I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 13

A week wasn’t exactly a long time.

I set up a base, drafted a budget plan with the money Liu Yan gave me, searched for other skills or the locations of artifacts, and gathered information I didn’t know.

I busily moved for my future life at the Academy, but amidst all that, there were some noticeable scenes.

‘There are many students digging or plowing the ground.’

That impact from the garden excavation was indeed significant. After all, if you just dig the earth, artifacts are bound to pop out—how can you resist that?

As I looked around, treasure-hunting students rummaged through the mountains, uprooted other flowerbeds, or searched buildings in chaos.

“Hey! You can’t dig there!”

“Just here! If we dig here, there’s a leylines……!!”

“That won’t work anymore!”

“Tch!”

One peculiar thing was that before these digging students were dragged away by the guards, they made excuses about Feng Shui or vital energy.

Naturally, it was my fault.

‘Looks like what happened with the guards has spread around.’

There weren’t any Academy students on the guard team, so how my Feng Shui story got out is beyond me. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant coincidence.

The more they acted like that, the more my story would spread.

“I’m ready……”

I met with Special Class members like Liu Yan and Rain Arthur, leaving a first impression.

I encountered the reliable guest known as Charles Teddy Bear.

Acquired the necessary skills.

And prepared for the future as well.

Now only one thing remained──

“Let’s go.”

──It was time to seize my chance at the entrance ceremony.

*

The auditorium was situated right in the middle of the Romance Academy.

Standing solitary without any surrounding buildings, most students who weren’t familiar with the Academy’s geography could find it with ease.

Here, the true beginning of the game—the ‘Entrance Ceremony Event’—was about to commence.

And so, I felt a bit tense……

“──Thus, the glorious and proud history of the Romance Academy has been watching over the new students, ensuring they remember what kind of academy they have entered, always paying attention to their words and actions, just as they should outside the Academy as well…….”

“………I’m sleepy.”

The speech was long, really long.

Since the Principal wasn’t currently at the Academy, it seemed the Vice Principal among the instructors seated behind the podium was delivering the address. Honestly, it would have been much better if a teddy bear came out to speak instead.

Can’t you please break your sentences a little?

“Ugh…….”

“………….”

“Yawn…….”

Other students, who initially felt proud to gather in the auditorium, were just like me. It was only natural when the Vice Principal, who was definitely older, had been speaking for over thirty minutes.

What was even worse was that from the perspective of the podium, it must have been quite visible that students were dozing off, yet he persisted in speaking.

Is this one of those “You grow, I’ll talk” situations?

“……Students should always maintain their original posture and stay true to their intentions, and the Romance Academy will always do its best to support such students, but excellent students will receive additional rewards. Now, let’s conclude the brief introduction.”

Finally, the speech came to an end, but already only a few living students remained in the auditorium. It would take some time for everyone to shake off their sleepiness.

In the meantime, as I looked around a bit…

“………That guy.”

With bloodshot eyes glaring at me was Liu Yan. Why does she look like she hasn’t slept in days?

“Ugh……….”

“………?”

Rain Arthur stared at me, flickering glances between looking ahead and then at me. She’s my top priority for resolving character events.

Next to her, her older brother, Lucas Arthur, wore an expression that seemed to question what she was doing.

“……….”

“………….”

Crown Prince Kim Sung-il, with his straight back, was focused solely on the front, while Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha, seated next to him, appeared to have some interest in the surroundings……or maybe not?

Why are they looking my way? Is this an overinflated self-awareness thing?

……Just as I thought that.

“…………Fortuneteller.”

Suddenly feeling a sting at the back of my head, when I tilted it back slightly, <Saint> was staring at me with a burning gaze.

……Honestly, that guy is the one I dislike the most.

The Bible says not to worship idols, and that seeing a shaman or fortuneteller should result in your head being smashed or worse, and given that those shamans were notorious for wreaking havoc, it’s not entirely wrong.

But the fact that a fanatic like <Saint> is trying to enforce such beliefs not just hundreds of years ago but even in the present is something else. It’s rather infuriating, thinking about how I had tried my best to avoid encountering him during the past week.

‘……That mace he’s holding isn’t meant for me, right?’

What a hefty piece of metal he’s grasping…… I can’t let myself believe he brought that mace to smash my head during the entrance ceremony. Not for real.

Ignoring the <Saint> who seemed ready to bore holes into my back, I turned my head back to the front.

