As a Villain I Really Don’t Want To Be Pursued by the Heroine

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[Current Contrary Fate Node: Angel]

[Angel Contrary Fate Progress]: 1%

[Alice]: Favorability +10, Current Favorability -39 (Fear)

[Reward]: Contrary Fate Point +1

Oh? Contrary Fate Point?

A light shone in Roy’s eyes.

Contrary Fate, from the literal meaning, perhaps it’s about defying destiny?

It seems that by treating Alice kindly, he had finally taken a different path from the original story, taking the first step towards changing fate!

Roy continued to examine the interface.

[Name]: Roy Ainsworth

[Bloodline Pathway]: None

【Bloodline Level】: None

【Divine Protection】: None

【Title】:

【Scoundrel: Exudes a sinister and vile temperament, naturally repelling others, especially the opposite s*x. At the same time, it instills fear in ordinary people.】

【Reputation】: You are widely known as an uneducated, morally corrupt scoundrel, infamous for nothing but your handsome appearance.

Roy fell into a silent stupor.

Damn, no wonder Alice acted so timidly in front of him, no wonder Anya looked at him with such disgust—it was all because of this debuff!

For little Alice not to have cried from fear was already proof of her bravery.

But he quickly turned his attention to other interfaces.

Aside from his own status, there was another interface.

【Exchange Lottery Area】

【Congratulations on reversing your fate, earning your first Destiny Reversal Points】

【Destiny Reversal Points are extremely important, tied to the ascension of bloodlines, please use them wisely】

Easier said than done, Roy fiddled around for ages without figuring out how to use the Destiny Reversal Points.

But he did understand the favorability points.

【Lottery Exchange Area】.

【You can spend the favor points of the Maiden of Destiny for exchanges, or use reputation points for the lottery】

【The points are equivalent to the favorability and reputation earned, but spending points will not affect the favorability and reputation already obtained】

The Maiden of Destiny, it seems, refers to Alice.

Although a favorability of -29 seems low, the single point of favorability he did earn was genuine!

In “Angel’s Waltz,” becoming a transcendent is extremely difficult, and items harboring transcendent powers are even harder to find; even the most common transcendent items are worth a fortune.

Just by spending points, he could make an exchange—how splendid!

Roy began eagerly flipping through the 【Lottery Exchange Area】.

【Walker of Death’s Armor】

【Armor handcrafted by the Goddess of the Underworld, donning this armor, you become the emissary of the Goddess of the Underworld, with death like the wind, ever by your side】

【Price: 1000 favor points】

【Phoenix Feather】

【The legendary feather of the immortal Phoenix, those who wear the feather can be reborn from ashes, their soul rising from the abyss, even if their flesh turns to dust and their soul plummets into the depths】

【Price: 850 favor points】

【Crown of Thorns】……

【Price: 25,000 Favor Points】

What in the world is this?!

The items are good, but isn’t this price just outrageous?!

Each one is in the triple digits; why don’t you just rob me?!

After much searching, Roy finally found a few items he could afford in the bottom corner of the interface.

【Scorching Touch】

【Gloves made from the shed skin of a salamander, capable of emitting a faint warmth】

Isn’t this just a hairdryer?!

【Joy of Flowing Water】

【A wondrous black liquid, bubbling and frothy, with a refreshing and sweet taste】

Isn’t this just soda for couch potatoes?!

Originally, Roy had thought of using something to boost Alice’s favor without alarming Anya. Now it seems he was thinking too much.

Just as Roy’s mouth twitched uncontrollably, unable to bear it any longer, a shiny item description caught his eye.

【Tears of Wind and Night】

【Perfume concocted by the dark elves of the Second Era using lavender and the scent pouches of night peacocks, widely popular among the elves back then. The user only needs to mix their blood into the perfume and spray it, and the perfume will emit a calming scent, subconsciously increasing others’ favor and trust towards you.】

【Note: The closer to the user, the better the calming effect】

【Original Price: 20 Favor Points】

【Today’s Special: 10 Favor Points】

That’s it, this is the one!

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In the back kitchen, the maids were busy preparing Alice’s dinner.

“The young master didn’t punish the new girl today?”

“And he even agreed to give her an extra meal! By the holy light, that child is truly fortunate!”

Listening to the maids’ chatter, Anya sighed silently.

These young girls are still naive.

Because of Roy’s usual malice, a bit of kindness now makes him seem not so bad.

But Anya, having served the Ainsworth family for nearly thirty years, watched Roy grow up from a child.

Without a doubt, even with her affection for the Ainsworth family, she could assert that Roy Ainsworth is a despicable scoundrel.

Achieving nothing outside, yet keen on venting his anger on those below him.

How could such a vile young master suddenly have a change of heart towards a maid he has long coveted?

Especially since there had been precedents.

“Have you forgotten? Last time, the young master rewarded the new maid with a cake, only to mix pebbles and gravel into it, commanding her to eat it.”

Anya’s cold statement brought back memories of that incident, silencing the maids.

That time, if not for Anya’s intervention, the new maid would have likely ended up with a mouth full of blood.

Just the thought of that scene sent shivers down the maids’ spines.

“But rest assured, I will stop the young master this time as well…”

Before Anya could finish, a maid entered the kitchen, troubled, “The young master commands us to bring Alice to the dining table.”

Anya’s gaze grew even dimmer.

It was the same command from Roy last time.

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In front of the gilded teak long table, Roy and Alice took their seats, served by a group of maids led by Anya.

Maids were not allowed to dine at the same table as nobility.

Not even Anya, despite being extraordinary.

But Roy had his reasons.

If lucky, this time he could gain Alice’s favor while changing Anya’s perspective!

But Alice wasn’t in as good a mood as Roy.

The gilded teak long table, the luxurious carpet so soft it felt warm under bare feet, the countless magic candles that never went out, decorating the dining table like a night sky filled with stars.

Most importantly, her master, Roy Aynbraid, was sitting right beside her, sharing the meal at the same table!

Despite years of conditioning herself to keep a tight face and suppress her emotions, Alice couldn’t help but feel nervous, her pale bare feet under the table curling tightly, like a little white rabbit shivering in the cold wind.

In a word, she was weak, helpless, and pitiable.

“No need to be nervous, relax,” Roy smiled at her.

“Th-thank you for your concern, master,” Alice managed to keep a composed face, but her little feet under the table curled even tighter.

In her life, Alice had only ever eaten rye bread filled with sawdust and cold soup made from tavern leftovers. She had seen the chicken legs, meatballs, and freshly baked rye bread in the tavern and thought them the most delicious delicacies in the world.

But what was all this before her?!

Juicy meat steaks emitting a stimulating spicy aroma, fresh vegetables dripping with color, golden bread that looked incredibly soft, and a warm, rich meat soup filled with sides!

There was actually meat in the soup?!

Such was the extravagant life of nobility!

It shocked Alice for an entire year!

No way was this food meant for a mere maid.

Alice seriously suspected that this meal might be her last supper.