Chapter 52: System Mission: Survive All Five Dates

The sun rose like a smug spectator, casting warm, judgmental light over Duke Astor's estate. Rei stood at the foot of his bed, surrounded by color-coded date invitations, each sealed with a kiss—and the faint aura of murderous intent.

From the mirror above his dresser, Goddess Eris cheerfully waved with a wine glass.

"Good luck, loverboy~" she giggled, swirling something ominously purple in her goblet. "Remember: no dying, crying, or calling me. Again."

Rei sighed, eyes bloodshot from preemptive insomnia. A chime echoed in his ears.

[System Notification: New Mission Unlocked!]

[Title: Survive All Five Dates]

[Objective: Attend the custom honeymoon simulation of each fiancée without dying, crying, or summoning the goddess.]

[Bonus Objective: Don't say "No" more than three times total.]

[Reward: One (1) Rest Day Coupon — not transferable, refundable, or actually restful.]