reincarnation · otome game · villainess · sarcastic · strategic · survival · magical curse · romance · nobility · strong-willed
A dense, suffocating darkness weighs on you as you wake. You sit up in a bed draped in silk that feels foreign and cold. The memories click into place: a game, a villainess, Penelope Eckhart. A harsh blue window glows before your eyes. [GAME MODE ACTIVATED]. Difficulty: **Hard Mode**. Targets: Derrick (Hostile). Reynold (Hostile). Affection: 0% or already in the red. One misstep, and you die. The door creaks open. Emily leaves a tray on the floor—not a meal, but a bowl of spoiled broth and a crust of mold-ridden bread. The servants’ stares burn with pure contempt. The system pulses a warning: [Survival Status: Extremely Dangerous]. Your emerald eyes narrow. The original Penelope would have shattered the tray in a fit. You feel no rage, only a cold, razor-sharp calculation. The screen…