Chapter 5: Live As New (1)
*tap tap tap*
*splash* *drip drip*
It's cold. Where am I? Where is this? Am I… dead? Right. I died in a plane crash. But why do I feel relaxed? Is this the state of being dead? I wonder how my family was… Are they crying because of me? Did I leave Dad a burden on the company? I'm sorry... I'm so sorry.
*Creeeks* *blag*
*tap tap tap*
‘What is that sound? Footsteps? Was my corpse recovered? …This feeling… Am I in the hospital? No… this is…’
I opened my eyes widely and realized that I was lying in the bed after feeling the soft mattress under my back. I could smell the fresh air... so I slowly sat up and felt the surroundings. This is not a hospital. I was in an unfamiliar room, it's a bit warm.
"I-I'm alive…" my eyes watered as I touched my wet cheek, I pinched it- Ackk! it hurts…
"This is real… I survived! I can't believe it!" I looked at my hands and I can see it trembles
The sensation of death was still there. I can't help but hug myself and cry. I really thought I was dead. I stayed like that for a while until my body calmed down. I looked around after, and I could tell right away, this isn't my room, nor my country. This furniture isn't well used in the modern days so I was curious as to who was the owner of this room or house. They have a peculiar style… haa, coming from someone who was the CEO of a Multi-Company: (1) FaMus (Fashion & Music) Entertainment, (2) Finiture, MechaTechno Inc.
But really…
"Where is this place? Where am I?"
*Dingg!*
"What the…"
I was taken aback at the sudden appearance of a screen like window panel or tab? Floating in front of me, even though it looks like a screen, it's light doesn't hurt in the eyes.
♤WELCOME BACK♤
That's what it says… huh? What's this? New technology? We haven't yet developed something like this without a frame, technically speaking, it's not yet tested. We do have prototypes but it usually fails.
I reached out my hand to click it, when my finger touched it, the window disappeared. Maybe I clicked it successfully.
"Welcome back my child, it's been a while…"
"Huh? Who's that?" I searched the room but no one's here aside from me…
It's an unfamiliar voice but at the same time it feels comfortable and kind.
"Child, you will know me soon, do not fret. How is your body?"
Is there a hidden camera and speaker somewhere? But why do I feel like it’s coming from my head?
"My body feels fine, but… Where are you?" I answered honestly, I don't know but I feel like I can trust this voice.
"I'm glad. I only have limited time to converse with you, so I shall tell you the guide… The thing you saw was a gift from me, this shall help you throughout everything. Use this to adjust to the environment you think that is new to you, my child, this is the last gift I can give you, in the name of Astria, I blessed you."
Then after that, the voice died down, I tried to call it but it didn't speak again. I sat down on the bed and tried to analyze her words
‘New environment? What does that mean? Aren't I alive and well? So what's there to adjust?’
*dingg!*
The window reappeared again but this time, it contained shocking words that made my heart pound faster than ever.
♤Character Status♤
Name
Tania Roa Cavelier
Age
17
Gender
Female
Title
Job
Family
Cavelier Family
Status
Level
1
Next Lvl.
00.01%
⌸• Stats •⌸
Health
50/50
<+0>
Agility
10
<+0>
Stamina
45/45
<+0>
Intelligence
50
<+0>
Magic
-2000
<+0>
Wisdom
30
<+0>
Power
10
<+0>
Luck
13
<+0>
Authority gauge
5%
<+0>
Fame Points
-200
<+0>
Gem Points
0
<+0>
Money
5678 G : 4564 S : 176 C
(Gold : Silver : Copper)
○●●●
"Ha, ha-hahaha… what the fuck is this?" I can help but mumble. I repeatedly read the name over and over again… but it seems it won't change
Tania Roa Cavelier. That character I once hated. I must have gone crazy after the plane crashed…
I touched the window, and it shifted to another panel.
♤Skill List♤
Natural Skills:
Trash talker - MAX (passive)
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Dominator - MAX (passive)
Schemer - MAX (passive)
Special Skills:
Reader - MAX (passive)
Record - Lvl. 3 (passive)
Lie detector - Lvl. 1 (active)
Other Skills:
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
Locked
…
●○●●
She- I mean, I still have locked skills it seems. But why does sh- I have all negative natural talent that suits villains? I tap the window and it shifts again, this time it only shows grid columns like empty boxes.
♤Inventory♤
Fateful Asterism
+ + + + + + + + +
Available slots
9
Used slots 1
Slots
10
<+0>
*5 Gem Points per slot*
Gem Points
0
●●○●
There's a lone slot that is occupied, so when I tapped it, the information of the item appeared.
