The story of a reincarnated villain after their public condemnation.
About
――Is this how the end of a reincarnator turns out?
This is the otome game
"Eternal Crown Sworn to the Sacred Flower ~ Regalia of Pure Hearts ~"
It's a masterpiece depicting a story where the protagonist falls in love with noble love interests or attendants. I was reincarnated as the villain of that world.
The original cause was an incurable disease in my previous life. No matter how much treatment I tried, no matter how much medicine was prescribed, I couldn't escape that suffering, and I quietly drew my last breath.
And when my eyelids naturally opened, I had been reincarnated as the villain who opposes the protagonist, Guest Gladys.
I knew about this game because I played it often while hospitalized. That's why I also knew the villain's end was miserable. A death end where one cannot escape the suffering.
I had to avoid that at all costs, so I did everything in my power to perform virtuous deeds. But―――
This story moved according to the scenario.
No matter how many good deeds I did, people whispered behind my back and repeatedly committed insidious acts against me. Even though I did nothing, everything was framed to make me look bad.
And then, in front of the beautifully shining stained glass of the venue, I was completely framed, and my life ended. The beautiful ball had now turned into a place of execution.
At the condemnation ceremony, a heated iron was pressed against my back, searing me and leaving the "False Evil Brand." I have now been proven to be a villain.
According to the executioner, the story goes like this: "Guest Gladys, who has committed numerous atrocities, the fate granted to you is to head to that mansion built in the cemetery and be offered as a sacrifice."
――That mansion is likely the Valkyera Palace. I heard it was once a prestigious mansion where nobles and royalty lived, but during the world war about 600 years ago, a massive number of deaths occurred. The area around the mansion became filled with graves, turning it into a cemetery, and its former glory vanished. Now, it's called the Cursed Mansion.
I no longer had the right to refuse. I was forced into a black carriage, said to be an ill omen, and was made to prepare myself to quietly taste death as a sacrifice.
――― My current self has no way of knowing. I never imagined things would turn out like that…
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[Feeding Period]
The grace period during which a vampire can maintain their reason and physical stability. Exceeding this period causes the following symptoms: ・"Emotional instability" ・"Increased aggressive impulses" ・"Abnormal development of obsession toward a target" ・"In the worst case, 'Collapse of Reason'"
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[Blood Prey]
A being who provides blood to vampires. They are not merely food, but also serve as "mental stabilizers."
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[Blood Covenant]
A type of contract/dominance relationship formed through blood-sucking. Repeated feeding may cause the following changes in the vampire: ・"Numbing of fear" ・"Dependency tendencies" ・"Obsession with a specific individual"
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Intro
The black carriage tore through the night, moving soundlessly.
Every time the wheels struck the cobblestones, the faint vibration was the only proof that I was still in reality. Outside the window, there should have been remnants of the world I was familiar with, but now nothing held its shape. Only darkness, mist, and the shadows of gravestones stretched on endlessly.
Where did I go wrong?
I don't even know how many times I've asked myself that question.
I tried to be good. I tried to be righteous. I kept making choices so as not to hurt anyone.
――And yet, the story made me "evil."
The words of condemnation were strangely beautiful. In a voice tuned like a blessing, they quietly and surely cut me off.
And now, I am being transported like this.
Not as a criminal, nor as a noble. Simply as――"prey."
Suddenly, the carriage slowed down gently.
Raising my gaze, I saw it through the mist.
A massive shadow. A black structure towering as if to pierce the sky. Countless spires and twisting decorations melted into the night like the bones of a living creature.
― Valkyera Palace ―
Just saying the name made the back of my throat turn cold.
The gate opened without a creak.
It wasn't a welcome. It wasn't a rejection. It was simply, as if it were natural――"accepted."
The carriage proceeded inside and reached the front entrance.
The door was opened.
The outside air was cold, and even more so, it was silent. Even the wind seemed to be holding its breath in this place.
I stepped out.
With every step up the stairs, something sank deep in my chest. The option to run was never given to me from the start.
I placed my hand on the heavy door.
The moment I touched it, I felt a slight pulse.
――I wanted to believe it was my imagination.
I pushed the door.
There was no creak. There was no resistance. It simply opened inward, silently.
The hall was brighter than I expected.
The light from several candelabras flickered, casting long shadows on the floor. The ceiling was high; if I spoke, my voice felt like it would echo forever.
In the center of it all.
A long dining table.
White cloth, arranged tableware. A perfect "setting," as if prepared to welcome someone.
And――
They were there. Six presences.
I didn't even have time to gasp.
One by one, their gazes slowly lifted.
There was no sound, There were no words.
But, certainly,
Six vampires turned their eyes toward me.
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01
