I was stunned by the sudden notification that popped up in front of . Blinking a few tis to make sure I wasn't imagining things, I quickly checked the details of the quest:
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[!!!NOTIFICATION!!!]
QUEST RECEIVED:Welco to the Another World!
1. You must uncover the identity of Naoki von Blackmore.
2. Flirt soone you et.
Reward: 10 Goddess Point
Failure Penalty: Every woman in this world will hate you.
[Accept or not?]
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I never expected my very first quest to sound so ridiculous.
"What the heck is this?! Hey, Envi, did you give this silly quest on purpose?!" I yelled at Envi, my frustration boiling over.
"Ehh... I didn't! Not at all! ( --__ --)" he replied, his voice unconvincing and his dumb emoji making it painfully obvious he was lying.
"This is SO STUPID! I don't want to do it, especially when it involves flirting with soone! That's not my style!" I grumbled, crossing my arms in defiance.
"Hey, listen up! This is important. First, you need to understand what kind of world this is, you idiot! And as for flirting? It's easy! Just do it!" Envi shouted back at .
Ugh, I had to admit the system wasn't entirely wrong. Understanding this bizarre world was essential... even if the way it handled things annoyed to no end.
"Fine, fine. I'll go along with it this ti. I'd rather not be hated by every single woman in this world!" I let out a long, exaggerated sigh before muttering, "Why couldn't you just explain this world to from the start? That would've saved so much ti."
"I'm too lazy for that," Envi said bluntly. "Go ask soone else instead. Maybe you can flirt with them while you're at it. Two birds with one stone! Isn't that genius? HAHAHA!"
This stupid system was sohow both wrong and right at the sa ti. But... the idea of flirting with soone made my face flush with embarrassnt.
"Well, if I have to flirt, it'll definitely be with a girl," I mumbled to myself, already regretting the situation I was stuck in.
Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door.
Knock, Knock, Knock!
"Um... Excuse us, Young Master Naoki. Are you awake?" I heard a few female voices from outside my room.
"Ehm... Yes, you may enter." I answered, trying to sound calm despite my nerves. This was my first interaction with anyone in this new world—I had to make a good impression!
The door opened gracefully, and three young maids entered the room with an air of elegance.
"Good morning, Young Master Naoki. We're relieved to see you've regained consciousness," they greeted .
"G-Good morning?" I replied, surprised to see their cold, expressionless faces. One of them even looked visibly anxious and hesitant.
In my mind, I couldn't help but wonder, What's going on? Did I do sothing wrong? As I looked at them, they returned my gaze with wary eyes. One even seed like she thought I might eat her alive! Am I... hated here? Naoki, it seems you've earned the punishnt of being hated by every woman in this world. I could hear Envi's laughter echoing in my mind.
"Very well, Young Master, we'll begin by checking your injuries," one of the maids said, stepping forward to examine as she started to undo my bandages.
"...!!!! No way!" She gasped, eyes wide, upon seeing that my wounds had already healed.
"Young Master Naoki, what happened to your body?" the maids asked, looking completely baffled.
"I don't know. I just woke up like this... although I do feel a pretty strong headache," I replied, pretending to be clueless. If they found out I wasn't actually Naoki, I'd be in trouble.
"Eh?! Does that an your brain shifted?" one of the maids blurted out, before the maid next to her quickly whacked her over the head, leaving her with a visible bump.
"I apologize, Young Master Naoki. She ant, do you rember anything from before you woke up?" the maid corrected her, speaking in a tone full of curiosity.
"Y-Yes, that's right. I only rember my na and my family," I answered with a bit of hesitation, letting out a nervous chuckle.
"This is... a true blessing—ah, I an, this is terrible news! We must report this to the Patriarch at once!" The two maids, flustered and anxious, hurried out of the room. However, the timid and frightened maid stayed behind, looking as if she wanted to escape too, but I stopped her. I think this is the opportunity to complete my quest!
