How to survive in the Romance Fantasy Game Chapter 6: My favorite!!

Within the game's mechanics, romancing or winning over specific heroines involved navigating various complex layers, as every character possessed her own distinct temperament and quirks.

Naturally, players felt compelled to perform specific actions to improve their standing with each individual heroine.

Because of this, achieving the legendary hidden harem ending became known as the game's most grueling objective.

Even though the developers confirmed it was a valid path in the story, the extreme difficulty caused most to view it as a mythical secret conclusion.

The biggest hurdle was maintaining a perfect romantic equilibrium across multiple heroines; an interaction that pleased one girl could easily ruin the player's reputation with another.

Fortunately, through sheer perseverance, immense effort, and a massive investment of time, I became one of the rare individuals to actually reach the harem end.

To be honest, I was likely the very first person to pull it off. It might be a bit cringeworthy, but I felt a deep sense of pride in that accomplishment.

When I shared my results on the forums, the community even dubbed me the "unhinged harem lord!"... Looking back, they were probably just mocking me with that name, weren't they?

Regardless.

In this complex game world, the very first encounter with a heroine was of critical importance.

Every initial meeting forced the player to make a vital choice, presenting four paths that would define the development of the relationship for the rest of the game.

[Romance - Conquer - Neutral - Bad]

The "Romance" option served as a guiding light for players wanting to spark genuine affection. Selecting this provided a massive +10 boost to love points, immediately putting the player in a strong position for a romantic route.

Starting with these love points—which players jokingly called "fiends"—provided a sturdy base for all future romantic pursuits.

In contrast, the "Conquer" path offered a completely different trajectory focused on dominance. This choice was designed for those who preferred power dynamics over soft romance.

However, that power came at a high cost.

[+10 dom points]

[-5 love points]

Choosing to conquer could alienate certain heroines, causing their likability to tank and potentially locking them out of the story entirely. This path required serious thought, as the consequences were both massive and permanent.

The "Neutral" option served as a middle ground for those wanting a balanced approach. This allowed players to keep things steady, leaving the door open for platonic friendship while keeping romance at a distance.

It gave players the room to handle complex character interactions without being forced into either extreme.

Finally, the "Bad" option was a dangerous yet tempting choice. Selecting this triggered an instant hate point from the heroine, effectively killing any chance of a future relationship.

Though it seemed like a mistake, it had a strategic use: it allowed players to ignore certain heroines and focus entirely on a single girl without the distraction of multiple plot lines.

Every decision carried its own weight, steering the story and defining the player's path through the world.

As a person who had memorized every detail of this data, and as someone who spent countless hours replaying the game to see every possible interaction...

I realized exactly how badly I had just messed up.

[Hero’s Legacy community post]

[Heroine guide:]

[Snow White: - first interaction Be decisive]

- Interaction A for Neutral increase Interaction

- Interaction C for love increase Interaction

- Interaction B for dom increase Interaction

- Interaction D bad end

- Choose the princess's side in act 2...

- More....

[Rose Brilliance: - First interaction Ignore her]

- Interaction B for love increase Interaction

- Interaction A for dom increase Interaction

- Interaction C for neutral Increase Interaction

- Interaction D bad end

- Be by her side on act 1 chapter 2

- More....

[Janica Mortelina: - First interaction be kind]

- Interaction A for love increase Interaction

- Interaction D for dom increase Interaction

- Interaction B for neutral Increase Interaction

- Interaction C bad end

- More....

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[Alice Holloway: - First interaction Pay attention to her]

- Interaction A for love increase Interaction

- Interaction D for dom increase Interaction

- Interaction C for neutral increase Interaction

- Interaction B bad end

- More....

.....

[First interaction Pay attention to her]

Recalling the guide I had personally written for the forum, a cold sweat began to run down my back.

'Yeah, I’m screwed...'

