When a Corporate Slave Guy Reincarnated as a Mob Villain (Slave Trader), He Used His Knowledge of the Game to Raise the Heroines to Be the Strongest, Unintentionally Turning Them Into Yanderes, and Before He Knew It, He Was Completely Breaking the Story

Chapter 4: The Heroine’s Killing Intent is Terrifying

Yes…Alice had not only grown in beauty but also developed incredible power to a level that was beyond the norm.

To put it bluntly, Alice had turned into a monster with stats surpassing even the final boss of this game.

Ironically, or rather foolishly, I am the reason for this.

Using my knowledge of the game, I’ve been helping Alice for the past five years in various ways to support her.

Alice was the character I mainly used in the game, and I was attached to her.

On top of that, I knew about Alice’s unfortunate circumstances, and I simply wanted to befriend her.

That’s why, without realizing it, I got so caught up in leveling Alice that I forgot my role. And before I knew it, this is what happened.

However, in Lunatic Wars, the HP and other stats of the protagonist’s allies have a cap.

The maximum level is 99, HP is around 9,000, and other stats are limited to around 90 at best.

In terms of game balance, players have access to a variety of tools—items, healing magic—while the enemy is generally limited in numbers and options.

So, this setup is fairly typical for a game…

But why did Alice, a character controlled by the player, grow to such abnormal levels?

To be honest, Alice’s stats have completely broken the game’s balance.

Right now, Alice alone could easily stroll into the final dungeon—though it hasn’t appeared yet—and defeat the final boss in a one-on-one battle.

Meanwhile, I—the Slave Trader—haven’t grown at all.

Soon…or rather, within a few weeks, I’ll end up facing Alice, who has become a monster in terms of stats.

And Alice still holds a grudge against me.

In game terms, I’m completely cornered.

But this is no longer a game…

This world is now undeniably my reality.

“…Master, what is the reason for calling me today? I’ve heard you have something important to discuss…”

Alice said this, her cold, piercing gaze fixed on me.

Yes…this world is real…even this stomach pain…

That’s why I’ve decided to end this stress here today.

Yes…I’m going to free Alice and run away from here.

That’s the only way to break this scenario flag.

Sure, it would be cool to face the protagonist head-on and win fairly…

But that’s something that only happens in the game world.

…Wait…this world is in the game…

But…well, I’m not the protagonist.

Just like in my previous life, I’m just one of the many—just a mob character.

For people like me, giving up and compromising is key to life.

I’ve been through that enough in my past life, so I’m used to it.

“Yes…Alice…I have something very important to tell you.”

I sighed deeply and told Alice.

Immediately, Alice’s expression visibly changed.

“…I-Important…? Heh heh heh…Master…you’ve finally…finally realized my feelings…I have been waiting for this moment with bated breath. It’s been quite some time since I reached the age to marry…”

Her eyes sparkled brightly, and she grinned widely.

Honestly, I haven’t seen Alice look like this in quite some time.

Is she really that happy to be freed from me…?

It’s a bit selfish, but I can’t help feeling a little down.

But…if it means Alice will forgive me, maybe it’s not so bad.

Knowing how sharp Alice is, it wouldn’t be surprising if she’s already figured out that something is off with me or noticed my secret preparations to escape.

But, seeing her so happy, does this mean she’ll let me go if I free her?

Or…is she happy because she’ll finally get her revenge on me?

“Uh…Alice…I’m sorry for keeping you tied down here, especially since you’re already 18 now…But, um, it’s over. I plan to set you free…so, please…just spare my life—”

Alice remained silent for a while.

She just stared blankly at me with her mouth slightly agape, as if in shock.

I’ve never seen Alice so surprised before.

No, maybe it’s the first time since I pointed out her sleeping habits…

She stayed like that for about a minute, I think.

For a moment, I wondered if my words had even reached her.

“Uhm…Alice…are you listening?”

The moment I hesitantly asked, every hair on my body stood on end.

That’s because Alice’s beautiful blue eyes were now filled with murderous intent, glaring at me like never before.

To be honest, the killing intent was even stronger than when we first met and she almost killed me.

Ah…no…this is it…

I…I’m done for…

In my mind, I could clearly picture Alice cutting me down.

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Chapter 5: The Heroine Has Somehow Mastered Dark Magic

“Master…What exactly is going on here? Could it be…are you planning to abandon me? Even though I’ve yearned for you so much, you’ve never responded…and yet you keep gathering new women to this place…So, after all…”

As Alice’s intense killing intent made my legs tremble, I managed to continue speaking.

I-It’s okay…A-Alice is just misunderstanding.

It’s not like I’m neglecting the slave mark engraved on Alice.

She will understand if I explain that I plan to release her after properly removing the mark.

“N-No, that’s not it. A-Alice…don’t worry. I’ll make sure to dispel the slave mark. I’ve already arranged for a sorcerer to do it. It cost quite a bit, but I’ve saved enough for it. So—”

“Master…are you saying you will remove this mark…our sacred bond? Forgive me, but…I require an explanation. Depending on what you say, I might—”

As Alice spoke, the space within a few meters around her began to distort.

The color drained from the space, and an ominous blackness started to spread.

