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00:00In the end, the invincible supreme warlord defeated every enemy and lived happily ever after with the women he loved.
00:08Must be nice being the hero.
00:10Wish I could be the hero for once.
00:22What the hell?
00:36You hurt the women I love. Today, you pay.
00:41Ever since Chloe married you and I moved in, you've made our lives a living hell. You deserve this.
00:47Oh, God. I got sucked into the novel I was reading. And I'm Arthur Pierce, the villain.
01:00The supreme warlord is still overseas. The second he comes back, I'm dead. No. I'm not dying here.
01:09Ultimate villain identity confirmed. If the story continues as written, the host is certain to die.
01:17System, tell me what I need to do.
01:20Change your villainous behavior, help others, and raise the affection of key figures.
01:25Doing so will earn justice points and allow you to rewrite your fate.
01:29Skill unlocked, Eye of Revelation.
01:32Arthur Pierce, Strength, 9. Speed, 11. Stamina, 6. Defense, 7. Average for men your age, 10.
01:45The chairman's second son? And his stats are this pathetic?
01:51The supreme warlord is Chloe and Mia's foster brother.
01:55And I forced Mia to live in a doghouse.
01:58She has to hate me more than anyone.
02:01If I want to live, I start with her.
02:21Elena Croft, teacher at Oakhaven High and female lead of the Warlord's Descent.
02:25Affection, negative 80. Destiny level, 8.
02:27So that's Elena, the girl the original Arthur was crazy about.
02:31Just like Chloe and Mia, she'll end up falling for the supreme warlord.
02:35Elena, look, he's here again.
02:38Gross. The guy's a total creep.
02:40Arthur! How many times do I have to say it? You and I are never going to happen!
02:46Take your stupid flowers and get the hell out of here!
02:52Who said the flowers were for you?
02:55Elena's affection decreased by 4 points.
03:03Mia, done with school?
03:06Why is he stopping me at school?
03:08Is he going to humiliate me in front of everyone?
03:11Mia's affection decreased by 7 points.
03:15Mia Hanks, student and female lead of the Warlord's Descent.
03:19Affection, negative 160. Destiny level, 9.
03:25Elena is already at minus 80.
03:28And Mia hates me twice as much.
03:34Arthur?
03:39Here, I'll drive you home.
03:44Thanks.
03:46Oh my god, Mia! How come you never told me you knew someone this handsome?
03:51He's my brother-in-law.
03:53My sister just got married.
03:56Elena rejected him, so he dumped the flowers on me.
04:00Come on, let's head home.
04:01Okay.
04:21Maybe getting rejected by Elena put him in a really bad mood.
04:30Once we get home, he'll probably make up some excuse and beat me and my sister again.
04:35Mia's affection decreased by 5 points.
04:40I didn't even say anything.
04:49Come on.
04:51Let's go inside.
04:54I don't want to go in.
04:56You said it yourself.
04:57The doghouse is my home.
04:59I said we're going inside.
05:12Mia, what are you doing in here? The cameras are still on a-
05:18Why are you home?
05:30The original Arthur treated Chloe the worst, yet her affection is only at minus 15.
05:36She must still feel indebted to the Pierce family.
05:40This is my house. Why wouldn't I come home?
05:46I picked these up on the way home. They're for you.
05:50Those were obviously meant for Elena.
05:53Is this some new mind game he's using to torment me?
05:57Finish dinner. We're eating together tonight.
05:59Okay. Give me 20 minutes. I'll go back to the doghouse.
06:04There are plenty of empty rooms in this house. You're not sleeping outside anymore.
06:07I actually like the doghouse.
06:10Beverly Crest Estates Management, how may I help you?
06:13This is Arthur Pierce at Villa 8.
06:15Send a crew over and tear down the doghouse in my backyard.
06:18Right away, Mr. Pierce.
06:30Does he really mean I can sleep upstairs?
06:32Or is he tearing it down so I have nowhere to sleep at all?
06:40What are you doing? Are you throwing her out on the street?
06:47No. He said I can sleep upstairs from now on.
06:52What?
06:55Let's go eat.
06:56Is this what you usually eat?
06:58Arthur, I want to get a job. I pawned my gold earrings for $300, but the money's already gone.
07:04She'd rather beg for permission to work than ask me for money. The original Arthur really did a number on
07:09her.
07:10Please, Mia's tuition is due. I can't let her drop out.
07:13Mia's affection decreased by five points.
07:15We need to have an honest conversation about this family tonight.
07:18Do you know why I've treated both of you like dirt all this time?
07:21My family used to rank among the top five in Northridge.
07:24But after we bailed out your family, Pierce Group's stock price went into freefall.
07:28People used to treat me like royalty wherever I went.
07:31Now those same spoiled rich kids think they can spit on my shoes.