“Now, Valedictorian Kim Sung-il student. Please come forward.”

“Yes.”

Ah, the presentation of admission certificates.

A neatly dressed, elegant man with black hair walked out with an expressionless face and precise posture. Considering his usual self, I must admit he’s really good at acting.

“Crown Prince Kim Sung-il, our top student. Eyebrow-raising skills worthy of noble blood.”

“Thank you.”

“Please convey my regards to His Majesty. Believe it or not, I was a classmate of His Majesty at the Romance Academy.”

“I will make sure to deliver that.”

The crown prince exchanged brief greetings with the Vice Principal, but instead of immediately returning to his seat, he turned to look at the new students.

As a matter of course, it’s customary for both the valedictorian and salutatorian to make a brief remark.

“I am Crown Prince Kim Sung-il of the Unified Daehan Empire. I don’t think I’m overestimating myself, but I think most of you know who I am.”

“But right now, before anything, I am a new student at the Romance Academy. You may not forget my status entirely, but my goal is to make as many friends as possible.”

“I hope that for the next four years, we can set aside complicated discussions and share lighthearted conversations while laughing together.”

“Thank you.”

Clap, clap, clap, clap!!!

“Crown Prince! You’re so handsome!”

“Please look this way, Your Highness!”

“Whi, white, milky, Crown! Prince!”

It was quite a handsome speech, so applause was natural.

But why are they shouting about him being handsome and begging for him to look over here? Can’t they just say he’s wonderful or that he has great potential?

Damn, this otome game is really something else. At this rate, they’ll end up forming a fan club.

As the crowd cheered for the crown prince and he returned to his seat, the Vice Principal came forward to clear his throat.

“Next is the salutatorian. Salutatorian Namgoong Min, please come forward.”

“Yes.”

When my name was called, I checked my outfit one last time and stepped forward with a smile.

“What? It’s not the crown princess?”

“Who is that? Do you know him?”

“No……Isn’t that the fortuneteller?”

“The fortuneteller? No way!”

“No, it’s for real. That fortuneteller who took the special exam.”

Unlike the crown prince, doubtful and astonished gazes poured down on me.

Looking around, I saw certain students who had assumed that the salutatorian was a princess exchanging glances between Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha and me.

However, there were also mixed looks of a different sort.

“A fortuneteller? The one they say dug up that flowerbed?”

“Oh, isn’t that the dude who claimed he found treasure with Feng Shui or whatever?”

“Is it true he found it with divination? I’ve been striking out for a week now.”

“You’re a salutatorian, right? Does he have something?”

Many may not recognize me, but whispers of my exploits had certainly spread around. It was proof that my efforts hadn’t been in vain.

Standing before the Vice Principal, who had a full head of white hair, I faced him as he looked at me with an expression of approval.

“Congratulations on being salutatorian. It’s quite remarkable that a <Fortuneteller> has enrolled here for the first time and managed to be salutatorian.”

“It is an immense honor for me to be accepted into the Romance Academy.”

“Haha, I look forward to what’s to come.”

After shaking hands with the smiling Vice Principal, I accepted my salutatorian admission certificate. The speech may have been rather dull, but unlike the prejudiced Principal, the Vice Principal was entirely open-minded, which was comfortable for me.

If the Principal had been here, he might have criticized me instead.

Pushing aside unnecessary thoughts, I turned to look behind me.

‘Everything’s visible.’

Students who stood shocked, others shooting doubtful glances, and those simply nodding their heads in acknowledgment of my achievements. Despite varying reactions, there wasn’t a single person who was unfazed by my salutatorian announcement.

I was surprised too, but surely they felt the same.

The respective reactions of the Special Class students were genuinely entertaining.

Liu Yan, her expression twisted with suspicion and astonishment, was almost too cute. Rain Arthur stood petrified in place, while Lucas stared at Liu with a stiffened expression.

Crown Prince Kim Sung-il had a subtle frown of discontent, and Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha seemed to have the calmest reaction.

As for the Saint, he was so shocked that his eyes widened, nearly dropping the mace he held in his hands……but it really is a mace. I should definitely avoid that area.

And so, the focus of surprise, questions, and curiosity from the other new students wasn’t solely on me.

‘……Now.’

This was the moment I had aimed for.

To make my presence known as a fortuneteller while boosting my reputation.

‘I must stand out, no matter what.’

Whether to easily engage in character events or ensure a smooth academy life going forward.

I had to always be in the spotlight.

And I knew precisely how to do it.

