[Game terminated.]
[Commencing experience point calculation.]
[Cheon Jimin's Affinity Level is now 2.]
[Gained 1 bonus point for reaching Affinity Level 2.]
[Yang Jeongmin's Affinity Level is now 3.]
[Gained 3 bonus points for reaching Affinity Level 3.]
[Choi Seonmi's Affinity Level is now 6.]
[Gained 14 bonus points for reaching Affinity Level 6.]
[Level increased.]
[Gained 19 points.]
Upon reaching Level 30, you may now select the starting point for certain creative works.
Returning to reality from the [ Vampire Detective ] game, I immediately paused the game progress and sat on the sofa, scrolling through the logs.
"Phew. It took almost a month to reach Level 30."
I hadn't done anything special. All I did was eat, sleep, and fuck. By "fuck," I mean sex, of course.
"Vampire pussy wasn't as great as I expected."
A vampire's vagina was cold. Still, it produced lubrication and tightened around me, making it better than a fleshlight. I'd probably enjoy it as an occasional treat.
"Affinity Level, huh?"
Currently, Hera and Choi Seonmi have the highest Affinity Levels.
To be honest, I still don't understand how it works. It doesn't seem like just having sex raises the Affinity Level.
But since it gives bonus points, I'm not complaining.
"Does a higher Affinity Level mean they enjoy sex with me more?"
The Connection Level doesn't represent affection or favorability.
Currently, Moon Ji-Hyeok's Connection Level was 5. He was living his life trying to forget me, yet his Connection Level remained at 5.
Once a Connection Level increases, it never decreases.
As I pondered the Connection Level, my gaze shifted to my own Level. There was no urgency to determine my Connection Level right now.
Level 30. Being able to choose my starting point means... I can begin earlier than the Original Work's timeline, or even further ahead.
This was a significant advantage.
Knowing future events in advance, I could prepare for them more easily before the Original Work's narrative began, allowing me to seize opportunities and gain benefits.
[Sung Yu-jin]
[Level: 30]
[Strength: 21 Stamina: 21 Agility: 22 Intelligence: 12 Stamina: 24]
[Available Points: 77]
I should level up the Youngcheon Style. You never know if its level gets high enough, I might even awaken Mana.
My mind was currently consumed by thoughts of the Youngcheon Style.
The Brain Lightning and Dark Shadow Jin Woosung had demonstrated at the Youngcheon Sword Pavilion remained vivid in my memory.
Should I increase my Stamina stat? I feel like I've been running low on it lately.
***
[Sung Yu-jin]
[Level: 30]
[Strength: 21 Stamina: 21 Agility: 22 Intelligence: 12 Stamina: 30]
[Available Points: 47]
***
Ah, now I feel like I can finally breathe.
In Vampire Detective, all I did was have sex.
Wake up in the morning? Sex. Eat lunch? Sex. Dinner? Outdoor sex.
"I came thirty times a day."
Even I get exhausted after coming five times in a row. Without the Full Recovery Skill, coming thirty times a day would have been impossible.
I probably would have died from overexertion before even reaching the Vampire Detective's ending.
"I want to raise my Stamina stat to 50... How many points do I need?"
To increase your Stamina stat, you require 10 points.
Do you wish to increase your Stamina stat?
"Ten points just to raise Stamina by one? Hmph."
I shook my head.
I averted my gaze from the stat window. If I kept looking, I might impulsively raise other stats.
I'll save my points to level up the Youngcheon Style.
I raised my Stamina stat because it's absolutely essential.
What new creations are available this time?
I looked at the selectable creations with anticipation.
- Justin's Sword (Manga)
I read this back in elementary school. It was about a talking sword, right?
A nostalgic manga. I used to borrow it from a friend who brought the comic book to school.
It was fun, but my current goal is Mana Awakening. Who cares about a talking sword?
- World's Greatest Sex Tournament (AV)
I almost clicked on this one the moment I saw the title.
It's an AV where seven actresses compete to determine who has the ultimate sex organ.
Only A-list AV stars appear. Ugh.
