Lord Baby Runs A Romance Fantasy With Cash [EN]: Chapter 1

Running a Romance Fantasy with Baby-nim’s Cash – Episode 1 (1/353)

☆ Chapter 1 ☆

Chapter 1. Conned into Reincarnation

Ding!

I took my phone out of my pocket at the notification sound.

Fresh Update

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‘Ah, it’s already 6 o’clock.’

The upload time for 〈I’m a Gold Spoon, But I’m Running Away〉 is 6 a.m.

That means I’ve been up all night working.

I rubbed my stiff eyes.

‘Can I translate and send it all before Manager Park comes to work?’

Honestly, it was impossible. It wasn’t an amount I could finish even if I stayed up for days.

But…….

“Are you slacking off right now? You should be grateful that we’re hiring someone like you with no academic background. If you can’t do it, just say so. There are plenty of people to replace you.”

I clenched the hand holding my phone.

‘Let’s go back quickly.’

I came to the convenience store to buy coffee because I felt like I was going to fall asleep. I picked up the cheapest canned coffee.

After paying and leaving the convenience store, I habitually pressed the 〈View Now〉 button.

Reading romance fantasy novels was a small happiness in my endlessly tiring daily life.

It was also my only happiness.

Even if I am a gold spoon [born with a silver spoon in their mouth, meaning someone born into wealth], I can’t live with these brothers and dad! I have to run away from this house quickly!

Watching the heroine’s determination, I thumped my frustrated chest.

‘No, why leave that house when you have a gold spoon and handsome dad and brothers!’

Your (handsome) dad is such a fool for his daughter!

What about your (handsome) brothers!

You even received a diamond mine today!

Why are you running away!

I left a flurry of comments on the overwhelmingly frustrating plot.

* 여주야 너 말고 내가 그 집 딸 하면 안 될까? 난 도망도 안 가고 잘 살 수 있는데ㅠ
(Hey, heroine, can’t I be that family’s daughter instead of you? I can live well without running awayㅠ)

The number of 〈likes〉 rose rapidly as if everyone agreed. Soon it became the best comment.

I felt good for no reason and smiled, “Heh.”

Bbaaaaaang—!

A tremendously intense light pierced my vision, cutting through the dim dawn air.

Flashing headlights.

And a truck the size of a house.

No, a truck in this narrow alleyway?

It was even rushing towards me at an incredible speed.

Suddenly?

Screeeeeech—!

Thud!

Yes, suddenly.

That was my last thought.

‘To be precise, should I say it’s the last thought of 〈the living me〉.’

I crossed my arms and stared at my corpse with a heavy heart.

I died in an instant, so I didn’t even feel pain. I was just dazed.

Did I really die?

Like this?

What about all my hardships?

A sense of emptiness washed over me.

It was then.

[Congratulations! You have obtained the opportunity to be reincarnated!]

With a bang! I raised my head at the sudden voice.

A boy was setting off firecrackers and laughing against the now brightened sky.

Cloud-like, fluffy white hair and golden eyes. A face so perfectly harmonious that it didn’t seem human.

‘I must be dead. I’m seeing things.’

[Hey? I said you’ve obtained the opportunity to be reincarnated! Please be a little happier!]

What is he saying? An opportunity to be reincarnated?

I numbly mulled over the words and gasped.

“Was I hit by that famous reincarnation truck?!”

Reincarnation truck.

A legendary truck that, if hit, reincarnates you in a fantasy world.

“I only thought it existed in novels.”

[Indeed, you think like someone who has read many novels! You are truly the chosen one!]

“Huh?”

[I am the messenger of the god, Aphthanes.]

God’s messenger? An angel, then.

Well, the only beings who would talk to a dead person are angels or demons.

Looking closely, I saw tiny wings fluttering on the boy’s back.

‘The angel is more frivolous and insignificant than I thought…….’

[Aphthanes referenced various things when creating the world.]

The angel, who revealed that even gods look at references, spread his arms as if saying something great.

[The most referenced thing was romance fantasy novels!]

Excuse me?

What are you referencing?

What kind of nonsense is this?

‘To create a world by referencing romance fantasy novels, of all things!’

Are you crazy?

[How is it? Isn’t it a world just for you, a romance fantasy enthusiast? You want to be reincarnated, right?]

“No, who would want to go to a world created by a crazy god who references romance fantasies.”

I couldn’t help but be serious.

