The Return of a Worse Story
Alex entered the chairman's office of Avalon Group and sat down quietly.
The room was vast.
Glass walls.
Muted lighting.
Absolute control.
Kirlia floated up and landed gently on the table in front of him.
She didn't smile.
She looked… worried.
Alex noticed immediately.
He reached out and patted her head softly.
"Hey," he said calmly. "Don't worry yourself, okay?"
Kirlia looked up at him, searched his face—
Then nodded.
She stayed right there, watching him closely.
System Query
Alex leaned back in his chair.
"System," he said evenly.
"Tell me about the new protagonist. His story."
The air shifted.
And then—
Information flooded directly into his mind.
Not words.
Memories.
A Familiar, Stupid Plot
Alex's eyes slowly narrowed.
"…So that's it."
He knew this novel.
Very well.
Return of the Hidden Tycoon.
A story he had read once and never respected.
Kael Ravencroft — The Original Plot
Kael Ravencroft.
Born poor.
Secretly "righteous."
Painfully self-centered.
In the original novel:
Kael loved Lunaria Valencrest Left Aetherfall Kingdom because of "unrequited love" Went abroad Somehow earned massive wealth and absurd connections Returned as a "hidden tycoon"
Alex scoffed quietly.
"He wasn't hidden," Alex muttered.
"He was just annoying."
Kirlia blinked.
The Infamous Land Deal
The memory sharpened.
A land plot.
Market value: 200 million.
Kael's offer?
50 million.
And in the novel—
Everyone praised him.
Alex pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I still don't know if he was stupid," he said flatly,
"or just an idiot."
Kirlia tilted her head, unsure.
The One-Year Miracle
In the story:
Kael returned Reconnected with Lunaria Made her "fall in love" within days Used wealth and connections to "save" the Valencrest family Built a new company Rose to the top within one year
And then—
The ending.
The part that made the office feel cold.
Kael systematically:
Destroyed the Runcandel Group Took their wealth and assets Crushed their political standing Killed the Runcandel family mercilessly
For "plot justice."
For "true love."
For being the protagonist.
The air in the chairman's office turned heavy.
Oppressive.
Kirlia sensed it immediately.
She reached out and placed her small hand on Alex's.
Grounding
Alex blinked.
Then looked down.
"…Sorry," he said quietly. "Didn't mean to worry you."
He patted her head again.
Kirlia shook her head and nodded firmly.
She stayed.
A God Listens
Time rippled.
The space beside Alex folded—
And Dialga's voice echoed calmly.
Dialga:
Alex… do you want my help dealing with him?
Alex didn't hesitate.
"No," he replied evenly.
"Don't worry about it, Dia. I'll take care of him."
There was a pause.
Then—
Dialga:
Very well.
The pressure eased slightly.
Then Dialga added—
…I'm getting bored in the space.
Alex actually smiled.
"You're a god-class beast," he said.
"On par with Arceus, right?"
Dialga's tone turned thoughtful.
In the past, I could defeat Arceus.
Now… I can draw with her. Or lose.
Alex nodded.
"Still absurdly strong."
An Idea
Alex leaned back.
"Why don't you change into a human form," he said casually,
"and stay with me?"
Silence.
Then—
Dialga:
…That is a good idea.
I will do so in the future.
Alex nodded.
"Take your time."
The Villain Adjusts the Script
Alex looked out over the city.
Kael Ravencroft.
A protagonist who:
Was rich Was connected Was selfish And thought himself right
Dangerous.
But predictable.
Alex's fingers tapped once on the desk.
"…This time," he murmured,
"you don't get a year."
Kirlia straightened.
The system remained silent.
Waiting.
Because the story had already changed—
And the villain knew the ending.