“Greetings! I am Namgoong Min, the salutatorian and a Fortuneteller.”

My hands and feet withstood any trembles. I slowly surveyed the room, keeping my tone light yet slightly lower, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

“I imagine many of you might be surprised that I am salutatorian. I’m astonished myself.”

I maintained my smile, incorporating gestures as I spoke.

“Being a fortuneteller carries a certain stigma, doesn’t it? We’re often seen as individuals who make wild claims without a shred of evidence, almost as if we were delivering truth. That prejudice might cause some of you to look unfavorably upon me.”

I slightly lowered my tone and emphasized my words, making direct eye contact as if understanding their unspoken thoughts.

“And thus, I would like to prove myself here today. If I am a fortuneteller, it only makes sense to demonstrate that through divination.”

Here, I wore an air of confidence, activating my job skill.

“<Divination>.”

With my skill, tarot cards materialized in midair, capturing everyone’s attention as I shuffled them artfully.

I drew one card from the deck.

“What is that?”

“Is it tarot? Can you read them?”

“No way…….”

“The card drawn is from the Minor Arcana, the Sword of Five. It signifies ‘confusion.'”

“……Confusion?”

As someone from among the new students uttered that ominous phrase, I extended my hand dramatically, speaking on.

“Something amusing will happen in five seconds.”

I raised one hand and spread my fingers into a fist, counting down from five.

Five.

“What’s that fortuneteller blathering about?”

“Five seconds? Seriously?”

“No way I can believe that! It sounds utterly ridiculous!”

Four.

“……Rain, keep an eye on that fortuneteller. He seems different from the others…… Rain?”

“………….”

Three.

“How can you believe a fortuneteller? Is that really the salutatorian?”

“It looks completely sketchy.”

“He just draws a tarot card and claims something will happen in five seconds? That doesn’t even qualify as divination, it’s more like a prophecy.”

Two.

“Salutatorian? That fortuneteller? There was no information about him when I looked earlier…!”

One.

“Just watch, brother. He seems pretty fun to keep an eye on.”

“……….”

“Looks like I should pay closer attention to him.”

Finally, at the instant when all fingers had folded down.

Grumble-grumble-grumble-grumble-grumble───

“What, what’s happening!?”

“An earthquake!”

“You idiot! We’re in a floating city!”

“Is something broken?!”

The entire auditorium shook violently as if caught in an earthquake, leaving a handful of seated students in a panic.

Most, however, remained stunned, gaping at the podium.

Just as I had foretold, exactly five seconds later, something indeed occurred that could be described as ‘confusion.’

Grumble-grumble……

“It stopped…….”

“Were those vibrations caused by that fortuneteller? His job skill?”

“Could that have been real?”

After a brief moment, the tremors slowly decreased.

Finally, once the chaos settled, I addressed the audience once again.

“What do you think, everyone?”

Even as the auditorium shook, I remained steady, my smile unwavering. As I whispered, my voice resonated through the hush that had fallen.

Contrary to just moments ago, the gazes of the new students were now filled not with doubt but with astonishment at the potential of divination.

“I am Namgoong Min, your salutatorian.”

Clap.

Clap.

Clap, clap.

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap──

“What was that fortuneteller all about?”

“Is he actually a seer!?”

“I never believed in divination, but I want him to read my fortune!”

The auditorium erupted in applause, echoing with the astonishment akin to witnessing a skilled magician perform a trick.

With just a mere smile, I nodded slightly in response to their admiration.

However, it wasn’t only the students sending horrified looks.

“……How did he know?”

“Well, he’s a fortuneteller. He must have read the signs.”

“Could he really predict an event like this? If he could, fortunetellers would be the most essential occupation in the world.”

“The first fortuneteller admitted to the Romance Academy, and on top of that, the salutatorian. It’s not the fortuneteller that’s special—maybe it’s that Namgoong Min student who’s unique?”

“………There’s definitely something impressive about him.”

The instructors of the Romance Academy, who had been seated behind the podium from the beginning, had seemed uncertain when I first announced my five seconds.

But now, they were all caught up in wonder.

‘Well, the tremors were likely a setup by the Academy.’

This is a game based around the academy.

Naturally, an entrance ceremony devoid of any excitement wouldn’t make sense, right? I still remember my younger sister’s lively words about this.

The entrance ceremony wasn’t done yet.

‘I suppose it’s time to shake things up a little.’

Of course, my plans were still not over.