Ding! System binding complete.]
[Host: Alex Reigns.]
[Current World: "Her World, His Game."]
[Identity: Minor Villain – Targeted for Elimination in Chapter 5.]
[Main Objective: Survive and Rise in the Female-Respected World.]
[Side Objective: Conquer the hearts of female protagonists to gain power and authority.]
[Reward: Skill Unlocks, Stat Boosts, and System Store Access.]
[Penalty for Failure: Erasure of Consciousness.]
Alex froze.
A system? He blinked hard. The floating blue interface in front of him shimmered faintly, its letters glowing like fragments of neon light.
'Wait, so I really got transmigrated into that trash novel? And now I have a system too?'
The beautiful woman standing across from him—Rose—frowned when he didn't answer immediately. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue? Or are you thinking how much more you can milk my sister for before you disappear?"
Her words snapped Alex back to reality.
He took a slow breath and forced a calm smile. "No. I've decided. I'll take the money."
Rose blinked. "You… what?"
Alex reached for the check, folded it neatly, and placed it in his pocket. "888,389 dollars. I'll be gone before nightfall."
Rose looked stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting him to give up so easily. Then suspicion filled her eyes. "What game are you playing, Alex?"
"No games," Alex replied smoothly, standing up. "You want me gone. I want peace. It's a good deal."
Her eyes narrowed, but she didn't argue. Instead, she turned and walked toward the door, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. "Good. Don't even think about contacting Alia again. I'll make sure she never forgives you if you try."
With that, she slammed the door behind her.
Alex let out a long sigh and sat back down. The room was silent except for the faint hum of the air conditioner.
'Alright… time to figure out this system thing.'
---
[Ding! Tutorial Activated.]
[The Female Raider System allows the host to gain "Influence Points" by emotionally affecting female characters with significant narrative value.]
[Affection, admiration, curiosity, jealousy, anger—all are measurable emotions that generate points.]
[These points can be used to buy skills, status upgrades, or world privileges.]
Alex frowned. "So… basically, I have to mess with people's feelings to get stronger?"
[Correction: You must influence female leads. The stronger the emotional response, the higher the reward. Positive or negative emotions both qualify.]
He whistled softly. "That sounds… morally questionable."
[Morality in a woman-dominated world is a luxury the weak cannot afford.]
That line hit him like a jolt. He chuckled. "Fair point, I guess."
The system continued:
[Main Quest Unlocked.]
Quest: Survive Until Chapter 10.
– Avoid direct conflict with the main protagonist.
– Build a minimum of 50 Influence Points.
– Optional: Create a new connection with a supporting female lead.
Reward: Skill – "Charm Amplification (Lv. 1)"
Failure: Host's erasure from the world timeline.
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Alex rubbed his temples. "So if I don't get some girl interested in me in a few chapters, I'm dead. Great."
He got up and looked out of the window. The college campus outside was calm, filled with students walking between classes. In this world, men were rare and often treated as luxury goods, status symbols, or entertainment. Strength, money, and authority rested in the hands of women.
It was strange. Even though it looked like Earth, everything felt flipped.
'Okay,' he thought, 'first step—avoid the protagonist. Second—find a new target. Maybe a supporting heroine.'
Then, like a spark, he remembered something.
In the original novel, after Alex rejected Rose's money, she stormed out and ran into the protagonist—Ethan Gray—on the street. That meeting triggered their relationship, and Alex became the "first face-slap villain."
But now, Rose had left satisfied, thinking she'd won. That meant she might not meet Ethan at all.
A slow smile spread across his face. "So I've already changed the plot."
---
[Ding! Minor Timeline Shift Detected.]
[Reward: 5 Influence Points.]
He grinned wider. "Oh, this might actually be fun."
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Hours later, Alex packed a small suitcase. Even though he told Rose he would leave, he had no intention of disappearing completely. Instead, he would relocate to another dorm building under a fake name—just to stay off the radar.
As he zipped the bag, a soft knock echoed on the door.
Knock knock.
He frowned. "Rose again?"
But when he opened it, he froze.
It wasn't Rose.
It was Alia.
The domineering president herself.
She stood there in a sleek gray business suit, her long legs accentuated by sharp heels, her face flawless but unreadable. Even standing still, she exuded confidence and power that made the air feel heavy.
"Alex," she said coolly, eyes scanning the room. "Where's my sister?"
He blinked. "She left a while ago."
Alia's gaze narrowed slightly. "She told me she came to see you. What did you two talk about?"
'Uh oh,' Alex thought. 'This woman could make CEOs cry just by glaring.'
He forced a calm smile. "She… wanted me to stop depending on you. Said some things about money and self-respect."
Alia's eyes softened a little. "Did she now?"
Then she stepped closer. "And what did you say?"
Alex could feel her perfume—a subtle, expensive scent of jasmine and cedar. He swallowed. "I told her I'd take some time away. Maybe leave the city for a while."
Her brows furrowed. "Leave?"
[System Alert: Emotional fluctuation detected – "Concern." +3 Influence Points.]
'Oh? Concern, huh?' he thought, amused.
Alia sighed softly. "You're not very good at understanding people, Alex. If I wanted you gone, I would have said so myself."
He tilted his head. "Then what do you want, Miss President?"
Her lips curved slightly. "For now? I want you to attend tonight's charity gala with me."
He blinked. "Gala?"
"Yes. Every major company will be there. You'll play your usual role—be charming, look perfect, and smile when needed. Can you handle that?"
Alex smirked. "I think I can manage."
Alia's gaze lingered on him for a few seconds longer than necessary before she turned to leave. "Good. I'll send you the suit."
When she was gone, Alex leaned against the wall, his heart still racing slightly.
Then, the familiar ding echoed again.
[Ding! Side Quest Activated.]
Quest: Attend the Exotica Charity Gala.
Goal: Make a lasting impression on one female target.
Reward: 10 Influence Points + 1 Random Skill Card.
Alex chuckled under his breath. "Looks like things are just getting interesting."
He looked at his reflection in the mirror—the face of a man too handsome for his own good, stuck in a world ruled by women.
"Alright, system," he said with a grin. "Let's play the game."