In a terrible stroke of luck, not only did I fail to follow the first interaction rule for Alice, but I had also managed to pick the "bad" option by ignoring her completely, ensuring she would start with a dislike for me.

As Alice let out an awkward laugh beside me, and Lorraine shot me a look of pure contempt, the weight of my mistake hit me like a ton of bricks.

A heavy, sinking feeling filled my stomach, mixed with the bitter taste of regret.

How could I have been this mindless?

At this point, I even questioned if I had actually played the game before.

I was so disappointed in myself that I felt like jumping out the window just to escape the shame.

Was a basic greeting really that hard? What was wrong with me?

Even the system remained silent, offering no reaction to the current disaster.

'You’re an absolute moron, Riley!'

To think I would just ignore my favorite character like that...

I used to judge people who acted like weirdos or screamed just to get a moment with their idols, but now that I was in their shoes, I finally got it.

It is impossible to act naturally when they are right in front of your face.

There goes any hope I had of getting close to her...

While my main goal was surviving this world and avoiding my destined death, I didn't want to do it while being hated by my favorite character.

Catching a glimpse of her disappointed face in the mirror, a surge of regret hit me, making my heart race with a mix of anxiety and excitement.

I wanted to kick myself for letting my nerves ruin everything.

'Should I say sorry?'

The thought crossed my mind, but I was terrified of making the atmosphere even more awkward. I hesitated, stuck in a loop of indecision about how to fix this mess.

Carefully, I tried to shift around, peeking at her through the mirror's reflection. The soft light from the window was just bright enough to reveal her expression.

I was looking for the perfect moment to apologize and set things right without making it worse.

But just as I prepared to speak, I saw her deeply engaged in a conversation with Lorraine, who was sitting right next to her.

Panic flared as I realized my window for an apology was closing. To make matters worse, I couldn't help but catch Lorraine’s insulting remarks about me.

"He's quite disrespectful for a junior, Alice. Who is that brat?"

"Shh~! Lorraine...!"

Haha... yeah, she definitely hates me now.

As the trip continued, the academy drew closer despite being located far from the busy city.

The airship moved through the sky with incredible speed, easily outstripping even the fastest wyverns.

I was amazed by the velocity; it was like being on a commercial flight but even faster.

During the entire flight, I stayed in my seat, lonely and resigned to the fact that my favorite character now disliked me.

Even though I told myself I would just be happy watching her from afar, the sting of her disapproval weighed on me. Looking slightly to my right, I saw Alice had fallen into a peaceful sleep.

She looked graceful resting in the seat next to mine, her iconic witch hat placed on her lap over her crossed legs.

With every soft breath she took, a sense of calm seemed to fill the cabin.

The dim light through the window gave her features an ethereal glow. In that moment, she looked so different from the energetic character I knew from the game—so incredibly peaceful.

It made me wonder about her life, and if she ever had trouble sleeping like a normal person. Seeing her this vulnerable felt like discovering a side of her I never knew existed.

I stared at her longer than I should have, captivated by the tranquility surrounding her sleeping form.

Then, without even thinking, a soft whisper escaped my mouth.

"Beautiful..."

A faint smile appeared on my face as I took in the sight. Right then, it didn't matter if she disliked me or not.

The only thing that mattered was that she was real, she was alive, and I could be here with her. Leaning back, a feeling of acceptance washed over me.

[Act 1, Chapter 1: Princess Snow's Abduction] was coming soon, bringing a lot of uncertainty with it.

I wondered if I would even have a part to play in the main story.

Honestly, I wanted to stay as far away from it as possible.

My stats were garbage to begin with.

The idea of being dragged into a life-or-death struggle for a plot I already knew filled me with anxiety.

I checked the system message again.

[Attend the Academy]

For the moment, my objective was still the same.

It seemed unlikely I would be thrown into the middle of things immediately.

But as the airship flew toward the academy, I couldn't shake the premonition that bad luck was following me...

If there really is a god, please just let me enjoy this moment in peace.