Part 1: Assassin With a Side of Yandere
The hooded figure in my room pressed a dagger to my throat before I could blink. Up close, her violet eyes glowed like a cat's in the dark.
Mysterious Assassin: "You smell different. Less like a spoiled noble, more like… desperation."
The system flashed:
> [CRITICAL QUEST: FLIRT OR DIE]
Option A: Charm her. (Risk: Instant death if failed.)
Option B: Panic. (Result: Instant death.)
Aiden (internally): What kind of choices are these?!
I forced a grin. "If you wanted me alone, you could've just asked."
Her blade twitched. "…Are you trying to get stabbed?"
> Ding! [Affection +5!]
"Note: User has unlocked [Death Flag Dodger] trait."
Wait, affection? From an assassin?
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Part 2: The System's Dirty Secrets
Turns out, the assassin—Lysara—was sent to kill the original Aiden for his crimes. But she's… intrigued by my "new personality."
Lysara (narrowing eyes): "You're either possessed or an idiot."
Aiden: "Why not both?"
Meanwhile, the system dropped a bombshell:
> [Hidden Quest Discovered: "Why Does the Flirting System Exist?"]
Clue 1: Original Aiden's karma was too low for normal reincarnation.
Clue 2: The system's creator left a single note: "Fix him."
So some god dumped me here to redeem a villain through flirting?
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Part 3: The Hero's Early Arrival
The next morning, chaos erupted. Kael Ardent, the protagonist, arrived ahead of schedule—and he brought an army.
Kael (smug, glowing sword): "Aiden von Reinhart! By the king's order, you're under arrest for treason!"
System: "WARNING: Hero's plot armor detected. Suggested action: FLIRT."
Aiden (whispering): "With him?!"
System: "Desperate times."
So I winked. "Kael, buddy, you're way hotter in person. Ever consider teaming up?"
The crowd gasped. Kael's sword arm faltered.
> Ding! [Confusion Debuff applied! Hero's attack delayed!]
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Part 4: The Saintess's Secret
Mid-chaos, Seraphina stepped forward—and defended me.
Seraphina (coldly): "The Duke's son is under the Church's protection. For now."
Turns out, my earlier "affection points" triggered a hidden flag: She thinks I'm possessed by a benign spirit.
Lysara (whispering): "You're lucky she's delusional."
But as guards dragged me away, I noticed: Seraphina's hands were shaking again.
Why is the saintess so afraid of the hero?
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Two New Quests
> Quest 1: Seduce the Hero's Childhood Friend (???)
Quest 2: Investigate the Church's "Holy Maiden" conspiracy.
Lysara (smirking): "Pick one. I'll handle the other."
Aiden: "…Since when are you helping me?"
Her dagger grazed my chin. "Since I decided killing you now would be boring."