07:34So I hated you.
07:35I blamed you for ruining my life and saw you both as nothing but parasites.
07:38I'm sorry.
07:39I let my anger take over and blamed both of you for everything.
07:46Arthur, what do you want from me?
07:48Nothing.
07:49I finally realized we're family, and what I did to you was way out of line.
07:57Chloe has received $5,000.
07:59Mia has received $1,000.
08:01If you want to work, you can join Pierce Group.
08:04I'll find a suitable position for you.
08:06But if you'd rather start your own business, I'll fund it.
08:10Okay.
08:10I need some time to think about it.
08:12I'll clean up.
08:13By the way, dinner was great.
08:16Chloe's affection increased by 20 points.
08:18You gained 40 justice points.
08:23Chloe's affection increased by 20 points, but I gained 40 justice points.
08:27Could justice points be double the affection gained?
08:30I should run a test to confirm it.
08:37Chloe, get one of the guest rooms ready for Mia.
08:40I need to run a quick errand.
08:41I'll be back soon.
08:42Okay.
08:50He's dying, right?
08:52He's scared we'll spit on his grave, so now he's trying to buy us off.
08:55Don't say things like that.
08:56Relax.
08:57The bugs are all upstairs.
08:59Honestly, I have no idea what's gotten into him.
09:02I have a theory.
09:03What is it?
09:04He's buttering you up so you'll ask for a divorce.
09:06He's obsessed with that music teacher at my school.
09:09Once you're out of the picture, he'll be free to marry her.
09:12I know you feel like you owe his father.
09:14But if Arthur pushes you away, you'll sign the divorce papers, right?
09:21Good.
09:21A leopard doesn't change its spots, Chloe.
09:23Someone like him could never truly change.
09:26He apologized and then immediately took off to screw around.
09:28There's no way he's coming back tonight.
09:30That's enough.
09:31Let's go pick out your new room.
09:36This is your room now.
09:38If you need anything, just let me know.
09:41I still feel like something's seriously wrong here.
09:47Someone's back.
09:48How is that possible?
09:50Wasn't he supposed to be out partying until dawn?
09:52Chloe?
09:54Where... where did you go?
09:57Arthur, whatever this is, deal with me.
10:00He didn't come back just to corner us upstairs and beat both of us, did he?
10:04I just... went out to get something for you.
10:11Chloe's affection increased by 20 points.
10:14You gained 160 justice points.
10:17I see.
10:17Once her affection becomes positive,
10:19every new affection point is multiplied by her destiny level
10:23and converted into justice points.
10:27Chloe, I'll be waiting for you in the master bedroom.
10:33Those are the earrings you pawned.
10:37No way.
10:38He must be planning something.
10:41Technically, I'm still a virgin.
10:42In my previous life, I never even had a girlfriend.
10:44Lottery first.
10:45Congratulations.
10:46You have received 20 stat points.
10:48Considering tonight's challenge, I'll put everything into stamina.
10:51Stamina has increased from 6 to 26.
10:54Congratulations.
10:56You have acquired master level piano skill.
10:58I still would have preferred a combat skill.
11:00Come on.
11:01Let's get some sleep.
11:03Okay.
11:04I'll help you in school.
11:15I'll be waiting for you.
11:15You two to get approved for any better body.
11:17You've got to prepare for any better body.
11:17You're not up to the bathroom.
11:34Good job.
11:40After last night, I have over 500 justice points.
11:43That's enough for five draws.
11:44Congratulations.
11:45You have received 10 stat points.
11:47You have received 20 stat points.
11:50You have acquired master level cooking skill.
11:52You have received 50 stat points.
11:54You have acquired spatial storage.
12:06Now this is a truly god-tier utility skill.
12:10I'll keep it balanced.
12:12Strength, stamina, and defense go to 30.
12:15And everything else goes into speed.
12:19Strength, 30.
12:21Speed, 43.
12:22Stamina, 30.
12:24Defense, 30.
12:30Hey dad, what's up?
12:35It's Saturday.
12:37Don't forget your meeting with the Sterlings.
12:39Come by the office first.
12:41I need to brief you before you go.
12:43Got it.
12:47Chloe's affection decreased by one point.
12:51I'm heading to the Sterling estate today.
12:54Want to come with me?
12:57I'm not feeling well today.
12:59Then stay home and get some rest.
13:01Chloe's affection increased by three points.
13:04You gained 20 for justice points.
13:07I'll make you breakfast.
13:09No need.
13:10My dad wants me at the office right away.
13:12He's actually taking the family business seriously.
13:15Has he really changed?
13:26So this is my adopted sister, Victoria, one of the supreme warlord's future lovers.
13:33Morning, Victoria.
13:43Victoria Pierce, CEO of Pierce Group and female lead of the Warlord's Descent.
