Selena Berg is the eldest daughter of the Berg family and an important character in the third volume of *My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!*. She is the fiancée of Ian Stuart, the second prince. Since childhood, Selena has struggled with low self-esteem because her magical powers and school results were average, and she felt overshadowed by others. She is quiet and kind but always doubts if she is truly good enough for Ian. A key plot involves her being manipulated into a kidnapping scheme, but through a conversation with Catarina Claes, Selena gains the courage to change her ways. In the end, she discovers Ian really cares for her, and their relationship grows stronger after the incident.
There is no specific information about Selena Berg's appearance in the provided text.
Selena is gentle and quiet.
She is often described as having a faint presence and little individuality.
Selena is sensitive and easily compares herself to others, which makes her feel inferior.
She worries a lot that she is not good enough for Ian Stuart.
Her gentle nature sometimes makes it hard for her to stand out among other noblewomen.
Selena Berg is the eldest daughter of the Berg family from Sorcier Kingdom.
She is engaged to Ian Stuart, the kingdom's second prince.
Since childhood, her engagement to Ian was already arranged, especially after she revealed her magical ability at a young age.
However, her abilities did not grow as everyone hoped, and her school grades stayed average.
She does not appear in the web novel's first two volumes and only appears in the third volume of the light novels.
Selena has magical powers, but her magic is not very strong.
The exact element or type of her magic is unknown.
- Ian Stuart: Selena is engaged to Ian Stuart.
Their relationship is at first awkward because Ian struggles to show his feelings clearly.
Selena feels insecure about her value to Ian, but later learns that his feelings for her are real.
- Catarina Claes: Selena meets Catarina during a kidnapping incident.
Catarina helps Selena realize her worth and even asks to be friends, helping Selena grow as a person.
- Other Noblewomen: Selena feels she cannot compare to others like Suzanna Randall, Catarina Claes, and Mary Hunt, which adds to her insecurity.
Selena's Doubts and Struggles
Selena has always felt like she was only chosen as Ian's fiancée because of her noble birth and early magical powers.
When her magic and school grades turn out average, she begins to think she is just a "nobody" compared to other noble girls.
The Kidnapping Incident
Rufus Brode, under Mason's orders, convinces Selena to be part of a plan that leads to Catarina Claes being kidnapped.
Selena takes this dangerous step out of confusion and a desire to prove herself.
Finding the Truth
While Catarina is a hostage, she talks with Selena and encourages her to find out how Ian truly feels.
Selena opens up about her fears and insecurities.
Through this talk, Catarina asks Selena to be her friend and helps her realize her mistakes.
Resolution and Growth
After the incident, it is revealed that Mason was the true villain using dark magic.
Selena is not punished, and her engagement to Ian continues.
Ian finally tells Selena how much he cares, and Selena cries happy tears.
Moving Forward
Selena becomes more confident and is willing to help others.
She helps Catarina protect someone in danger later in the story, showing her kindness and growth.
- Selena Berg only appears starting from the third volume of the light novel series and does not appear in the first two volumes of the web version.
- Among the couples in the story, Selena and Ian are one of the few who are truly in love with each other, unlike the more "arranged" or one-sided engagements.
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