boy with white hair and purple eyes standing quietly at the side of the balcony.

Why hello there, Dylan Ray Lindberg. He seemed to notice my presence since he turned to look at me.

"A-Ah... L-Lady Violet... H-Happy B-birthday..."

As you can probably tell, this cute and adorable stutterer is the third capture character.