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A female student appeared before them.

According to Josuhyun, this world was originally known as an adult-oriented game world.

Among them, the genre called NTR was particularly renowned for its intense nature.

“What is NTR?”

“It refers to the act of taking another man’s woman.”

The name of the game was ‘Trouble to Fight.’

It was commonly referred to as ‘Tutu.’

One notable feature of Tutu was its numerous NTR routes.

As the protagonist or player character progressed through the game, they made various choices leading to quests and battles.

Making incorrect choices would increase the NTR value.

When the value reached a certain point, the NTR route would be unlocked.

The protagonist would end up having their heroine taken by the enemy.

“Taken?”

“Well, to put it bluntly, the heroine goes under the villain and sleeps with them. Since it’s an adult game, such acts are quite prevalent.”

There’s no need to delve into the specifics of these acts.

Perhaps feeling slightly embarrassed by her words, Suhyun blushed.

“That’s why it’s crucial to raise the protagonist’s abilities and make proper choices.”

However, due to the nature of the game, NTR endings were far more common than happy endings.

Hence, in most playthroughs, the protagonist ends up losing the heroine.

There are instances where they succumb to the enemy’s power,

or where the heroine, forced into it, betrays and finds pleasure with another man.

Given the difficulty level, one typically needs to witness the NTR ending at least ten times before reaching a happy ending.

“…Why would anyone play such a game?”

Upon hearing this explanation, Yujin’s initial thought was just that.

Not about flirting with women.

Nor about meeting multiple women.

But rather, the higher probability of losing his girlfriend even if he tried hard?

Why would anyone enjoy that? Are they perverts?

Contemplating quietly, Yujin arrived at his own conclusion.

“Well, there are various tastes in this world.”

In other words, he decided to pretend to understand and move on.

With so many things to worry about in the world, why fight over what others like?

How many people live in this world?

Everyone has the right to their preferences.

So, even if there are people who enjoy NTR games, it’s not that surprising.

Of course, he wouldn’t indulge in it.

“So, what now?”

Anyway, why does the story of that game continue?

Well, actually, he had some idea but asked just to confirm.

“As I mentioned earlier, this world is based on that NTR game. In that game, you play the role of an antagonist who takes Yeonghee away from the protagonist, Cheolsu.”

Me?

No, why such a terrifying statement.

Suhyun spoke, turning him into trash who steals someone else’s girl in an instant.

“Of course, it’s limited to the early stages of the story. Once the initial confrontation is over, you turn back into a rival character.”

“A rival?”

According to the explanation, he and Cheolsu were originally meant to be friendly competitors.

After their duel, where he acknowledged Cheolsu’s strength, he saw Cheolsu as an equal skilled individual.

Continuing to compete thereafter was more akin to student rivalry than malicious scheming.

Think of it like Naruto and Sasuke in a manga.

Or Harry Potter and Malfoy in a novel.

The bickering duo eventually join forces against a real enemy and become friends.

Truly, it’s a touching story reminiscent of boys’ comics.

And the pivotal moment is the first duel between Cheolsu and Yujin.

The day they competed on the field with wooden swords after his discharge from the hospital.

Story-wise, the duel ended in a draw, and from that point on, he needed to acknowledge Cheolsu for the story to progress.

“However, for some reason, you… managed to defeat Cheolsoo in that match in one go.”

That day is a vivid memory for Yujin.

It marks the point where her relationship with Cheolsoo began to twist.

Even now, she regrets engaging in such behavior.

Her explanation was that due to that incident, the story branched off and started progressing in a different direction from the original.

“…The story is tightly woven together quite well.”

Of course, there are noticeable amateurish parts here and there.

It’s of a quality that’s hard to dismiss as mere delusions of a middle schooler.

If this were a novel, she might have found it intriguing to read.

To think she doesn’t spare efforts for her own fantasies.

Suhyun was quite serious about her middle school syndrome.

“Plus, look at her expression. It’s a face that you just can’t help but believe is genuine.”

Of course, Yujin didn’t believe those words.

Even if this world were written by someone, she wouldn’t believe it.

But for this world to be an adult game? And of the NTR genre or something?

“There’s no way such a world could exist.”

It would be more convincing if this world were a web novel written by some mediocre author.

Above all, I was supposed to play the role of stealing Yeonghee, Cheolsoo’s girlfriend.

I’m not that kind of trash!

