001.
“…So this is what it means when they say doing something you’ve never done before can kill you?”
I already knew this game was a reverse harem dating sim.
Kind of like Prce Mker, you know?
Honestly, that kind of genre never really interested me.
But it was so popular that I decided to follow the trend and play it—
and then… I possessed it.
“What kind of ending is this?!”
I mean, it was fun while I played, but it wasn’t even my favorite game.
“Was that the problem? Did some weird cosmic greed sensor activate or something?”
If you lined up all the people who’d want to possess this game, the line would wrap halfway around the Earth—
…Okay, maybe not halfway, but at least a quarter of it!
Besides, I never even cleared the game once!
I didn’t get a single ending!
So why possess me of all people?
Anyway…
The start of this possession was completely random.
One day, I woke up—and found myself as a crying newborn baby.
Yeah, that kind of shock.
‘It was so sudden… and weirdly peaceful.’
Even after I realized I’d possessed someone, nothing really happened.
No major events, no danger—just total neglect.
So much neglect that I actually started to get scared later on.
‘Is this normal? Shouldn’t there be something—like a way out, or a mysterious villain who brought me here?’
Heck, I’d even take a crazy mission like “Save the world!”
As long as the reward was escaping this place.
But the missions I got were all beginner-level, like “Hang the laundry” or “Feed the chickens.”
Endlessly.
Forever.
And that’s when I realized something.
“This is… exactly the same as playing the game normally. Except now I’m in it.”
Buried under a mountain of laundry, I made up my mind.
I couldn’t stay like this!
“Alright. Let’s clear the game. I’ll change jobs, meet the heroine, and see the ending.”
If the game saw me as a player, then I’d act like one.
“If I keep moving forward, I’ll figure something out eventually.”
Once I reach the end of the game, it won’t be able to ignore me anymore.
“Well… at least the system window still works. That’s a relief.”
And so, after years of running chores and completing missions…
[Level Up!]
Ding!
[Current Level: 15]
“Finally…!”
Level 15. Such a beautiful number.
That meant I could finally change jobs.
“I was worried something might’ve changed, but just as I thought—job quests unlock at level 15.”
So the game still followed its original logic.
That meant I could rely on the information I remembered.
“Hmm… I guess I’ll pick the same job I did before.”
Before I possessed the game, I’d chosen Battle Dancer.
I liked the promo video—fighting while dancing looked cool.
‘Well… it’s not exactly my favorite choice anymore, but still.’
It was a combat job, so the missions were a bit intense.
“Oh well.”
Since I couldn’t access the internet anymore, I couldn’t check guides or tips.
So it was safest to pick what I already knew.
Yeah. That was the plan.
If possible, anyway.
[Congratulations! First Job Advancement Unlocked.]
[You’ve leveled up calmly and wisely despite confusion.]
[Your traits are: Rational, Impulsive, Money-Oriented, Greedy, Realist, and… Subtle Romantic. (Note: Traits may change.)]
[Based on your data, possible job options will now be generated.]
“…Wait, what? Did that just say something weird in the middle?”
[Each job has a different difficulty level. Once selected, it cannot be changed.]
[Press and hold a job title for 5 seconds to preview its video.]
[We wish you wise judgment.]
“…You’ve gotta be kidding me.”
A ridiculously long list appeared—so long the scroll bar was tiny.
“Why is the scroll bar so small?”
Each player’s available jobs depended on their playstyle, so the number varied.
Half nervous, half relieved, I started scrolling.
‘There are so many jobs. My Battle Dancer should be in here somewhere.’
I carefully went through the list.
<<Available Jobs>>
Knight
Mage
Battle Mage
Geographer
Scroll…
Belle of the Ball
Queen of the Underworld
Emperor’s Mistress
Scroll…
Demon Cult Henchman
Low-Rank Demon
Demon Castle Toilet Manager
Scroll faster!
“When is Battle Dancer going to show up?!”
Even after passing 1000 options, I still couldn’t find it.
My hands and eyes were starting to hurt.
‘Was Battle Dancer that rare? Why isn’t it showing up?!’
I even found a job where you could fall in love with the Holy Emperor after working as a toilet manager in the Demon Lord’s Castle,
but still—no Battle Dancer!
I blamed the system out of pure frustration.
“…Huh?”
And then I saw it.
[1999. Rich Bum]
“…”
[1999. Rich Bum]
The words almost looked like they were glowing at me…
‘No way. Ignore it. Just scroll past.’
[1999. Rich Bum]
…But should I really skip it?
“Being a rich bum shouldn’t need talent or skill. Maybe the quests are like—finding gold mines? Or making connections?”
Could I really dream of saving an old rich man and getting rewarded with a fortune?
At least, it wouldn’t have deadly missions like “kill the Demon King,” right?
[1999. Rich Bum]
“It does sound safe… And if I’m rich and unemployed, romance should be easy too.”
After all, the two most important things in dating are money and time.
Just to be sure, I pressed the option for 5 seconds to view the job preview.
“Whoa…”
The video showed someone living happily—playing, resting, and doing absolutely nothing.
Exactly what I imagined!
To be honest, the Battle Dancer job was tough.
It wasn’t bad, just… a hard road.
But this one—this one looked comfortable.
‘Yeah, a game doesn’t have to go exactly by the book. If there’s an easier path, why not take it?’
Press—!
[You have selected <1999. Rich Bum>.]
[YES / NO]
Without hesitation, I pressed YES.
And that’s when my true nightmare began.
🎺 Ba-da-bam! 🎺
“Wah! What the—!”
A loud fanfare blasted right in my ears.
Was it always this loud?
Then, a flood of messages appeared.
Ding! [You have selected your First Job.]
Ding! [This job has no 2nd or 3rd advancement paths.]
Ding! [Level Reset Complete.]
Ding! [Job Difficulty: Mythical.]
Ding! [You are the first player to enter a Mythical-level quest.]
Ding! [You have earned a special title.]
<<Title: The First to Touch Myth>>
[The heavens are watching you. Physical stats greatly increased. Luck is improved by divine favor.]
“What… what?! A special title? Wait—Mythical level? That wasn’t even in the game before!”
The highest difficulty I’d ever seen was Legendary.
Then I noticed a message I had missed earlier.
[You are the first player to enter a Mythical-level quest.]
“…Oh no.”
A chill ran down my spine.
That earlier thrill from choosing Rich Bum vanished instantly.
[You have chosen <Rich Bum>! This job relies 100% on luck and talent. Oh dear! You lack both. Please reincarnate.]
“You’ve GOT to be kidding me.”
I swore out loud.
But yelling at the system wouldn’t help.
So I calmly turned to the next page.
[But reincarnation isn’t easy, is it?]
Yeah… I figured as much.
[So we’ve prepared a project to help you be reborn!]
“…What?”
<<Chapter 1. The Secret of Birth>>
[Your first mission: Become the hidden daughter of the empire’s richest man, Duke Eikenros.]
“…Excuse me, WHAT?!”
