Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 I shake my head at him. "I'm the reason why some people lost their lives today. How can I stay on the carriage and rest? I want to be here. I want to help. Although I know you don't need my help. But I just want to be here."

 Princess Paislee shakes her head. "What I just said is my conclusion only. It doesn't really mean that they are here for you, Lady Lauretré. The archer who was first sent said that the real target of the attempt was the Great Ruler. So, don't blame yourself, Lady Lauretré. We still don't know what do they really want from us."

 "Yes, but the mere fact that they have Csille portrait is alarming. Also," Prince Fraser stare at me. "It's better for you to rest. We don't need you here."

 I gasp at Prince Fraser's words. What does he mean by that? Does he think I'm only a deadweight here? 

 Ruler Laird touches my hair. "Young Astalieu, don't you think your words are too much?" He then stares at Prince Fraser. "Although I already accept you as my Godson, it doesn't mean that I would let you said something like that to my Goddaughter." 

 "Great Ruler, I'm just concerned for Csille's health. In just one month, she experienced a lot of things. I'm just worried it will be bad for her. And now, she knows that the attackers have her portrait. I think she needs to rest her mind."

 I take a step and look at him. "Are you worried, or do you just see me as a weak person? Yes, I am a woman, and I grew up being pampered by my family, but it doesn't mean that I couldn't handle what is happening to me. Are you really protecting me Fraser, or are you endangering me more? Protecting wouldn't help because if they really want to take me, they would do anything just to take me. I need to know what your plan will be so I would realign my plan to it. I don't need saving your highness."

 Prince Fraser is about to refute, but Ruler Laird shakes his head at him. He then smiles at me. Seemingly satisfied with what I have said. "You're truly the Goddaughter of this Great Ruler. I'm proud of you. Okay, I will let you with us. Also, if you want, I could help you with basic self defense."

 "Ruler Laird! Csille doesn't need to know how to learn self defense. I can perfectly protect her." Prince Fraser immediately responds.

 I just look at him and sigh. "But you will not always be by my side, Prince Fraser. How can you protect me? Also, your life is more precious than my life. How can I let you risk your life just for this Count's daughter? I don't think that's appropriate."

 Prince Fraser takes a step forward to me, but I immediately step back and hide myself behind Ruler Laird. He already hugged me for a couple of minutes a while ago. This unnecessary interaction wouldn't help me. How can Prince Fraser not understand? 

 The one who he should be protecting is not me. But rather, it's Princess Paislee. I am the villainess and not some a damsel in distress, Princess.

 Prince Fraser stops when he saw me step back. He sighs and looks at me. He looks so disappointed. "Csille, how can you say it like that? You're my fiancée, of course, I will save you. Why do you talk like that? I would never abandon you."

 I want to laugh at Prince Fraser's words. He wouldn't abandon Csille? Is he kidding me? He would abandon Csille and break off this so called engagement because of Princess Paislee. How can he say something like that? It would make Csille hope for something from him.

 I sigh. I want to tell him that he would abandon me in the future and what he is saying right now sounds a joke for me. However, I couldn't tell him that. 

 "Prince Fraser, I don't want to rely on anyone. And it doesn't concern about my relationship with anyone. I just want to be able to protect myself on my own. And yes, I may be your fiancée, but your life is still precious than mine. If you die, the Vrawyth Kingdom will lose its only heir. However, if I am the one who dies, you can still replace me with another fiancée."

 Prince Fraser's eyes widen. "Csille! How can you say something like that? I don't need anyone else. I only want you as my wife. I would rather be single all my life than to marry anyone."

 I don't know what to feel right now. What Prince Fraser is saying is really fluttering, but for someone who knows what will happen in the future, it sounds like a joke. 

 He only wants Csille to be his wife? He would rather be single? Really? But why will he marry Princess Paislee in the future? 

 I shake my head at Prince Fraser. "Your highness, it's just a hypothetical scenario. Also, what I am saying is I just want to protect myself. Is it wrong? Or you just saw me as someone who always needs someone to rely on? Do I look like I am some damsel in distress?"

 Prince Fraser got silent for a moment. He is about to refute my words again. However, Great Ruler shakes his head at Prince Fraser.

 "It's better to talk about this in private. For now, let's all call the soldiers and the others." Great Ruler asks a soldier to gather everyone.

 In just a few minutes. All people that are included in the entourage are standing in front of us. 

 The Elders of the Illorian City, who was surveying the area, avoided the attack because of their perfect timing to check the area.

