Chapters 3-12 of the light novel introduce a world where magic exists and political intrigue is rife, particularly within the Kingdom of Salegard. The narrative centers on Kiara Cordier, a 16-year-old earth attribute mage, who is presented as a distant relative of the Evraire Marquis. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she is the reincarnation of a 14-year-old girl from Earth named Kiara Patrisier, who was a player of a simulation game called "Salegard Kingdom Chronicle." This revelation comes as Kiara Patrisier is facing an arranged marriage to the undesirable Viscount Credias, a man rumored to have multiple mistresses and an unpleasant appearance.
Kiara Patrisier's past life was marked by hardship: her father died, and she was treated as a servant by her stepmother and half-brother. She was later adopted by Count Patrisier, who sought a pawn for his political ambitions. Her dreams of a different life, including glimpses of modern technology like televisions and people in Western clothing, were initially dismissed as imagination. However, upon realizing her past life memories and the uncanny resemblance of her current world to her favorite game, she understands these dreams were premonitions. In the game, Kiara Patrisier was a villainous mage, a close aide to Queen Marianne, who conspired with the neighboring kingdom of Ruain to overthrow the Salegard royal family. The game's protagonist, Alan Evraire, the son of the Evraire Marquis, was destined to fight against her.
Fearing a tragic fate as an antagonist, Kiara flees the church boarding school where she was staying. She is discovered hiding in a supply wagon belonging to Alan Evraire and his retinue, including his loyal knight Cain Wentworth and his seemingly carefree attendant, Reggie. Reggie, who exhibits unusual perceptiveness and a tendency to laugh, quickly deduces that Kiara was drugged by her adoptive father to prevent her escape.
The group, initially suspicious of Kiara, decides to take her with them. They learn of her forced marriage and her adoptive father's manipulative tactics. Alan, despite his initial reservations about harboring a potential troublemaker, agrees to employ Kiara as a commoner in the Evraire territory, provided she keeps her true identity and lineage secret to avoid conflict with Count Patrisier and Queen Marianne's faction. This decision is partly influenced by Reggie, whose true identity as a prince of Salegard, exiled by his ambitious half-brother Isaac, is hinted at.
During their journey, the group encounters a "Thunder Grass" infestation, a magical plant that generates electricity. Kiara, despite her initial fear and the lingering effects of the sleeping drug, displays surprising agility and resourcefulness in escaping the creatures, further solidifying Alan's decision to keep her close. They also learn that the forest they must traverse is rumored to be inhabited by the "Rose Princess," a powerful sorceress who dislikes men. Kiara recognizes this character from her game, recalling her as a powerful ally who aids the protagonist under specific conditions. The group decides to skirt the forest's edge to avoid its dangers and potential encounters. The chapters conclude with Kiara now under the protection of the Evraire family, a significant shift from her intended fate, and the underlying political tensions between Salegard, Queen Marianne, and the neighboring Ruain remain a looming threat.
