As the orientation continued, Ethan's eyes found the five women who would become Lucien's legendary companions.
THE FIRST HEROINE
[SERAPHINA VON CRYSTALLIS]
Role: First Heroine (Main)
Rank: A
Affinity: Ice
Status: Crown Princess of the Northern Kingdom, "The Frozen Rose"
She stood apart from the crowd, an aura of cold elegance surrounding her. Her hair was silver-white, cascading down her back like a frozen waterfall. Her eyes were pale blue, beautiful but distant, like winter itself given human form.
Seraphina was the female lead of the novel—Lucien's primary love interest. A tsundere princess who initially scorned the hero but gradually fell for his warmth.
In the original story, she would meet Lucien today and dismiss him as "another arrogant commoner." Their rivalry would blossom into love over hundreds of chapters.
But right now, those cold eyes swept over the crowd without interest, lingering on no one.
THE SECOND HEROINE
[ARIA EVERGREEN]
Role: Second Heroine
Rank: B
Affinity: Nature/Healing
Status: Saintess Candidate of the Holy Church
Where Seraphina was ice, Aria was spring.
She had gentle green hair adorned with small flowers that seemed to bloom naturally in her presence. Her eyes were warm amber, and her smile could soothe any wounded heart. She wore the white robes of a priestess, a golden sun emblem on her chest.
Aria was the healing heroine—the one who would cure Lucien's wounds and cleanse his corrupted allies. Her kindness was genuine but bordered on naivety.
In the novel, she was kidnapped twice because she trusted the wrong people.
THE THIRD HEROINE
[LUNA NIGHTSHADE]
Role: Third Heroine
Rank: B+
Affinity: Darkness/Shadow
Status: Daughter of the Shadow Guild Master, "The Phantom Blade"
She was almost invisible, standing in the shadows of a pillar.
Luna had midnight-black hair cut short and sharp violet eyes that constantly scanned for threats. Her uniform was modified with hidden pockets—no doubt containing various weapons and tools.
She was the assassin heroine, initially an enemy sent to kill Lucien before defecting to his side. Her backstory was tragic—raised as a weapon, never knowing kindness until the hero showed her mercy.
She was also, Ethan knew, the most dangerous of the five in direct combat.
THE FOURTH HEROINE
[VICTORIA BLACKTHORN]
Role: Fourth Heroine
Rank: A-
Affinity: Fire
Status: Duke's Daughter, "The Crimson Tempest"
Everything about her screamed passion.
Her hair was deep crimson, wild and untamed. Her eyes were golden like flames, and her presence seemed to raise the temperature around her. She wore her uniform open, exposing just enough to draw scandalized looks from the faculty.
Victoria was the rival-turned-lover heroine. She would challenge Lucien to countless duels, lose every single one, and eventually fall for the only man who could match her fire.
Her pride was both her greatest strength and fatal flaw.
THE FIFTH HEROINE
[ELENA STARWEAVER]
Role: Fifth Heroine
Rank: B
Affinity: Arcane/Stars
Status: Commoner Genius, "The Stellar Sage"
The last heroine was easy to overlook.
Elena had mousy brown hair tied in twin tails and large glasses that magnified her curious blue eyes. She was buried in a book even during orientation, muttering calculations under her breath.
She was the scholar heroine—the one who would unlock ancient secrets and provide crucial intelligence throughout the story. Her magical theory was unmatched, even if her combat ability was lacking.
In the novel, she was often overshadowed by the flashier heroines but was arguably the most important to the plot.
Ethan memorized their positions, their expressions, their small habits.
These five women would determine the fate of the world. In the original story, they all fell for Lucien.
But things were different now.
He was here.