Little Tyrant Doesn't Want to Meet with a Bad End Chapter 3: Something Is Wrong Here

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Previously on Little Tyrant Doesn't Want to Meet with a Bad End...
Previously in Little Tyrant Doesn't Want to Meet with a Bad End, Roel Ascart, a villain in the gal game Eyes of the Chronicler, finds himself transmigrated into the game's world. He realizes his stepsister, Alicia Ascart, hates him due to past bullying and a betrayal involving her father, leading to her eventually killing him in the game. Roel is now desperate to avoid his predetermined bad end, especially as his family's decline and his own descent into villainy loom.
“Thank goodness!” A sudden cry of jubilation erupted from the study, startling the maid standing at attention outside. Like a valiant warrior who had discovered a glimmer of hope amidst utter despair, the young boy within the study gazed at the System Interface before him with wide, expectant eyes. 【Ding!】 【System initialization complete.】 【Welcome to the House Resurgence System!】 It’s here! It’s exactly what I imagined! Roel’s eyes, brimming with agitated tears, fixated on the three words 'House Resurgence System.' As anticipated, the System was perfectly tailored to his needs! He had been pondering how the Ascart House could possibly be saved when his System delivered the perfect solution right into his hands. With the System at his side, what was there to fear? Let me see what the System entails! 【World scanning complete. Host scanning complete. Affection Point Exchange Shop installation complete. Gold Coin Shop installation complete. User Interface created.】 【Name: Roel Ascart Gender: Male Age: 9 Bloodline: Iron Epithet: – Tier: F- (Magician Apprentice) Fundamental Spells: Minor Heatwave, Phantom Hands (Defective)】 “…” I had no idea there was a rank below F… Roel’s gaze traversed his User Interface back and forth, twice. Ultimately, all he could do was let out a deep sigh, accepting the undeniable truth of his weakness. A mere Magician Apprentice at the age of nine? Who would ever believe his father was the Chief Magician of the Holy Knight Order?! The young boy clutched his forehead, lamenting the indolent life he had led before regaining his memories. Shaking his head, he resolved to test his two Fundamental Spells for now. The Minor Heatwave spell allowed him to generate a gentle breeze of warmer air, producing an effect akin to that of a hairdryer. As for Phantom Hands, it was a spell that granted telekinetic abilities. The reason for the additional '(Defective)' tag... “…” Roel looked at the phantom hand hovering in front of him, which was exclusively displaying its middle finger, and he was suddenly struck by a profound sense of humiliation. Forget all that; none of it truly matters. As long as I have the System's assistance, I am certain to overcome all obstacles! Let me first examine the Exchange Shop... Roel composed himself and refocused his attention on the System. 【Affection Point Exchange Shop You can gather the affection bestowed by sentient beings in your vicinity and convert it into points. These points can be utilized to acquire facilities and items instrumental in the resurgence of your noble house. The types of affection encompass kinship, friendship, romance, respect, infatuation, and so forth. Exchanged items are non-refundable.】 【Gold Coin Shop You may use the wealth you accumulate in reality to purchase personal commodities, including combat-related items, daily necessities, professional tools, and more. Gold spent is non-refundable, so please exercise prudence.】 【The goods available in the Affection Point Exchange Shop and Gold Coin Shop will be refreshed once every month, with special discounts offered on specific dates. Users are advised to pay close attention to both shops.】 “Hm? Special discounts? Wow, it seems quite accommodating… but is that all?” Roel meticulously scrutinized every detail of the two shops but discovered nothing further. “Hold on a moment, this doesn’t feel right. Aren’t Systems typically supposed to provide quests for the main storyline with rewards? Even a minor quest would suffice! Such as defeating slimes at the village entrance for a basic dagger, or finding a lost cat for some potions… Isn’t that the standard for Systems?” 【The House Resurgence System is a passive system. The user is advised to live life with passion and strive for independence. This System strongly opposes holding the user hostage to its will or commanding them like a mere tool. As the saying goes, a person should constantly endeavor to improve themselves of their own volition.】 “???” What just transpired? Was I just lectured on life by a system? Furthermore, passive systems exist nowadays? Impressive, the variety has surely expanded rapidly! The astonished Roel cast a glance at his Iron Bloodline and Magician Apprentice tier on his User Interface before retorting, “Boss, my neck is on the chopping block. I don’t even know when my house will face ruin, and you’re still in the mood to lecture me? I’m begging you, please treat me like a tool, alright? It’s infinitely better than facing death!” 【Life is precious; even more so is freedom.】 “…” What the heck. Did this System originate from France? “Can’t you at least provide some guidance? I’m truly desperate right now! 【Ding！】

【Your plea for aid has been acknowledged. Your physical person is now undergoing a scan. Scan complete. It is recommended that you consult the available shops. You are being redirected to the Gold Coin Shop.】

【A recommendation is made to maintain a vigilant watch over items pertaining to the enhancement of bloodlines and constitution. The Affection Point Exchange Shop and the Gold Coin Shop are presently undergoing a refresh.】

【3, 2, 1... Refreshage concluded.】

As the System’s voice echoed, Roel witnessed rows of gleaming shields and two-handed swords vanish before his eyes, making way for a page laden with peculiar, dark-hued goods that exuded an ominous aura.