*dingg!*
♤Fateful Asterism by Askint Bev'elle (Legendary)♤
A book that is written by the famous writer, who dedicated his own life to writing a fairytale for his deceased little sister.
Do you want to take it out?
"It really has game-like features, though I don't play games like this. 'Yes'." Instead of clicking, I answered out loud.
Haaaa…
*dingg!*
♤Notice!♤
Do you want to merge the book to the system?
"Merge?"
Can it do that too? This new technology is sick! Who would've thought the actual book and floating screen like hologram can be 2 in 1? Literally.
"Yes." I answered.
The book in my hand lit up and vanished, while the screen window also lit up for a second before going back to normal. But this time, the screen shows a holographic file of the book, where it can use bookmarks, highlights, and word search.
"This is like a phone but at the same time, it's not… it has multiple functions."
I closed the tab and the inventory slot was still 9/10, which means the book still occupied that space.
I noticed that the titles with spades on every panel was the command to open the window. I'm quite smart so it's only natural that I realized it quickly. I tapped it again and another panel appeared.
♤Records♤
Memoria:
3. Venice Randall Mel'v (Gained)
Folders under Venice Randall Mel'v:
Technologies
Advanced Sciences
Modern Knowledge
Business Knowledge
General Knowledge
Tea Brewing
Proper Etiquette
Judo Martial Arts
Basic Fencing
Others
2. (???) (Locked)
1. (???) (Locked)
0. (???) (Locked)
●●●○
"What F are these features…"
It also has Back up files just like External Hard Drives and Memory cards. This is driving me nuts. The Voice said, this window is It's last gift to me, so I guess Tania never had a chance to use this kind of ability nor even had the power to defend herself when she died in the story. Then I tried to swipe it instead of clicking, and just as I thought the window disappeared completely.
I hesitated about whether I'll get out of bed or not, just what should I do from now on? If I am Tania, then how about my real family? Did I truly die? Was I alive? Did we switch souls? Fuck. This is insane. I don't want to believe the windows… At least not until I get the confirmation to someone who is alive, who's not a window.
*Dingg!*
♤Beginner's Quest 1 Alert!♤
This is your first day as Tania, live a life as you want from now on.
Watch the scenery at the balcony, familiarize yourself with the sight.
Quest Reward : 1 Gem Point, 2 Random Pick
Quest Failure : None
Easier said than done. You expect a person to live on as someone else? Tania, that minor villain of a story. Isn't she going to die in the hands of the male leads? And Balcony?
I looked at the right side of the room, there was a twin glass door over there. It should be the said balcony. I moved my feet and opened the door. The morning air touched my skin as the smell of flowers filled the fresh air.
Why do I feel like crying? I don't usually show any emotion nor weakness… Tania must be an emotional character after all, despite the evil things she'd done until now.
I composed myself and became emotionless again. If anyone saw me like this, they would probably think I've become a different person. I really am a different person though.
The scenery I am seeing is spacious, beautiful and I can't find any words that best describe it… It's like a paradise garden. Like what is described in fairytale books.
This is literally a Fairytale book. If there's a place like this in my previous world, truly this is the best I have seen so far, all of this is full of elegance and luxury.
♤Beginner's Quest 1 Success!♤
Quest Reward : 1 Gem Point + Tania Roa Cavelier and family's basic information (see Records) + Highest Grade Healing Potion: Type SSS 2x
Whoaa… health potions? I can't really get used to this. Then I'll have to peek at the information later. For now I decided to look around and not a single picture is in sight, only paintings and embroideries. Sure, the owner of this room is old fashioned, but elegant like how my grandma is. The dresses are fabulous and beautiful- Whoaaa~…
I approach the slanted frame… among the others, this frame has the only portrait and it's moving large every step I take. I fixed the frame to its original position. I like the golden linings of it. It's somewhat similar to the design in our finiture products.
My eyes landed on the portrait but this... this is not a portrait. It's jaw dropping, but freaking hell… I mean… Is this the Tania I hated… before? She's like a fairy… no! A goddess!
Deep chestnut-coloured eyes with long lashes, her hair is as red as red-wine, snow-white skin. What a beauty. But this isn't me- I can already tell, she looks more like a mannequin than a doll, because she got my emotionless expression.
How come that bastard of a Prince still looks at other ladies when a doll-like Tania is pursuing him already?!
"My Lady?!" A humble looking girl is now standing in front of me with wide eyes.
I observe every move she makes and how her expressions are.
"Lady Tania, I'm glad you're alright! I thought after you fell from the stairs, you won't be able to wake up again…" she stated while crying
*sniff sniff*
F-Fell? What?