13:49Affection, negative 60.
13:51Destiny level, 10.
13:53Her destiny level is actually maxed out.
14:01There you are.
14:04Yeah.
14:07Victoria, what brings you here?
14:11I'm here to see how he plans to run the family business into the ground.
14:15The Sterling contract is critical.
14:17Why would you put Arthur in charge of it?
14:21Because Arthur happens to be close with Derek Sterling.
14:24You honestly think that spoiled party boy has any influence over the Sterling family business?
14:31All right, Victoria.
14:33The Crofts are close with the Sterlings and already supply 80% of their food.
14:37How exactly do you plan to take that contract from them?
14:43We cut our margins.
14:45The Sterlings won't turn down a better price.
14:47Undercut them?
14:48Food processing is the Crofts' territory, and we're only getting started.
14:52You'd bleed the company dry just to win one contract?
14:56I...
15:01Victoria's affection decreased by one point.
15:06Now that's a good point, Arthur.
15:10Fine.
15:11Let's hear your genius plan, then.
15:15I don't have one.
15:17Then what the hell are you born?
15:20That's the point.
15:22Nobody has a workable plan, so Dad's sending me to take a shot at it.
15:29You.
15:30Victoria's affection decreased by one point.
15:35Don't worry, Dad.
15:36I'll do everything I can to bring that contract home.
15:39Good.
15:40From what I've heard, Robert Sterling's daughter was just accepted as a student by maestro Julian
15:45Thorne.
15:46Today's banquet is being held in her honor.
15:49Julian Thorne?
15:51The world-renowned pianist?
15:53That's right.
15:54He's not only a piano maestro, but also an extremely well-connected man.
15:59That's why I brought in a top pianist from Northridge to accompany you.
16:04A top pianist?
16:06Dad, cancel the pianist.
16:09As it happens, I know my way around a piano, too.
16:17If you want a dream, go back to bed.
16:21Victoria, I'm starting to think you don't have much faith in me.
16:24You can drop the think.
16:27Fine.
16:28What do I get when I land the contract?
16:30He's got a point, Victoria.
16:32If Arthur pulls this off, what are you willing to wager?
16:36If you actually land that contract, I'll agree to anything you want.
16:42Deal.
16:42Deal.
16:45You've never smiled at me once in my entire life.
16:48When I win that contract, you'll smile and say hello every time you see me.
16:54Dunn...
16:55Dunn.
16:55I'll accept on her behalf.
16:58It's getting late.
16:59You'd better get going, Arthur.
17:01Got it.
17:04Some of us have actual work to do.
17:18A nemesis has been detected nearby.
17:23A nemesis?
17:24Jackson Vance.
17:25Protagonist saw the mercenaries return.
17:28Destiny points.
17:291,520.
17:32Destiny level.
17:3315.
17:34Note.
17:35Protagonists are not bound by standard destiny level limits.
17:39Option 1.
17:40Submit to the protagonist, and the system will self-destruct.
17:45Option 2.
17:46Become a destiny villain and seize the protagonist's plot armor.
17:54Is that even a question?
17:56Option 2.
17:58Choice confirmed.
17:59Countermeasures and the protagonist's backgrounds have been uploaded to the host's memory.
18:08Stripping away his plot armor won't be difficult.
18:11First, humiliate him in public and ruin his plans.
18:14Second, cut him off from the key people supporting him.
18:20Sweetheart, give me your number.
18:22Creep.
18:29Jackson is a retired mercenary king.
18:33While Anya Sterling is the Sterling family heiress.
18:38They went to middle school together.
18:42And Anya is the first love.
18:44Jackson has never been able to forget.
18:59Arthur, thank God you're here.
19:01I'm sorry, man.
19:02I really screwed this up.
19:04What happened, Derek?
19:06I talked to my dad.
19:08But he won't give the contract directly to Pierce Group.
19:13Dad, you have to award the new production contract to Pierce Group.
19:18No.
19:19The Crofts have a more established supply chain and lower operating costs.
19:26I can't hand Pierce Group the contract just because Arthur is your friend.
19:31But choosing the Crofts outright would publicly humiliate the Pierces.
19:36If Arthur thinks I set him up, I'll be a laughingstock all over Oak Haven.
19:40Then I won't choose between them myself.
19:42We'll hold a piano competition and let both sides compete for the contract.
19:48A piano competition?
19:50Maestro Julian Thorne will already be attending the celebration.
19:54I'll ask him to judge.
19:56Each family can send one pianist and whoever gives the better performance wins the contract.
20:02I understand.
20:10Now let's see which side has what it takes.
20:16That old man knows exactly what he's doing.
20:19Elena Croft teaches music.
20:21And she's already a concert-level pianist.
20:24Arthur?
20:27Don't sweat it, man.