The tiny-winged angel puffed up his cheeks while waving his arms around. As a messenger of God, he was truly frivolous, far from being sacred.

[You just commented that you wanted to be the heroine!]

“That’s because it’s not a world created by a strange god…… Huh?”

I frowned, lost in thought.

Is he really a messenger of God?

No matter how I think about it, I don’t think a god or angel would be this crazy.

“Why are you giving me the opportunity to be reincarnated?”

[You commented on all the novels Aphthanes has read.]

What?

[You had the most best comments and gave the most advice to the protagonists.]

“…….”

[A world referenced by romance fantasies that is perfect for you, the pro-best commenter of romance fantasies! How is it!]

The angel smiled brightly and winked as if nothing could be clearer.

[Live there and leave a rating and comment!]

“…….”

Is the god an attention seeker?

I’d give it 0 stars without even living there, you bastard.

[Now that your questions are answered, you’ll be reincarnated, right?]

That doesn’t answer my questions at all! It only raises more suspicions. It’s suspicious as hell.

But.

I’m dead.

It was a gamble with nothing to lose, so I could nod coolly.

‘Usually, that is.’

I’m a romance fantasy reader.

A heavy reader who reads dozens of books a month.

‘There’s no way I’d say, “Ah, I see,” to the words that I’ll adapt well!’

There are various stories in romance fantasies.

‘What if I’m reincarnated in a tragic story!’

Even if it’s not tragic, it’s a problem.

What if I’m reincarnated as a villain who gets their head cut off right away?

Or a supporting character who is only used and then discarded?

[Why are you hesitating? Didn’t you want to live in a fantasy world instead of here?]

“I don’t just want to live in a fantasy world.”

[Then what?]

“As I commented earlier, I want to be reincarnated in a house with a gold spoon, a handsome dad, and brothers!”

[Geez, you’re picky.]

See? He was definitely trying to reincarnate me into a strange place.

“That’s the basics of romance fantasy.”

[Well, fine. I’ll make sure you’re born into a rich family with a handsome dad and brothers.]

“And all those family members have to be crazy about me.”

[Hmm……. There aren’t many romance fantasies like that. They all don’t like you at first, but they become crazy about you later…….]

“Why not! Lady Be**!”

[Well, if you want to start with all your family members dying like in that novel…….]

“No, sorry. That was a slip of the tongue. I’ll do my best…….”

Quick change of attitude is the shortcut to a comfortable life.

[Well, is that all? You’ll be reincarnated, right?]

A handsome dad and brothers, and a gold spoon.

That’s exactly what I want.

“Hmm, but most romance fantasy heroines have special abilities……. Or at least they’re smart.”

[……You really want a lot.]

The angel, who turned his head, muttered something small.

“Huh?”

[Don’t worry. I’m giving you a special reincarnation, so I’ll give you an ability too.]

The angel smiled kindly as if he hadn’t grumbled at all.

I think he was cursing me out, but…….

‘Reincarnation with a handsome dad and brothers, and a special ability.’

At this point, it’s like compensation for living a hard life.

Yeah, I may not have lived a virtuous life, but I’ve suffered a lot.

The day has finally come for the sun to shine in my rat hole [a cramped, unpleasant living space]!

“Then okay. I’ll be reincarnated.”

The moment I said that, I felt a chill in my chest.

I was flustered and looked up to see the angel smiling.

A deep smile with the corners of his lips twisted wickedly. That smile was more like一 than an angel.

[Then the contract is established, human.]

A tone clearly different from before echoed above my head.

At the same time, a huge crack began to form in the air.

The crack was so black that not a single ray of light entered.

A chasm that didn’t suit angels or gods at all was surging.

And on top of that.

‘He said…… contract?’

A sense of unease washed over me.

Usually, gods bestow blessings, right?

‘A contract is…… isn’t that what demons do…….’

That.

So一.

‘A demon.’

The blood drained from my face.

“Wait a minute!”

The black crack was getting bigger and bigger, so I hurriedly waved my hand.

“This contract is canceled! I’ll take it back!”

[The contract has already been established, human.]

The completely enlarged crack opened its black maw and began to suck in my soul.

I couldn’t do anything even if I tried to escape.

It seemed like I couldn’t stop being reincarnated like this.

Then I have to salvage something!

“My, my ability……! What is my ability!”

Demons are good at deceiving, so what if they give me some strange ability?

[Don’t worry, human.]

“I am worried, you demon!”

