– This female character, isn’t it so sad?
A remark made by a female planner during a meeting with the planning team.
However, they only cared about fun and commerce, so they had little empathy, and instead, many people asked questions.
– What’s sad?
– I think it would be more appealing if it were uniquely pitiful. This kind of thing appeals to users.
– Admittedly, these days, narrative is important to characters too.
– [Original author] I want to see your face just once. Anyway, it’s well written.
On the contrary, the developers were only satisfied with the character’s narrative, and the female planner had a tired expression.
I asked back because I wanted sympathy, but that’s the answer I got…
It was a minor thing that she would mutter, “That’s why I can’t get married,” and get resentment from male planners.
Meanwhile, the only one who agreed with the female planner’s opinion was ‘him’.
Of course, I didn’t commit the foolish act of showing it on the outside.
Then and now, he was passive and had difficulty communicating with others.
Instead, I just glanced at the settings of a certain female character, which were briefly written in the character settings.
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-Levi Fault. Part 1-[The Beginning of Despair]
[Married at the age of 19. Because she was sold, she was ignored, despised, and bullied by the Marquis’ servants.]
[The harassment begins with the dedicated maid. As a side note, the dedicated maid is one of the Marquis’s secret lovers.]
[As she spends each day miserable and painful, she wants to get a divorce right away, but her father, Raynor Fault, keeps failing in business and keeps coming to the Marquis to borrow money. #Because of this, her treatment gets worse and the harassment gets more intense.]
[Even after getting married, the Marquis does not change his womanizing. The Marquis’ vassals think he just wasted money and tolerate the harassment.]
[2nd year of marriage. The Marquis’s vassals advise them to have a child quickly, so they were planning to spend their first night together after two years. However, the Marquis’s lover, a maid, blinded by jealousy, gives the Marquis poisoned tea. #It seems she was planning to kill him if she couldn’t have it. However, the Marquis does not die, but only struggles between life and death.]
[Levi Fault, who was in the same room, is identified as the culprit.]
[He was taken to prison and tortured to the point of physical and mental damage. Fortunately, the Marquis woke up shortly after and the culprit was revealed. #It is assumed that he did not die because he had learned the method of speculation.]
[The maid is sentenced to death, and all those suspected of involvement are also sentenced to death.]
[However, Levi Fault had already become weak both physically and mentally, and the Marquis’ retainers suggested sending her to the monastery in order to cover up the fact that they had identified a living person as the culprit. She was sent to the monastery without receiving any particular compensation for the damages.]
[Her family all died shortly after arriving at the monastery and receiving treatment. #The ‘setting’ is that Reynold Fault had so much resentment around him that he was attacked by a gang of thugs.]
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[Become an orphan.]
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…Part 1 was mostly about despair and trials.
In a way, I thought it was a strong ‘narrative’ that any [hero character] would have.
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– Levy. Part 2 – [Growth of a Hero].
[8 years later, the revolutionary war is over.]
[The soldiers set fire to the monastery, and Levi Fault is engulfed in flames while rescuing the nuns, falling into a coma.]
[He endured for a month with burns all over his body. His heart stopped and he was pronounced dead.]
[‘Awakening divine power’ and ‘resurrection.’ Proving that he has been chosen by God, he becomes the hope of the priests of the monastery. #The burns have not healed, his vocal cords are half melted, and his hair has turned white.]
[Trained under an old monk. However, soon after, the Inquisitors attack. The setting is that they do not recognize the new saint.]
[A miraculous escape thanks to the sacrifice of the master and nuns.]
[He decides to seek revenge and joins the mercenary group to stand out.]
[Five years later, he becomes the leader of the mercenary army.]
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Part 2 was closer to filling the master piece that would complete the hero by sending even greater hardships and trials to the hero who overcame the ordeal.
As a result, users will become immersed and curious about her future actions.
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-Levi Jeanne d’Arc. Part 3-[The Birth of a Saint].
[Punish the corrupt temples including the nobles.]
[Join the Northern Army, the largest revolutionary force. Ally with the Northern Grand Duke.]
[After a battle that has continued for seven years, they begin to gain some momentum.]
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[The people betray Levi Fault. They fall for the instigation of the temple. In the process, they lose their most trusted comrades and friends.]
[A manifestation of divine power through sorrow. It is revealed that she was destined to become a saint.]
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[The witch trial begins.]
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[He saved a child until the end and died. Afterwards, he was praised as a ‘great man’.]
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… … Part 3 focused on the birth of a great man rather than a hero.
It was the completion of a hero character, and it would require the users’ tearful efforts to somehow bring these characters to life, and they would probably have to invest dozens of hours to find Easter eggs.
Perhaps the character ‘Levi Jeanne d’Arc’ will receive the interest and affection of many users.