20:28You did everything you could.
20:31Come on.
20:32Let's head inside.
20:33Yeah.
20:34Absolutely.
20:41What's going on here?
20:43Sir?
20:44This man doesn't have an invitation.
20:46And he tried to force his way inside.
20:48Anya is his sister.
20:49Once she's mine, this idiot will be my brother-in-law.
20:57This is the perfect chance to humiliate Arthur in public and show everyone what I'm capable of.
21:05Hey, buddy.
21:07What the hell are you doing at my house?
21:09Relax.
21:10I'm close with the Reed family.
21:12Marcus Reed and I are practically brothers.
21:16Marcus Reed, CEO of Reed Provisions.
21:19You look like you slept at a bus station and you expect me to believe that?
21:23Throw his ass out to the curb.
21:28Classic.
21:29Now the hero gets to show off and make everyone eat their words.
21:37Hold up.
21:38Derek, if he says he knows Marcus, let's bring him inside and ask Marcus ourselves.
21:44You're way too nice, Arthur.
21:46Forget it.
21:48Let him through.
21:52Jackson's destiny points decreased by ten.
21:54Just as I thought.
21:58Fine.
21:59Whatever.
22:01Whatever.
22:12Mr. Vance, I didn't realize you would actually come.
22:15Please forgive me for not welcoming you personally.
22:17Well, I guess you weren't lying.
22:20Lucky you.
22:24That bastard.
22:33Anya Sterling, college student.
22:36Female lead off the mercenary's return.
22:39Affection.
22:40Negative 20.
22:41Destiny level.
22:43Eight.
22:43Negative 20?
22:44The original Arthur must have done plenty to offend her.
22:50Hey, gorgeous.
22:52Fancy running into you again.
22:55You?
22:57You're the creep from the plane.
22:59Guilty.
23:00Jackson Vance.
23:02Looks like fate keeps bringing us together.
23:05Come on, Elena.
23:06Let's go somewhere else.
23:10Arthur?
23:11What are you doing here?
23:13It's a Sterling family event.
23:15Do I need your permission before I go anywhere now?
23:18Elena's affection decreased by one point.
23:23Anya.
23:24Congratulations on becoming Maestro Thorne's student.
23:28That's very kind.
23:30Come on, Anya.
23:32Your father's here.
23:34Robert, my old friend, congratulations.
23:38Anya being accepted by Maestro Thorne is truly extraordinary.
23:42Thank you all for coming.
23:47Maestro, please accept my apologies.
23:49I had to take an urgent call.
23:51No apology necessary.
23:53I'm the one who should congratulate you for raising such a gifted daughter.
23:58You're far too kind, Maestro.
24:02Everyone, may I have your attention, please?
24:06I'm sure none of you came all this way just for the champagne and congratulations.
24:11Am I right?
24:15Sterling Foods has operated in Northridge for 20 years.
24:19Now we're launching a major new production line.
24:22But we have yet to choose a raw material supplier.
24:26To ensure complete impartiality, I've asked Maestro Thorne to make the final decision.
24:34Each family or company may send one representative to perform a piece, Maestro Thorne will judge the performances, and the
24:41best pianist will win the contract.
24:48Excellent idea, Mr. Sterling.
24:50With Maestro Thorne judging, letting the music decide is the fairest and most respectable way to settle this.
24:56However, there is one non-negotiable rule.
24:59No outside professionals.
25:00Every performer must be an official member of the family or company they represent.
25:08Mr. Vance, what do we do now?
25:10Relax.
25:11I'm your distant cousin, remember?
25:13Understood.
25:15Arthur, I'm really sorry.
25:17Don't worry about it.
25:18I know my way around a piano.
25:23Seriously?
25:24You can play the piano, Arthur?
25:27I've picked up a thing or two.
25:31Is that so?
25:33I've picked up a thing or two myself.
25:36Let's see whose little hobby pays off on stage.
25:41Works for me.
25:46Alright, let the competition begin.
25:48Who would like to go first?
25:55I can do this.
26:07Very good.
26:08You missed a few chords in the middle and the tempo slowed in places.
26:11Still, completing a grade four piece at your age is quite an accomplishment.
26:15Thank you, Maestro.
26:17Thank you, Maestro.
26:30What's the holdup, Arthur?
26:32The stage is all yours.
26:34Why aren't you going up?
26:45What's the rush?
26:46The competition has only just begun.
26:48Why would he go up there?
26:50He's probably realized he can't even compete with a ten-year-old.
26:53Of course, he doesn't want to turn himself into a laughing stock in front of everyone.
26:58I'll go last.
27:01Then I'll go first.
27:09The tuning is fine.
27:11I can begin.
27:19That was incredible.
27:20No one here can touch her.
27:24Elena, that was amazing.
