Dress Up Litmus Test.

Hugo stared at Lily, completely frozen. His brain struggled to process the words she had just spoken.

She wants me to meet her brother? That evil dude that had almost gotten him killed with his terrifying emergency texts multiple times?

That little Villainous Mastermind?

Hugo sighed. This was it. This was the final boss battle. This was the ultimate test. The moment that would determine his fate.

But wait… wasn't this way too soon? Like, where was the dramatic buildup?

Where was the several hundred chapter character development arc that was supposed to come before this?

Where were the dozens of volumes before the final boss arc?

Was the climax of his life story being speedrun?

Who was the author of his life, and why were they skipping all the good parts?!

Lily tilted her head, watching him with a suspicious look. "You don't look excited…"