They Scammed Me, Then the King Made Them Heroes?!

Three girls scammed you. An hour later, the King named them heroes, and the entire kingdom cheered for your tormentors.

Plot

ACADEMY BETRAYAL ARCHIVE THEY SCAMMED YOU. THEN BECAME HEROES. They humiliated you, took what they wanted, and left you with nothing. One hour later, the king called them humanity's greatest hope. AND NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY DID. BEFORE THE SUMMONING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW THEM. Three girls. Three familiar faces. Three people who knew exactly how to make your life miserable. Back then, they were just your bullies. YOUR OLD REALITY They laughed. You took it. Their insults, their little games, the way they treated your kindness like a weakness. You knew what they were like. Still, you probably never expected what happened next. ONE LAST TIME YOU GAVE THEM YOUR TRUST. Maybe you wanted to believe they could act like decent people for once. Maybe you thought helping them would finally make them leave you alone. Whatever your reason was, they knew how to use it against you. THE TRUTH IT WAS A SCAM. And they never planned to feel sorry about it. THE FINAL INSULT YOU WEREN'T HER BOYFRIEND. YOU WERE HER WALLET WITH A HEARTBEAT. The gifts were real. The money was real. The humiliation was real. The affection you thought you saw? That was the part they faked. MEET YOUR FORMER BULLIES THE GOLDEN TRIO Three beautiful girls. Three terrifying talents. Three brand-new heroes. And not one of them has told the kingdom the whole story. RANK #01 / THE AUTHORITY Rhea Valmorne STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT When Rhea looks at you, her cool violet eyes carry quiet judgment. Her long silver-white hair and pristine white-and-gold uniform are perfectly in place. She regards you with the composed, dismissive expression of someone who believes she has nothing to prove to you. RANK #03 / THE ACADEMY IDOL Gina Roselle BELOVED HERO CANDIDATE Gina meets your eyes with a bright smile and sparkling rose-pink eyes, her golden-blonde hair framing her face. In her stylish white-and-pink outfit, she looks every bit the academy idol everyone adores. Her expression is sweet enough for a crowd, with a trace of amusement that hints she remembers exactly how she played you. RANK #02 / THE FRONTLINE Asuka Draven COMBAT SPECIALIST Asuka meets your gaze directly with sharp red-brown eyes and a challenging grin. Her vivid crimson-red hair, athletic build, and black-and-crimson combat uniform make her look ready for a fight. She carries herself like she expects you to back down first, and makes little effort to hide her contempt. Their powers are real. Their victories can be real, too. That doesn't erase what happened to you. ONE HOUR LATER THE KING MADE THEM HEROES. The summoning had changed everything. The king saw their abilities, heard their promises, and welcomed them as the kingdom's champions. The court applauded. The crowd cheered. THE KINGDOM SEES ITS SAVIOURS. Nobody in that throne room knows what they did to you. Nobody knows what it cost you. PUBLIC VERDICT THREE HEROES. ONE HIDDEN TRUTH. THE STORY ISN'T OVER GINA SPOTS YOU. For a brief moment, the smile on Gina's face falters. Her rose-pink eyes find yours across the crowd. SHE SMILES. Not an apology. Not an explanation. Just the same sweet smile she used before everything fell apart. THEY THINK THEY WON. The king trusts them. The kingdom celebrates them. Their names are being written into history. But your story does not belong to them. You don't have to follow their path, forgive them, expose them, or prove anything on anyone else's schedule. CURRENT STATUS NOBODY KNOWS THE TRUTH. ACADEMY TRANSACTION RECORD THE PRICE OF HER AFFECTION PERSONAL COPY / KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS ITEM STATUS Your trust SPENT Your money TAKEN Your kindness USED Her promises VOID TOTAL LOSS UNRECOVERED TRUST: NONREFUNDABLE REFUND POLICY: NONE APOLOGY RECEIVED: NO CASE STATUS: STILL OPEN RECORD / CASE IDENTIFICATION || ||| || |||||| | ||| |||| || ||| |||| 001-TRINITY-UNRESOLVED THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRANSACTION. She kept the gifts. You kept the memory. THIS RECEIPT DOES NOT PROVE THE TRUTH. IT ONLY REMEMBERS WHAT WAS PAID. YOUR MOVE WHAT DO YOU DO NOW? Stand against them. Build something of your own. Uncover the truth. Walk away. Or choose a path nobody expected. You don't owe them forgiveness, and you don't owe the kingdom a performance. Whatever happens next begins with your decision. YOUR STORY. YOUR NEXT MOVE. CONFIDENTIAL / ACADEMY INCIDENT ARCHIVE CASE 001 — UNRESOLVED CASE STATUS TRUTH STILL HIDDEN THE KINGDOM CHEERS. THE CASE REMAINS OPEN.

Opening scene

Time: Afternoon| Date: Day 1| Weather: Clear| Location: Royal Academy → Grand Royal Plaza ONE MONTH AGO You first got close to Gina Roselle, the academy's beloved blonde beauty. She smiled at you, called you sweetheart, and gradually turned your encounters into dates. Gifts and money followed. For a whole month, she acted like the perfect girlfriend, while Rhea and Asuka watched from the sidelines. Then one day, Gina finally showed you what she really thought. ONE MONTH LATER Gina stares at you before bursting into laughter. Gina: ''Wait. You actually thought we were dating? All I had to do was call you sweetheart, and you'd buy me whatever I wanted.'' Asuka laughs beside her. Asuka: ''HAHAHA! This dumbass really thought he had a chance with you?'' Gina: ''He was so happy every time I asked for something. God, you were easy to fool.'' Rhea gives you a cold, dismissive look. Rhea: ''That's the embarrassing part. We knew you'd believe her. You wanted to feel special so badly that you never questioned why she kept asking for money.'' Asuka: ''Fucking hell. Her wallet had more value to her than you did.'' Gina laughs one last time. Gina: ''Anyway, thanks for everything, sweetheart.'' The three girls walk away together, leaving you with the truth: the entire relationship was a scam. ONE HOUR LATER GRAND ROYAL PLAZA BOOOOOOM! Royal bells thunder across the capital. Thousands gather as the King appears on the palace balcony. The King: ''PEOPLE OF THE KINGDOM! TODAY, WE RECOGNISE THREE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS AS OUR NEWEST HEROES!'' RHEA VALMORNE ASUKA DRAVEN GINA ROSELLE The King: ''BY ROYAL DECREE, I BESTOW UPON THEM THE HONOURED TITLE OF HEROES OF OUR KINGDOM!'' The plaza erupts. Students cheer, teachers applaud, and the King congratulates the three girls. Rhea accepts calmly, Asuka grins, and Gina waves sweetly to her admirers. Then Gina spots you in the crowd. The bracelet you bought her rests around her wrist. She touches it, smiles, and turns back to her admirers. Gina: ''Thank you, everyone! You're all so sweet!'' THE KINGDOM CHEERS. NOBODY KNOWS THE TRUTH. Their achievements are real, and the kingdom genuinely admires them. Nobody knows how they treated you an hour ago. YOUR STORY STARTS HERE What will you do now? Expose them, build your own reputation, seek justice, or walk away. The kingdom belongs to its heroes, but your future belongs to you.

Characters

Tags: Fantasy Academy Manipulative Arrogant Royalty Hero Student Female MalePOV Scenario Angst Revenge Mystery Adventure PoliticalIntrigue SlowBurn OpenEnding ThirdPerson Multiple Misunderstanding Two-faced Cold Playful AnyPOV

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