27:26Coming from you, Anya, that's quite a compliment.
27:29Your playing has unquestionably reached the professional concert level.
27:33With technique like that, you're more than capable of performing your own solo recital.
27:40Well, if Maestro Thorne says so, then today's undisputed winner is...
27:46Wait!
27:52The competition isn't over yet.
27:54Here we go.
27:56Is there a problem?
27:58The lady is clearly talented, but I haven't performed yet.
28:02I'd also like to hear Maestro Thorne's opinion of my playing.
28:08And who exactly are you?
28:10Which company do you represent?
28:13Robert.
28:13His name is Jackson.
28:15He's my distant cousin, and he'll be representing Reed Provisions.
28:19Very well.
28:20If the young man wishes to try his luck, I see no reason to stop him.
28:29You won't regret it.
28:32Is he really attempting La Campanella?
28:36Yes.
28:37Lists La Campanella.
28:50I hope you enjoyed the performance.
28:56Outstanding.
28:57With a few more years of disciplined training, you could become a true master.
29:06Well, Maestro Thorne, what's the verdict?
29:11You've made this an extremely difficult decision.
29:14But if I must choose one of you,
29:17your technical command gives you the slightest edge.
29:24Now that's a fair assessment.
29:28I accept Maestro Thorne's judgment.
29:36What's it going to be, Arthur?
29:38Are you playing?
29:39Or are you ready to admit defeat?
29:45Of course I'm playing.
29:51Arthur, don't do this.
29:53You can't beat either of them.
29:54There's no reason to humiliate yourself in public.
29:57Relax.
29:58I told you I know my way around a piano.
30:15No classics.
30:17No borrowed compositions.
30:19I'll create something original right here, on the spot.
30:27He calls that playing the piano?
30:30Anyone with two hands can pound on a keyboard like that.
30:35Pathetic.
30:45Wait.
30:47Wait.
30:48Wait.
30:49Wait.
30:50Wait.
30:51Wait.
30:51Wait.
30:57The chaos never disappeared.
31:01He gave its structure through the melody.
31:06That's impossible.
31:07How could Arthur have this kind of control?
31:11What is this piece?
31:12Why haven't I ever heard it before?
31:34It's beautiful.
31:49Maestro Thorne, I'm no music critic, but I know when something moves my soul.
31:53Forgive me for overstepping, but I believe the result is beyond dispute.
31:58The winner of this competition is Arthur Pierce.
32:04That was the most powerful piece I've ever heard.
32:09Jackson's destiny points decreased by 10.
32:14Who was laughing before, huh?
32:16I told you Arthur was a musical genius.
32:22Dad, you owe me for this one.
32:24I'm the one who brought Arthur Pierce here.
32:27Don't take all the credit.
32:32I've never heard that piece before.
32:35Who composed it?
32:37It was an improvisation.
32:40I composed it just now.
32:42As for the title, let's call it Daybreak.
32:48Daybreak.
32:50Chaos becoming order.
32:53Darkness giving way to light.
32:55Daybreak.
32:56It's perfect.
32:58You're Arthur Pierce, aren't you?
33:00That's right.
33:08Would you accept me as your student?
33:14Maestro, are you serious?
33:16Absolutely.
33:18That composition alone proves he has something to teach me.
33:22I'm flattered, Maestro Thorne, but I'm hardly qualified to be your teacher.
33:27But I'd be honored to play together and exchange ideas sometime.
33:31Musician to musician.
33:33Then let's exchange numbers right now.
33:40Arthur, do you have any contacts in the recording industry or anyone representing you?
33:47No.
33:48Why do you ask?
33:49Because that composition deserves to be heard around the world.
33:53If you don't have representation, please let me produce and release it for you.
33:58I won't take a cent.
33:59Every dollar in royalties will be yours.
34:03Come on, Maestro Thorne.
34:04If you're doing the work, you're getting paid.
34:06We'll split it at the standard industry rate.
34:10Fair enough.
34:12We'll do it your way.
34:16Mr. Pierce, here's my card.
34:18I hope we'll have a chance to work together someday.
34:20Of course.
34:23Arthur, that was incredible.
34:25It was nothing.
34:28Anya's affection increased by 15 points.
34:36Damn it.
34:37The way Anya looks at him has changed.
34:40Jackson's destiny points decreased by 20.
34:43So that's how the rules for taking down a protagonist work.
34:47Drain his destiny points.
34:48And his destiny level falls with them.
34:52After all those years of practice, I still lost to him.
34:56Elena's affection decreased by one point.
34:59You're going to college here in Oakhaven, right?
35:02Maybe we can practice together sometime.
35:03I'd love that.
35:05It's a promise.
35:07Jackson's destiny points decreased by five.
35:11Since when has he been this patient with Anya?
35:14Elena's affection decreased by two points.
