Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 I open my eyes when I feel the ground shake. I looked around and found Prince Fraser sleeping beside me. 

 I gently shake his arms. "Prince Fraser, wake up. I think I heard something."

 Prince Fraser slowly opens his eyes and frown. He immediately looks up. "Judging from the sound. I think it's a person. Csille, stay behind me. We don't know who this person might be."

 Before I could even do what he said, he immediately positioned himself in front of me. 

 We both anxiously lookup. I look around and try to find something we can use for defense. Prince Fraser and I are both injured. If that person falls into the trap and tries to harm us, we will be at a disadvantage.

 A moment after, the trap opens up, and light gets through the hole. I leaned my head on Prince Fraser's shoulder because I was blinded by the sunlight.

 "Your highness? Is that you?"

 My eyes widen. I immediately lookup. It's Princess Paislee! 

 I abruptly stand up. "Sir Farren! We're here. Prince Fraser is injured. He needs immediate medical aid. Is Doctor Leander with you?"

 "Prince Fraser is injured? Is it bad? Doctor Leander is here with me. We will help you get out of there in no time. Please, wait for a moment."

 I sigh in relief. Finally, they arrive. I can finally be at ease. I don't know what will happen if we continue being trapped in here.

 Also, I don't like how my heart beats when I am with Prince Fraser. I don't like what I feel. 

 I feel Prince Fraser stand beside me. "They are finally here." 

 I look back at him and frown. I don't know if I'm just hallucinating or what, but I definitely heard the disappointment in his voice. 

 I shake my head. 

 Silly, Yvasel. Why would he feel disappointed? If anything else, he will definitely feel relieved because he wouldn't need to spend another day with the Villainess.

 After a few moments, Princess Paislee gets down the hole using a rope. She immediately checks on Prince Fraser's condition.

 I just stand in the corner and watch my two leads interact with each other. I can see how Princess Paislee looks so worried about Prince Fraser. She wouldn't stop asking how he is feeling. 

 After ensuring that Prince Fraser is okay, Princess Paislee looks at me and asks me how I am. I just smile at her. "Thank you for your concern, but I'm okay. You should get Prince Fraser out of this place first. His wounds needed some medical attention."

 Princess Paislee nods her head and helps Prince Fraser. The only way out of this hole is through that rope. But because of Prince Fraser's wounds, it would become difficult to get him out of here.

 "Your highness, you need to tie this rope to your hips. This would hurt your wounds, but you need to bear with the pain for a moment because it's the only way out of here. I will be watching your back."

 Princess Paislee tried to tie the rope around Prince Fraser's hips, but Prince Fraser stopped her. He looks back at me. "Csille, you should be the one who'll get out of here first. Doctor Leander is already on top, waiting for us. You should let him check your wounds." 

 I look at Prince Fraser and shake my head. "You're highness, between the two of us, you are the one who has the worst injury. You should head out of here first. I don't mind waiting." I look at Princess Paislee. "Sir Farren, please get Prince Fraser out of here first. He was bleeding a lot last night. He needs medical attention more than I."

 Prince Fraser shakes his head. He is about to walk towards me, but Princess Paislee starts to tie the rope around him. "Your highness, please listen to Lady Csille. We need to check your injury first. Don't worry. I will be here to help Lady Csille get out of here. I will make sure nothing will happen to her."

 Prince Fraser stares at me for a moment before he sighs and nods his head. A moment later, he is now climbing the walls of the hole while wincing from time to time. 

 I look at him worriedly. His wound is not a minor injury. I'm sure he'll bleed after climbing this hole. It's a good thing that Leander is here to check on his wounds. 

 "Lady Csille? Are you okay?"

 I look at Princess Paislee and frown when I realize something is not right. How come she doesn't have any wounds? She is supposed to fall into the trap too and get injured because of it. But why is she okay?

 "Lady Csille?"

 "Sir Farren, where have you been the other night? Why couldn't we find you?"

 I don't understand what is happening. I thought Princess Paislee was trapped in some hole too because that's what I have written. But how come she is okay? 

 Princess Paislee pauses to think. "The other night? Do you mean the night that both of you went missing?"

 Both of us? Does she mean Prince Fraser and me? But isn't the one who is missing that night is her? 

 "I couldn't find any firewoods, so I decided to climb up a tree to cut some branches. When I returned, I was welcomed with the news that both of you were missing. We searched for the whole night, but we couldn't find you. It's a good thing we bumped into hunters this morning, and they suggested that maybe you were trapped inside one of their traps. It's the reason why we found you."

 I frown. So, she was never lost? Instead, the ones who got lost are the two of us? But that isn't supposed to happen. It should be the two of them who will get trapped inside the hole and not the Villainess and the male lead.

 "Csille, can you hear me? You can now climb up, Sir Farren will help you, and I will be waiting for you here."