[It’s the ability that suits you best.]

“What ability suits me best!”

I was very anxious because I felt like I was being scammed in real time.

“If it’s an ability to be scammed, I’ll die, really!”

[You don’t have to worry. …… Because you are my 一一一.]

‘What?’

I couldn’t hear what he added at the end.

I tried to ask again, but my soul had already been completely sucked into the crack.

And a terrible darkness came, where nothing could be felt.

* * *

‘That scammer demon!’

I rubbed the cold marble floor and swallowed my resentment.

‘Where did the handsome dad go!’

My fingers were chapped and red because it was winter.

‘And where are the handsome brothers!’

I feel like I’m losing sensation in my fingertips.

‘My gold spoon!’

I plopped down.

Then, an endless wide hall came into view.

A dazzling and magnificent hall, as if it were in a castle where you pay an entrance fee to enter.

I would have admired it normally, but I couldn’t.

Because I have to clean the floor of this vast hall alone.

‘This isn’t even a dirt spoon, it’s a dust spoon [meaning even worse than being born poor]……!’

Waaaaah.

Tears welled up.

I should have just not been reincarnated then.

I hugged my short legs with my short arms.

Even an adult wouldn’t be able to clean it alone, let alone me, who is now in a child’s body.

I sniffled when I heard a thunderous roar from behind.

“You’re slacking off again!”

I reflexively prostrated myself without even looking back.

“I, I’m sorry……!”

My lips trembled and my whole body stiffened.

I didn’t want to act like a fool, but learned fear consumed my body.

“Is being this lazy also like her mother?”

Tsk, a sound of clicking his tongue.

He kicked the bucket next to me.

The bucket fell over and soapy water spilled out.

The hem of my clothes was wet and damp.

“Looking wet is just like a dirty rat.”

It’s cold.

“Being so unrefined, geez.”

It’s cold.

“Can’t even do one thing you’re told properly.”

I’m lonely.

I couldn’t even clench my swollen hands into fists properly.

“……I’m sorry.”

I carefully raised my head and looked at him.

“Uncle.”

The man who was scolding me and cursing my mother was none other than my maternal uncle.

The person who ordered a young child to clean this wide hall alone.

Even a stranger wouldn’t do that.

It wasn’t like I was the only one who could clean.

This large hall, and the huge mansion that houses this hall, all belonged to him.

“How dare you pretend to be my niece?!”

He was furious. It seemed like calling him uncle bothered him.

“Duke…….”

As soon as I quickly changed my title, he snorted.

“You need to know your place.”

A shiny shoe pressed down on my shoulder.

The child’s body couldn’t withstand the weight and collapsed.

“That’s why your father abandoned you.”

I couldn’t even groan and listened to his abusive language.

“Well, I don’t even know if you’re the real daughter of the Duke.”

Each word was like a thorn, piercing my young heart.

“My sister, but your mother must have been so frivolous.”

My mother, whom I had never seen.

But when my uncle cursed my mother, my stomach churned and my nose tingled.

“It wouldn’t be strange if she had a child with a different father.”

No!

“There may be others besides you. Because she’s that kind of woman.”

My mom isn’t like that!

“How dare you glare at someone!”

With a harsh command, the foot pressing down on my shoulder gained strength.

“Hic…….”

My face was buried in the cold marble floor. Soapy foam mixed with dust and turned gray soaked my cheeks.

I bit my lip tightly and swallowed my tears. I’ll be scolded more if I cry.

When I was reborn, I looked at the splendid and beautiful house and thought.

I was born into a good family.

I don’t know what my family will be like, but at least I won’t spend the winter trembling in fear of freezing to death.

I will live a life where survival is not the biggest problem.

Then I will be able to experience many things.

Maybe I can have a dream.

Maybe I can be loved.

In a harmonious family, I can grow up as a healthy, bright, and warm child, as if I don’t know unhappiness.

Maybe, maybe I can get a happy ending like the protagonists in novels…….

I was excited.

Hope for life.

Expectations for the future.

It had been so long since I had such things that my heart was pounding.

However.

“Dad?”

Everything was a misunderstanding.

That place was not my place.

I am not the protagonist of this world.

A girl who peeked her head out through the open doorway covered her lips and said, “Oh my.”

A lovely child with bright, luscious blonde hair.

The child who would have been the heroine if this world were in a novel.

My cousin, Clartier, asked with an angelic face.

“What are you doing there?”