Noah waited for a response from her, but deep down, he knew she wasn't the kind to just accept it. In fact, he knew for sure that she won't accept it, at least this time.
'Why... I can't understand him today at all. Is he trying to play with me, or is he trying to help me? If he is trying to help me then... why? For what? I never understood his actions, always thinking he is superior than all, looking down on every body. Why would a demon like him, hated by all, trying to help me. With his influence, that might be possible, but he doesn't have the authority to command the army of this dukedom nor will they ever listen to someone like him.'
As he had thought, Rose wasn't going to accept his proposal at all.
Noah did not wait for long, seeing her struggle to make a decision, he spoke again.
"Fine, then. I understand your doubts here. I do not possess any strength, nor am I favoured by the people here like my sister. To be honest, I don't think even a guard of this palace will fight for you if I were the one commanding him. I am but a nobody without the title of "Duke's son". Isn't that right?"
He bore a knowing smile on his face. That was his identity here. He was nobody.
In this world run by strength where the strongest rules, he will be crushed like an ant if he weren't the son of the Duke.
Rose stayed silent there, she couldn't open her mouth to insult him even if her mind was telling her 'that is true'.
After a brief pause, he continued again,
"Then let's do one thing, go and tell my sister this, I wish to have a duel with her tomorrow. And whoever wins, will be the next heir to this dukedom. We don't need to wait 3 years to settle the debate. Deliver this message to my sister and my parents." He boldly announced it before Rose.
Rose's eyes widened from what she heard. She knew what had happened just a moment ago, and also knew why it had happened.
Just a while ago, before Noah transmigrated, something happened here, something that wasn't mentioned in the story yet, but would have only been brought out later.
Noah and his sister were called by the Duke, to decide who among them was suitable for rule this dukedom after him.
Naturally, there was no one favouring Noah. Not only was that because of his reputation, but was also because of his strength. Not weak one shall rule this place.
That was why they were going to the academy, which was brought out by the duchess. They were to have a battle after they graduate from the academy, and the one who wins will be the heir.
In the novel, it was obviously his sister who won, and it wasn't even close.
She was a prodigy who had awakened an SS-rank space attribute; there was simply no way for her to lose to him.
"Wha- you mean?" Rose was stunned, completely baffled by what she heard.
"Watch your tongue, trash. You are just a maid here, how dare you address me without honorofics. I will forgive you just this once. Deliver it well cause, if I win tomorrow, you will submit to me completely, without any defiance, but if i lose, it will be even more wonderful for you. If I lose tomorrow, I will relieve you out from this pact, you can still stay here and hone your strength under the protection of dukedom, I won't object at all. So, do you accept? If you do, just go out and do your job, if you don't, I will force myself on you either way. Choice is yours."
He finished speaking and stared at her with a suggestive look, making it seem that he would do it.
'I don't think the last part was necessary but whatever. I know she will go.'
Rose panicked when she heard that. In the two options, she would rather choose the first one.
'There is no way he can win against Noelle.'
She was certain that he will lose. It was a win-win for her. She will be a fool to not take this chance.
"I will deliver the message, young lord." She bowed her head and immediately went away to deliver the message.
'Well, she is fast. Now... how will I win tomorrow?'
After Rose left, Noah stared at the ceiling, trying to come up with a plan.
"Hey, system. I heard you send me some notifications while I was talking with Rose, what were they?"
Ding~
[Rose's favourability has decreased by 20 points.]
[Current favourability: -40 (loathing)]
'This shit...'
Ding~
[Don't be like that, host. I am just helping you here. It was because of your actions that you lost even more favourability. But you have gained something as well.]
Ding~
[You have dig the past of the character Rose Morrel. You have earned 100 story points.]
Ding~
[Do you wish to receive the quests now, host? I wanted to ask before, but I thought it wouldn't be good to disturb you then.]
'Oh, you have some brain too, huh? Fine, start then.'
Ding~
[Quest: Seduce the character Rose Morrel. Make her mind and body submit to you.]
Ding~
[Quest: Help the character Rose Morrel in her revenge.]
Ding~
[Quest: Join the Arcania Academy.]
Ding~
[Quest: Win the duel against Noelle Von Asthor.]
The barrage of notifications stopped after that.
'A lot of quests, huh? But why are there no rewards?'
[You will be given rewards after you complete the quest. It will be given based on what the host needs. But do note this note, seducing Rose will be deemed completed only after her favourability hits 90 points. That is true for all character. Also, there will be penalties for quest failures too.]
'I understand. But why am I getting the quest for Rose? She isn't a heroine.'
[That is true. But the system works based on you, the host. Do you not desire to seduce her?]
'Ah, alright. You are not bad. But will i be seducing my sister and aunt too? They are heroines, so you will also include them right?'