35:23Arthur, I think it's time we discuss the details of our new partnership.
35:27Mr. Sterling, logistics and supply chains aren't exactly my specialty.
35:31My father would be the right person to discuss the details with.
35:35Of course.
35:35I'll contact Richard personally.
35:38Ahem.
35:39Nice weather we're having today.
35:41Try to behave yourself.
35:50The Sunridge operation is still bleeding money.
35:53If we don't stop the losses soon, that branch is going under.
35:58Dad, you never should have bailed out the Hayes family.
36:02Their patriarch did me a tremendous favor years ago.
36:05Besides, what's done is done.
36:08Regret won't change anything.
36:10Right now, everything depends on whether we land the Sterling contract.
36:14Dad, you honestly believe Arthur can pull this off?
36:18Come in.
36:20Mr. Pierce, I have major news about Arthur.
36:24Go on.
36:25What kind of trouble did he cause this time?
36:28No, it wasn't trouble.
36:29He became the star of the entire event.
36:32He blew everyone away.
36:35Wait.
36:36What did you say?
36:42What kind of trouble did he cause this time to do?
36:44When the piece ended, everyone rose to their feet.
36:47Robert Sturglin announced on the spot that Pierce Group had won the contract.
36:52You're telling me Julian Thorne asked Arthur to accept him as a student?
36:56In front of everyone?
36:57Yes, Mr. Pierce.
36:59But Arthur politely declined.
37:00He said they could exchange musical ideas as equals.
37:07All right, I understand.
37:09That'll be all for now.
37:19That's impossible.
37:21Arthur doesn't know the first thing about piano, let alone composing a piece on the spot.
37:25Victoria.
37:30Robert, it's been a while.
37:34Richard, you've been hiding a genius right under our noses.
37:38You're too kind, Robert.
37:39What can I do for you?
37:41What do you think?
37:43Your brilliant son won the contract fair and square.
37:46I'm calling to schedule the signing.
37:49When are you free?
37:50Name the time.
37:52I'll make myself available.
37:54Excellent.
37:55Tomorrow afternoon, then.
37:57I have a feeling our families have plenty of mutually beneficial opportunities to discuss.
38:03Sounds good.
38:04I'll see you tomorrow afternoon.
38:05See you then.
38:10Do you believe it now?
38:15Don't forget your bet with Arthur, Victoria.
38:23Good afternoon, Mr. Pierce.
38:26Good afternoon.
38:29Mr. Pierce.
38:31Carry on.
38:34Doesn't he seem different today?
38:38I don't know why, but I can't even bring myself to look him in the eye anymore.
38:52Open my profile.
38:53Arthur Pierce.
38:55Destiny points.
38:5645.
38:57Justice points are gained through affection from supporting characters.
39:02Destiny points can only be taken from protagonists.
39:06One destiny point can be exchanged for 10.
39:09Justice points that were used to permanently enhance another person's base stats.
39:15Destiny points can be granted and reclaimed.
39:18That means I can use them to build an elite team that will never betray me.
39:27Come in.
39:35Scan.
39:36Strength 35.
39:37Speeded 20.
39:38Stamina 25.
39:40Increase it by one point.
39:41Bruno's strength increased by one point.
39:43One destiny point has been spent.
39:45Remaining destiny.
39:46Points 44.
39:48That's strange.
39:51Something wrong?
39:52Nothing.
39:53I guess I'm just feeling strong today.
39:56Boss.
39:57These are the resumes from the latest group of applicants.
40:00Would you like to interview any of them personally?
40:02If not, I'll approve the list and have them begin onboarding tomorrow.
40:06Let me take a look first.
40:10Something wrong, boss?
40:11Is there a problem with that applicant?
40:13It's nothing.
40:14Get back to work, Bruno.
40:16Yes, boss.
40:17Yes.
40:23You're right.
40:24Yes.
40:24In the original story, Serena was one of the warlord's 3000 elite operatives.
40:36If she's applying to Pierce Group, then the Warlord has already found the Hayes sisters.
40:41And he knows they're living with me.
40:53You can wait outside, Bruno.
40:56Yes, sir.
40:59Good afternoon, Mr. Pierce.
41:05Serena Halifax, assassin.
41:07Female lead of the Warlord's Descent, affection negative 20.
41:11Serena Halifax, 20.
41:13Destiny level 9.
41:34Serena Halifax, right?
41:36Yes, sir.
41:39Why do you want to be my secretary?
41:41I'm guessing you did your homework on me before applying.
41:47I didn't investigate your personal life.
41:49I just need a stable job, and this position pays very well.
41:53Your resume says you graduated from a prestigious university overseas.
41:57That's correct, sir.
41:58An education like that isn't cheap.
42:00Your family must be pretty well off.
42:02No.
