Year 978 of the Continent, Valencia Kingdom, a rainy night.
In a remote manor near the outskirts of the city, Tina lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, quietly counting down the days of her life.
Becoming a witch should have been something to rejoice about, but after transmigrating, her body was afflicted with an incurable disease. Now, she was bedridden, inching closer to death.
“I just want to live well, that’s all.”
Faint whispers echoed in her mind:
【Link established. Simulator is loading.】
“Simulator? I’ve been transmigrated for so long, and only now, on the verge of death, do I get a system? Isn’t this a little too late?” Tina muttered bitterly.
【Host, the Simulator only gains value at this moment.
Complete the tasks to extend your life — half a year, three years, five years, or even a complete cure is possible.】
“Then… what do I have to do?”
【You only need to travel through different timelines, rescue those fallen heroines, and leave them with regrets at the end of their lives to achieve the goal.
The rules are simple. You’ll understand once you try.】
“Huh? It starts just like that?”
The whispers faded away, replaced by an increasingly annoying ringing in her ears and a piercing white light.
Buzz.
When the world before her eyes brightened again, her body, for the first time in a long while, felt light and free.
“The feeling of being free from disease… it’s so nostalgic.
…If only my second brother were still alive.”
【Loading progress: 100%】
【You will enter the historical timeline: Year 972, Keliweier Kingdom, border city-state.】
【You will assume a temporary identity: Heiress of the Aiverson Family.】
【You are now the undisputed noble lady of the Keliweier Kingdom, but as an elf, you possess no real magical skills.
Your family dotes on you, and under their careful care, you have grown smoothly to eighteen years old.
Many rumors were nipped in the bud before they could spread; no one dares to mention your pain to your face.
At the beginning of 970, a shocking incident rocked the kingdom: the Elven King was assassinated. The culprit was… his most beloved daughter, the Elven Princess.
After the incident spread, the entire country was in uproar.
Based on the evidence presented by the prince, they believed the princess was manipulated by a cult, who compelled her to use dark magic to commit regicide and seize the throne.
Fortunately, when she attempted to attack the prince, he stopped her, exposing the conspiracy.
Since then, the princess began her exile journey, constantly pursued by the prince’s army. The prince naturally became the next king.】
【Mission: The truth remains unclear. Find the princess and help her successfully restore the kingdom.
The mission duration is one year, with an initial reward of extending your life by half a year. Depending on the princess’s regret index at mission completion, additional rewards may be granted.】
【Initial Talent: Witch’s Gift. You can use some of the witch’s powers, but doing so will attract certain people’s attention.】
【Introduction complete. Simulation begins.】
“Ah, only one year… The kingdom is so vast, how am I supposed to find a fugitive princess? Not to mention helping her restore the kingdom… the costs, time, and manpower required.”
Just thinking about it made Tina’s head ache.
But compared to the trouble, she was more grateful for having a healthy body and hope to live.
Tina stood and looked around. She was now in a lavishly decorated room. It was morning. Next to the bed stood a girl… about the same age as her?
But why was this girl so disheveled? It didn’t match the surroundings at all.
【Hint: The Aiverson Family has recently hired a new maid, just within these few days.】 The system added inside her mind.
“Oh~ so you just arrived, huh? Why not tidy yourself up first before serving me?” Tina didn’t mind much, thinking the girl was just a rookie who needed training.
But the girl remained silent, always keeping her head lowered, making it hard to read her expression.
Still a silent maid? Not speaking at all isn’t a good habit.
Tina thought so, then pushed open the door first. “Come on, I’ll take you to wash up.”
Claiming leadership, she actually used it as an excuse to familiarize herself with the manor. After wandering half the house, they finally found the maid’s quarters.
“Figure it out yourself.”
Tina tossed the words and left, going down to the main hall, picking up some food from the dining table and eating by herself.
But while eating, something felt off.
The whole manor was eerily quiet; not a single person was around.
By rights, such a big family should have at least a few maids, right?
They came down for breakfast late, but at least the family should be here, shouldn’t they?
Could they all be secretly throwing a party outside without telling her?
After thinking without results, Tina decided to first experience the life of a noble lady. The matter of finding the princess could wait until Earl of Aiverson returned.
Coincidentally, the new maid also came downstairs.
“You, come here, help me massage my back.”
The girl was obviously startled but still lowered her head and walked over.
“Why do you seem so unwilling? Isn’t it normal for a maid to do things for her mistress?”
Tina stared at the girl. Only now did she notice the girl’s hair was pure silver-white. After washing up, her beautiful face was no longer covered by dust and looked much more radiant.
The girl clenched her fists, then relaxed, as if struggling for a long time. In the end, she placed her hands on Tina’s back and followed her instructions.
“Hmm, that’s better. But your technique is still a bit rough. Haven’t you been a maid before?”
Tina felt the pressure on her back suddenly increase.
“Eh eh eh, what’s going on? Easier now, yes, that’s about right.”
Just as she began to enjoy the proper pressure, the manor’s main door suddenly burst open.
A bustling crowd gathered at the entrance, all wearing expressions of surprise.
【Hint: These people secretly support the princess’s faction. They were just holding a tea party outside to celebrate finding the princess and to plan future strategies.】
Oh, oh, oh, they’re all allies. Hmm? You say they found who?
“Tina, what are you doing??” The middle-aged man at the front called out her name immediately—it was obviously the Earl of Aiverson.
“I’m teaching the new maid some etiquette?” Tina broke out in a sweat, a nearly impossible thought flashing through her mind.
“Miss Tina, actually, I’m the new maid…” At that moment, a small, trembling figure emerged from the crowd, shivering from fear.
“?”
You’re a maid, then who’s that behind me?
“You—” The earl’s face went green. “You said you didn’t want to attend the tea party, so I told you to take good care of the princess! Look at what you’ve done!”
“Ah?” Tina turned her head slowly, like a puppet, meeting the faintly wronged but still resilient pale blue eyes behind her.
Joking, right?
The girl’s forced smile drove the final nail into Tina’s heart, sending it into an icy abyss.
“It’s okay, Miss Tina. I’m just glad you took me in. Doing these things is much easier than living in exile.”
“You—don’t say things that cause misunderstandings at a time like this, seriously!!”
Starting off with the mission target’s favor plummeting to rock bottom, what should she do now? Waiting for help online, urgent!!!
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