I’m Trapped in a Bloody Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 48

<Affection Level>

Dion: ♥♥♥♥♥ (Maximum affection level reached)

• Once the maximum affection level is reached, the level will not decrease.

<Before Route Creation>

Expected Route Entry:

1. ‘Complete Devotion’ (Progress: 65%)
2. ‘Corrupted Conviction’ (Progress: 35%)

<Entry conditions for ‘Haniel’s Resting Place’ have been met.>

• You can now move to ‘Haniel’s Resting Place’ from certain locations in the Empire.
• Communication with the Holy Kingdom is now available.

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“Haniel.”

“Yes?”

“Isn’t a saintess prohibited from engaging in sexual relations? If this comes to light, wouldn’t you be excommunicated or summoned back to the Holy Kingdom?”

What was he trying to say now?

Hearing Dion’s serious mumbling, I chuckled lightly. His expression was so serious it was almost amusing.

“Of course, I have no intention of speaking about this, but still…”

“There’s nothing to worry about. If that were a concern, you should have gone through with castration before we did anything.”

“You’re the one who stopped me.”

“Ah, right.”

I looked at him with a sheepish smile as Dion held his forehead and let out a deep sigh. His mutterings about future plans included some disturbing phrases.

“Hella must have overheard everything. We should deal with that kid first…”

Listening to his ominous tone, I spoke lightly, reminding him of some basic morals. You’re not supposed to harm children or animals, Dion.

“Don’t think about unnecessary things. By the way, were you seriously planning to go through with it if I hadn’t stopped you?”

“I wasn’t planning to cut it off. I thought if I injured that area, I wouldn’t feel like embracing you.”

“Dion, you’re a noble. Aren’t you at least thinking about an heir before you cut, um…”

The more I repeated the word “cut,” the stranger it sounded. It was too odd a term for an R-19 game character. Trailing off, I gave up mid-sentence, but Dion calmly continued.

“I have an older sister. If anything happens to me, she’ll take care of it. Besides, when I left my family after being knighted, I relinquished my position as the family head.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. So, losing the ability to use it seemed preferable to the idea of touching the Saintess… Haa…”

Dion sighed deeply, resting his head in his hands.

Watching him, I giggled and spoke, “It’s better than getting hurt. No one will find out, so what’s the problem?”

“Hella knows. More importantly, can I kiss you?”

“Huh? Weren’t you just reflecting on your actions a moment ago?”

“I am, but that’s one matter, and this is another. The experience of being with you was much more pleasant than I expected. It’s even making me understand why Dietrich behaves so promiscuously.”

Dion leaned forward as he spoke shamelessly. Just before his lips met mine, he raised his eyebrows as if seeking permission. When I gave my consent, Dion kissed me gracefully. It was a kiss so refined that I could only describe it as noble.

Where did he learn this? His lips pushed gently, and his tongue moved with delicate precision as it slipped past mine.

Clearly, he had only learned the theory but lacked practical experience. Smiling at his awkward kiss, I suddenly felt his hand roaming where it didn’t belong.

While one hand held my head, the other crept toward my waist and roamed subtly. Feeling his touch, I pinched the back of his hand hard. Even as I pinched, his hand continued its ascent until it reached my chest. Narrowing my eyes, I glared at Dion, causing him to pull back.

“Haniel.”

“You keep calling me Haniel.”

“If I call you ‘saintess,’ it reminds me of who I’ve been intimate with. Is that a problem?”

“Do as you like.”

I shrugged indifferently. Ugh, my body aches. Moving my shoulders caused the strain from our intense activities to resurface, making me wince. Rubbing my sore arms, I noticed Dion’s heavy gaze on me.

“When all this is over, I’ll formally propose to you.”

“What?”

“There will be complications, but…”

“Wait a minute.”

Marriage endings are exclusive to a single route! Slapping my palm over Dion’s mouth, I made him blink innocently. I had completely forgotten Dion was inexperienced. Unlike Ardal and Orias, who had special circumstances, Dion seemed serious about proposing.

What a hassle.

“Calling me Haniel is fine, but I’m a saintess, Dion.”

“……”

“I can’t marry you.”

To be precise, saints can marry, but I won’t in this playthrough. I’ve already invested so much in this route, sacrificing countless single-route endings. Do you know how many routes I’ve abandoned to get here? I even gave up on Orias and Ardal to pursue this!

My firm response caused Dion to slowly remove my hand from his mouth. His expression darkened. Whatever consequence my answer would lead to, I knew it wouldn’t result in a bad ending. With his affection maxed out, a bad ending was off the table.

Dion lowered his gaze in thought, remaining silent. After some time passed, a system window appeared before him. It seemed he had made up his mind.

I calmly reviewed the system window. Please, let it enter a route where reverse harems are possible.

<Entering Dion’s Route: ‘Corrupted Conviction.’>

• This is a multi-capture route.

<‘Corrupted Conviction’>

Progress: 100%

<Dion’s capture has been completed!>

<The probability of entering the Reverse Harem Ending has increased!>

• Captured Characters: 3/6

Charm Increased by (+20)>

• Current Charm: 110
• Higher charm levels make capturing characters easier.