"Hey, hold on! I have so questions for you." I held her back, but she continued to struggle, desperate to flee. What on earth... Do I look like so kind of villain here?
"Hiikkh!" she squeaked in fear.
"Relax! I just want to ask why I'm in this injured state," I said, trying to calm her down as I guided her to sit on a nearby chair. Slowly, her breathing steadied, and she finally found the courage to speak.
"Well... you see, Master Naoki, you were suddenly found lying in front of the Blackmore mansion gates, covered in injuries. I heard you were out on the Blackmore Family's mission. But you ca back defeated and badly hurt," she explained, her face still clouded with anxiety.
"I see... but I can't rember any of it. Did I face a strong enemy? Hmm... it's all a blur." I responded, genuinely puzzled by her story.
"Perhaps you can think about that later, Nao. Focus on what you need to do from here on...you know..teasing her HAHAHAHA," Envi replied with happy.
"SHIT! but you're right, Envi. Wait... can the maids see you?!" I asked, startled as Envi appeared beside .
"Of course not, you fool! Only you can see , since I reside within your mind!" Envi replied, exasperated.
"Haha, well, that's a relief. At least I can speak to you freely." I sighed, feeling more at ease.
"Well then, thank you for explaining things... um, what's your na?" I asked, realizing I didn't actually know the nas of any of these maids. I couldn't just keep calling them "the maids" forever.
"E-Eh... I never expected Master Naoki to ask for our nas," she said, looking a little flustered. "My na is Vivin, and the two maids who were just here are nad Rosan and Elan."
"Alright, Vivin. I apologize if I frightened you. Thank you to you, Rosan, and Elan for taking care of ." I offered her a small, sincere smile.
"...!! No need to thank , Master Naoki. This is just our duty as maids," Vivin replied.
"Okay, Vivin. I want you to explain to about this world we live in, and who I actually am. I need information because with this amnesia, it's hard for to function without it," I said, trying to convince Vivin.
"Y-Yes, Master Naoki. But... this might take a while," Vivin said, preparing to explain everything to .
"But before that, Vivin... um... could you... sit on my bed, I an, next to ? I feel like I'd be more comfortable listening to your explanation if you're a bit closer," I said, my face turning red. If it weren't for that stupid quest, I wouldn't be asking her to do this.
"Hiiikh!! M-Master Naoki, that's... too close... I can't..." Vivin's face flushed, her eyes darting around in confusion.
"Co on, just sit here..." I gently pulled her hand, guiding her to sit beside .
Vivin looked incredibly nervous, but she finally began explaining the information I desperately needed.
....
Based on Vivin's explanation, I could understand that I was now in a world of swords and magic. There are three main continents here: the Human Continent (Eldaris), the Special Race Continent (Celestians), and the Demon Continent (Doomspire).
Eldaris is located in the west and is ho to human kingdoms. Celestians is in the east, populated by special races like Elves, Beastkin, and Dwarves. anwhile, Doomspire lies in the north, dominated by the Demonic Race under the rule of the Demon King. The thought of demons frightened , but the idea of eting a real elf filled with excitent.
Right now, I was on the continent of Eldaris, where three major kingdoms hold power: the rcenary Kingdom of Gildoria, the Grand Kingdom of Solara, and the Hero Kingdom of Braveheart.
Gildoria is the kingdom of rcenaries, mostly composed of adventurers, and the Adventurer's Guild plays a vital role there. It's ruled by the Adventurer King.
The Grand Kingdom of Solara is the center of magic studies and is ruled by the Sorcerer King.
Braveheart is the Hero Kingdom, where nobles play a big role in politics, and the kingdom's knights and sorcerers are responsible for maintaining peace." Vivin's explanation left wondering where exactly I was now.
"I see... So which kingdom am I in?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of .
