[A Baldur's Gate 3 character-inspired story, set in an alternate-universe college, unrelated to the game's plot. The story can be read as an original work]
This is a campus romance that begins with pride and prejudice.
At the prestigious Balduran University, for the past three years, Tav's impression of Raphael has been:
Heard of him.
--The most famous, most popular, handsome, highborn, captain of the varsity team...
In short, he couldn't be further removed from a scholarship student like her.
Until she's caught up in a deal between nobles and has no choice but to deal with him.
Tav: You want my help? At least get my name right first.
Raphael: This isn't a favor. It's a deal. Take the money and keep your mouth shut.
Tav: ?
Raphael: I know this trick. You want more.
Tav: No, I'm not interested.
Raphael: Everyone has a price. What's yours?
Tav's impression of Raphael, updated:
Arrogant, narcissistic, stubborn, controlling, manipulative... When money can't buy me, he tries to use his looks instead?!
Tav: My price is for you to stay away from me!
Raphael: Trying to get my attention by rejecting me? I suggest you try another approach.
Tav: ...
Since he's convinced she's playing hard to get,
she might as well make full use of him.
Tav: This deal is on my terms. It starts now.
Raphael: Hah. I'm the only one who can win this game.
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#So this is how the two of you got together?
Tav: We're not together. It's a deal.
Raphael: Yes, you could put it that way.
Tav: ?
Raphael: ? (slowly unbuttons his shirt)
#Don't swallow, Tav
#Please resist the temptation of this steamy deal, Tav
Raphael: Her winning doesn't mean I lost. It just means the game is still going.
Tav: But ours is clearly just an ordinary deal!
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Reader's guide:
- Human, chaotic good x Devil, lawful evil. One-on-one, happy ending;
- Mostly everyday campus life with a little Western fantasy. Very low magic. See the author's note in Chapter One for detailed content warnings and original worldbuilding;
- Species lifespans are kept vague. Devils maintain human appearances and have devil forms. The species setting is woven into the class system;
- Young Raphael is based on fan art. Pic credit: mjuuuk@tumblr, used with permission. For devil Raphael, see the short story next door or use Haarlep as a reference.
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Starting January 26, the main story will be complete and become paid from Chapter 23 onward.
If you've already read it, there's no need to buy it again. Thank you for all your encouragement and support all this time (blows a kiss).
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My next book, A Road Trip in a Camper Van, is in my author profile. Please add it to your reading list.
A novella. Optimistic rationalist x Pessimistic romantic.
Theme: Pride and prejudice
Tafu fell into a cult (?) By mistake. Speaking of which, dnd also has this. I thought there were more cults in COC.
It's great to see the follow-up! I am very grateful to my wife for writing such good words. The time when I was following the series was really happy. It was really happy to be able to communicate back and forth in the comment area.
At that time, I was still preparing for the CET-6 exam and writing my graduation thesis. Now that I have passed the CET-6 exam and the thesis has been written and defended, I am only waiting to graduate in June. I have to lament that time flies so fast. In addition to these, I also ran a dnd group in the past few months and learned a lot of mage car card skills. I hope to use them when I meet a DM who is willing to take me to a long group in the future. (PS: Compared with some other rules, DND car card is indeed troublesome, and many things need to be repeatedly confirmed and considered, but to be honest, this game is fascinating because of its diversity and long-lasting playability. God, give me a few friends who can play DND together for a lifetime!)
Also, I have a desktop computer with decent configuration. I asked my friend if it is enough to play Baldur's Gate, and he said it should be fine. Hehehehehe. When I find a job and get paid, when the summer sales promotion starts, that's when I will officially start playing Baldur 3!
Finally, I wish my wife a smooth life and never run out of inspiration.
Just like the friend in the comment area said, are these dreams really not written by Raphael (doubtful)
And it's not easy being a doctor... Thank you for your hard work, Taft.
Raphael is suspected of acquiescing to this kind of public opinion and putting pressure on the woman to achieve her goals.
I have a hunch that they are going to have conflicts next. Taft is a very independent person.
Wow, this is exciting. Recently, I made an appointment with a friend to run a running group of SDL rules. I saw that among them there is a race called Faerun that can transform between human form and cat form. Then I remembered that in the background of this book, Faerun is the name of a continent. This seems to be the background of dnd5e? (Touch chin)
It's so beautiful, Xianpin 🥺 🥺 🥺 I didn't do anything all day and finished reading the novel. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Rose] 🥺 🤩
The one who bows his head first loses. Tafu, don't admit defeat.
The dreams Taff would have were probably caused by Raphael deliberately dreaming about them.
Tafu fell into a cult (?) By mistake. Speaking of which, dnd also has this. I thought there were more cults in COC.
It's great to see the follow-up! I am very grateful to my wife for writing such good words. The time when I was following the series was really happy. It was really happy to be able to communicate back and forth in the comment area. At that time, I was still preparing for the CET-6 exam and writing my graduation thesis. Now that I have passed the CET-6 exam and the thesis has been written and defended, I am only waiting to graduate in June. I have to lament that time flies so fast. In addition to these, I also ran a dnd group in the past few months and learned a lot of mage car card skills. I hope to use them when I meet a DM who is willing to take me to a long group in the future. (PS: Compared with some other rules, DND car card is indeed troublesome, and many things need to be repeatedly confirmed and considered, but to be honest, this game is fascinating because of its diversity and long-lasting playability. God, give me a few friends who can play DND together for a lifetime!) Also, I have a desktop computer with decent configuration. I asked my friend if it is enough to play Baldur's Gate, and he said it should be fine. Hehehehehe. When I find a job and get paid, when the summer sales promotion starts, that's when I will officially start playing Baldur 3! Finally, I wish my wife a smooth life and never run out of inspiration.
Just like the friend in the comment area said, are these dreams really not written by Raphael (doubtful) And it's not easy being a doctor... Thank you for your hard work, Taft.
Raphael is suspected of acquiescing to this kind of public opinion and putting pressure on the woman to achieve her goals.
I have a hunch that they are going to have conflicts next. Taft is a very independent person.
Wow, this is exciting. Recently, I made an appointment with a friend to run a running group of SDL rules. I saw that among them there is a race called Faerun that can transform between human form and cat form. Then I remembered that in the background of this book, Faerun is the name of a continent. This seems to be the background of dnd5e? (Touch chin)
It's so beautiful, Xianpin 🥺 🥺 🥺 I didn't do anything all day and finished reading the novel. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. It's so good. [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Compare your heart] [Rose] 🥺 🤩
The one who bows his head first loses. Tafu, don't admit defeat.
The dreams Taff would have were probably caused by Raphael deliberately dreaming about them.
Or is it because of inequality?