 I was awakened from my trance because of Prince Fraser's words. I look up and find a silhouette of a person peeking through the hole.

 "Lady Csille?"

 I sigh. Never mind. I'll just deal with everything later. What I need is to get out of this forsaken place. 

 With the help of Princess Paislee, I was able to tie the rope to my hips, and with great difficulty, I was able to climb up the wall. 

 Prince Fraser helped me when I reached the top like he promised me. He also helps me untie the rope around my hips.

 "Are you okay, Csille? Your abdomen is bleeding again." He frantically looks for Leander, who is just behind him. "Leander, please check Lady Csille's condition first. Her abdomen is bleeding, and her arm is broken."

 I break from Prince Fraser's hold and shake my head. "No, your highness. I'm okay. You should look after yourself first. Look at your wounds. It won't stop bleeding now. You should let Doctor Leander check it first."

 I look at Leander. "Senior, you should check on him first. His condition is more urgent than mine. It's best if you'll bring him back to the campsite. We cannot let anything happen to his highness."

 Prince Fraser holds my arm that is not injured. "Csille, what are you saying? Your wounds need attention too. You should—"

 I break from his grasp. "No, your highness. Among everyone else, your health is our priority. Senior, please check on him. I will help Sir Farren."

 Prince Fraser said something, but I just ignored him. Now that we are back, that means I need to go back to the reality. The reality where I am the Villainess, and he is the male lead. 

 And male leads never end up with the Villainess. 

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 "Purplany?"

 I look at Rufus, who is now entering my tent. It's been hours now after Prince Fraser and I return to where we camped out the other day. 

 I am now resting on one of the tents they set up. Leander had already checked on my wounds. He also stitched it for me. He said it would take a few weeks before it fully heals, but I shouldn't worry because my injuries didn't affect any of my organs. He also took care of my broken arm.

 "How are you doing?" Rufus sits beside my bed and holds my hand. "Are you okay now? Does your wound still hurting? How about your arms?"

 I shake my head. "The stitches still ache, but I'm better now. My arm was already attended by Doctor Leander, so you shouldn't worry anymore. I'm okay." I sigh. "You should be more worried about your cousin. How is he?"

 I heard Rufus sigh. "Still stubborn as ever. Even if he is wounded, he still won't listen. He wants to check on you, but Leander stops him. He needs to rest for a week before he can move again. Leander said his wounds were deep, and it needed to be taken care of. We might send him back to the campsite. They can take care of him more than we can do. However, he won't agree unless you come back with him."

 I sigh. I'm glad that he got the medical attention he needed. However, if he continues to stay here, then his condition might not get better. Leander is right. We need to send him to the campsite.

 "If Prince Fraser will return. Who will continue to check the situation in the other region?"

 "Because Prince Fraser is wounded, Doctor Leander will need to accompany him too. Sir Farren will also return back with them." Rufus looks at me. "With your wounds? I think you will need to return with them too."

 Return with them? If I return, then I don't have any other choice but to face his highness. Although I have doubts if he will pay attention to me again. But to make sure, I guess it's better to avoid him for now. Also, it is a good chance to give time for both the male lead and the female lead.

 I shake my head. "No, I will come with you. Doctor Leander already said that I'm okay now and I can move freely. Also, I don't think it's a good idea to go there alone. What will the people say if they see that it is only you who will check on them? I bet they will feel disappointed."

 Rufus looks at me and shakes his head. "No. No. It's not possible. How can I let you go with your current state? No, I wouldn't let you, and do you think his highness, Prince Fraser, will agree with this? I don't think so." 

 I sigh. I know Prince Fraser might not agree, but this is the only thing I can think of to repay for what happened these past few days. I don't know why it happened, but I definitely need to give time for the two leads.

 "Don't worry. I will talk to his highness. I will make sure he will agree with me. Also, we definitely need to send urgent help to the other regions. If they return to the campsite, we can just say to them to send another team of Doctors to help us."

 Rufus looks at me and sighs. He then takes my hand and squeezes it. "I still don't think this is a good idea, Csille. You're still wounded." He sigh. "Do you know how worried I was when Sir Farren walked out of the woods without you? Do you know how worried I was when I didn't see you walk out that woods? I didn't sleep for two nights looking for you. I don't want to put you into a dangerous situation again, purplany. I think it's best for you to return to the campsite.

 I smile at Rufus. "I'm sorry for making you worry, Rufus. I didn't expect I would end up in that kind of situation. However, I wouldn't stay still, knowing there are people who need our help. Also, Doctor Leander already said I'm okay. Can you please let me? I promise to take care of myself."

 Rufus sigh. He then caresses my head. "Can I ever say no to you? You just need to talk to my cousin. If he agrees, then I will let you."

 Talk to Prince Fraser? That is definitely a problem.. I just hope he will agree.