 The teachers and the doctors of the Vrawyth Kingdom are looking for medicinal herbs. Herbs that can be used to add to our food so we can keep our body fit. Herbs that could also be used in case of emergencies. They also got saved by their perfect timing to look for herbs.

 If they decided to move their schedule a little late, some of them would probably die too. Good thing they are outside. 

 The only group that was harm are the maids. There are three maids who died because of the attack, and several other maids got wounded. 

 Only the maids who are still healing their wounds are not present in this meeting. 

 "We gather you here to announce a very important message. You all know that we were just attack by someone. The one behind this is still unknown, and even the reason for the attack is unknown to us. The only thing we know is they will definitely come back and attack us again. When? That's the problem. We don't know when will they attack again. And the culprits are wiser than we expected it to be. What happened today should be a lesson for everyone in here." Great Ruler paused, and General Malvar hands him an arrow and a paper. 

 "This arrow is what they used to attack us, and on this arrow has an inscription. This inscription means Strzalka. Although we still don't know what does it mean or if it's the name of the group. However, we received information that behind this group are people who have unique identities. And the target of their of their first attack is the Great Ruler and not Prince Fraser. However, with the recent attack, we recovered a paper with a portrait."

 Great Ruler, show my portrait to everyone. "This portrait was recovered in one of the carriages of the Vrawyth Kingdom. If you would notice, the same inscription on the arrow was found at the bottom of the portrait. We still don't know why they have Lady Lauretré's portrait. However, you all probably know that Csille Lauretré is my Goddaughter and the fiancée of the Crown Prince of Vrawyth Kingdom. So, I hope the Vrawyth and the Illorian City will join hand in hand to go against this enemy."

 The soldier immediately raised their swords. "For the Great Ruler! For Lady Lauretré! For the Illorian City! For the Vrawyth Kingdom!" They shouted in full of energy. 

 This is how the soldiers live. It's really amazing to meet people who are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to save another life. How noble it is. 

 When the cheer died down, Prince Fraser steps forward. "Because of the unwanted events, Great Ruler and I talk about what necessary changes we should make. We were supposed to stay here for two days, but because of what happened it will change into one day only. Tomorrow morning we will continue our journey and will only have a short stop at lunch time. And we will camp in the evening."

 Prince Fraser pause. "For every stop, we will set a perimeter. You cannot go outside the perimeter without consent and without anyone with you. That is applicable to anyone to avoid another casualty. The soldier will be divided into four groups. The first group will be assigned to guard the perimeter in the morning. The second group will be assigned to guard the camp site in the morning. The third group will be assigned to guard the perimeter in the evening. The last group will be assigned to guard the camp site in the evening. So the group that is guarding the perimeter can easily send a signal if someone will attack us."

 They really think this thoroughly. The soldiers that have good swordsmanship skill was assigned to guard the perimeter. Swordmasters are usually agile and quick with their movements. With this, they could easily send a signal if someone attacks us. There are also archers in the group that is assigned to the perimeter. Which is also a good move because it is much easier to see the attacker on higher ground.

 While those assigned to guard the camp are the best among the soldiers. Best in combat fighting. Best on swordsmanship. Best on archery and all. 

 The soldiers agree without complain. They even look like they are excited about it. 

 Princess Paislee and General Malvar were assigned to choose the soldiers who will be part of each group. Most of the Illorian soldiers were assigned to guard the camp site.

 After the assigning. The Doctors of the Vrawyth Kingdoms decided to divide themselves into two. So they could help the soldiers to guard the place. They volunteered to treat those soldiers that would be harmful if the Strzalka will attack again. They also shared some of their knowledge on poisons that would help the soldiers in case of unwanted situation.

 The elders also start to create a design for traps that would help buy time for the soldiers. Although we have the Illorian City who is known for their unparalleled strength, it is still better to prepare for the worst. 

 This Strzalka. We don't know anything about them. But they probably know a thing about us, and that puts us in a disadvantageous place. So we really need to set up our defense in the fastest way. Since we still don't know when they will attack us again. It's better to be prepared.

 But what is happening right now is definitely not what I have written. I remember writing about Princess Paislee getting injured, and Prince Fraser will help him. It's about bromance, not technically since Princess Paislee is just in disguise, but she's still in a man's clothing. 

 However, what is happening currently is definitely not about romance. Why did it turn to action? There are also poisons and traps. What is this? Why did it turn into the most used concept in the novel world? Fighting using sword and using poison to fight the enemy. And setting traps to capture them. 

 My novel is supposed to be a light novel only. Why did it turn to be like this?