I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 113

At the moment when The Emperor and the Crown Prince were having the worst reunion.

In the royal palace’s reception room, cheerful conversation was taking place.

“…What’s going on, everyone?”

“No matter how much of an act it is, treating the Crown Prince like that…”

“It might not be an act…”

“It’s scary…”

“Crown Princess, I’m really sorry, but please avoid coming near me.”

“Same goes for me.”

“…Before distributing hits evenly, let’s all sit properly.”

Crack!

Just after the agitated Crown Princess crushed one of the steel ornaments in the reception room with a powerful grip, the members of the Special Class hurriedly sat down on the sofa or chairs as if nothing had happened.

Seeing that display only fueled her anger further, and after sighing, the Crown Princess took her seat at the head.

…Still, I do feel something new.

‘We weren’t originally like this.’

I had known the students of the Special Class since childhood, but they had always maintained a strict public relationship.

Back then, the Hero was very active before the fall of America, even forging personal connections here and there, but.

That too faded to a faint memory after the Gate incident left the Hero half-mute.

Years passed with a vague relationship, teetering somewhere between acquaintance and friend.

Now, I can finally feel that they treat each other like their own “friends.”

‘This is certainly…’

Thanks to Namgoong Min.

He brought the students of the Special Class together, and naturally, conversations among them increased.

The most notable pair was the Saint and the Hero. The only ones who had personal ties in their childhood, they now seemed to be partners.

Moreover, Lucas transformed into a more outgoing figure like the representative of the Wizards.

Unfortunately, the relationship between the Rich Tycoon and the Psychic remained exactly what it had always been, but their feelings of rivalry, at least with Namgoong Min in the picture, could be said to have developed into some kind of familiarity… right?

Honestly, I was unsure about that part. As the Crown Princess, I couldn’t help but feel that she had never thought of Namgoong Min as anything more than a friend.

In the end, the point is that they’ve gotten somewhat closer.

However.

‘…I wish my older brother would open his heart too.’

The sole exception in this change was Crown Prince Kim Sung-il.

On the surface, he appeared extroverted and amicable, but Kim Eun-ha, who knew his true self, wasn’t convinced.

If it were detrimental to the Daehan Empire, Kim Sung-il could kill anyone without batting an eye—be it Lucas, Rain, the Saint, the Hero, or Liu.

At least there was Namgoong Min, who was considered a true “friend” to his sister Eun-ha.

But for Kim Eun-ha, concern was inevitable.

‘I can’t physically make him open his heart.’

It seems I should seek Namgoong Min’s help if possible.

The Crown Princess, having reached her own conclusion, stopped her thoughts and looked around.

“Anyway, my older brother has gone to meet His Majesty.”

“…It’s not a farewell, is it?”

“Mr. Lucas?”

“It’s an audience, Crown Princess.”

“…I see. Anyway, aside from my older brother and me, you all will be treated as esteemed guests during your three-day stay in the Daehan Empire.”

“Even though we just got caught up in a family squabble.”

“…Miss Liu.”

“Hah, honestly, it was upsetting. Do you know how much I donate to the Daehan Empire? To be treated like this? If this weren’t the Daehan Empire, I would have flipped the place upside down.”

Liu Yan, resting her chin on one hand while speaking sarcastically.

Naturally, she would show at least some courtesy to the Crown Princess, but now she had discarded even that pretense.

It’s one thing to be rude to the Crown Princess in the academy, another thing entirely to do so in the royal palace.

No matter how wealthy the Rich Tycoon was, it was an occasion worthy of some humility.

“…I apologize for that.”

“Ah, of course, you would say that. Yes, indeed.”

“…”

At this ironic moment, it was rather the Daehan Empire that had been rude first.

If the relationship between the Daehan Empire and the Rich Tycoon was completely superior-inferior, the Tycoon wasn’t even part of the Daehan Empire nor economically dependent on it.

It was purely a mutual business relationship where both used each other.

If one day the Rich Tycoon decided to sever all ties with the Daehan Empire at a great loss, it would instead be the Empire that found itself in trouble.

It probably wouldn’t cause the nation to collapse, but at the very least, the economy would stumble significantly for several years, naturally leading to the Emperor’s impeachment.