Roel’s heart leaped. He commenced a methodical examination of the displayed items.

Nine-Headed Serpent Staff, Raphaen’s Fingernail Grimoire, Bec’s Skull, Primitive Stone of Terror… Good heavens, what manner of items are these? Wait a moment… Bronze Bloodline!

An item situated at the extreme end of the list elicited a gasp of astonishment from Roel. His gaze immediately sharpened as he focused intently upon it.

【Blood Servant of Raphaen (Lower Bronze Bloodline)

A bloodline conceived by the Great Warlock Raphaen in his desperate pursuit of sustained longevity following his descent into madness. His malevolent experiments precipitated the demise of countless innocent souls, igniting widespread populace fury across the continent. Ultimately, a crusade against him resulted in his demise. Nevertheless, prior to his death, he succeeded in forging a nigh-invincible bloodline born of nightmares. Whispers suggest that some of the ill-fated civilians subjected to his experiments still linger near their graves to this very day.

Bloodline Effect: Swift Regeneration

Side Effect: Sanity Corrosion

Price: 10,000 Gold Coins】

“Sanity Corrosion? W-who on earth would be audacious enough to employ such a thing? Furthermore… this is exorbitant!”

Roel’s comely features contorted upon perusing the item’s description.

Ten thousand gold coins! What did this signify?

“Even as the offspring of a marquess, my monthly allowance amounts to a mere ten gold coins! For a common family, diligent saving would permit them roughly enough to subsist for a year on twenty-eight gold coins! How can your Lower Bronze Bloodline command a staggering ten thousand gold coins? Not to mention, it remains an inferior commodity capable of reducing a person to a state of imbecility…”

【The enhancement of bloodlines represents a considerably arduous endeavor. The System’s valuation is both equitable and impartial. With augmented might comes a commensurate price. It is advised that the user deliberate carefully and proceed with purchase prudence.】

“Pray tell, why does Alicia’s Silverash Child Bloodline present no discernible side effects?”

【The user is hereby informed that the premier bloodlines within each respective tier exhibit minimal to negligible side effects.】

“…”

Very well, I comprehend. Alicia is indeed peerless. I concede, okay?

“But regardless of any other factor, the cost remains prohibitive. I am but a mere nine-year-old! Where am I to procure such a sum?”

【It is recommended that the user investigate the Affection Point Exchange Shop to acquire instruments that would augment the Ascart House's financial capacity, subsequently utilizing the generated wealth for personal advancement. Your strength shall be instrumental in guiding the Ascart House toward a prosperous future. Only by establishing such a beneficial cycle can you surmount your impending demise and embrace a life of fulfillment.】

“I see. I shall investigate the Affection Point Exchange Shop posthaste.”

Roel, swayed by the System’s extensive discourse, resolved to first examine the Affection Point Exchange System. However, his countenance soon adopted a somber hue once more.

【Spring of Holy Water (High-Grade)

A revitalizing liquid capable of mending afflictions of the spirit. It shall summon our companions.

Price: 2,500,000 Affection Points】

【Light of Tuspark

Illumination pierces the encroaching darkness, banishing it from view.

Price: 300,000 Affection Points Per Light】

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【Enchantment Workshop of the Shining Armor

A preserved fragment of the lost technological prowess of the Gulbator Empire. It constitutes a foundational production line for the armaments of the legendary Undying Bators. Employed for initial enchantment and reinforcement processes.

Price: 700,000 Affection Points】

“Aside from the final entry, why are the item descriptions so obscure? I am utterly bewildered as to their precise functions! Moreover, their prices are all exceedingly steep!”

【The item descriptions shall be adapted to align with the user’s specific circumstances. Affection Points are comparatively simpler to accumulate, thus alleviating undue concern on your part.】

【Ding!】

【Congratulations, you have acquired: Emblem of Glory】

【Emblem of Glory

The charisma inherent in a hero is an irresistible force. An individual adorned with this item shall emanate a subtle yet undetectable allure. Its effects are individualized for each possessor.】

“Hm? Alluring charm? In other words, should I equip this, it would prove advantageous in garnering the favor of others?”

【Precisely. The item has already been dispensed. It is advised that you equip it posthaste.】

The System's declaration had barely faded when specks of light started to shimmer from Roel’s hand. They resembled the playful fireflies that used to dance in his palms during the summer evenings in the Ascart Fiefdom. Before the young boy could fully process it, the light coalesced into a small emblem right there on his palm.

“Could this truly be the key to altering my destiny?”

The charming, dark-haired boy whispered to himself, clutching the emblem firmly. He was eager to test its power, but a crucial question arose: whose affection should he aim to capture first? Pondering this query...

“Is this even a competition?”

With the silver emblem affixed to his chest, a vision of a silver-haired figure flickered in his mind. Roel's face hardened with a resolute expression, much like a warrior facing insurmountable odds.

“Alicia Ascart, I am coming for you!”