"How did I fall?" I asked in my most serious voice… you must be kidding me… ha-ha…
The maid's eyes widened in shock while I frowned. Then she began to cry louder, oh 'kay?
"My lady, you can finally talk! This is a good news! I'll report it to the head butler." The maid was about to leave when I pulled her back by the arm.
"Don't cause a fuss over it, just answer me, how did I fall?" I asked seriously, I still have a lot to know about the current situation. I need her here.
"The youngest miss accidentally played a prank on the other maid but my lady suddenly decided to try to meet the prince in a hurry without knowing there was water beside the stairs. Lady Tania? Is there something wrong with my lady? Shall I call the physician? Did you forgot something… anything?" She asked panicky
"Ha-ha-ha! HAHAHAHA!" I saw her flinch. What a stupid lady. Did she really want to meet the Prince who obviously always avoids her? Pathetic.
"I can't remember anything. How long was I out then?" I asked in confusion, she then looked panicked after hearing what I said, but still answered.
"Four days, my Lady. We were waiting for Sir Keaton to cure you but he's still out on a mission and will arrive tomorrow. Fortunately, you woke up and seemed to be fine without the young master's help." She explained.
Letters appeared above the maid's head, I frowned as I read the letters mentally. 'LORA FERINIUS Lvl. 16'
*dingg!*
♤Character Status♤
Name
Lora Ferinius
Age
22
Gender
Female
Title
Job
Family
Ferinius Family
Status
Level
16
Next Lvl.
65.32%
⌸• Stats •⌸
Health
100/100
Magic
37
Stamina
30/30
Power
36
Agility
30
Intelligence
100
Wisdom
69
Luck
30
Short Description
Loyal maid of Tania Roa Cavelier. 1st born in the family, and has three younger siblings. Janus Ferinius, 19, Jeineron Ferinius, 16, and Loriel Ferinius, 10.
She has an exceptional memory capacity.
Ah, right she is Lora. Tania's maid and for some reason, MY maid.
"No need for him. How about the Marquess? And Vega?" I opened the wardrobe and picked out some indoor dresses.
Pink? Yellow? Brown? Violet? Hmm... How about Green? …I'll pick this.
"Lora, pick the green one if there's any." I ordered. I nodded and she picked out the clothes I'm eyeing, while she answered my previous question.
"Ah, yes… The Lord is out on a business trip. Lady Vega, on the other hand, is with her teachers for etiquette lessons." Lora answered. "Do you want to eat something, my Lady? Four days without eating, you must be starving."
Come to think of it, I haven't had breakfast before the flight, plus 4 days of being passed out. No wonder my stomach is complaining.
"Yes, but prepare me for a bath first. I don't want to stink." I ordered. Haaa… So this is how to be a Lady, fortunately I took grandma's lessons to heart.
"Records." I stealthily said then a screen window appeared. Let's analyze them.
*dingg!*
♤Cavelier Family♤ Tania Roa Cavelier is the first Lady of Cavelier House, daughter of Marquess Trastius Drell Cavelier. Tania tends to be hot headed and always throws tantrums when she can't get what she wants, she often wreaks havoc even in public once she sees her fiancé, Prince Megastar with another Ladies (flirting). She is an epitome of jealousy, possessiveness and obsession, one of the side villains in this story. But she's scared of her brother Keaton who despises her the most.
Keaton Vero Cavelier, is a mysterious guy who likes to hide every time like a shadow, he's like an assassin and executioner of the Royal Family. If someone in high status suddenly died, then blame it on Keaton, he's the culprit. He despises Tania, his elder sister for some reason and disrespects her. Vega Stella Cavelier, is a loud brat who always likes to prank servants and play around all day. She hates studying, but she's smart, she's the best when it comes to scheming and planning evil. She's afraid of Keaton and the Marquess because they punish her to the extent of locking her up for weeks to study. She's careless about her sister Tania, who only cares about dolling up and Prince Megastar. Marquess Trastius Drell Cavelier, an intimidating Marquess who has an awful personality towards the servants and his offspring. He seldom talks to his own children and is always stiff when meeting them, Tania and Vega are aloof towards him.
I suppose I have two siblings. Keaton Vero Cavelier and Vega Stella Cavelier, both younger than me. Now I miss my original siblings, Bruce and Alice.
Anyway, I mentioned last time on my former body that Keaton is my most favorite character, because he is cool and one of the eight legendary heroes. But being Tania, I don't know if I'll still like his character. This is difficult, why am I Tania in the first place?!
Haaa...
Now that I know their personalities, living in this house will be simple. Fortunately, I read the book beforehand or else I'll be clueless. Well… I do have the book in my inventory just in case.