The Saint's Ridiculous Seduction Strategy

Chapter 1 — Summoned Against My Will

Elliot Vale was thirty-five years old, a hardworking office employee, and a man with absolutely no romantic experience.

While other people spent their weekends dating, drinking, or traveling, Elliot stayed home and watched cooking videos. He wasn't particularly interested in romance. In fact, he considered it an unnecessary expense.

His greatest achievement was saving twenty million yen.

His greatest dream was to retire early, purchase a small house, and spend the rest of his life eating delicious food without ever answering another email from his manager.

It was a perfectly reasonable dream.

Unfortunately, the universe apparently disagreed.

One rainy evening, Elliot was walking home when a strange golden circle appeared beneath his feet.

He stopped.

"...That's new."

The circle began glowing brighter.

"Wait. No. Absolutely not."

He attempted to step away, but invisible chains of light wrapped around his ankles.

"HEY! I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD DINNER!"

The world disappeared in a flash of golden light.

When Elliot opened his eyes, he was lying on a marble floor inside a magnificent palace. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, enormous windows overlooked a beautiful garden, and several men dressed in elaborate clothing stood nearby.

Elliot blinked.

Then blinked again.

The men were unbelievably handsome.

One had long silver hair and elegant features. Another possessed broad shoulders, dark eyes, and the intimidating presence of a knight. A third looked so beautiful that Elliot briefly wondered whether he was actually a woman.

Where am I? A dating simulation?

Before he could investigate, a woman descended from a glowing magical circle. Her silver hair floated around her like moonlight, and her golden eyes seemed to contain entire galaxies.

"I welcome you, summoned one," she announced.

Elliot slowly sat up.

"Could you please explain why I'm on the floor?"

"I am Seraphina, goddess of this world. I summoned you because our kingdom faces destruction."

A terrible dragon had awakened in the northern mountains. Its dark magic was spreading across the land, and ordinary warriors could not defeat it.

Only a person from another world could gather the holy power necessary to destroy the creature.

Elliot listened in silence.

Then he raised his hand.

"That's very unfortunate. I sincerely hope you find someone suitable."

Seraphina smiled.

"That someone is you."

"...I'm sorry?"

"To obtain holy power, you must establish deep emotional bonds with the chosen guardians of this kingdom."

Elliot glanced at the handsome men.

His expression turned pale.

"Please tell me this doesn't involve romance."

The goddess smiled even more brightly.

"How wonderfully perceptive."

Elliot covered his face with both hands.

He had saved twenty million yen for retirement.

He had not saved a single yen for seducing handsome men in another world.