Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Got Dumped, but Her Affection Went Up
The reception room door swung open violently.
In that instant, my breath stopped.
A cascade of purple hair that looked like it could cut the air itself.
Cold violet eyes like carved ice. A chin lifted with absolute pride.
Her beauty was unreal. The kind of perfection that looked like an entire animation studio had poured its soul into her design.
Even the slightest movement of her fingers carried elegance.
It was obvious at a glance.
She was not on the same level as someone like me, a background extra who had just been born and thrown into the world.
Even Lian, that maid from earlier, was ridiculously beautiful.
But this woman was on another level entirely.
And her chest was… well, of course it was big.
So this really is a game world.
Basic breast size is already a passive skill here?
Then just how insane are the other heroines supposed to be?
No wonder the so-called hero in this story behaves like a pervert. I kind of get it now.
But my admiration didn’t last long.
The woman, Iliana, glanced at me like I was a cockroach crawling on the floor. Then she turned to the family head and spoke coldly.
“Sorry for the late introduction, Count. I came here for one reason only.”
Her voice froze the air in the room.
“I am here to end my engagement with Evan.”
What the hell.
No hesitation at all. Straight to the throat.
Read the room, seriously. I’m literally about to die here. Can’t you see the shattered crystal fragments on the floor?
What kind of life did Evan live for things to be this bad?
Silence filled the room.
The Count covered his face with trembling hands.
A heavy killing intent erupted from him like a wave, crashing over me.
So this is what “killing intent” feels like. It’s not just talk.
My body started shaking.
Before the hero even cuts my head off tomorrow, I might get killed by my own father today.
The Count looked at me with desperate, pitiful eyes.
He wanted me to say something. Anything.
Even if it meant grabbing his pant leg.
But what could I even say?
The family was already ruined. Evan had wasted 2,300 gold on gambling. A total disaster of a son.
No wonder this place is falling apart.
“Illiana… this is an agreement passed down through generations. Please reconsider just once…”
“Count. My family can no longer tolerate Evan’s reckless behavior. I came personally because the matter is too serious.”
Her tone was final.
She crossed her arms and stared at me with undisguised contempt.
Her eyes clearly said I was trash not worth saving.
Honestly… I was kind of intimidated.
I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out.
Then it hit me.
Wait.
My brain started working at full speed.
If I think like someone who watched the anime version of this story…
Tomorrow I die at the academy.
Why?
Because I’m the fiancé of this woman the hero is obsessed with.
Of course the hero kills me as an excuse to remove me from the picture.
At the time I watched it, it was entertaining.
Now that I’m inside it, it’s insane.
But then…
If I cancel this engagement…
The hero has no reason to kill me.
That’s it.
A lifeline.
A perfect escape route.
Without hesitation, I blurted out.
“Fine. Give me a moment, Lady. I’ll prepare the divorce document right away.”
The Count’s jaw dropped.
Iliana’s brows twitched slightly.
I ignored them and turned around.
Wait. Where was my room again?
I got dragged here and didn’t even look properly. If I get lost now, it’ll look even worse.
“Lian!”
“Yes, young master.”
“I feel dizzy… help me back to my room.”
I swayed dramatically.
Lian immediately grabbed my arm.
Soft touch. Light scent of soap.
Her presence was strangely comforting.
[First physical contact with heroine ‘Lian’ achieved]
[50 coins obtained]
…Wait.
Fifty coins? Just from this?
This system really is insane.
But I couldn’t help smiling a little.
At least this broken world is giving me something to survive with.
After Lian left me in my room, I was finally alone.
My head was a mess. Possession, strange system, constant death flags.
Why me?
According to possession logic, shouldn’t I be getting overpowered abilities and women falling for me?
Why is everyone hostile instead? Even my maid has negative affection.
At this point, she’s basically an assassin.
I sat down and grabbed parchment paper.
If I want to survive, I need a plan.
Good. I understand the situation now.
Just then—
Creak.
Someone entered the room.
I quickly pretended to be unconscious.
A noblewoman entered. Elegant. Warm presence.
My “mother,” I assumed.
She approached and placed a gentle hand on my head.
Warm healing magic flowed into me.
Pain disappeared instantly.
“This should help you rest.”
“Thank you, mother!”
I smiled instinctively.
But then—
Both the noblewoman and Lian froze.
Huh? What?
Did I say something wrong?
Then Lian suddenly shouted.
“He must have hit his head! He’s hallucinating!”
Wait, what?
Before I could react, another woman rushed in.
“Lady! The real countess has arrived!”
…So that first one wasn’t my mother?
Then who was I calling mother just now?
What is happening in this household?!
After multiple misunderstandings, I was finally released and sent back with the engagement termination letter.
Finally. I survived.
Meanwhile, inside the carriage…
Iliana stared at the torn engagement paper.
Something felt off.
He ended it too easily.
As if he had been waiting for this moment.
Her master, Helena, narrowed her eyes.
“Strange, isn’t it?”
“Yes… it is.”
Helena examined the document.
Then she noticed faint impressions on the back of the paper.
Words had been pressed through from another sheet.
“…Monster invasion… and destruction?”
Silence filled the carriage.
Iliana’s eyes widened.
“Was he trying to warn us?”
Helena nodded slowly.
“That boy… might know something we don’t.”
Iliana clutched the paper tightly.
For the first time, doubt appeared in her heart.
Maybe… Evan wasn’t what everyone thought he was.
Back in my room.
[Iliana’s affection changed]
[-95 → -70]
“…Huh?”
Why did her affection go up?
I just canceled the engagement.
This system is broken.
Then another message appeared.
[+25 coins obtained due to affection increase]
“What the hell…?”
I stood up.
So increasing affection gives coins?
This system is actually insane.
Then maybe…
Maybe I can survive this world after all.
I clenched my fists.
“System… start gacha. Give me something to survive.”