The floor beneath Alice’s feet, as if unable to bear a tremendous weight, collapsed with a crushing sound.

T-This can’t be…the final boss’s ultimate dark magic spell, Gravity Breath?

What I saw before was in a game…and it was in crude pixel art.

But now, what’s manifesting before me is in ultra-high-definition 4K…or even live-action…8K.

Wow…to think I’m seeing the ultimate spell exclusive to the final boss in 8K, and experiencing its texture firsthand…

This is truly a gamer’s dream come true…

…Wait, now’s not the time to escape reality!

If I get hit directly by that monstrous magic, even a protagonist’s party near the last dungeon would be gravely wounded.

Of course, as a slave trader, I’d be killed instantly.

…Wait a minute, isn’t Alice supposed to be aligned with light magic?

At least until a year ago, she could only use light magic.

Even in the game, no matter how much she leveled up, Alice wasn’t able to learn dark magic.

So why…how can she use dark magic now…and not just any dark magic, but the highest-tier spell?

And even the final boss took several turns to cast this spell…

There was always some dramatic text like “The laws of the galaxy are disturbed…” to hype up the attack.

During that time, you’d buff up and prepare to survive.

But why is Alice able to cast it instantly—?

Wait, wait…that’s not important right now.

More than that, I need to stop Alice. If I don’t, my life…no, the store, the entire town will—!

My mind was halfway in panic mode.

Countless thoughts swirled around in my head, but I couldn’t come up with any effective solutions.

“Do you have any idea how much I’ve yearned for you these past few years…and yet…you always ignored me, always bringing new women into this place…”

Alice was muttering something to herself.

Her hollow eyes were staring into the void.

Even in this dire situation, Alice’s beauty didn’t fade.

I couldn’t tear my gaze away from her, as if captivated by her destructive beauty.

The blackness around Alice grew thicker, and the distortion of space expanded further.

The floor had completely dissolved into darkness, making Alice appear as though she was floating.

“Heh…that’s right. It’s because of this shop that unnecessary women keep coming…I should just destroy it…then it’ll be just like before, when it was only me and Master…Heh…”

Alice was muttering something while staring into space, but I could no longer hear her.

I had already half-given up.

Giving up easily is one of my bad habits, but it can’t be helped.

Too often, I’ve tried to achieve something through effort, only for it to end in disappointment, so I’ve grown accustomed to this.

Even being reincarnated hasn’t cured that.

…My second life didn’t turn out well either…

The past five years flashed before my eyes, too short to call it a life review.

And Alice was always there in those memories.

“Well, at least…I got to spend time with Alice, who I’ve always liked…”

A beautiful woman like Alice had stayed by my side…

But…it was against her will, forced upon her.

So, in a way, it’s only natural for a slave trader like me to face retribution.

I closed my eyes, awaiting the end.

But…no impact ever came.

Cautiously, I opened my eyes, and there was Alice.

For some reason, she had stopped chanting her spell.

Could my prayer to the gods…no, since this is another world, maybe it’s a goddess…have actually been answered?

I almost started believing in the existence of the goddess I’d never met.

I-Is this a miracle…?

As soon as I thought that, I collapsed to the ground, falling to my knees.

And embarrassingly, it seemed my legs gave out completely, and I ended up sitting down.

When I looked up, I saw Alice staring at me in astonishment, her eyes wide open.

She had her hands over her mouth, and her cheeks seemed to have a faint blush, though maybe it was just my imagination.

Alice’s appearance hadn’t changed from earlier.

But to me, she looked like a different person.

The hollow blackness in her eyes was gone, replaced with a blue sheen, like the calm waters of the ocean.

What in the world could have changed Alice’s feelings so drastically?

“…M-Master…Did you really just say—”

Oh no…I must have accidentally spoken my thoughts out loud…

“N-No, it’s not like that…Alice—”

“…Master…Oh, I always believed in you…I knew you truly—”

Alice said, and for some reason, she knelt down and crawled towards me.

“Master…I…I’ve always…”

Then, Alice, leaning on top of me as I sat, placed her slender, smooth fingers on my shoulder, gently brushing my skin.

“Oh…I know this is wrong. I’m royalty, destined to be the official wife of the future emperor, and yet…doing something so improper before we’re even married…But…but…I can’t bear it any longer…”

Alice’s eyes gleamed with something strange.

With an ecstatic expression, she was muttering incomprehensible things.

“Oh…Master…Please don’t misunderstand…I’m not usually like this. It’s just that the backlash from using dark magic has made me…a little…feverish…Heh…”

Alice was acting strangely again.

What on earth was she trying to do?

Could it be…instead of killing me quickly, she plans to torture me for revenge?

Despite the fear, I felt a strange excitement at the same time.

After all, Alice’s body, pressed so close to mine, was soft and supple…and I could feel the warmth of her ample chest against my skin.

Her blonde hair brushed against my face, carrying a sweet, fragrant scent.

Torn between terror and excitement, my head began to spin.

Alice gazed at me with her blue eyes and whispered,

“Oh…Master…finally, we can become one—”

But just then, Alice suddenly disappeared from right in front of me.

I blinked in confusion, wondering what had just happened.

When I looked around, I realized that Alice was now standing behind me.