Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

"Wait… how does someone act cute?"  

Esdeath muttered under her breath, staring hard at her reflection in the mirror. Anxiety gnawed at her.  

Her fists clenched tightly as a nervous feeling settled in her chest.  

In her past life, she was a tall, muscular man with a broad chest and strong features. There was no way anyone would ever describe her as cute back then. In fact, if she had ever tried to act cute, she would have looked like a complete clown. That’s why she never even bothered to try.  

But now… things were different.  

She looked back at her reflection. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her hair delicately styled, and the outfit made her look like a delicate maiden. "Imaginations are scarier than reality… I just need to face whatever happens!"

Determined, she turned to Maruti, her face blank again. "Okay, your job here is done. Now get lost!"  

Maruti blinked in disbelief. "Huh?! You literally begged me for help a while ago, and now you're—"  

Before she could finish, Esdeath shoved her toward the door.  

"Yeah, yeah, whatever! Thanks for the help. Now disappear from my sight!"  

Bang!  

Esdeath kicked Maruti out and slammed the door shut behind her.  

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Fifteen minutes later, Esdeath was pacing back and forth in her room, her stomach filled with a mix of excitement and nerves.  

Finally, she shook her head and forced a confident smile. "It's time!"  

Without wasting another moment, she dashed out of her room and made her way toward Lortell’s dorm.  

Her heart pounded fast as she approached the door, but just as she was about to knock, the door swung open.  

Esdeath froze.  

Standing there was Lortell Mariette, the most feared and powerful figure in the academy — and yet, she looked absolutely stunned the moment her gaze fell on Esdeath.  

For a brief second, there was silence. Then—  

A deep red blush exploded on Lortell’s face. Her eyes widened in disbelief, her mouth slightly open, and sweat formed on her forehead.