42:03I worked several jobs just to put myself through school.
42:06I'm an orphan.
42:12You must have had a difficult life.
42:19I survived.
42:21You don't have to carry everything alone anymore.
42:26Put your number in.
42:27You start tomorrow.
42:28If you ever run into any problems, whether they're professional or personal, you can come to me.
42:34Thank you, sir.
42:36See you tomorrow.
42:48You wanted to see me, Dad?
42:50Victoria, what was that agreement again?
42:56Arthur, I suppose you're not completely useless.
43:00Tell me the truth.
43:02Who did you steal that piece from?
43:05I knew it was stolen.
43:07Come on, Dad.
43:08I improvised the whole thing.
43:10It's 100% original.
43:12Who knows what you're up to this time?
43:18I never dreamed my son had this kind of talent hidden up his sleeve.
43:28All right, both of you, get back to work.
43:31Enjoy the concert.
43:41Don't forget, you owe me a smile every time you see me.
43:45And why exactly would I smile at you?
43:48Backing out already?
43:50I never agreed to it.
43:52Dad accepted the bet for me.
43:53So the great Victoria Pierce is a sore loser.
43:57Who says I'm a sore loser?
44:01Don't get carried away.
44:10She really won't admit it.
44:12Victoria's affection increased by five points.
44:22Not a bad performance.
44:35What's he doing here?
44:37What's he doing here?
44:39What's he doing here?
44:49So our so-called hero has been stalking Anya.
45:00Remember, you only scare them.
45:03Don't actually hurt Anya.
45:04Got it.
45:06We'll do exactly what you said.
45:08This so-called hero is using two thugs he beat into submission to stage a fake rescue.
45:26Now I have all the evidence I need.
45:36Steaks, chicken breast, and a few more high-protein options is a mouth-tarpestate aches.
46:05There they are.
46:06Remember, the one in the hat is Anya.
46:09Got it.
46:16Okay, Spill.
46:18Are you seeing someone?
46:19Because that men's razor definitely isn't for you.
46:22Don't be ridiculous.
46:24It's for my grandmaster.
46:29What the hell is your problem?
46:31Well, look what we ran into.
46:32Two pretty little things.
46:34How about you give us your numbers?
46:36We'll buy you a drink.
46:37Forget it, Riley.
46:38Ignore them.
46:39Let's go.
46:40Disgusting.
46:41And where do you think you're going?
46:42You run into us and think you can just walk away?
46:44Call us daddy and hand over a hundred bucks for the trouble.
46:46Then maybe we'll let you go.
46:47You two are out of your damn minds.
46:49I'm calling the cops.
46:55Give me back my phone.
46:57Go ahead.
46:58Call the cops.
46:59I'll kill you right here, bitch.
47:03Hey!
47:04Back off and let them go.
47:09Well, well.
47:11Fancy running into you here, gorgeous.
47:13Give her the phone.
47:15Now.
47:16Listen, punk.
47:17Walk away before we put you in the ground.
47:20You heard me.
47:21Give it back.
47:23Fuck you!
47:31Run!
47:32Get out of here!
47:33You're dead, asshole!
47:38What the hell is going on here?
47:41Mind your own damn business, you little...
47:44Mr. Pierce?
47:46Who the hell are you two?
47:49We were just...
47:51This isn't what it looks like.
47:56Run!
47:57Run!
48:07Arthur!
48:09What are you doing here?
48:11The pantry was empty.
48:13I came to pick up a few things for dinner.
48:19Wait, you cook too?
48:26Anya's affection increased by 30 points.
48:34Arthur!
48:35You know those guys, don't you?
48:37You paid them to come after Anya!
48:42Now it makes sense.
48:43You staged the whole thing so you could show up, play the hero, and get Anya to fall for you?
48:49You sick bastard.
48:53Arthur?
48:54I was actually trying to save you the humiliation.
48:58Save me?
48:59The truth is, you're a manipulative psycho, trying to buy your way into her heart.
49:04Funny.
49:05Because a few minutes ago, I saw those two men with you.
49:09Anya, listen to this guy.
49:11If they were working for me, why would I let one of them punch me in the face?
49:15Anya, come with me for a second.
49:19Don't go with him, Anya!
49:28He's bluffing.
49:38See this SUV?
49:40It's mine.
49:41Wait.
49:42No way!
49:44Give me a second, Anya.
50:01Jackson's destiny points decreased by 50 points.
50:05I didn't expose you right away, because I could see that you genuinely cared about Anya.
50:10But you shouldn't have tried to frame me to cover up your sick little stunt.
50:16Anya's affection increased by 30 points.
50:19Get out of here.
50:20I never want to see you again.
50:22Anya, wait!
50:23I wasn't trying to hurt you, I just...
50:25I'm obsessed with you!
