Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 2
Chapter Title: To Think It Fell So Easily—This Is Totally a 'Trash' Constellation???
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Many owners believe their dogs are happy, but the truth is unknowable.
Dogs can't speak.
Glacis is no different.
"Hey. You've got such a cute Constellation by your side, and you never even pet her once?"
"Don't talk to me."
A cold reply was all that came back.
Seol Harin is the protagonist's childhood friend, making her the toughest heroine for Kim Taeyang to seduce.
No matter what tricks he pulls, she won't budge—so in the end, he resorts to drugs and hidden camera blackmail.
But things are different when the target is a Constellation.
Glacis has the lowest affinity with her contracted hero out of all the major characters' Constellations.
Average affinities range from 30 to 70.
Glacis and Seol Harin's starts at -100.
The reason is simple.
Kiiing….
"Hey. Your dog looks like she needs to pee. You okay with that?"
"Glacis isn't so vulgar that she'd pee anywhere. Don't treat her like some ordinary mutt. And I told you not to talk to me."
It's because Seol Harin is such a strict owner.
Even as a Constellation, Glacis's nature is that of a dog.
She's crazy for food, human touch, and walks.
Seol Harin forces Glacis to suppress those urges.
She expects her to act aloof and aristocratic, just like herself.
She's so ruthless she won't even pet her once.
And she won't let anyone else do it either, leaving Glacis starved for affection.
She only feeds her bland, healthy snacks.
The kind of stuff that'd be like calling stir-fried veggies a treat if she were human.
While her owner scarfs down fancy coffee and desserts whenever she feels like it.
Yet there's one reason Glacis doesn't leave Seol Harin.
'Loyalty.'
She's the owner, after all.
This strict woman is my owner.
Because she's the owner, she pours out infinite love—and believes without doubt that her owner loves her back.
That's the sled dog Constellation, Glacis.
"Dogs pee themselves sometimes, don't they? Look at those eyes. She's begging me to pet her."
"Glacis is a Constellation. Not a dog."
"Hah? Then why's she on a leash? What a joke."
"It's for Glacis's sake… Ugh. Fine. Let's talk, then."
Seol Harin shot me a glare.
She was done putting up with my nagging.
"Why's someone like you trying to get into Ark?"
"What's that supposed to mean, 'someone like me'?"
"Your looks, your speech… Nothing about you fits a hero. You're just some street punk."
"Hey! No neighborhood's got a stud like me!"
Truth is, I couldn't answer that one.
I don't know either.
Kim Taeyang's a villain whose backstory never gets revealed.
Maybe some masochist dev tossed him in without thinking, and he doesn't even have one.
"Looks like you don't have a Constellation either."
"I don't need some puny Constellation! I'm strong enough on my own!! See these pecs?!!"
"…Pointlessly huge and gross."
"Hey!! Don't say that while swallowing hard!! And don't even think about touching!!! Only bitches I approve get to!!!"
Damn, what a cringey line.
I tried to talk normal, but it auto-translates to Gold Taeyang-speak.
Seol Harin's face twists up every time.
…Honestly, kinda fun.
"You've got one impressive thing going. Turning your brain to muscle with all that working out. Admirable effort. Too bad you won't last five seconds against me with Glacis's blessing."
"……."
"Hold on. Where are you looking?!"
Yeah, my stare was pretty blatant.
At Seol Harin's chest.
Or rather, past it—to Glacis.
"Kukuku. Hilarious."
"What's so funny?"
"Believing your bond with your Constellation's eternal."
Seol Harin hurriedly blocked the space between Glacis and me.
Finally realized where I was looking.
"Don't try any dirty tricks. Touch a single hair on Glacis… and you won't survive in Korea."
Daughter of a chaebol. Next Sword Saint.
That threat's no bluff.
But neither's mine.
"Worry about keeping that glamorous mutt from bolting~. Raised under a stuck-up bitch like you, ditching her owner's no stretch."
"Hah. As if. Glacis has been my loyal Constellation for ten whole years."
"Ohhh. Right~. Total nonsense~. Kukuku."
"……."
I crossed my arms and closed my eyes.
Even with them shut, I felt Seol Harin's piercing glare.
Conversation over.
Confirmed the game's lore matches reality perfectly.
Now just wait for that 'event.'
Seol Harin loses Glacis shortly after arriving on the island.
A minor happening in the game.
Meant to show the protagonist and childhood friend's bond—but knowing the truth, it's just sad for Glacis.
Then, a girl passing in the hall burst into laughter.
"Whoa. So cute!"
Her hand reaching for Glacis.
Glacis seemed to be waiting for it—but
Snap!
