Kaizen finally ascended the last few steps and stood before the massive, towering gate.

He tilted his head back, examining the gothic architecture of the fortress.

’Damn, this actually looks way better than it did in the games.’

Kaizen was thoroughly impressed by the sheer scale of the place.

As a player in his past life, he had been to this estate before while playing through Leo’s storyline.

There was a specific high-tier quest involving Hina’s mother that took place right here.

But that was exactly where the problem lay.

That quest wasn’t supposed to happen now.

In the original timeline, it took place far, far into the future.

’So why the hell did she summon us this early?’

Kaizen frowned, his calculative mind immediately spinning into overdrive.

He knew the mommy better than anyone else in this group.

He knew the absolute cheat-code level of power she possessed, her cutthroat reputation, and her complete lack of mercy.

She was a terrifying monster on the battlefield.

A legendary end-game boss like her shouldn’t even be glancing at a bunch of academy students at this point in the narrative.

So what the hell changed?

’Something is seriously not right. The plotlines are changing way too fast.’

He always knew that his presence as a villain would cause a butterfly effect and change the story—that was completely inevitable.

But he didn’t expect the world progression to accelerate at this breakneck speed.

Looking at the massive iron gates creaking open, Kaizen felt a rare drop of cold sweat on his neck.

This wasn’t a standard academy event.

This felt like throwing a level 150 boss monster directly into a room filled with level 6 players, and he was stuck right in the middle of it.

"Well, we are finally at the lion’s den."

"Shut up, Kaito. Don’t say such scary things in front of Hina’s house."

"But Sera-chan, look at this place. It literally looks like a vampire count lives here."

"It’s just an old traditional estate, you guys. Stop making a big deal out of it."

’They have absolutely no idea what kind of monster is waiting inside.’

Kaizen kept his mouth shut, his eyes scanning the massive iron doors as they slowly groaned open.

The dark, heavy wood of the main entrance loomed ahead, giving off an aura that screamed pure, unadulterated danger.

"Hina, are you okay? You look like you’re about to faint."

"I-I’m fine, Leo-kun. Just a bit tired from the walk."

’If she finds out what I did... if she figured out that phone call... I am dead. We are all dead.’

Hina’s hand was literally shaking as she reached for the large brass knocker.

But before her fingers could even touch the metal, the massive door swung inward with a smooth, silent motion.

A tall, sharply dressed butler stood in the dimly lit hallway, bowing perfectly at a ninety-degree angle.

"Welcome home, Young Miss Hina. The Matriarch has been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Along with your... very special guests."

"I-Is Mommy in the drawing room, Mr. Tanaka?"

"Yes, Miss Hina. She explicitly requested that you bring everyone inside immediately. Especially the young master of the Ryuga family."

’Oh, shit.’

Kaizen felt a sharp grin tugging at the corner of his lips despite the overwhelming pressure leaking from the hallway.

’Now, why would he say that?’

The game was truly changing.

Kaizen looked at Hina, silently demanding an answer with his eyes, but she instantly looked away, completely dodging his gaze.

Then, a second later, she put on a fake, overly cheerful smile.

"Let’s go see my mommy!"

She aggressively grabbed Leo’s hand and pulled him forward. That sudden move heavily irked Sera, who narrowed her eyes, but she chose to let it go for now.

’Something is seriously not right.’

Kaizen’s sharp mind was now one hundred percent certain.

This entire sudden invitation was a giant, calculated trap meant specifically for him.

He could understand a high-tier matriarch inviting a Ryuga if he was still a proper, respected noble.

But everyone in the upper class knew the rumors....

He had been practically kicked out of his main family.

A status-obsessed woman like her inviting a disgraced noble to her private estate made zero sense.

’Nah, nah... this is a setup.’

Kaizen felt his heart begin to beat wildly inside his chest, the adrenaline pumping through his veins.

’But no matter. I will prevail. Like always.’

No end-game monster was going to mess with him and get away with it.

He would win this psychological war, no matter what tricks she pulled.

And to top it all off, his gamer memories reminded him of one highly important fact.

This terrifying matriarch was an absolute top-tier, premium milfy mommy!

A slow, wicked grin spread across his face.

’Yeah, that is all the motivation I need.’

With his confidence fully restored and a dirty objective in mind, it was finally time to face the boss.

He casually followed the group inside, stepping straight into the lion’s den.

....

"The Matriarch is inside, Lady Hina."

The butler smoothly opened the heavy double doors to the private study.

It was a massive room filled to the brim with ancient books, dark mahogany furniture, and an overwhelming aura of old money.

Right at the center of the room, lounging gracefully on a velvet sofa, was the woman herself.

She was a stunning, incredibly mature woman with curves that could kill.

Ding~

Kaizen’s little brother instantly saluted inside his trousers.

One look at this premium MILF and his body was already responding.

"M-Mommy..."

Hina immediately ran forward like a scared child.

The woman slowly looked up from her book, a perfect, elegant smile appearing on her face as she stood up to receive the hug.

"It is good to see you, my daughter."

"L-Likewise, mommy."

The Matriarch adjusted her posture and looked at the rest of the group.

"Ah, so this is the friend group I have been hearing so much about lately."

Hina’s eyes widened in sheer panic, but the woman quickly smoothed things over.

"The group of elite students that are destined to become the future pillars of humanity."

"Ah, yes, mommy."

Hina let out a massive sigh of relief, realizing her mother wasn’t bringing up the degenerate phone call right away.

Leo bowed deeply, trying to show off his manly charm.

"Matriarch Ayura, I greet you."

"Now, now, Leo-kun. I told you before to just call me mother. After all, you will be marrying my daughter pretty soon, right?"

"..."

"..."

A gloomy, suffocating atmosphere suddenly crashed down upon the room.

Hina went completely silent, her face turning pale.

Leo stood there frozen with an awkward, sweaty smile.

Sera’s eyes sharpened into dangerous slits as she stared at the back of Leo’s head.

Kaizen just kept smirking like a true villain, while Kaito completely ignored the drama, finding the antique katanas on the wall way more amusing.

’This woman... she is deliberately dropping these heavy lines to mess with our heads.’

Kaizen secretly activated his Mind Reading skill to see through her poker face, but the moment the connection established, a violent backlash hit his brain.

He almost coughed up actual blood, his eyes widening in pure terror.

The system screen in his mind was flashing red as the Matriarch’s true thoughts echoed in his head like a demonic chant.

[Murder! Murder him! MURDER HIM!]