It’s a character like a puffer fish, and it’s frustrating, but if you can save it, it would be an ‘achievement’ from the users’ perspective.
So this hero character was a really well-made character.
A character that could become a huge hit if a game broadcaster plays (and advertises) a game in a fun way and the algorithm just works well.
From the company’s standpoint, there is no better character than this one.
… … It was definitely like that.
– … It’s sad and pitiful.
We live a life full of hardships and misfortunes while we are alive, and we are recognized only after we die.
What is this? I can sympathize with this and feel sorry for it, as there are many similar cases in modern history.
So he sighed and shook his head.
Anyway, it’s a game company.
– They find amazing ways to make money.
So he can get a salary too.
He was the one who smiled bitterly while talking to himself.
“-That’s all I know. I think there were more details, but I didn’t dig that deep… .”
“… … .”
“Phew, I’m sorry. I really don’t know how to solve this.”
Derek had a lot to say, but he didn’t have any ideas to offer as to how to solve the problem.
On the contrary, I thought that there would only be things that would make the listener feel uncomfortable and sigh.
‘Oh, I should have looked into it more.’
Now that this situation has come to pass, I have so much regret.
He only participated in the planning stage, and he was not involved in the rest of the settings or Easter eggs, so he did not know any hints or further details about how to save the girl.
Derek found himself frustrated with this.
I am the one who is of no help in every important situation.
That’s how you hand over an apology.
“No, that’s enough.”
Suddenly he expressed his gratitude.
“yes…?”
“Thank you. Thanks to you, I think it’s become a lot easier to make a decision.”
“… … ?”
He had a somewhat relieved expression on his face, and even smiled.
As if my curiosity had been satisfied.
… … Where on earth?
Derek blinked at him, but instead of satisfying Derek’s curiosity, he said.
“Should we start going now?”
“… Where are you going?”
“huh?”
Derek asked, watching him relax with a refreshed face.
Somehow I feel like I have to ask now… .
As expected, he… .
“Nothing much. I just wanted to cause a little trouble.”
“Huh?”
“Just know that. And I’m sorry, but please deliver my resignation letter to the dean on my behalf. It seems like the person I’m picking a fight with won’t end with a resignation letter.”
“…ah.”
Derek’s eyes widened as he realized what he meant belatedly.
no way-.
“Instructor, instructor-, … sir?”
That’s when Derek called him.
Whew.
He was already walking that far away.
As if the word hesitation did not even exist in his mind.
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Instead of going back home, he changed direction.
The destination was set. The hesitation had disappeared, and there was no time to stop by home.
however.
Stop.
“…?”
“Ah, sir…!”
A maid, nodding off while leaning against a tree near the path he was about to take, greeted him brightly.
As if he knew he’d be here.
She stood up, rubbing her tired eyes.
“Hehe, that’s a relief. Our paths didn’t diverge.”
“Why are you here?”
“Don’t worry, Miss Levy. She fell asleep right away when I sang her a lullaby.”
“That’s the problem… , but is it possible that the lullaby is a hit?”
“Huh?”
“… … That was nonsense. More importantly, how come here-.”
“-Here!”
“… … ?”
Did you know you’d be here?
As soon as he was about to ask that question, Ray cut him off and handed him his weapon.
Woof.
Shiny, freshly polished armor, swords, one-handed shields, and hand axes.
It was the equipment he used most often.
Lee Han didn’t even think about accepting the weapon that Layla handed him, and after a while, Layla made a solemn expression as if she was imitating someone.
“The princess said! ‘My step-brother is simple-minded. No matter how complicated the knot is, and how valuable the knot itself is, if it needs to be untied, it can be cut with an axe.’”
“… … .”
“Also, tell them this: ‘If you are the sworn brother of a noblewoman, you will not be satisfied with just scolding the common people even if you cause trouble. If you are going to hit, you must hit so hard that the country is shaken. If you don’t do that, then you are not the sworn brother of a noblewoman.’…”
“… … Damn, not even a stalker, what the… .”
Were you seeing through it all?
I just had an accident today, and I can’t believe I saw it coming from here… .
Anyway, that older sister seems to be more than just a user who comes every once in a while.
‘Do you even read the weather?’
Are you some kind of fantasy journalist or something…?
Lee Han scratched the back of his head, thinking that even if there was a real prophet, it wouldn’t be to this extent.
I planned to go without telling anyone, but now that it’s all been revealed, I feel a little awkward.
I feel embarrassed and somewhat empty.
……still.
“Thank you, maid. I will use it well.”
“Hehehe, take care on your way back.”
“…yes.”
Just knowing that there is someone waiting for you will inevitably make your heart feel strong.
So he promised.
“It won’t take long.”
“yes!”
I will come back quickly so she doesn’t have to wait too long.
And Lee Han has never broken a promise with her even once.
─I had no intention of disobeying you in the future.
