91 – 19. Character Event – Lane Arthur
“…………….”
Sit anywhere outside the annex and wait for Lane.
I don’t know what they’re talking about, but there’s no way I can hear the conversation inside the annex from here, and even if I listen carefully, all I can hear is the sound of the wind.
The wound has completely healed, but my whole body just throbs badly.
It wasn’t even that important.
“It’s already the final goal…?”
No matter how much this game is not oriented towards women, the proportion of female supporting characters is not that large.
Rain Arthur is the younger sister of Lucas Arthur, the main target, and her main role is to appear as a villain and torment the heroine in the early and middle grades.
Well, in fact, she was also a poor guy. She was washed as the heroine’s best friend through cliches……
Anyway, I prepared to spend quite a bit of time on Rain’s character event.
You made it to the end in one duel?
“Resolving Hector’s order… This is an order, since the engagement has been canceled, so it is true that it has been achieved.”
Next is ‘the affinity with Lane is more than friends’.
What is this…… To be honest, she became very close with Lane.
You can’t visually see your affinity like in games, but I thought we could still be friends, so I passed.
“Next, ‘get recognition from Hector in some way’….”
Perhaps this is because you won the duel?
In the original game, if you won a duel, Hector became friendly.
However, the difficulty level of the boss mob called ‘Hector Arthur’ was crazy, so most of the problems were solved differently.
Yes, even here I can understand.
The problem is next.
“Achieved likeability with Lane… Is this right…?”
The likeability level of Is roughly divided into five levels.
[Acquaintance], [Friend], [Best friend], [Lover], [Her life partner].
It may seem a bit strange, but I can’t help it. Because Namgoong Jisoo came up with the setting after reading Miyeonsi’s female-oriented novel.
Usually, if you clear a character event, your favorability soars to [Lover] Or higher, and if you choose the right target, you can go to [Lifelong Companion] And see the ending with that character.
Of course, the ending is limited to male characters. There was no plot development where the female protagonist targeted female supporting characters.
Of course, if you play as the male protagonist, his likability is locked to prevent him from becoming a [Lover], So he always ends up alone.
Now, if you further increase your favorability through a specific event, you will enter [Obsession] And a bad ending will appear.
‘Lucas is a ‘birdcage’, Prince Kim Seong-il is a ‘master-servant relationship’, and the warrior is ‘escape’…… ‘I don’t remember the rest.’
Well, anyway.
It is not a problem in itself that the character event goal is to ‘achieve a favorable relationship with a partner’. Because Lucas’ character events are the same.
If there is a problem.
I am a man, that is, the male protagonist.
‘Of course there would be a likability lock.’
Of the five stages, you can build up your favorability up to [Best friend], And among best friends, right up to becoming lovers, but you cannot become lovers.
It was the same in all 20 or more episodes I played as the male protagonist, and even when I asked Jisoo, I got confirmation that it was correct.
Now, ‘likeability is more than just a lover’?
And that has even been achieved now?
‘Is this also an effect that has become reality? Did things like likeability disappear in the first place?’
The same goes for Eileen’s excessive favor. The same goes for this character event.
A lot of things have changed since the game became a reality, but I feel uneasy because it seems like the likability that I believed to be certain is breaking.
‘If Raine really is more than my lover…’ … If she likes me that much…….’
What should I do?
How do I get a cute girlfriend! Hurray!
…… The problem is that it is difficult to say that.
‘You have to clear all of the other characters’ character events, and when you do that, your likability will naturally become more than lovers.’
Even if it is not included in the quest like this lane, there is an increase in favorability as a reward for the character event.
In the original game, I was thinking that even if I cleared the female supporting character’s character event as the male protagonist, I was blocked in the best friend line.
Anyway, in order to get a perfect ending, you have to win the favor of several female characters……
‘A harem, how do you do something like that?’
I personally am not familiar with such elements.
Even so, how can I maintain my harem until the end when my only experience with women is talking to her younger sister?
Just looking at the concubines of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, which is the origin of the word harem, you can feel the bloody smell of murder and murder, right?
No, more than that, why does Rain like me…… ? Why…… ?
‘…… I really don’t know.’
First of all…… Let’s think about this later. It won’t be too late to think about it after the matter between Lane and Hector is over.
Rain’s character event has not been completely cleared.
[Next goal: Make Lane Arthur realize the truth about her mother.]
[This is the final goal!]
“This is really…”
What is it?
Lane’s mother, although she is an important character, she did not appear in any of Lane’s character events.
After clearing her event, you can only find her records about her in that format on her Easter.
‘After finding it, a hidden event appeared where you could choose whether to tell Lane or not.’
However, unlike the original, there is no option to ‘hide the truth from Lane’.
Just to realize the truth, that’s all.
If this goes on, won’t Lane’s mentality be torn apart…? … ?
‘How do you tell me that the mother you look for so much is actually dead, and the abuser, Hector, is a b*tch who just looks ordinary? How else can you convince me of that?’
I felt like I had finally solved one character event, but a huge mountain remained.
Yes, this is a large-scale event that resolves the entire narrative of one character, right?
“Should I talk to Hector…….”
