Waking up in an unfamiliar world with no memories, I had only one advantage, a mind filled with knowledge of fictional tropes, clichés, and common sense learned from countless novels.

At first, I thought I was trapped in a romcom nightmare when I started triggering events like "Helping a Girl on a Rainy Day", "Damsel in Distress", and "Tripping Into the Heroine’s Arms." Naturally, I shut those nonsense down before they could escalate. No forced romances. No misunderstandings. No cringe.

But something was clearly off.

The world wasn’t just a slice-of-life comedy. 

Beneath the cliché academy setting, there were whispers of awakening powers, hidden dangers, and a brutal magic academy entrance exam. 

And every challenge I prevented or manipulated was an opportunity to grow stronger.

[Title Earned: Background Character.]
[Achievement Unlocked: Firm Mind.]
[New Skill Acquired: Background Character's Aura.]
[New Ability Acquired: Anti-Narrative Influence.]

I may be just a background character, but if fate insists on throwing these events at me, I’ll turn them into stepping stones.

Let the protagonists play their scripted roles — I have my own path to power.

'So, the second trial has already started, huh?' I squinted after quickly scanning the window. 'And this time it's a trial of the mind. The first one was titled "The Trial of a Heart." Then, if I have to guess, the remaining two will be about either body, strength, or a king. The final one will probably be the Trial of the Throne itself.'


Whatever the case, I was relieved by the fact that the princess and Vance were doing fine.


'Then, let's take a look at the others...'


I closed the window and focused on the second title - «The Spring Festival».


Linked Storyline: The Merchant Queen System: From Ruin to Riches


Spring marks renewal, prosperity… and competition.


Chapter 392 - What Others Are Doing...?