<Charm Has Exceeded 100>

• Passive Skill ‘Allure’ Acquired!

Perfect!

Although the route name feels a bit ambiguous… Hmm. A new skill has been unlocked as well.

‘Check Allure skill.’

<Allure Lv.1>

• Passive Skill
• Accelerates affection growth.
• Increases favorability toward the player.
• Base affection of non-capture targets rises to 20.
• Event occurrence probability increases.
• Maximum level: 10

“Are you alright?”

“About what?”

Dion asked me as I examined the Allure skill. As a conservative character, his confusion stemmed from my indifferent attitude. Smiling, I got to my feet. It was time to address the task I’d postponed for too long.

Heading to the spot where Dion had earlier pointed out a piece of paper, I retrieved it.

<Clue Discovered!>

Pushing aside the system window that blocked my view, I bent down to pick up the paper. Dion continued to watch me intently as I unfolded it under his gaze.

<You have obtained ‘Adrian’s Journal Fragment’!>

• Progress: (3/3)
• Your understanding of Adrian has increased.

<Plague Clues Collected!>

[Herb Chamber Maintenance Log, Day 241: Identified information on individuals requiring herbs and cases of overdose.]

The handwriting was neat and formal, unlike the fragments I had seen previously. It lacked any trace of emotion, making it feel less like a journal and more like a report. Realizing that Adrian had also been a caretaker of the herb chamber, I continued reading until a new system window appeared.

<With the completion of Adrian’s journal fragment collection, you can now view a past memory.>

• Would you like to proceed?

View memory? Was this functionality always here? Unintentionally nodding, my vision blurred.

“Huh?”

• While viewing the memory, the player temporarily enters a virtual state.

As my surroundings became clear, I saw a small figure. Soft brown hair and emerald-like eyes—it was a young Adrian. He was a scrawny boy with a sharp, wary gaze.

So, he had that piercing look even as a child.

Several people stood behind him, and the herb chamber door was open. Beside him was the village chief, looking much younger than he did now. The chief grabbed Adrian’s arm and shoved him inside.

“If you perform as instructed, you’ll be accepted as a villager in three years.”

“Yes.”

The staggering Adrian entered the chamber as the chief spoke. People carrying a large deer passed Adrian and entered the chamber. They placed the deer on the altar before leaving, handing Adrian a small dagger on their way out.

As Adrian accepted the dagger, the chief said, “I’ll check on this tomorrow…”

Leaving Adrian without a response, the chief closed the herb chamber door behind him.

<Limited Player Intervention Allowed>

• Remaining interventions: 0/3
• Adrian’s disposition will be determined based on player intervention.
• Adrian cannot perceive the player’s face or physical information.

<Acquired Information>

• Adrian’s Disposition: Good+

<Bonus Affection: If the disposition determined during the event matches the acquired information, additional affection points will be awarded.>

Closing the system window, I approached the huddled Adrian. Although the chamber was dim, I could see everything clearly. Adrian’s bruised, bluish face, his small hands tightly gripping the short, sharp dagger, and his tear-soaked face were all vividly visible.

Floating like a ghost, I felt as though my soul had been separated from my body. Adrian didn’t even think to wipe his tears, instead staring blankly at the dark chamber.

Could I intervene in this situation?

Slowly, I reached out toward young Adrian’s face. My translucent hand touched his cheek.

“Wh-who’s there?”

<You have made contact with Adrian.>

• Contact duration: 5 minutes
• Situation interventions: 1/3

“I…”

<Voice cannot be transmitted.>

I stopped speaking as another system window appeared. So, I can touch him but not speak.

Assessing the situation, I bent down and gently wiped away Adrian’s tears.

“W-wait… Who…”

Muttering in confusion, Adrian reached up to touch the hand on his cheek, only to freeze. His hand passed through mine and rested on his own cheek.

***

[Dion Captured!] Character Information Unlocked

Capture Target 1: Dion

• [Knight]
• [Disposition: Neutral]

<Gameplay Difficulty: ★★★★☆ ~ ★☆☆☆☆>

• Difficulty varies depending on whether you succumb to ‘Dietrich’s Temptation.’
• If you resist, the route is very easy.

<Capture Difficulty: ★★★★☆ ~ ★☆☆☆☆>

• Difficulty decreases proportionally to the time spent together.

***

Capture Method: “Time”

• Dion is easily influenced by bonds of affection; the longer you spend time together, the easier it becomes to capture him. Capturing characters around him is also part of the method for capturing Dion.

Preferred Traits:

• Diligent individuals.

Character Design:

• [Gray Hair/Blue Eyes]

[S] Playstyle Preference:

• Strength, inexperience, and customizable development according to the player’s preferences.

***

Revealed Events

1. Herb Chamber’s Request: Two connected events

1). Herb Chamber’s Request

2). Adrian’s Request

[Dion Endings]

Happy Endings:

1. [Information Hidden] (Perfect Ending)
2. ‘Complete Devotion’ (True Ending)
3. ‘Corrupted Conviction’ (Reverse Harem Ending)

Bad Ending:

1. [Information Hidden]