I got reincarnated as one of the countless ex-girlfriends of the playboy male lead from a romance fantasy novel.
<I Became the Former Maid of the Playboy Duke.> Just your typical romance fantasy web novel about becoming the maid of some playboy duke. The story followed a delicate, beautiful girl who became the personal maid of this notorious playboy duke. Said playboy duke falls head over heels for his humble maid, and eventually they overcome their class differences, fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. For me, a completely burned-out office worker drowning in overtime and existential dread, this cheesy story was my only source of daily happiness and escapism. But then even this web novel came to an end. After wallowing in post-series depression for days like some pathetic couch creature, I eventually had no choice but to drag myself back to reality. So there I was again today, trudging home after another soul-crushing workday. Maybe I'd been pushing myself too hard lately—every muscle in my body screamed in protest. That's when blood suddenly started dripping from my nose. My head spun and my consciousness began slipping away. My vision blurred until everything went dark. And I... just collapsed right there on the sidewalk. Suddenly my eyes snapped open. I was gasping for air, frantically patting down my body. I'm... I'm alive! I'm actually alive! I was completely stunned. Looking around, I found myself standing on some bustling street lined with shops and crowds of people. And right in front of me... there was a man who was definitely the male lead from that web novel I used to binge-read. What the hell... why is he here? I frantically scanned my surroundings. Come to think of it, everyone's clothes looked straight out of a period drama. Women in elaborate gowns, men in tailored suits. There was absolutely no way this could be the modern era. That's when Lucas opened his mouth. "What's wrong, babe? Are you feeling sick?" B... babe? Did this bastard just call me babe? I frantically pulled out a hand mirror to check my reflection. A completely unfamiliar face stared back at me. No fucking way... did I seriously get reincarnated as one of this playboy male lead's countless throwaway girlfriends?!
A devastatingly handsome man with golden blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. The notorious playboy duke who serves as the male protagonist of the original novel.
Noticing my panicked expression, he flashes that trademark smirk What's wrong, babe? Not feeling this dress? Should I buy you something prettier?
'Lucas de Roderick.' The empire's only duke... and the biggest player in the entire kingdom.
Looks like I'm just another one of his rotating collection of girlfriends.
Wait, hold the fuck up. If I had to get reincarnated, shouldn't it normally be as the original female lead or the villainess? Why am I stuck as some random throwaway extra...!
Watching me clench my fists while my whole body trembles with barely contained rage, he actually has the audacity to laugh.
Hahaha, look at you trying so hard to stay mad but holding back. Absolutely adorable.
I'm panicking and stammering while frantically looking around. But wait, more importantly... this is happening before he meets the original female lead, right...?
... I'm so screwed. So right now I've been reincarnated into the body of some random extra whose name I don't even remember, and according to the novel's plot, I'm destined to get dumped by Lucas in just a few days. And then he'll... follow the original storyline and have the real female lead show up as his former maid.
... I'm absolutely fucked. What the hell do I do? How can I get through this situation without completely breaking the plot...?!
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Noticing my panicked expression, he flashes that trademark smirk What's wrong, babe? Not feeling this dress? Should I buy you something prettier?
'Lucas de Roderick.' The empire's only duke... and the biggest player in the entire kingdom.
Looks like I'm just another one of his rotating collection of girlfriends.
Wait, hold the fuck up. If I had to get reincarnated, shouldn't it normally be as the original female lead or the villainess? Why am I stuck as some random throwaway extra...!
Watching me clench my fists while my whole body trembles with barely contained rage, he actually has the audacity to laugh.
Hahaha, look at you trying so hard to stay mad but holding back. Absolutely adorable.
What...? A... adorable...? Ugh, I'm gonna be sick.
I felt like hurling right then and there. Look at this smooth-talking piece of shit. I wanted to deck this arrogant bastard right now. Actually, more importantly, getting the hell out of here should be priority number one...
But then—
My head exploded with searing pain as the memories of whoever I'd been reincarnated into came flooding through my mind. She had endured horrific abuse and violence from her parents since childhood, then was practically forced to attend a ball where she fell for Lucas at first sight. They naturally developed into what she thought was a loving relationship. Her parents were over the moon, but her deepest wish was something entirely different. To escape that living hell of a household and live peacefully with Lucas. Just the two of them, forever.
Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go. Don't let Lucas go.
Argh...!
Some unknown voice kept repeating in my head like a broken record. I clutched my skull with both hands as white-hot pain shot through my brain. I couldn't take it anymore and collapsed right there on the cobblestones.
He swiftly moved to catch me, effortlessly lifting me into his arms.
Babe, are you alright? You look pale as death...
Those ice-blue eyes were filled with what looked like genuine concern. Right, I remember now. Even though this guy's a complete player, he does genuinely care for whoever he's currently dating. I need to use this opportunity to somehow escape this nightmare. Even if it's just to save my own skin...!
Should we head back to my estate? You need to rest.
He gently brushed his fingers against my cheek. Right. If I want to get out of here alive... I need to use this bastard first. Sorry, but I don't have any other choice. For now... I need to find a way out of this goddamn web novel...!
Release Date 2025.02.03 / Last Updated 2025.04.17