Veloxithans

Lilly raised her eyebrows in surprise as she read the panel in front of her.

[Mission: Conquer William Verley]

[Description: Does that really need an explanation?]

[Reward: Heavenly Hands]

[Punishment: Host will lose four levels]

[Time limit: 2 months]

'Oi, Zane!'

[Yes, mistress?]

'Are you trying to put protagonists as targets?'

[.....]

'So I'm right?'

[In a sense, yes. Most of the targets would be protagonists, as you like to call these types of individuals.]

Lilly rolled her eyes at that and said, 'You speak as if I'm going to have a harem in the hundreds. At most, I'll have 10; actually, even that seems too much.'

Her thoughts were simple; she couldn't handle such a large number, whether it's in bed or in life. Also, it would mean the time she'll have to give each of them would decrease, so it wasn't something Lilly wanted.

She wanted a small harem where she'll be happy with her husbands.

[Mistress, do you think protagonists could be found anywhere? They are a rare species, and only a handful are born in a certain era.]

'Then it's fine. Also, if I don't like the person, then what?'

[I would make an exception and remove the mission then. Because ultimately, the goal of the system is to make the host happy, I won't force you to be with someone you don't like.]

'Hehe, then we're all good.' Lilly grinned and said.

[By the way, mistress, how did you determine that he's a protagonist?]

Lilly mentally pointed at the young man named William Verley. She said, 'Look at that broken sword he's carrying, focus on it.'

Indeed, as Lilly said, William was carrying a broken piece of an iron sword with him. It was just a half blade of the original sword, but even that had worn down by corrosion.

It looked nothing like a sword but just a scraped piece of metal.

[Mistress, the rank of the system is still too low to appraise something from afar, remember?]

'Ah yes!' Lilly then explained, 'The sword he's carrying possesses the blood of the Royal family of Veloxithans. I can sense it, and I'm sure of it.'

[Veloxithans?]

'Yes, it's one of the races that fought alongside my father in the dark era. And its royal family is one of the few that actually managed to survive that era. The royal family of Veloxithans is currently one of the strongest factions in the world. They would have their continent to rule if they weren't so nature-loving.' Lilly sighed as she explained.

'They are good people; I've met them when they came for one of my birthdays. And you know what gift they gave me? One drop of blood essence from the king himself, that's why I'm sure it's royal blood of Veloxithans in that sword.'

[I see. By the way, you said they don't like to rule, then why do you use the word royal?]

Lilly was speechless and said, 'Zain, I might be the first one who is actually explaining things to the system, isn't that supposed to be your job?'

[The system's Ran–]

'Don't give me that excuse.'

[Well, for various reasons the system hasn't been to this particular world. This is my first time here, and I'm still learning things here. Normally, it wouldn't take long, and I would have complete access to the world, but due to jsjwbejieoemjdjdjdjej I can't access the information of this world.]

'Well, some words I didn't understand, important ones.'

[You're weak.]

'Tsk, says the one who's supposed to be omnipotent but can't do anything.'

[...]

Lilly smiled victoriously and said, 'Anyways about your question. I don't know completely as the history of the dark era is vague, and even my family is refusing to tell me about that.'

'I just know they're called Royal because they were subordinates of my father in the Dark Era, or well that's what I've read, but I'm sure they're actually old friends.'

[I see, so this sword could actually be a top-tier artifact from the Dark Era, and maybe it was the weapon of some powerful Veloxithans.]

'Yeah, so that makes it his chest. Then it's his situation, a fat boy mocked by everyone but still holds a firm attitude. They're signs of him being a protagonist.'

[You sound happy?]

'Hmm? Why wouldn't I be? I mean, protagonists are very royal you know. Once I conquer them, they'll be loyal to me.'

[Some of them are harem seeking, you know.]

'Heh, they only go after other women because one isn't capable enough to hold them. I'm more than enough for them.'

[.. Can't argue with that.]

'Good boi.' Lilly said. 'Time to see if he's worthy enough to be my husband; if yes, then the seduction plan would commence.'

She smiled and was going to walk towards William when she remembered something and stopped. She then turned and scanned the crowd of adventurers.

Everyone flinched sensing the gaze of the death goddess on them. They began to pray to the lord ruler.

If Lilly would have heard their thoughts, she would laugh because technically, they were praying to her father.

Lilly pointed at a young woman sitting on a stool and asked, "Hey miss, I have some questions; can you help me with them?"

The young woman almost jumped up from the stool, but still, she was relieved that it was just questions. She calmed down and went towards Lilly.

Lilly asked as soon as the young woman arrived, "Why is everyone mocking that guy? I'm new here, so I don't know."

"Oh him! Well, first of all, he's disgusting, even you can see it. He's been like that all the time," the young woman replied. "And second is because he's cursed."

"Cursed?" Lilly cocked her head and asked.

"Yes, cursed, anyone who had tried to help him had died mysteriously. Some strong ones took this as a challenge and went with him on a mission; guess what? They all died, and he survived." The young woman said.