It’s easy to tell, but the question is whether Lane believes it.
If I tell you this, won’t it mean I’m lying and my likability will drop?
…… Uh? Rather good?
‘No, no. Anyway, since the reward is an increase in favorability, I will report it anyway…….’
My head really hurts.
It was a time when I was wrapping my head around an event that was becoming more and more complicated.
“…A fortune teller?”
“……Mr. Liu?”
“Hey! You fortune teller!!!”
Warm.
Suddenly, Liu, who was walking with a gloomy expression next to the annex, saw me and suddenly turned bright red and ran over to me and hugged me. He was so gentle!
Why is he so active in skinship, like on the private plane the other day…… ?
“Li, Mr. Liu! Get away first…!”
“hahahahaha! Namgoong Min, you fortune teller! You’re alive! You’re alive! So this is it, right? You defeated that old man, right!?”
“I won! I won, so please…!”
“I knew that! Don’t, you idiot! I trusted you! hahahaha!!!”
No, hey! It’s hard to breathe! Why is it so strong!?
After winning a life-threatening duel, he suffocates while being hugged by a female student. Even in a novel!
Save me……
“……Mr. Liu, I know you’re happy, but first, let Namgoong Min go. He’s struggling badly.”
“Huh? Ah, ah. Sorry, dude. I got a little excited.”
“Phew…Ha…No, not…”
Princess Nice!
You were behind? I didn’t see Rio because he was rushing right at me.
…… How did you get there?
“Well, how did you know that the duel was over…?”
“Ha! The sound of the fight suddenly became quiet. I guess there was some kind of result? The hotel was a bit far away, so we were late.”
“Uh, then Lucas also knows the result?”
“I met him on the way, but he didn’t seem to know me yet. I guess I won’t go there first until the winner comes back.”
Hmm, then I guess I should go.
I defeated the head of the Arthur family, so even if I didn’t kill him, there would be some repercussions, but……
Lucas will take care of that!
‘I should just run away to the academy.’
In the first place, there was no such thing as aftermath after a duel in the game.
While I was wondering how to escape so that the rumor would spread that I had escaped successfully, I suddenly realized that I had something to report to Liu.
…… And that too with very bad content.
“Uh… Mr. Liu?”
“Huh?”
“I’m talking about the artifact you lent me…”
“Oh, that’s right. Can you return it first? I’ll repair it cleanly.”
“One…….”
“One?”
“It was broken….”
There are four artifacts I borrowed from Liu.
The earrings And , The ring , And the necklace Are all.
Each of them is a top-level artifact, and its performance is guaranteed enough that even Liu himself wears it for self-defense……
…… That means the price is guaranteed.
I lowered my head and took out , Which had been torn into pieces.
“…How did this happen?”
“While blocking the arrow that the head of the family struck down…”
Well, I knew that Hector had a habit of always stabbing his heart with an arrow when killing an enemy, so he used the necklace as a shield.
I didn’t know you could break the artifact with that.
This thing is as incredibly strong as its price and performance, so you can break it with your injured body?
I was scared that it would pierce the real artifact and pierce my heart.
But anyway…… Because if you break it, you break it.
“……Hmm.”
“How much for this? First, I’ll pay back as much as I can…”
“, Right? I remember it cost around 120 billion. It’s one of only three items in the world.”
“……………….”
Now there are two of us?
I was the one who clearly won the duel, but it seems like I was the one who ended my life.
My hands are shaking and cold sweat is flowing.
How on earth should I repay the 120 billion won──
“Well, that’s okay.”
“…Yes?”
“This is what allowed you to live, right?”
“Uh…That’s right.”
“Then it’s okay. 120 Billion won is a cheap price to save a fortune teller worth keeping next to you.”
“Mr. Liu…!!”
Wow, I can see Halo behind Rio.
Liu Is she a god? She just throws away 120 billion?
Long live the true !
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
“b*tch, if you think I’m grateful, do better in the future. Give me the remaining artifacts. I’ll repair them and give them back to you.”
“Uh, yes?”
You are giving these back?
Why……… Yo. This?
“Why are you so clueless? Are you sure there won’t be another duel like this? What are you going to do if a fight suddenly breaks out?”
“That…Thing.”
“So, keep it with you. Oh, of course, I’m not giving it to you, I’m lending it to you, so take good care of it. Anyway, I have one more as a spare, so there’s no problem.”
That…… Does that happen?
You said Was 120 billion, right?
The remaining three artifacts are also not susceptible to ……
‘Even considering the cheap(?) , It would cost 300 billion in total, right?’
What kind of treasure goblin am I? If you catch it, 300 billion won will be lost.
I’m so scared of this that I wonder where I can go……
“You’re not going to take it? If you don’t, are you going to give me a more expensive one?”
“Oh, no. I’ll take it, thank you!”
“Yes, yes, it is the favor of this , So of course it should be so.”
I suddenly received three final level artifacts. Although it is borrowed.
Honestly, it’s true that it’s incredibly burdensome, but if I’m honest, it will be possible to survive no matter what monsters or bosses appear.
In addition to just forgiving 120 billion won, we need to be really good to Rio.