It was clear that chaos loomed ahead.

That being said, it would have been easier if this was just a thought of the Rich Tycoon alone.

“…”

“…”

“…”

“…”

No one dared to address Liu’s rude remarks.

The Saint and Lucas kept their eyes closed, Rain reclined on the sofa, and the Hero stared blankly into the air.

This was their way of siding with the Rich Tycoon.

The silence was probably a minimal courtesy toward the Crown Princess. Or perhaps they believed the Rich Tycoon’s words were sufficient.

Thus, Kim Eun-ha had no choice but to lower her head once more.

“I sincerely apologize to everyone else…”

“…”

“…”

Inviting them as guests only to suddenly involve them in a royal family brawl, sending them running around the provinces instead of allowing them a proper visit to the palace.

It was only because it was the Daehan Empire, a world superpower, that one could somehow rationalize such behavior. If it were an ordinary country, they would have raised their voices in anger right away as Liu said.

Ultimately, this excess could only be tolerated because it was the Daehan Empire.

Knowing this well, as she represented a portion of the Daehan Empire, the Crown Princess had to bow her head.

Kim Eun-ha’s heartfelt apology.

Seeing this, even Liu, who had been disrespectful, clicked her tongue and corrected her posture.

‘Thank goodness we somehow got past that…’

Of course, it wasn’t just empty words; she would have to send some small token of goodwill or a gift later.

At least the situation had been salvaged from catastrophe.

…The atmosphere?

‘…Ah, I see.’

The prank they played on the Crown Princess when she entered the reception room.

That wasn’t just a sign of newfound friendship; I realized it was also consideration to lighten the mood for the Crown Princess, who was under stress between the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

Thanks to that, she had become somewhat more comfortable.

If it weren’t for it, the reception room would have been much more hostile.

‘Consideration…’

The warmth received from friends is truly something special.

Suddenly, the Crown Princess recalled the times she had been considered by Namgoong Min.

Back then, the feeling was more like her heart racing…

‘No, no, let’s change the subject for now!’

Clap!

To clear the atmosphere, Kim Eun-ha clapped her hands and said in a slightly lively voice.

“Alright! Then let’s treat our guests well from now on!”

“…Crown Princess?”

“What do you want? Sightseeing? Fine dining? Activities? Rest? It’s Chuseok again, and a holiday! I’ll support you in anything you want in my name, Kim Eun-ha!”

With her sudden enthusiasm, she looked at the Saint and the Hero, making them feel a bit pressured to reply quickly.

The Hero and the Saint exchanged looks for a moment before responding.

“…Sightseeing… sounds good…”

“I’ll also go sightseeing in the capital with Abel. I’ll catch up with my siblings in the Daehan Empire at the same time.”

“Got it. I’ll contact the Archbishop first, so you can visit the church whenever you wish. I’ll assign a Cultural Minister to accompany you for the tour!”

“Eh? That much──”

“Alright! Then let’s go!”

Thud.

In an instant, the Crown Princess seized the Hero and the Saint by their necks and skillfully hurled them towards the reception room door.

Just before they collided with the door, servants emanating a remarkable aura caught them gently and whisked them away somewhere.

“Save me…”

And with that, it took less than three seconds for the Hero and the Saint to vanish from the reception room.

The eyes of the Crown Princess were already on her next targets.

“Lucas, right?”

“…Uh, um.”

‘Isn’t this more disrespectful than the provincial tour?’ This question rose, but.

Seeing the Crown Prince who had been launched like a cannonball and Lucas, who was reminded of his single precious life, chose to keep his mouth shut.

The original plan was sightseeing, but if he chose that, he would probably end up kidnapped just like the other two.

Without a doubt, other options would likely be just as bad.

‘What would Namgoong Min do in this situation?!’

What choice would his best friend—who always made an escape route—make?

With determination in his eyes, Lucas spoke confidently.

“Crown Princess, I would like to take a moment to—”

“You mean you want to rest! Understood!”

“N-no, wait—”

Lucas’ plea ended in ruins.

He may have been stronger than the average Wizard, but his physical abilities fell far short of those of the Hero and the Saint, and he was flung clumsily by the Crown Princess.

Even Rain and Liu, who had been enjoying the scene, couldn’t help but swallow hard at the sight.

