Chapter 1: Hamilton Family
I, Calla Victoria Antonette-Hamilton was just a 30-year-old medical student from Country P. In the modern world if you know what I mean. I have never expected that I would die from Cardiac death because of excessive fatigue but what I did not expect more was I would reincarnate in my own favorite novel. Unfortunately, I have been reincarnated as ‘The villainess’ in this novel.
My father is John William Aaron Hamilton, the 10th Duke of Hamilton, and the 5th Duke of Bardon. He is a bit strict when it comes to my older brothers, Alexander Liam Hamilton and Philip Hamilton. My father is a powerful ruler of our Fief, Mazindia, and was a retired knight when my father married my mother.
Duchess Sophia Marie Hamilton was originally Princess of Telbia and is still second in line to the Telbia throne. My mother married my father out of love, not political strategy, which is rare among the nobility. They met on the battlefield. My mother, trained as a knight, volunteered to defend her kingdom when the Kingdom of Agia tried to expand its territory.
During this conflict, Telbia and Seiya united against Agia. My mother, a skilled warrior, caught my father’s attention. He was a formidable knight, and their respect for each other’s abilities quickly turned into love. Their bond, formed during the war, stood out from typical political marriages, symbolizing hope and unity for their people.
Now, everyone might have wondered how was I reincarnated here in this novel and why here of all the options that I could’ve made.
The Grim Reaper had considered it too and decided it wasn’t my time to die, so he offered me reincarnation as compensation. I didn’t get to choose because he said he was running out of time. The next thing I knew, I was a baby with incredibly attractive parents and brothers. It was frustrating because I still had all my memories but couldn't walk yet since I was a newborn. I hated being an infant, especially having to poop and pee in diapers and having a nanny clean me up—it was so embarrassing.
A blonde woman with an attractive appearance walked into the room. At first, she looked cheerful, but her expression changed when she noticed me. She frowned slightly and made her way over to me, holding a tray with snacks and tea.
“Tory! Why are you pushing yourself so hard with studying? You’re still so young and you don’t need to be so intense about it. It’s important to take breaks and enjoy yourself a bit. You shouldn’t behave as if you’re running out of time. Come here and have some snacks. It’s a good chance to relax and recharge,” Mother said with a concerned sigh.
“Dear, you should try to at least go out and play. I know that you are very special but I want you to try exploring the unknown.” Mother kissed my forehead.
I looked up at her and said with a grin, “Okay, I’ll try harder, Mom. I get what you’re saying—I’ll try to balance studying and having fun. Thanks for reminding me to take breaks and not push myself too much.”
A 22-year-old man with striking silver hair and piercing green eyes, who bore a remarkable resemblance to Duke John, walked into the study room. He was holding a wooden sword in his right hand, a clear sign of his training. With a cheerful tone, he announced, “Mother, I’ve come to see my little sister.”
“Oh! Philip! Would you change your clothes, please? You’ll get sick!”
“I’m fine Mother! I just want to see Tory!”
While my mother and brother were deep in conversation, I couldn't help but steal a moment to look at myself in the mirror. There, I saw a chubby little girl holding a book, her gaze directed toward her own reflection with a look of pure innocence. Her sapphire blue eyes sparkled with curiosity, and her yellow blonde hair framed her face in soft curls. The features were unmistakable—she resembled the Duchess closely. I realized with a start that this little girl was me—Calla Victoria Antonette-Hamilton, though most people simply called me Tory.
I stood up and went to my favorite handsome second big brother, Philip. “Phil! Up!” Philip smiled at me and gladly picks me up from the ground despite me being a 12-year-old girl. He held me into his arms and because of his height, I could see all of our surroundings. Philip kisses my cheeks. No, rather than kissing, he is torturing my cheeks.
“My cute little sister is so cute!”
“Oh! Philip! Since you are here now, please do take Tory outside for a walk at least.”
Mother left because she is needed in her father’s army. The Arcana Army. She is his genius strategist and trainer. She brutally trains our soldiers.
If you are wondering what is the difference between soldiers and knights. Well? Soldiers are in the army and Knights are warriors. The Arcana Army is the strongest in the Seiya Kingdom. Someday, I and my brothers may inherit it.
Speaking of my brothers, my big brother Alexander is currently in abroad. He is the eldest and what I’ve heard, is also a genius. It makes me wonder if Philip is jealous of our eldest brother but seems like he isn’t. Philip is also a smart guy and very strong. He told me that he will become a knight and protect me. How sweet it is!?
“Now, Tory, how about we go on a trip? Maybe visit the Snowy Mountain since you like the snow so much?”
Snowy Mountain? I don’t like going there but I like it when I look outside the windows and it’s snowing. I do not want to be physically in contact with the snow because, in my previous life, I lived in a country where it never had such weather. “Tory doesn’t want to go.”
Then another man came inside the room. The man looks like Philip but a mature and more handsome version of Philip. “Tory, come here!” He spread his arms which indicates that he wants me to go to him. Philip lets me go and I ran towards the man.
“Father!” I ran as fast as I could toward my father. I have never experienced having a father when I was on earth. The old me has a very sick mother who died when I turned 19 and an older brother who run away from his responsibility. Thus, I have decided to love this family.
My father and I cuddled. He kissed me on the cheeks which made me giggle. I love my parents because they are loving and caring. “How is my little Tory?” He happily asked me.
Philip suddenly wanted to snatch me from Father but wasn’t very successful because Father dodged and made Philip stumbled. “Philip, you need to train your balance.”
“I am happy to see you too, Father.” Philip sarcastically said as he dusts off his pants.
Father chuckles and pats Philip’s head. “You did well today. Now, off you go! You, Young man, need to change if you don’t want to catch a cold.” Philip bows and plants a kiss on my cheeks before he goes away.
“Now, Tory, tomorrow morning, I would like you to come with me in the Palace. There’s someone I want you to meet.”
I raised my brow. Don’t tell me I will meet the King of Seiya. I heard that he is a ruthless King when he was young. The King changed when he married Queen Izabella and had a child with her. “What for?”
“You’ll know when we get there.”
