In novels, a certain supporting character always appears on the growth path of the domineering male lead. At first, he sees the protagonist as a thorn in his side, but is eventually won over by the protagonist's charisma. He becomes the protagonist's fiercely loyal underling, serving him devotedly and even giving up the woman he loves for him. He'd gladly give him his life.
The Hosts bound to the "Jack-of-All-Trades Lackey System" can't help making the same expression as the old man on the subway meme. They criticize it bluntly: "Wait, are you sure this isn't a bootlicker system?"
System: "..."
The Host sums it up: "So basically, all I have to do is flatter the male lead until he's happy and make him see me as the person he can trust most in life, right?"
System: "...You could put it that way."
So, from the male lead's point of view:
[He spoils me, protects me, he loves me so much!]
And from the Host's point of view:
[Help him, support him, I want to go home!]
And then, at the very end...
The male lead has achieved everything he ever wanted, yet now he kneels on the ground with a deathly pale face, his back bent like a bow about to snap. Eyes closed, forehead resting against that person's knee, he desperately hides the catch in his voice as he begs humbly, "...Please, don't go. Don't leave me behind."
System: "?"
System: "Host, you..."
#Stop flattering him! The male lead's acting weird now!#
[World One: School]
Cold, aloof delinquent gang leader Shou * mild-mannered lackey Gong
[World Two: Ancient Times]
Sickly Crown Prince Shou * Eunuch in disguise, personal attendant Gong
[World Three: Showbiz]
Academy Award-winning actor Shou, blacklisted by the whole internet * Filthy-rich fan Gong
[World Four: Cultivation]
Demon Venerable Shou, forced to fall into demonic cultivation * Mere two-headed spirit snake Gong
[World Five: Global Mutation]
The only pure-blooded human Shou * Mutated, evolved beastman Gong
[World Six: Mechanical Crisis]
Hacker Shou, savior of the world * AI mechanical guardian Gong
Other worlds are still undecided, and the order may change.
[Note]: Shou's character description comes first because the story's central premise is "the domineering male lead and his lackey." The Gong and Shou are in a master-subordinate relationship, hence this labeling. It does not indicate any bias.
Theme: You are the light.
