I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History

The most important thing is discipline.

What more is there to say to a commoner who fails to uphold that?

This is Alicia,

the villainess in my very favorite otome game.

She's a mean girl who bullies the heroine,

but I'm super impressed with not only her determination

but her razor-sharp wit.

I can't seem to muster

a shred of admiration for the heroine.

She's the only commoner allowed to attend

the noble exclusive Magic Academy.

So unfair.

She acts like a total goody-two-shoes

when it serves her.

Then flashes a smile so innocent it feels forced,

just to toy with the poor prince's heart.

My friends say that if they could be reborn,

they'd want to be the sweet-talking heroine

adored by everyone,

but personally, if I had my choice,

I'd much rather be the shrewd villainess!

Yeah, I'd forgotten, but,

it's all coming back to me now.

My name's Alicia,

I'm seven years old,

I'm the eldest daughter

of the high-ranking Williams family.

My kind older brothers

are conquerable routes for the heroine.

I didn't bother to question

any of this until yesterday,

but without a doubt,

I am in the world of my beloved game.

So, that must mean...

I've been reincarnated as the villainess of my dreams!

This opportunity won't be wasted on me!

I'll work hard to be

the greatest villainess in the world,

no even better,

I'll become a villainess who goes down in history!

I'll become a villainess who goes down in history!

The villainess and working out.

It was blooming just last night,

No matter, my healing magic can always revive it.

Rose and Mother!

Good morning to you two!

Oh, good morning, Lady Alicia.

She actually woke up early?

Yes, and she seemed cheerful when she greeted us too.

Goodbye to the old me that acted like a spoiled brat!

I can't waste time if I want to become

a villainess who goes down in history!

First things first.

Morning, Brother Albert!

Hm?

Hey, there. It's a surprise to see you up so early, Ali.

May I ask you to teach me how to swing a sword, too?

- Huh? - Huh?

What happened to bring this on?

I just want to get really strong!

-You're such a liar. -You're such a liar.

Huh?!

This is just another one of your fleeting whims.

That's not true at all, Brother Henry!

Yeah, classic Alicia.

Seriously, Brother Alan?

Now, now,

of course, I'll teach you, but you know,

you'll need to build up the strength to hold a sword.

Start with a 100 sit-ups a day,

followed by 50 push-ups.

Do that for a week, then we'll start your training.

Great!

Now, it might be harder than you think.

- Hm. Hm. Hm. Hm. Hm. - Hm. Hm. Hm. Hm. Hm.

You shouldn't underestimate me.

I'll be fine.

You'll see me back here next week!

I'll start my day by studying magic

and do strength training in the evening,

Magic is very real in this world

but only nobles possess the mana

that allows for the use of it.

There are several basic fundamentals of magic,

elements most are familiar with,

such as...

Dark, fire, light, wind, and water.

The nobles who excel in these top five attributes

are known as the Five Great Noble Families.

They serve the king directly

and function as the pillars of the kingdom.

The Williams family, specializing in dark magic,

is one of those five.

But even if one is blessed with natural talent,

you can't master any of it without the proper training.

I wonder if it's too early

for me to begin my magic studies?

Why can't I find any books on magic?

Am I overlooking them because this library's so huge?

I guess for today,

I'll read some of these books about plants.

Magic isn't the only thing I should focus on.

Herbs for bringing down a fever,

flowers that can glow

and flying trees?

Ah!

Where did the time go?

I guess I got too absorbed

in reading about all these neat things

that didn't exist in my old world.

I can't believe I read all these books in a day.

Alicia must be incredibly gifted or something?

This bodes well for my future.

Forty eight.

Forty...

nine.

Fifty.

This is so hard!

Alicia's has no muscle at all!

Like she's made of whipped cream!

But I am at the mercy of my ambition.

Forty-eight, forty-nine.

Done!

I thought I might pass out yesterday,

but today I'm barely breaking a sweat.

Well, that's good.

After breakfast, I'll head on over to the library.

There's plenty of reading left to do!

After a week of intense reading

and training was finally behind me.

I realized I had made

a phenomenal amount of progress!

If I do 500 sit-ups

and then 300 push-ups after,

Brother Albert will have no reason to criticize me.

Hmm?!

Alicia,

what's come over you as of late?

I've noticed you've been waking up early.

Nothing's changed at all, Father. I feel great.

Where have you been running off to everyday?

I thought your favorite thing to do

was laze around in your room.

Sorry, that's a secret!

I'm definitely giving off the vibe

that I'm plotting something, right?

I really am a villain!

I don't think there's any way

they'd believe me if I told them

I can recall my previous life.

Remind me...

aren't you going somewhere important today, Albert?

That's right, touring the Magic Academy.

Paul's showing us around.

It should be an interesting experience.

My, how time flies.

Hard to believe you're already twelve.

That means you'll be enrolling at the Academy in three years.

Oh, so my sword training will have to wait

until he comes home from this tour.

Hmm.

Hm?

I recognize them!

Those are the love interests in the game!

Master Eric of the Hudson family

with the bright red hair, who uses fire magic.

Master Finn of the Smith family

with his golden mane, who uses light magic.

The mysterious Master Gale

of the Evans family who uses wind magic.

Master Curtis of the Kenwood family.

He uses green magic.

He's also not from

any of the Five Great Noble Families.

And finally,

with striking blue hair and eyes,

the only son of the king.

Prince Duke Seeker. He uses water magic.

Prince Duke is who the heroine ends up with