Confined Together with the Horror Game’s Male Lead - Chapter 39
Chapter 39
Translator: Yonnee
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In the game, such a thing never happened.
So, it’s about Charlotte stepping up in the boss battle.
So, just when I was letting my guard down…
I hesitated as I looked at the raised window. Should I interrupt when things are going so smoothly?
I wasn’t inclined.
But if I refused, I might face penalties…
The moment when I received penalties and my whole body caught fire flashed in my mind.
A shiver ran down my spine.
I don’t want to experience that again.
[ Steel Mentality is being implemented. ]
Okay, let’s stay calm, Charlotte.
Perhaps the charm the system mentioned is…
〈 Authority 〉
– Ability to control a few monsters.
※ However, there will be side effects.
– Ability to polish windows to the point of luster.
– Ability to select steak sauce.
– Ability to bewitch your chosen target. (Success rate: 5%)
– ???
– ???
– ???
– ……
That’s what it’s talking about.
In any case, the success rate for bewitching someone is 5%.
With such odds, the chances of success are almost nonexistent.
‘The probability of the bewitching not working is 95%.’
Even if things go awry, there’s an item I can use against Dietrich…
I looked at the option of ‘Yes’.
I took a deep breath and watched him pouring dry firewood into the fireplace.
Because of the water that got splashed on the fireplace, he seemed to be having difficulty lighting it up.
After a few attempts, sparks ignited, and the flames quickly grew.
“Dietrich.”
With just that word, Dietrich paused his actions and turned to look at me.
“What’s the matter?”
[ Would you like to use ‘Bewitch’? ]
[ Yes / No ]
“You called me, but why are you staying silent now?”
When I didn’t say anything and just stared into space, Dietrich, who thought it was strange, called me again.
“…Are you in pain?”
[ Steel Mentality is being implemented. ]
“No.”
There’s nothing wrong.
Just a slight headache.
As the steel mentality kicked in, a hint of uneasiness washed away.
I put myself into the shoes of Charlotte in the game, who originally had no emotions and thought solely for herself.
Without further hesitation, I pressed ‘Yes’.
At that moment, a new system window appeared.
[ Charlotte has received the ‘Mansion’s Blessing’. ]
What?
[ Under the Mansion’s Blessing, the success rate of ‘Bewitch’ is temporarily changed to 90%. ]
…What is this.
I’ve never seen anything like this before.
Of course, I wouldn’t have been able to see this from Dietrich’s perspective while playing the game.
A mysterious red aura wrapped around my body. Dietrich, sensing something strange, approached me.
“Don’t come any closer!”
At that moment, I reflexively shouted.
As Dietrich stepped back, it felt like a splash of cold water woke me up.
Why did I stop Dietrich?
From my perspective, succeeding in the mission without penalties is advantageous.
Fortunately, Dietrich only hesitated for a moment and approached me with a firm expression.
The ominous, reddish energy transformed into a pleasant fragrance. The scent permeated my entire body, intense enough to melt someone’s brain.
Instinctively, Dietrich raised his hand to cover his nose and mouth, resisting the fragrance.
“What on earth is this…?”
His bewildered violet eyes shook.
“What are you doing right now?”
Dietrich, who saw through my trick, distorted his face.
At that moment, a new system window appeared.
[ Bewitch: Success ]
[ With the mission success, you will be one step closer to ‘Charlotte’s Authority’. ]
As the system window appeared, I felt weak all over. Is this it?
However, it wasn’t over yet; a new system window appeared again.
[ Charlotte’s Task ]
From now on, please follow the instructions provided by the system.
Upon mission success, the ‘Assimilation Rate’ will be generated.
Will you accept this mission?
※ Refusal shall incur penalties.
[ Yes / No ]
What on earth was this thing trying to make me do?
And what’s the ‘Assimilation Rate’?
If that’s the case, I’d rather be forced into action like a puppet on strings.
This system is a bully.
[ Steel Mentality is being implemented. ]
My confused mind settled again, becoming calm.
It feels like someone is whispering in my ear.
Act solely for yourself, Charlotte.
Don’t display unnecessary altruism.
As I pressed ‘Yes’, the ‘System’s Guidance’ took over my mind.
[ Dietrich. ]
It felt as if the words appeared on the screen, urging me to say his name.
“Dietrich.”
With his mouth covered, Dietrich continued to resist the allure as he looked at me.
[ Come here. ]
“Come here.”
His expression crumpled.
Either way, a slight smile appeared on my lips, as if drawing his heart out like a dagger.
[ Good boy. ]
[ Come to me. ]
“Good boy.”
“……”
“Come to me.”
A red aura flickered around Dietrich. His own stark, crimson eyes, once filled with a clear sense of duty, blurred and gradually became clouded.
“I don’t want….”
He murmured in resistance, but his voice lost strength.
The system pushed forward as it observed his dilating pupils.
[ I want you. ]
“I want you.”
Then Dietrich lifted his head with a dazed expression.
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