Sigh…. not again
A slightly robust, middle-aged man sat in front of his desk; by the candlelight, you could see his scarred yet handsome face.
But unusually, his face now showed concern, which contrasted with his imposing build.
His name is George Mason, a guy who reincarnated in a game world.
It was a simple game about a hero summoned from another world to defeat the demon king.
The most amazing thing about the game, which made it sell a lot, was that it combined puzzle-solving and intelligence to pass the levels.
While he was engrossed in playing the game, the light turned off, then he found himself in a rose field.
He thought he was dreaming, until a pair of knights came his way, waving at him.
He thought they were cosplayers, so he waved back, until they got closer and arrested him for trespassing in the queen's backyard.
Then he looked down at his body and found it wasn't his, but a random NPC from the game.
"What is it this time? The 56th? No… the 57th." he said.
I really should find a way to pass that gate. The gate I'm talking about is the entrance to that guy's lair."
Yeah a middle boss named the Frost King, a titan around 200m tall
Well, as you see him getting thrown into an NPC's body and fighting the bosses in the game wasn't the only strange thing that happened to him
He also had a game-like menu system that let him change settings and even save or load points in real life.
Yeah, in simple terms a limited reality-warping cheat.
Now I remember it, it's been a year since I met Emelia. I wonder how she is doing?
The most shocking thing he discovered was that the hero was a woman. Using his intellectual charm and his caring personality, he won her over.
It happened at the queen's welcoming banquet for the hero, using some familiar jokes from his past life, and to his surprise, she actually liked him.
Well it's mostly thanks that most men in the medieval fantasy world look down on women, he listened to her and valued her opinions, which quickly made them friends.
If I remember she is also at that mountain range fighting that demon general.
After this brief thought, he looked down hopelessly at the letter she sent to him, honestly, it felt awkward getting letters every day from her especially her asking if he ate enough or about his well-being
Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind his chair, then a pair of arms wrapped around his neck lazily.
"Mooo~ George, let's go back to sleep."
You can go yourself, Sarah
"No, I want you"
"You just want me as your pillow, don't you?"
"Yes~"
It may feel awkward but based on the game story setting, the NPC I took over has the same name as my real one.
Great isn't convenient
And he had an adopted daughter, Sarah, whom he saved while he was on an expedition on the northern borders.
You see he was supposed to be the typical image of a tough noble who built his territory using his military accomplishments.
Plus his territory was the smallest and farthest one all the way to the frozen continent
Well, that didn't stop a certain princess and Queen from visiting him often.
It was all his smooth tongue's fault; he really didn't want to seduce them. You could only blame him for speaking what was in his heart.
Plus coupled with his rough look but kind approach it certainly had a fatal combination to the women around him
Even the maids keep offering him to fulfil their "nightly duties" with him, it was ok at first, but it got problematic when already married maids started doing this.
Which, as a gentleman, he refused.
He blew out the candle, closed his notes, and stood up.
"I'm Coming Sarah, and remember no hugging"
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In the royal castle underground
So Isabelle what do you think about George
An older woman in her mid-thirties was sitting at a table looking at a girl in her 20s in front of her
Even though she asked this question her face was showing great reluctance, as if she had forced herself to spill the words.
Of course mother ~ He is a great nobleman and with his military accomplishments and...sweet words it wouldn't be long until he got himself a Princess as his wife
True, if I were just 10 years younger
Wait did you say mother
Nothing don't mind me, now going back to your engagement with George should we tell him or not
I think we should make it a reward and give him myself when he does something
But
But?
The hero wouldn't take it well, She already made it clear, two years ago in the capital, who he belongs to.
True… I still find it terrifying how, on her first day, the hero one-punched the knight-captain clear across the capital.
Plus the knight captain is his childhood friend and they already made a promise they would marry when times come
….so
The princess's demeanour changed then she said: Mother did you forget who I am
I promise I will be the first and only George's wife
I remember him still trying to pass the Frost King gate, if he managed to do that and I know he would
It would be a mystical achievement, something that hasn't happened in 3,000 years, and that's reason enough for me to give myself to him.
Hehehe Maybe I should wrap myself in a red ribbon, like a present.
And mom, you remember what dad said to you when he sacrificed himself to stop that invasion
You should move on, and I always see George keep eyeing you subtly hehehe
She folded her hands in her lap, maybe I should try he sounds like a good man
"I know, Mother, you've had a thing for him ever since that backyard accident."