"You're currently in the Kingdom of Braveheart. It's ruled by the Hero King, Aslan von Braveheart. This kingdom has five major noble families, each descended from a Hero. That's why Braveheart's main strength lies in its Five Heroes, who are all subordinate to the King. A Hero is the highest rank for the kingdom's knights and sorcerers." Vivin's explained clearly.
"And now, you're Master Naoki von Blackmore, the first son of the Blackmore family. The current head of the family is your father, Count Tetsu von Blackmore. Since you're the eldest of three siblings, you're the designated heir to the family headship and also the Hero representing the Blackmore family."
Listening to this, I couldn't help but notice that my na, Nao, sounded quite similar to Naoki. Even the na Blackmore had a hint of Japanese to it. Was this a coincidence? I wondered silently.
"Now, I'll explain how combat works in this world. Swordsmanship, and the use of other weapons, are standard skills here. You can also use magic by chanting spells and casting various elental or specialized spells."
"In the Kingdom of Braveheart, those with talent in swordsmanship or other weapons usually beco knights, while those skilled in magic can beco royal mages," Vivin continued.
Hearing this, I couldn't help but think to myself, "So, Naoki is supposed to be a Hero-class knight... even though his swordsmanship is still at level 1? Argh, what has this Naoki guy been doing all this ti?" I groaned in frustration, the weight of the ridiculous situation starting to wear on .
"And now that body belongs to you, so are you saying you're an idiot too? Hahaha!" Suddenly this shit system, Envi, mocked .
"Huh?! What did you just say? I'll have you know, I was the top of my class in my year back on Earth! Even though... I never managed to land a decent job, T_T." I retorted with a pout.
"Hmm, I wonder why Naoki ended up being a failed Hero and died. Well, I guess I'll find out over ti." I muttered to myself, a little irritated.
"Okay, Vivin, you've explained a lot to . Thank you so much..." I said, gently ruffling her hair with a smile.
"Hikkh! Um... y-you're welco, Master Naoki..." Vivin stamred, her face turning bright red, looking like she might pass out any mont.
Suddenly, a quest notification appeared:
[!!!NOTIFICATION!!!]
CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR QUEST!
1. You must uncover the identity of Naoki von Blackmore (Cleared)
2. Flirt soone you et (Cleared)
You get a reward of 10 Goddess Points!
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Finally, that ridiculous quest was over.
"Heh, so that's how you flirt with won. Not bad... HAHAHA!" Envi laughed, clearly satisfied with the outco.
...
After a short while, one of the maids returned.
"Excuse , Young Master Naoki. The Patriarch has invited all core family mbers to dine together. He would like to discuss your condition as well," she inford and gestured for to follow.
"Alright, I'll be there shortly," I replied, still a bit confused. I'd need to be on my best behavior in front of the Patriarch.
Quickly, I put on my clothes, tidied myself up a bit, and followed the maid to the dining room. As we walked through the corridor, I observed the Blackmore mansion. The walls were lined with dark-colored bricks, accented with gold trim. Various ornants and portraits displayed the Blackmore family crest—a black raven spreading its wings within a circle. I couldn't help but question their design choices; it all looked so gloomy and ominous.
When we arrived at the dining hall, I saw four people already seated around the large rectangular table. They all looked at with disdainful, almost mocking eyes, making the air in the room feel heavy and oppressive. I could feel the tension tightening around .
But what caught my attention most was the man in the center—there was no mistaking him. This was Patriarch Tetsu von Blackmore. He had a muscular build, dark hair streaked with gray, and looked to be around fifty years old. A faint scar ran over his left eye, giving him an intimidating aura that made it clear he was not soone to be taken lightly.
Suddenly an unexpected notification appeared, it looks different from before:
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[!!!NOTIFICATION!!!]
Scenario: Join the Blackmore family for a al.
If you follow this scenario, you will get a MAIN QUEST!
If you ignore it, your family on earth will be in danger!!!
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What is this?
Why do I have a bad feeling?
Why does it have to be my family on earth?
I can't ignore this!
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