My Friend's Harem is Obsessed with Me - Chapter 1

‘You’re expelled, Daniel.’

The principal, with benevolent wrinkles symbolizing kindness, declared coldly.

Expulsion.

Me, expelled from Eos Academy, renowned as the best on the continent?

Why? How?

‘In our academy, there’s no place for a student like you—no camaraderie, violent tendencies, and lack of manners.’

I couldn’t utter a word in response. It felt so unfair that tears seemed ready to pour, but if I did, it would feel like a real defeat, so I forced myself to hold back.

‘If you have nothing to say, you may leave.’

After the cold declaration, the principal casually shifted his gaze to the documents on his desk.

Implicitly, he was signaling me to leave without saying anything.

Eventually, without voicing the injustice tearing at my heart, I left the principal’s office, holding back tears with every step.

‘Maybe it’s for the best.’

Indeed, staying at the academy would only be a burden. Except for two childhood friends from my hometown, I had no real friends. Many students disliked me for my humble background.

Amidst pressure, interference from classmates, and discrimination from professors, I had been branded as an incompetent student.

‘But Ares and Rin…’

Childhood friends who had entered Eos Academy together. I wanted to greet them, but outside the window, I saw the two of them walking together.

Watching them walk side by side outside the door, I suddenly recalled how the villagers always said they suited each other.

The tears I had been holding back so desperately in front of the principal finally flowed as I stood in front of the school gate.”

***

“‘Huk.’

When I opened my eyes again, it was reality.

A dense and dark forest. I had rested against a tree for a brief nap in the midst of it.

The dream had been so vivid that I checked my body. A robust body in my twenties. Covered in various wounds, I looked unpleasant, and my shoulder was bandaged due to an injury.

‘Are you okay?’

Eris asked, and I reassured her, telling her not to worry. Despite losing an ear during battle, she remained elegant and resilient, still as beautiful as an elf could be.

‘How’s the situation?’

‘It seems the danger is still far away. Thanks to the traps you set.’

‘It’s just buying us some time.’

As we gathered our equipment and stood up, Eris, wielding her staff and sword, spoke.

‘But where should we go?’

‘We need to go further into the forest. It’s likely safer from the onslaught of monsters.’

The continent was under the relentless threat of the invasion of death. Comprising the remains of the dead, they had swiftly covered the entire continent, leading to the demise of all kingdoms, turning the world into a place of pure death.

Were there any living humans left?

Probably not.

Even the place we currently occupied, known as the ‘Forest of the Demon Realm,’ was considered a hell for humans.

The fact that the demonic invasion had reached this far meant that there was no place on the continent untouched by their hands.

Once notorious as a forest so malevolent that it was called hell by humans, it had now become a peculiar sanctuary for them.

Of course, that too might come to an end.

‘If…’

Eris, who was following behind me, spoke up.

Since I was busy, I didn’t respond, but she continued with a shocking statement.

‘If everyone is dead, and only the two of us survive, would you marry me?’

‘What?’

Surprised by such words coming from an elf, I turned my head. She seemed embarrassed, avoiding eye contact.

‘No, with humans and elves extinct, you’re the only mate left for me.’

‘That’s… well, true.’

‘We could be the beginning of a new humanity. The day when half-elves rule the world.’

Hearing Eris chuckle softly, I couldn’t help but let out a forced laugh. It felt as if this unlikely possibility was unfolding before us.

Perhaps, it was highly unlikely.

So, I laughed and gave a response to an impossible promise.

‘Sure, why not.'”