I'll check it out later when I'm bored.
- Fallen Heavenly Demon (Novel)
This is that martial arts novel I read recently.
The Heavenly Demon, who had conquered the martial world, was defeated in battle by King Yama and cursed with corruption, forcing him to reincarnate in another martial world.
The Curse of Corruption compels the reincarnated Heavenly Demon to perform good deeds against his will.
Wait a minute. This novel mentions a spirit elixir!
A spirit elixir that grants Inner Energy simply by consuming it!
If I could steal the elixir meant for the protagonist and eat it first...
Calm down. The text clearly states that the elixir doesn't grant Inner Energy to ordinary people, only longevity and health.
And when brought into the real world, its effects would undoubtedly diminish.
Still, this is worth trying. Fallen Heavenly Demon. Remember that title.
- Black Life (Novel, Game)
Black Life is a fantasy zombie apocalypse series. The novel came first, followed by the mobile game.
The novel was a complete flop, but the mobile game had a brief period of popularity.
I played the game too, though not for long. It had no fixed storyline; all you did was eliminate hordes of zombies and monsters while collecting beautifully illustrated female characters. Back then, it was a fairly novel mobile game, so it was popular for about a month before its popularity plummeted.
How can a game and a novel be in the same category when they're completely different? What's the content of this creative work even about?
Curiosity piqued, but I saw no reason to actually enter this fictional world.
- Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Saint in the Count's Household (Novel)
It's been a while since I've seen this. I read it back in middle school when a friend recommended it.
The series spanned ten volumes, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
The plot follows Dam Sanwoo, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint of the Mount Hua Sect, who reincarnates as the second son of a Count's Household in a fantasy world and goes on to found the Mount Hua Sect anew.
It was a growth-type, overpowered harem novel. I remember there being five heroines in total. It's been so long that I can't recall their names clearly.
What was it about again? In the end, he marries all five heroines...
Hmm, not much else comes to mind. Was the setting that the Magic Tower controlled the economy?
Brrr.
A jolt of electricity seemed to run down my spine.
"Eureka!"
I shouted, leaping up from the sofa.
In 'The Plum Blossom Sword Saint Reborn into a Count's Household,' there's a condition called Mana Insensitivity. It refers to a congenital inability to sense mana.
But the Magic Tower had solved this problem by creating the Mana Awakening Potion. Simply by drinking it, one could gain the ability to sense mana.
I remember this clearly. Back then, I thought that even without any other abilities, just awakening mana would be enough to become a Hunter.
If I had this, I might be able to awaken my Mana.
Even if its effectiveness is diminished in the real world... if I drink two or three bottles in quick succession...! There's a chance!
I suppressed my growing excitement.
Information about Baekhwan, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint reincarnated into the Count's Household, was woefully scarce. My hazy memories couldn't even recall the protagonist's name properly, and only a few striking plot points surfaced intermittently.
It's fine. I can just reread the novel.
I immediately went online and searched for "Baekhwan."
The search results flooded the screen.
...What? Why is it so unpopular?
Most of the online reviews labeled it as trash. I distinctly remembered enjoying it.
There aren't any analysis articles by netizens either.
Since it wasn't popular, there was no way anyone would have bothered analyzing it.
Well, it didn't matter.
I could just meet the author directly, pay for the setting guide, or ask for advice.
At the time, I had no idea...
That the author had passed away in a traffic accident.
I couldn't obtain the setting guide for Baekhwan.
The author had died in a traffic accident three years prior. After speaking with his brother, I learned that the author himself had deleted the setting guide.
I heard he had stopped writing after publishing Baekhwan, claiming he lacked talent.
Found it! An analysis article about Baekhwan.
It was an analysis article from five years ago. After scouring every novel-related website, I finally found an analysis of Baekhwan on an old portal site's forum.
Even if Baekhwan wasn't particularly popular, publishing ten volumes meant it must have had a dedicated fanbase.
[Analysis Articles.]
Of course, I had also reread and analyzed Baekhwan. But it was difficult to do a deep analysis.