Seol Harin yanked the leash.
"Glacis. Show some dignity."
Kiiing….
Oof. Poor Glacis.
Just hold on a bit.
I'll pet you like crazy.
In canon, the protagonist and Seol Harin find the escaped Glacis.
Not this time.
I know where Glacis is headed.
I'll find her first.
Stuff her full with irresistible snacks!
Rub every inch of her with these big hands!!
From now on, pee right in front of everyone, Glacis…!!!
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ After landing on Ark Island, we split into groups and followed our guides.
I got separated from Seol Harin, and no familiar faces around now.
The guide was a second-year with a Guidance Committee band.
Glasses made him look like a nerd, but he reeked of poser vibes….
"You there!"
"…Me?"
"Who else would I be calling?"
He had some baton thing, jabbing my hair, ear piercings, and pants pocket in turn—like it was an insult.
"What the hell's with that hair? Those creepy piercings? Hands out of your pocket!"
Whispers spread.
Street punk clashing with a Guidance Committee senior on day one.
Prime entertainment.
But I won't snap.
"Any rule against this?"
"What?"
"Dyed hair, piercings, hands in pockets in front of seniors. Got a rule for that?"
"Th-that's…."
As if!
This is a total degeneracy game—heroines rock rainbow hair colors!
School festivals? Bunny girl cosplay, maid cafes, full tacky glamour. No dress code ban!!
"Hah-? Judging by looks without rules? Some hero."
"Y-you punk! Staring down the Guidance Committee…!"
He grabbed my collar.
Arms too scrawny to shake me.
Probably felt like pushing a boulder.
I couldn't hold back.
Didn't punch him.
Just flexed my upper body.
"Uraaaagh!!!!"
Ulkeun…!
💥 RIIIP!!! 💥 ───────BANG!!!! The tight shirt couldn't handle the muscle contraction and burst.
White shreds fluttered in the chill spring breeze.
Gasp after gasp from the crowd.
"Wh-what the?!"
"His shirt exploded!"
"No way… just from flexing?!"
"What kinda body is that…? Monster?!"
My physique's insane.
Just showing it off makes every male in a 100m radius shrink.
"Ah……."
Glasses lost his words.
I grabbed his collar.
"Hey hey!!! Don't get cocky, you skinny-ass nerd!!!!"
"Guhk! Kek…!"
Shook him by the collar.
His body flapped like a paper doll each time.
"Flopping around this easy defeats the point!!! No payoff for popping my shirt?!!!!"
"S-stop! D-dizzy!!"
Honestly, no clue.
He might be stronger than me.
No info on Kim Taeyang's combat skills.
Strength's solid, though.
But swords and guns in this world—can't let guard down.
Then a woman butted in.
Familiar face.
"That's enough, both of you!"
"Hah-?"
Golden twintails.
Blond and bubbly, cute as expected.
Would've been cuter without the whip.
"C-Cloé!!"
Cloé Maiden.
Ark second-year. Guidance Committee President.
One word for her….
Pervert.
Whip's a dead giveaway.
Total dog pervert.
"Th-this punk, do you know what he did to me?!"
Glasses tattled like he'd been waiting.
Won't work on Cloé.
"Saw it all. Better apologize."
"Y-yes… No, I should get the apology!!"
"Hmm. From what I saw, you started it. Jabbing him with that twig. Did I miss something?"
"Khuhm……."
Cloé's righteous.
But twisted now.
I'll experience why soon enough.
She's got major story with Kim Taeyang in-game.
Only heroine who does.
"Guh… S-sorry…."
"Yeah, my bad too."
Play it cool for now.
Praise Cloé a bit.
Build favor early— she'll be the quickest to hassle me.
Meant to keep it mild.
But not used to Kim Taeyang yet.
"Whoo~ Hips to die for, and a killer heart too!"
Fuck.
That's praise?
Better quit complimenting people….
Cloé's reaction was as expected.
Unlike Seol Harin, no displeasure.
Just a smirk.
She stepped close.
Head taller, so she looked up at me.
Didn't faze her.
Squeeze—
Poked my lower abs with her whip handle.
"Nice body. Name?"
"Kim Taeyang."
"Kim Taeyang? Hot name. Hope you pass. I love reforming punks like you."
Beaming smile.
Yeah.
Cloé's a human tamer.
Heroes are human, so punks sneak into Ark sometimes.
Taming them? Cloé's job.
Under 'discipline,' she wields absolute power—does stuff you'd call abuse.
"See you, Kim Taeyang."
She left with a bright smile.
Reform, huh.
Wonder if she'll say that after I steal her Constellation.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Entrance exam was evening.
