I'm Not the Final Boss' Lover

Jun Karentia, reborn into a gaming world as a support mage, leverages her extensive game knowledge to team up with the main character, Fabian, aiming for a favorable ending. But she soon discovers a twist: the game doesn't end with just one playthrough. On the second run, Jun prepares to guide Fabian to the true ending, only to be unexpectedly abandoned by him. Alone in this complex world, she crosses paths with Grand Duke Mayer Knox, the captain of the Dark Knights and the hidden final boss, who is determined to recruit Jun.

Now, Jun confronts a new set of challenges. She wonders if she can alter the game's course and turn Mayer Knox, the final boss, into the actual protagonist. Her mind buzzes with questions about Knox's intense interest in her and how to dispel the swirling rumors of their supposed romantic involvement. Jun's journey in this gaming world becomes a complex blend of strategy, unexpected alliances, and unraveling the mysteries of her new reality.

(Source: WordExcerpt)

I'm Not the Final Boss' Lover began as a web novel on KakaoPage, where 177 web chapters and 17 "DLC" chapters were released from January 27, 2020 to June 21, 2020, and was published in print by Shinyoung Media on May 31, 2021.

The original web novel was published digitally in English by WordExcerpt and Tappytoon.