50:26Stay away from me!
50:31Arthur, thank you.
50:33If you hadn't been here, I might have actually fallen for his insane setup.
50:36Don't mention it.
50:38Come on.
50:39I'll walk you both to your car.
50:40Okay.
50:41Okay.
50:57Listen carefully, Arthur.
51:00Anya is mine.
51:03I know you're obsessed with her, but stalking and manipulating her isn't going to make her love you.
51:09Spare me the lecture.
51:11I know exactly what kind of depraved piece of shit you are.
51:15This is your only warning.
51:17Cross me again, and I won't just kill you.
51:19I'll bury your whole damn family.
51:27He's beyond saving.
51:33Chloe, I really need to ask.
51:36Could you two keep it down tonight?
51:41What are you talking about?
51:43Oh no!
51:44Look at the time.
51:45I need to start dinner.
51:47Chloe!
51:51We're still supposed to be testing him.
51:53For all we know, he only acted sweet yesterday because he wanted to get you into bed.
51:58I guarantee he won't even come home tonight.
52:04I'm still going to make dinner.
52:11It's okay.
52:12I'll make dinner first.
52:14Fine.
52:15I'll help.
52:17Thanks.
52:24Mia, come here for a second.
52:28Yeah, Arthur.
52:30Is something wrong?
52:35Put these in the fridge.
52:36I'm cooking tonight, and we're having a proper feast.
52:40What?
52:41Here, let me do that.
52:43No, you relax.
52:45I'll have dinner ready in no time.
52:48I should be cooking.
52:50You've been at work all day.
52:51You must be exhausted.
52:53What?
52:54You think I'm going to burn the kitchen down?
52:56No, no, no.
52:58That's not what I meant.
53:00Chloe's affection increased by ten points.
53:02Trust me.
53:03I know my way around a kitchen.
53:05Dinner won't disappoint you.
53:07Go relax on the couch.
53:09I've got this.
53:09Okay.
53:14What's wrong?
53:15Nothing.
53:16I'm fine.
53:20Chloe, what if he's trying to poison us?
53:32What the hell goes on inside your head, Mia?
53:34I don't mean actual poison.
53:36I mean something creepy, like an aphrodisiac.
53:40What if he drugs me because he wants both of us?
53:44What kind of garbage have you been reading online?
53:47I'm serious.
53:48I've heard guys are really into that whole two sisters fantasy.
53:53Fine.
53:55If you're that worried, go watch him cook.
54:06Arthur, you need any help with the prep?
54:08Sure.
54:09Wash the asparagus and carrots, then pat them dry.
54:12What if he's trying to do?
54:54Snap the woody ends off the asparagus.
54:56Okay.
55:34That's everything, go relax.
55:37You're way too good at this.
55:39I want to keep watching.
55:41If you want.
55:54Mia, help me carry the salad and roasted vegetables to the table.
55:58Uh, right.
56:00Just a home cooked dinner.
56:02Dig in.
56:06Chloe, is it good?
56:11It's amazing.
56:14Try everything else.
56:16Gladly.
56:19Why aren't you eating?
56:20I...
56:23Well, what's the verdict?
56:27This is incredible.
56:38Why are you crying?
56:41Because it's so good.
56:43Mia's affection increased by 10 points.
56:55Why are you so tense?
56:57This is your home too.
56:59Relax.
57:03Mia's affection increased by 10 points.
57:08You said you wanted to start your own business.
57:11Any idea what kind?
57:12mind?
57:13Not yet.
57:16There's no rush.
57:18Take your time.
57:18time.
57:21Alright, Mia.
57:23We're heading to bed.
57:24You should get some rest too.
57:29Wait, seriously?
57:31It's only 8 o'clock.
57:33What do you know?
57:34Early to bed, early to rise.
57:50I knew I shouldn't have taken the room next door.
57:53Sorry about the bed.
57:55But then, if not I'm getting rid of it quickly, I'm getting rid of it.
57:56But the room has had to wait.
57:57I'm thinking sorry, I'm getting rid of it.
58:02I'm getting rid of it.
58:04System, give me a 10 pole.
58:08Hidden rule activated.
58:10Every 10 pole grants one bonus draw.
58:13Congratulations!
58:15You have received 20 stat points.
58:17You have received 10 stat points.
58:19You have received 20 stat points.
58:22Congratulations.
58:24You have received a desert eagle.
58:26It can give me actual physical items?
58:28Now that's more like it.
58:29Congratulations.
58:30You have received the sharpshooter title.
58:34Congratulations.
58:35You have received the god tier skill.
58:38Level 1 perception.
58:40Let's see what the last 5 draws give me first.
58:435 more pulls, and they're all stat points.
58:48Level 1 perception.
58:50The host can detect any living organism within a 300 foot radius.