Quick briefing, then temp dorms assigned.
Stay put till then—but I dumped my stuff and headed out.
"Even cooler in person. Ark's growing on me."
Strolled, eyeing students.
Or rather, their Constellations.
I'm a game vet.
Bit of time, and I can steal every protagonist/heroine Constellation—even subs—to become legend-tier.
First target: Glacis.
The dog fleeing her brutal owner headed…
Right here.
The dumpster.
"Hey. Doggo."
Neng?!
She jolted, stared at me.
Then bared teeth warily.
Grrr….
"Chill, man. Who's eating ya?"
Glacis bolted 'cause she sniffed Ark's gourmet scraps after bland health food.
Even loyalty-passive Glacis can't resist at rock-bottom hero affinity.
Result: Tearful dumpster diving.
Time for full NTR. Activated Male's Insight.
⚙ NTR SOLUTION ⚙ ◆ Glacis [Contracted Hero: Seol Harin] [Affinity with Contracted Hero: -100] [Trait: Loyalty] ◆ Solution + Hero affinity is at rock bottom! + Could steal her right now! + Delight her with snacks, pets, and walks! + Careful: Harming the hero could backfire. Male's Insight tells how to steal the target.
Glacis is easy, so vets know it—but huge help for others.
Now, win her heart.
"Kukuku. Hilarious."
Grrr.
"A Constellation dumpster diving human scraps."
Grrrrr.
"Total disgrace for a noble Constellation, huh? Kukuku."
Grrrrrrrrrr.
Pissed off good.
But easy fix.
"Hey. Quit it. Got snacks for ya."
Thud.
Dumped a plastic bag in front.
Dog treats, jerky—even instant human food, packed.
Kang-?
"Why hesitate? All yours."
Kiiing…?
"Damn. Gotta unwrap 'em myself? Useless Constellation… Here!"
Chomp chomp chomp!!
Glacis devoured like days starved.
Cheap convenience store stuff—gone in seconds.
"Urk! Bulgogi flavor! Feel the K-food glory?!"
Mung!
"Urk! Urk! Next, human burger!! You're a Constellation, so it's fine!!!"
Mung mung!!
"Hey hey. Don't waste it drooling! Plenty—eat slow!!!"
Mung mung mung♡
"Kukuku. That face? Already fallen?!! What a trash pup!!!!"
💖 AFFINITY RISE 💖 [Glacis's affinity rises.] [Glacis's affinity rises.] [Glacis's affinity rises.] . . . Glacis wolfed it down in a flash.
No telling how much affinity from snacks alone.
Next, pet storm.
"Ooooooh…!! What is this softness?!! Born to be petted?!! I'd stroke this fur all day!!!!!!"
Hek hek-♡
💖 AFFINITY RISE 💖 [Glacis's affinity rises.] [Glacis's affinity rises.] [Glacis's affinity rises.] . . . Affinity kept climbing.
But no contracted hero change message.
Hm.
Even for Glacis, not enough?
—That's when.
✨ BONUS UNLOCKED! ✨ [Playtime 3,000 Hours Breached!] + Affinity gains boosted!
💖 AFFINITY EXPLOSION 💖 [Glacis's affinity rises!] [Glacis's affinity rises!] [Glacis's affinity rises massively!] [Glacis's affinity rises massively!] [Glacis's affinity rises massively!] . . . [Glacis's affinity skyrockets!!!] Felt it hit max.
Finisher: Close Confession Press!!
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Close Confession Press "The more I see ya, the more I like ya!! You!!! My pet starting today!!!!"
Mung mung♡
✅ SUCCESS! ✅ [Close Confession Press success!] [Affinity +100!] Finally, Glacis flopped belly-up.
Sign of submission.
Only for her contracted hero.
⚙ CONSTELLATION NTR ⚙ [Glacis is no longer bound to Seol Harin!] [Glacis chooses you as her contracted hero!] [Constellation stolen!] [NTR Shop unlocked!] [+100 Coins!] Constellation NTR complete.
Bonus shop too—check later.
"Hey! A little petting and you flip this easy?!!"
Hek hek hek-♡
"Loyal dog? Total failure!!!"
Kiiing…….
She huddled, looking miffed.
Glacis is cuter the more I see.
Never saw her anthropomorphize in-game—maybe now.
"Kukukuku. Kidding! You're my pet for life!!! Walks till you're wiped every day!!!!"
Mung!
Eyes sparkling like stars.
"Woo-hoo~ Super cute fluffy SSS-rank Constellation getto da ze-☆"
Now, time to meet the ex-owner?
Wonder where Seol Harin's at?