I Was Forced to Inherit the Throne Despite Being Everyone's Favorite

Who is the most popular person in the mainland kingdoms this year?

Passerby A: Obviously the mighty Lord Elicis!

Passerby B: I'm a devoted fan of Archmage Laroman.

Passerby C: Commander Kenan is great, too!

Elicis: An Luo (firmly)

Everyone: ???? Who the heck is that?

An Luo, the illegitimate son of the King of Eilinia, was raised in the countryside. At eighteen, he came to the palace for the first time, only to be caught in a war.

When he woke up, he was back on his first day at the palace, and had also been bound to a romance System. Side quests raised his attributes, while the main quest offered a resurrection package.

An Luo shyly asked, "Can I get gold coins from raising my attributes?"

His first day on the job.

System: Character analysis: The leader of the Knights. Cold on the outside, warm on the inside. Difficulty: three stars.

At their first meeting, the man barely gave him the time of day. When An Luo gave him a gift to win him over, he was accused of having ulterior motives. When An Luo advocated for the poor, the man called him a hypocrite.

Watching the man's affection score go up by +1 and +5 from time to time, An Luo thought: This guy is so awkward.

System: Archmage. Gentle and patient. Difficulty: two stars.

An Luo studied magic day and night, stood out among the students, and successfully won the Archmage's favor.

Just when he thought he had finally completed the main quest, the man said, "I've always thought of you as a child."

System: Wild Demon King. Flirtatious and fickle. High danger level. Difficulty: four stars. Recommendation: Do not pursue.

So, on the day after his first encounter with the Demon King, An Luo received flowers. The next night, the man came creeping in through his window. On the third day, the fourth day...

An Luo: ...

Can I manually reset this affection score?

System: Heir to Lanslika. Personality analysis malfunction. Difficulty: five stars. Rumor has it he really dislikes you.

Following the advice, An Luo decided to avoid the man, but happened to run into him around a corner.

An Luo politely greeted him, only to see the man, who was half a head taller, blush at the ears and avert his eyes, while his affection score shot up!!

An Luo (hesitantly): Is this affection score malfunctioning?

System: ... (This guy is definitely secretly in love with you.)

The tables turned overnight, and Eilinia faced a change of dynasty. An Luo, who only wanted a leisurely life in the countryside, was forced into the spotlight. He would either become king or die.

Romance System (x) Throne System (check)

[Reader Advisory]

1. The protagonist is beloved by everyone, but this is a strictly one-on-one romance.

2. Cute, flirtatious bottom x pure-hearted top

3. The succession plotline runs throughout the novel.

4. I'll start posting once I have at least 100,000 words saved up!

Theme: Always love with an open heart