If we must define it, I prefer pure love!

“But to this friend, my position as the heir of Heukcheon probably triggered her creative urge in that direction.”

Of course, Yujin didn’t comment on that.

A seasoned fan knows how to read others’ reactions well.

Shouting out disagreements without reading the room might make a newly formed connection awkwardly disappear.

Anyway, isn’t she the grateful one who approached me first?

Our tastes may be a bit strange, but let’s harmonize here.

“Haha, what an interesting story.”

Yujin said with a sly smile.

“It’s not a story that’s particularly important to me. Shall we hear it once?”

****

Realizing she had possessed someone, Suhyun was quite taken aback.

Although it was a game she usually enjoyed, being possessed in an adult game?

But to her, well-versed in many web novels and games, this situation was familiar.

In an instant, Suhyun understood that she had fallen into the role of a fallen extra in the story.

“Thank goodness. Then nothing should happen.”

In this story, only the heroine suffers any harsh events(?).

At most, it’s Yeonghee, the main heroine, the class president, homeroom teacher, and school nurse, right?

Others don’t even have their names properly mentioned.

She was just one of them.

“Just staying put should leave everything to the protagonist! I just need to stay still!”

That’s what she thought.

Until Cheolsoo lost to the villain Yujin and the story began to twist.

It took quite some time for her to grasp the situation.

Eventually, when Cheolsoo stopped coming to school, Suhyun realized that something was wrong.

“Whatever it is, the story has changed!”

Initially, Suhyun had no intention of deeply involving herself in the story.

But things had changed.

Various incidents happening in the story affect not only the school but the entire country.

Leaving it as it is would be irreversible.

Ultimately, Suhyun gathered her courage and decided to approach Yujin.

“But… the conversation is going surprisingly well?”

Suhyun had prepared thoroughly for this dialogue in her own way.

If asked for evidence, she could have shown it.

But Yujin believed her too easily.

“So, how did you come to know about that future?”

“As I said, it’s because I’m the one possessing.”

Suhyun breathed a sigh of relief internally.

She worried about being chased away for talking nonsense.

Fortunately, it seems like interest has been piqued.

Well, if it’s the ‘Yujin’ she knows, she won’t just brush off this story.

More power-hungry and ambitious about their organization than anyone else.

“Indeed, it was brave of you to speak up.”

The character named Yujin is far from ordinary.

On par with the protagonist Chulsoo, hailed as a genius of the century, possessing a sense of combat that matches his.

Moreover, he holds power as a black heaven.

One misstep could send his life spiraling downward.

He could end up like a heroine in a night game, being bossed around and panting at the sight of men.

“But his current position within the organization must be precarious.”

In the story, events involving Chulsoo shake Yujin’s standing within the organization significantly.

As a successor who indulges in alcohol, cigarettes, and debauchery, he is viewed unfavorably by the members.

The figure symbolizing this discontent is none other than Secretary Park.

Originally serving as Yujin’s assistant and overseer, Park independently prepares for rebellion after deeming Yujin unfit as a successor.

It marks a crucial episode where Chulsoo and Yujin join forces for the first time.

“Surely by now, Secretary Park is plotting against Yujin, and Yujin must be vaguely sensing it, feeling uneasy.”

Suyeon’s aim is to exploit this rift.

What Yujin needs right now is nothing but information.

And Suyeon can provide that abundantly.

“And I know to some extent what will happen in the future. With just this much, your standing within the organization will improve.”

“Hmm.”

Needless to say, Black Heaven is an evil organization.

From the main storyline itself, the central theme is battling against Black Heaven.

Of course, amidst this, Yeonghee continues to suffer NTR due to the constant appearance of enemies.

For a happy ending, cooperation between Yujin and Chulsoo is vital.

“But now that the story has become entangled, I’m the only one who can resolve this.”

In truth, Suyeon felt guilt about this.

The story should have proceeded as planned.

Regardless of how it got tangled, it was all due to her influence as the possessed individual.

Although she doesn’t know where the butterfly effect originated, everything that happened was because of her.

“Normally, by now, Yujin and Chulsoo would have become good friends, bantering back and forth.”

Suyeon was determined to take responsibility for this somehow.

“If you wish, I will elevate you to the pinnacle of Black Heaven.”

She declared boldly.

Unaware that the ‘Yujin’ she knew and the Yujin before her were two different individuals, even in her dreams.