My System Harem

Chapter 19: No System Interference

I was trying to make peace with him and he just call me crazy? Who's the psycho here??

I slumped myself on the bed as I stared at the ceiling. I really hate the view. Although the painting was plain white, I still hate it. Because this was a place with so many bad memories. Memories I don't even want to think.

I placed the phone on the nightstand, then pulled the blanket on my body. I felt too exhausted to even think about anything. I feel like arguing with Draven is pointless. I just want to sleep, and forget everything like a dream.

I blinked intermittently, until my vision turned blurry.

I want to talk to the system.

My field of view turned pitch black, until I fell into another deep slumber.

***

BUZZ BUZZ

'KRKRKRKRKR'

A mechanical sound accompanied with an electrical buzz entered my ears. My sluggish body suddenly felt like it was floating in the air. My stinging cheeks suddenly felt warm and painless. Even my headache suddenly disappeared and my mind felt unusually clear.

Where am I? What's this comfortable feeling?

The surrounding was still dark, but the buzzing continued until it turned silent. For a moment, I thought I was lucid dreaming. That was until the same screen that appeared last night popped up. It still had its usual pink color with hearts all around. I even wondered why I asked what it was back then when it was so obvious. I thought I had gone mad, but seeing it for the second time, it didn't feel weird anymore. I think I may have gotten used to its appearance.

So does that mean I can only summon it while I'm asleep? I mean, it would probably look strange if I saw it in real life. But it wouldn't be to the point where I would faint from shock. It's not like I haven't seen one in real life. The affection meter above the heartthrobs' heads aren't that different from this system.

But well, I'm glad I still have the chance to meet it. I have some questions. A lot of questions!

After a few minutes of constant adjustments, the system finally spoke.

"How did the mission go, my Dear Connection?" Asked by the system. I mean, I'm glad it asked.

"I met the three heartthrobs you were talking about." I answered casually. There is no need hurry. I can just ask one by one. No pressure.

"Have you made an improvement, my Dear Connection?"

"No. Or... Yes? I don't know."

The system remained silent as if confused. I can't help it, because I'm also confused! I can't really say that I made an improvement. I have only met them today, and I never really made any move. We only talked, and I did not really think of seducing them. So I don't think I made any improvement? But at the same time, I feel like I did. Their affection level aren't zero. In fact, it was already high when I first saw them. I mean, I did thought it might be a system error, so should I ask?

"Did you guys, uhm, changed their level yourselves?"

"I do not quite understand, my Dear Connection."

"Well, their levels were pretty high when I haven't done a thing. I thought you guys must have interfered with that."

BUZZ BUZZ

"The mainstream cannot interfere with human emotions, my Dear Connection."

So then how? Is it saying that there were no bug? So it was their real affection towards me? I mean, I would probably understand Luke and Cole, since their levels aren't that high and they looked like they are friendly with everyone. But how can I explain Draven's? No matter how much I think about it, he would never have even a hint of favorability. Even the way he acted earlier said it all. He literally spoke as if just saying a word to me makes him disgusted. So why?

"So their affection meter are in accordance to how they truly feel about me?" I asked, and the system buzzed again and flickered before answering.

"Yes, my Dear Connection. The Love Interface System detects one's affection towards someone. The level of affection your target have for you are precise, as the mainstream system do not permit any bugs to the game."

"But I don't know the two of them. And the other one is my rival. How is their affection level high?"

"That question is better asked to the person itself, my Dear Connection." Its words echoed in the darkness.

I was speechless. Because I can't refute it. The system may be omniscient, but there are probably some things it doesn't know. Or maybe, the answer is too complex for them to understand. Like the human emotions, for instance. Just like what my system harem said, even the mainstream cannot interfere with the human emotions.

Since the system doesn't know the answer, then I should probably give up and move on.

"By the way, you said that the mission cannot be replaced. Does it also apply to the targets?" It was a question with an answer I already expected. But if there is a chance, maybe I should give it a try.

I waited for the system to answer. But then, all of a sudden, the screen flickered so fast and buzzed wildly like an error was occuring. My eyes stung from the constant on and off of the screen until it made a breaking sound and another pang of pain hit my head.

It was the exact same feeling I experienced the first time I found out of the system.

I tried to keep my eyes from closing but the pain felt like my head was being hit by a hammer. It was so painful that I couldn't help but lose consciousness.

Everything went silent again, and the screen completely disappeared.

I really, really hate this.

***

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP

I woke up again from the sound of my alarm clock. Just like yesterday, it was also 6 in the morning. This time, I did not wonder why my alarm clock rang, nor did I wonder why I'm back at this house.

The only similarity from yesterday was the headache and my exhausted body. But this time, another pain was added. My right cheek, which was still red from yesterday's incident, and the pain in the corner of my mouth was there. I almost forgot about this because I did not feel any pain or weariness when I was in that dark place. Maybe I have gotten too used to that comfort, that the pain felt unusually worse than yesterday.

I forgot to put ointment on it last night. I was too drained to even move a finger because of the exhausting day I had yesterday. Though, I'm pretty sure it will be the same today. Because this time, I actually have to increase their affection meter.

I now know that their level of affection being high wasn't a bug, nor was it the interference of the system. However, I still have no idea for the reason why. The system said it is better if I ask the person involved myself, but how can I possibly do that?? They would only think that I have gone mad because who would believe me if I said they have an affection meter above their heads?

Haa.

I could only sigh from the absurdity of the thought. I should focus on the mission, but I also shouldn't neglect my studies. I still have a meeting with my group today. I can't miss out or Draven might actually kick me out for real this time.

I hope I make an improvement today.