When Abandoning the Mission Kills the Heroine のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

The system seemed to have developed a human touch."The target, of course. Who else would it be? You, my noble host? What am I supposed to do if you die?"I fell silent. It had a point. How had I never thought of that before?A bitter laugh escaped me.For the past five years, I always believed that I would be executed if I failed the mission. That was why I did everything in my power to please Aurora Lowe, swallowing my pride and bending over backward to fulfil her every demand.I did it all for Mom, who was still lying in a hospital bed, waiting for me. The system promised that once I completed my mission, I could exchange my reward for a chance to cure Mom."Finally figured it out, Samuel?"A hint of schadenfreude, something I didn't know was algorithmically possible, poked through the system's voice."That's right. If you fail the mission, Aurora Lowe dies, not you. All those years you spent fawning over here have been in vain."I closed my eyes. A memory from three years

Nancy shook her head and smiled. "It's the least I can do, Mrs. Cooper. Your health always comes first."She turned to me. "You look terrible, Samuel. Did you get caught in the rain yesterday?"I froze. How did she know?Nancy took a box of medicine out of her bag. "These are fever reducers. Take them if you develop a fever. And get some rest. Don't push yourself too hard."Her voice was soft, full of concern, a stark contrast to Aurora's indifference.My heart warmed a little. "Thanks."She smiled. "You're welcome."Nancy stayed a little longer to chat with Mom before getting up to leave. I walked her to the door."Nance.""Yeah?""Thank you. Genuinely."She looked at me, her eyes gentle. "We all want the best for your mom. Just don't wear yourself out. If you ever need help with anything, call me."I nodded. As I watched her walk away, a thought crossed my mind. It felt so good to be free of the mission.The system announced, "Conquest progress: 27%. Countdown: 27 days."

"Target Aurora Lowe will be executed in 30 days."I stood outside the hospital, staring at the countdown on the system interface—30 days. I clicked my tongue softly.Why did it still have to take that long?Footsteps hurried up behind me. It was Nancy. She rushed out after me, looking extremely concerned. "Samuel, I just heard what happened… I'll talk to the hospital director myself. I'll tell him that—"I shook my head. "It won't help. Don't put yourself through that."Her eyes reddened. "Then what are we going to do? Mrs. Cooper, she…"I looked at Nancy. She had never asked anything of me, yet she had taken care of Mom in silence and brought warmth into my life.I smiled from the bottom of my heart for the first time in days."We'll find a way."Nancy froze. "How will you—""Trust me," I said, looking her in the eyes. "I won't let anything happen to my mom."She hesitated briefly and then nodded. "Okay. I trust you."She paused. "But if you ever need money, I… I have some

Another five days passed. Aurora's condition took a turn for the worse.The system gave me daily updates on her situation."Samuel, Aurora's severe headaches are contributing to her lack of rest.""She's been to three different hospitals, but none of them can uncover the reason.""Her company's stock price has plummeted again. The board is calling an emergency meeting."I listened to the updates, expressionless as I peeled an apple.Mom had been transferred to Bloomview Hospital. After starting the new treatment plan, her complexion had regained some color."Samuel," she called out to me weakly. "How has Aurora been lately?"I paused. "Not so well."She sighed. "Is she… sick? I heard from one of the nurses… that her company's stock price has dropped significantly…"I didn't answer.She continued, "Samuel, if something really happens to Aurora, will you—""Mom, just focus on getting better. I'll handle everything else."Mom looked at me, her expression complicated. In the e

Aurora's condition took a drastic turn for the worse. The system gave me daily updates as usual."Aurora Lowe's remaining lifespan: 12 days… Aurora Lowe's remaining lifespan: 10 days… Aurora Lowe's remaining lifespan: 7 days…"The numbers grew smaller by the day. Meanwhile, my life had never been better.Mom's treatment at Bloomview Hospital was going extremely well. Nancy came by every day with soup and fruit, keeping Mom company and chatting with her.Needless to say, Mom had grown increasingly fond of her. "Nance, how are you still single?"Nancy blushed and sneaked a glance at me. "Oh, Mrs. Cooper, I guess I'm not in a rush."Mom shook her head, smiling. "Still, your best years are ahead. Just consider my Samuel. He's a little slow, sure, but—"I cut her off helplessly. "Mom."Mom laughed, her eyes crinkling with joy. It was the happiest I had seen her since she had been admitted to the hospital.Watching Nancy blush furiously under Mom's teasing filled me with a deep sens