Is it really because the difference in money spent is so huge? Strangely enough, I feel a little scared when I stand in front of Rio.
“…Anyway, congratulations on winning the duel, Namgoong Min.”
“Ah, princess. It is an honor to receive congratulations from you.”
“What you’re saying is a really foolish thing to say. But Hector…?”
“Rain came first and the two of us talked in that annex──”
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Oh, it came out as soon as I said it.
She must have left Hector inside, and Lane, who came out alone, smiled a little.
“Rain!”
“Ah, Namgoong Min… Ha.”
She waved her hand at Rain, and Rain followed suit and waved her hand, but when she looked at Liu and the princess, her smile quickly disappeared.
…… Is that jealousy too? Or is it just because you don’t get along with Liu?
‘I’m becoming conscious of something.’
She usually just passed by because she didn’t think anything of it, but after seeing that she was more than a lover, she began to watch his every move for no reason.
This is really going crazy.
“…What’s going on with Mr. Liu and the princess?”
“Ha, of course we came to check whether ‘our’ fortune teller won the duel or died. Why are you picking?”
“Please don’t provoke us unnecessarily. Mr. Rain, we came because we were worried about Namgoong Min, as Mr. Liu said.”
“……I see.”
Wow, it’s cold. The cold wind is blowing very quickly.
When I see reactions like this, it seems like he really likes me, right? Maybe I’m just being overly self-conscious?
But you said it’s more likeable than a lover, right? So the likeability lock is just useless?
‘Umm…….’
Well, no matter how much I think about it, I don’t think I can come to a conclusion on my own.
Because the person involved is also in front of us.
I told you to remove the iron horn as soon as possible.
“Rain?”
“Yes?”
“By any chance, do you like me?”
“……………….”
For a moment, there is silence.
Not only Rain, but even Liu and the princess who were standing next to them all became quiet at once.
Well, I guess I would be embarrassed if something like this were suddenly asked to my face.
‘It would be better to be clear here.’
If the duel is over and I, the winner, run away as planned, Lucas and Lane will be very busy.
Lucas will temporarily represent the head of the family, and Lane is the one who challenged the duel through me.
I’m running away right away tonight, and if we split up here, I won’t be able to see Lane for a while.
So now is the time. There is only now.
‘You have to make sure the likeability lock is up.’
That way, you will be able to devise a proper strategy when doing character events for Rio, Eileen, and the princess.
Okay then.
Please answer me.
“…So, the question is, do I like Namgoong Min rationally…?”
“……That’s right.”
Wow, hearing the confirmed kill strangely makes me want to commit suicide. Isn’t Hector nearby?
…… Should I just have asked later?
No. Then it’s too late. You have to make it clear now to make sure your next steps……
“I see.”
Rain closes her eyes for a moment, then looks around at me, Liu, and the princess.
I’m not sure how Liu and the princess are reacting because I’m looking at Rain.
Lane seemed to be thinking for a moment, but then he put one hand into his bosom and fiddled with something.
‘That…’ ….’
…… Isn’t this a Card? I think they just took it out for everyone to see?
Oh, is it really true?
Really──
“…No. No.”
“Uh, hmm?”
“I don’t like Namgoong Min.”
──Rain’s bright smile while saying that is truly beautiful.
I am.
“I see…”
I really wanted to die.
We need Hector’s arrows……
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“What are you thinking?”
“What are you thinking?”
“What the fortuneteller said earlier, you lied.”
“Oh my, how do you know if what I said was a lie? Even if you have a suspected disease?”
“……Evil b*tch.”
“Don’t speak louder than that. Namgoong Min, who is following behind you, may hear.”
“…… Ms. Lane. It was different from what I heard last time in her alley.”
“That’s different. Because it was a lie.”
“What? What you said then was a lie?”
“It’s the opposite. I answered Namgoong Min’s question falsely.”
“In the end, I’m right, right? This b*tch?”
“…Why did you lie? If you had said yes there…”
“Then, of course, some And Will try to kill me or exclude me, right?”
“……………….”
“……….”
“Silence is also scary. And I was considerate of Namgoong Min.”
“…Consideration?”
“As you all know, Namgoong Min is broad-minded and kind-hearted. He is so kind that he provides salvation to even the weak like me… Really.”
“……….”
“……………….”
“Of course, other people and you will also receive help… If I become your girlfriend, the scope of my activities will decrease in many ways.”
“Why?”
“That’s right, because you and I are living a sweet life with just the two of us, so you won’t have time to look after other people.”
“…Wow.”
“……………….”
“Well, that’s why I lied. After meeting Namgoong Min and going through this incident, I learned the virtues of patience and perseverance… So I’ll just wait.”
“…What if I wait?”
“Princess?”
“What are we going to do while we wait?”
“That’s ridiculous. Of course──”
Once Namgoong Min has finished everything and I have complete control over Arthur.
“──I need to hold you in my arms. Without other b*tches.”
“Do you understand now? You b*tches like moths circling around him?”
“This is a declaration of war.”
“But we get along well in front of Namgoong Min. That’s not difficult, right?”
“Then please.”
“I hope you keep working hard until the day my patience runs out.”
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