What remained… were now just the two of them.

“Alright, Miss Liu? Miss Rain?”

“…I’ll leave on my own.”

“What? Hey! Are you planning to escape by yourself?!”

“I’ll take a quick look around the royal palace. Could I have just one servant to accompany me?”

“Of course!”

“Hey!!”

After Rain made her quick escape from the reception room, the vast room fell into silence.

“…”

“…”

Awkward.

It was truly painfully awkward.

While Liu and Kim Eun-ha had never been particularly close, the tension from the earlier argument between the Rich Tycoon and the apologizing Crown Princess only made it worse.

Regardless, the Crown Princess had asked a question, and it was Liu’s turn to answer.

Liu desperately racked her brain.

‘Anyway, what Namgoong Min asked of me, that wicked girl will do…’

When Namgoong Min had turned down traveling to the Daehan Empire due to that audacious Saint, and instead sent Liu and Rain, he had two requests.

One was to investigate if there was something suspicious in the royal palace.

The other was to take photos of his hometown.

Despite her anger at being ordered around by the Rich Tycoon and the Psychic, she had no intention of refusing.

After all, how could she resist when that oblivious fortuneteller dangled an invitation to hang out together in the future?

They say the side that falls for it loses, and that old saying certainly applies here.

‘In any case, I need to go to Namgoong Min’s hometown.’

She already knew through her background checks, and although she had enough photos from her prior investigations, it would be better to take them personally.

Though it did feel bothersome to leave Namgoong Min alone with that Saint, what could she say?

He was asking a beloved one; she couldn’t bring herself to refuse. Just in case, she also got insurance.

So I should just go for the sightseeing option… but…

“…?”

‘Oh, check out that arm.’

Is it really okay if I’m thrown like that? I’m even worse at physical activities than Lucas!

…No, no, let’s not doubt it. I believe Namgoong Min will protect me.

In this world, the only things I can trust are money and Namgoong Min…!

“…For sightseeing.”

“…Alright!”

Fortunately, it seemed our mutual trust worked.

Aside from nearly fainting for a moment, Liu managed to leave safely.

“Let go! You guys!”

“I’m sorry!”

Of course, she didn’t forget to scold the servants who were doing their best to catch her.

No matter how docile she had become, she was still the paranoid Rich Tycoon.

The only person Liu could trust and rely on was that one person.

And that one person was…

“Hmm… Eileen…?”

“Hehe, yes. What’s up?”

“Suddenly… feeling drowsy…”

“Oh dear, then you should close your eyes. Namgoong Min, over here…”

Having been caught by the sly-eyed Saint, Liu was now in a predicament.

Watching Namgoong Min drink the sleep-inducing iced coffee with affectionate eyes, the Saint wondered,
“…Sister, is this really the right way?”

“Why suddenly? Are you scared?”

“Not exactly… but…”

“Then why? You know this is a great opportunity. The two girls who were glued to Namgoong Min have gone elsewhere, and it’s just us!”

“I know very well. After all, I was the one who suggested putting sleeping pills in the coffee he was going to drink.”

“There are times when you scare me, Eileen.”

“Anyway, it just feels uneasy.”

“Hmm?”

“Do you think those two were unaware we would take action like this?”

Eileen, who held to the cautious stance, and the Saint, advocating a strong approach, were heatedly discussing in what seemed to be a deviation from their main goal.

The fact that they were moving to do something with the sleeping fortuneteller was obviously an important matter for them.

With shared sight and touch, Eileen began poking and inspecting the sleeping Namgoong Min.

“…Hmm?”

She soon discovered a ring on his index finger.

“Look at this, sister.”

“…It’s a ring I’ve never seen before. He wasn’t wearing it in the first semester.”

“Let’s give it a look.”

“Sure.”

Job Skill <Eye of Insight>.
The Saint’s Job Skill <Eye of Insight> allows her not only to read people’s hearts but also to gain extensive information about objects, making it much more useful when applied to things.

That said, as it is a Job Skill, it can only be used a limited number of times in a day. But without hesitation, she decided to use one of her precious chances on the ring.

“…”

“…Hah.”

They both grimaced in disbelief, clicking their tongues.

…It was all too obvious who had given him the ring.