I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Last Supper (×)

【Current Reverse Command Node: Angel】

【Angel Reverse Command Progress】: 1%

【Alice】: Affection +10, Current Affection -39 (Fear)

【Reward】: Reverse Command Points +1

Oh? Reverse Command Points?

Roy’s eyes lit up.

Reverse command, if taken literally, might mean changing one’s fate?

It seems my kindness to Alice has indeed led me down a different path from the original story, taking the first step to change my destiny!

Roy continued to browse the interface.

【Name】: Roy Ainbrad

【Bloodline Pathway】: None

【Bloodline Level】: None

【Blessing】: None

【Title】:

【Rascal: Emits an insidious and despicable aura, causing others, especially the opposite sex, to feel a natural aversion. At the same time, it instills fear in ordinary people.】

【Reputation】: You are notorious for being an ignorant, despicable rascal; aside from your handsome appearance, you have nothing else to show for.

Roy fell silent.

My goodness, no wonder Alice acts so timid in front of me, and no wonder Anya looks at me with disgust—turns out I have this kind of debuff!

It’s a miracle that Alice, a little girl, didn’t cry at my presence!

But he quickly began checking other screens.

Aside from his own status, there was another interface.

【Lottery Exchange Area】

【Congratulations on reversing the fate node, you’ve gained reversal points for the first time】

【Reversal points are extremely important and relate to bloodline promotion, please use them cautiously】

That’s all well and good, but Roy had spent a while without figuring out how to use the reversal points.

However, he did understand affection points.

【Lottery Redemption Area】.

【Can exchange Daughter of Destiny affection points, or spend reputation points to draw lots】

【Points are equivalent to the acquired affection and reputation, but consuming points does not affect the affection and reputation already gained】

Daughter of Destiny, it seems that’s referring to Alice.

Although -29 affection points sound low, that bit of affection he gained was genuine!

In “Angel’s Dance,” becoming an extraordinary being is incredibly difficult, and finding items imbued with extraordinary power is even harder. Even the most ordinary extraordinary items are worth a fortune.

If he could just spend points to redeem them, wouldn’t that be fantastic?

Roy excitedly began browsing the 【Lottery Redemption Area】.

【Deathwalker Armor】

【Armor personally crafted by the Goddess of the Underworld, wearing this armor makes you an envoy of the Underworld Goddess, with death as your constant companion】

【Price: 1000 affection points】

【Phoenix’s Feather】

【The feather of the legendary immortal bird, the Phoenix. The wearer can rise from the ashes even if they are reduced to dust and their soul falls into the abyss】

【Price: 850 affection points】

【Crown of Thorns】…

【Price: 25000 affection points】

What the heck?!

These items are great, but the prices are off the charts?!

Every single one is in the hundreds; why not just rob a bank instead?!

After searching for ages, Roy finally found a few affordable items tucked away in the corner at the bottom of the interface.

【Burning Touch】

【Gloves made from the hide of a salamander, emitting a slight warmth】

Isn’t this just a hairdryer?!

【Flowing Delight】

【A wondrous black liquid that bubbles, tasting refreshingly sweet】

Isn’t this just soda for the couch potato?!

Roy was originally thinking of what he could use to help raise Alice’s affection without alarming Anya, but now it seemed he was overthinking it.

Just as the corners of Roy’s mouth twitched in frustration, something shiny caught his eye.

【Tears of Wind and Night】

【Perfume made by the dark elves of the Second Era using lavender and peacock night scents, favored by the elven race of the time. The user only needs to mix their blood into the perfume and spray it, and it will emit a calming aroma that subconsciously makes others feel a bit more affection and trust towards you.】

【Note: The closer the user is to the target, the better the calming effect】

【Original Price: 20 affection points】

【Today’s Special: 10 affection points】

Yes, that’s it!

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In the kitchen, the maids were busy preparing Alice’s dinner.

“Today, the young master didn’t even punish the new kid?”

“And he even agreed to give her extra food! Holy Light, that girl must be really lucky!”

Listening to the maids’ chatter, Anya could only sigh silently.

These young girls are still naive.

Because Roy usually acts so badly, even a bit of kindness right now makes him not seem so terrible.

But Anya has served the Ainbrad family for nearly thirty years; she has watched Roy grow up.

Without a doubt, even with her feelings for the Ainbrad family, she can say for certain that Roy Ainbrad is the kind of lowlife scum.

Accomplishing nothing outside, yet keen on venting his anger on his subordinates.

What kind of scoundrel like this would suddenly show kindness to a maid he’s long had his eye on?

Especially since he has a history.

“Have you forgotten? Last time the young master rewarded a new maid with cake, he mixed in gravel and ordered her to eat it.”

Anya’s cold statement made the maids recall that incident, and they fell silent.

If Anya hadn’t stepped in, the new maid would have probably ended up with a mouthful of blood.

Just thinking about that scene sent shivers down the spines of the maids.

“But don’t worry; I’ll stop the young master this time…”

Before Anya could finish her sentence, a maid walked into the kitchen with a difficult expression: “The young master has ordered us to invite Alice to the dining table.”

Anya’s gaze darkened more and more.

Last time, Roy gave the same order.

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At the ornately gilded sandalwood long table, Roy and Alice took their seats with the help of Anya and a number of maids.

Maids aren’t allowed to dine at the same table as nobles.

Even the extraordinary Anya is no exception.

But Roy had his reasons.

If luck is on his side, this time he could raise Alice’s affection while changing Anya’s perspective!

But Alice wasn’t feeling as optimistic as Roy.

The ornate sandalwood long table, the luxurious carpet that felt soft underfoot, and countless magical candles that illuminated the table like a starry night sky.

Most importantly, her master, Roy Ainbrad, was sitting right next to her at the table!

Despite having long gotten used to keeping her expression tight and suppressing her feelings deep inside, Alice couldn’t help but feel extremely nervous now, gripping her delicate bare feet under the table, curling them up like a little white rabbit shivering in the cold wind.

In a word, weak, helpless, and pitiful.

“No need to be nervous, just relax,” Roy smiled at her.

“Th-thank you for your concern, Master.” Alice’s face remained calm, but her little feet curled up even tighter under the table.

Alice had only ever eaten rye bread filled with sawdust and cold soup made from leftovers at the tavern. She had seen chicken legs, meatballs, and fresh rye bread being roasted in the tavern and thought those were the most delicious delicacies in the world.

But what on earth is this in front of her?!

Juicy meat steaks emitting a spicy aroma, fresh vegetables glistening invitingly, fluffy golden bread that looked incredibly soft, and a warm, rich meat soup packed with ingredients!

There’s even meat in the soup?!

So this is how luxurious noble life really is!

Shock spread through Alice for a whole year!

No matter how she looked at it, this didn’t seem like food meant for a mere maid.

Alice seriously suspected that this meal was going to be her last supper.