Now that I'm reading it again, it's just so boring.
I couldn't even understand why I had enjoyed it so much back then.
I was about to die of frustration.
The protagonist was both impotent and a pushover. He meddled in everything, spouting about justice and morality.
And he was utterly oblivious to romance, completely missing obvious signs of affection. It felt so contrived it was almost nauseating.
He could have just fucked her and she'd be moaning in delight. Why doesn't he get it?
Considering the atmosphere at the time, it wasn't entirely incomprehensible.
Back then, protagonists like this were all the rage. Besides, this was an all-ages novel, and the author was still in middle or high school when it was published.
Well, fine. He looks like an easy mark to exploit.
Having finished my analysis of Baekhwan, I devised a flawless plan.
Just make money. With enough money, the Magic Tower will sell you anything.
Baekhwan's Magic Tower operated more like a corporation. As long as you had the money, they didn't care about your status. After all, the setting even allowed you to buy noble titles with cash.
Alright, let's get started. As long as I don't have to start as a slave, I'm good.
You have selected the Plum Blossom Sword Saint, reborn into the Count's Household.
[Creating avatar.]
Three avatar settings are available.
Three options. Thank goodness I get to choose.
1. Sung Yujin Tycus
- 31 years old. Slave.
- Originally a mercenary, he became a slave after raping a village maiden and being captured by guards.
- Lost his left eye in a fight with the guards.
- Made a pact with a demon in prison.
2. Sung Yujin Prucus
- 15 years old. Noble.
- Third and youngest son of the Prucus Family.
- Son of Harrel Delisik.
- Exceptionally skilled with his hands.
- Has a congenital heart condition.
3. Sung Yujin James
- 27 years old. Mercenary.
- Leader of the Gojingo Mercenary Group.
- A brilliant strategist.
- Lacks a conscience.
***
I scanned the three avatar profiles.
This doesn't even require much thought. It's Sung Yujin Prucus. Who would have imagined I'd become the protagonist's younger brother?
Prucus County.
The main setting of the novel. In the martial arts world, the protagonist dies and is reborn as the second son of the Count's Household.
This... my plan is working out even better than I expected.
In the original work, the protagonist ousts the eldest son and becomes the rightful successor, thanks to his exceptional swordsmanship talent and abilities.
Later, he achieves Aura Master status at a young age and is revered as a hero. There was no way he wouldn't become the successor.
I'll devour the Count's Household. And as a bonus, I'll devour all the heroines too. Heh heh heh.
I'll use him just like Moon Ji-Hyeok. No, in some ways, he might be even easier to manipulate. After all, I'm the protagonist's younger brother.
This is perfect!
You can select the starting point of the original work.
Default. 1 Year Ago. 3 Years Ago. 1 Year Later. 2 Years Later.
"So I can actually choose the starting point? Things are going smoothly."
I immediately ruled out any time after the original work's beginning. To devour the Count's Household, I needed to establish my foundation while the protagonist was still young.
"A year before seems perfect, but..."
Three years before wasn't a bad choice either. More time meant more opportunities.
I pondered deeply.
Then, something suddenly flashed through my mind.
"Wait a minute. Three years before... Heh heh heh. And the timing is perfect too!"
I chose three years before.
I would do everything I could. I would seize every opportunity.
[Game Start.]
***
I opened my eyes in a grand bed.
The room was lavishly decorated, with ornate furnishings and luxurious decor adorning every corner. Mana lamps illuminated the interior from the ceiling, casting a bright glow across the excessively spacious chamber.
This is even larger than the private training rooms at the Youngcheon Sword Pavilion.
A table stood beside the bed, holding a teapot and cups.
As I sat up, I instinctively reached for my smartphone. It was lying next to the pillow.
Of course it's here.
The device seemed oddly out of place in this world. On a whim, I tried to connect to the internet, but there was no signal.
It was then that I belatedly noticed how small my hands were. My skin was so pale, it looked as if I had applied powder.
Was Sung Yujin Prucus's character setting supposed to be seventeen? These hands are far too small for that.