After I decided to progress with the scenario, Piya became more proactive in explaining the game’s systems to me.
One of them was the affection meter.
As I suspected, the meter starts at zero, with positive (+) numbers indicating affection and negative () numbers indicating dislike.
‘So, when Gloria’s affection was at zero, she really was indifferent towards me.’
[Affection doesn’t just represent romantic feelings. But if you’re interested in that aspect, you can switch to conquest mode to check only the affection of potential romantic interests. (ʃƪ ˘ ³˘)♥(˘ ε˘ʃƪ)]‘Conquest mode?’
[Yes, in conquest mode, various skills and options are provided to help you in romancing others! Σ>―(〃°ω°〃)♡→]‘No, that’s okay…’
Piya seemed somewhat hopeful, but I had no intention of creating a harem like Hezen.
Like other game metrics, affection becomes significant once it exceeds 100.
So, Klaus’s initial affection of 100 meant he had disliked me from the start!
‘But why? We didn’t know each other, like with brother Orent.’
But the problem didn’t end there.
[If affection drops below 500, it leads to violent hatred, and beyond 900, it turns into murderous intent, so be careful! ♡◟(⑅’ㅅ’⑅)◞♡]In other words, he would want to kill me, just like I had wanted to kill Hezen.
‘That can’t happen…’
Klaus Winter was one of the heroes of light in the original story and someone I had to join to defeat the Light Dragon.
If such a character harbored murderous intent towards me, it would definitely complicate things.
Not to mention that violent hatred was not an option either.
Klaus Winter, the heir of the Winter Duke’s family
Affection: 280
I swallowed hard, looking at Klaus’s affection stopped at 280.
Thankfully, there was still some leeway before it escalated to violence.
Or should I even call that leeway?
“Good day, Princess Louibel of Ajester.”
Klaus greeted me politely.
He seemed like a perfect gentleman, showing no ill feelings toward me.
His neat and courteous demeanor would have seemed affectionate if it weren’t for the terrifying affection numbers above his head.
“Oh, Klaus. You seem to have returned from the training grounds. I was on my way to have tea with the princess, could you step aside…”
“Have a pleasant time.”
Although Sylvia elegantly told Klaus to move aside, he quickly passed by us after a brief greeting.
“What? Did he just ignore what I said?”
Sylvia grumbled at Klaus’s retreating figure.
I was so nervous about Klaus’s low affection that I couldn’t concentrate on the tea time.
‘What’s the problem?’
I wanted to check Klaus’s detailed information, but since he disappeared as if he didn’t want to meet me, I couldn’t.
While pondering how to approach Klaus, something caught my eye.
‘What’s that…’
There was a soft glow around the candlestick on the tea table.
‘That must be the guide’s lantern Piya mentioned.’
I reopened the mini-map, which I had turned off as it was unnecessary, and saw a red dot indicating my location blinking next to the lantern on the grayed-out map.
I lightly touched the candlestick.
The soft light around the candlestick disappeared, and the map brightened.
[SYSTEM] You have found the guide’s lantern! [SYSTEM] The mini-map of the is now activated!The mini-map showed the locations of people I had interacted with, not everyone.
‘Now I can find Klaus.’
After asking Sylvia for permission, I pretended to look for the powder room while actually seeking out Klaus.
Klaus, freshly showered and changed into a neat shirt, was reading a book in his room.
As I passed by his room on the second floor, I glimpsed him through the slightly open door.
Heir of the Winter Duke’s Family
Affection: 280
I silently sighed upon seeing the daunting affection number floating above his head.
Then, I opened his detailed information window.
[Heir of the Winter family. A talented individual who caught a bear bare-handed at the age of six and studied abroad in the Holy Kingdom. (Support Level: 20)▶Trait: Asceticism
▶Ideal Type: Louibel Ajester
▶View on Romance: Considers romantic feelings as dirty and unnecessary, possessing strong aversion to them.]
‘He has a higher level than me?’
Considering that my brother Orent, who was praised as the most outstanding swordsman before Hezen’s appearance, had a support level of 8, Klaus’s level was extremely high.
‘So, is the quest to subdue him by force impossible?’
Thinking of the third clear condition and looking down, I stumbled upon something unexpected.
‘Trait: Asceticism? What’s that… huh?’
Suddenly, my name was listed as his ideal type!
Caught off guard, I inadvertently made a noise.
Klaus, turning swiftly towards me, strode over and opened the door forcefully, not giving me a chance to escape.
Caught spying on him, I ended up facing him directly.
“Princess Louibel Ajester…?”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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