I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 208

The meeting with Liam Andrew could be summarized in three sentences.

“What!? You’re the fortuneteller that Orkel asked for!?”
“If this goes well, surely with Crown Princess Kim Ha-neul…”
“This is all my life savings, so take it all! Please, just make this work somehow!”

Within ten minutes of our meeting, I felt as if my insides had been thoroughly gutted.

Wait, did I give them willingly? Now I’m confused.

“…They’re really an easy bunch. A case of a foolish brain leading to a struggling body.”

“At least that body is useful; they say he ranks in the top ten for combat skills among the third-years.”

“Is God truly fair…?”

“Probably not?”

“Huh?”

“Just talking to myself.”

The crux of the matter, no matter what anyone says, is Kim Ha-neul and Liam Andrew.

Especially since, even if Kim Ha-neul is the involved party, Liam, who leaked the dropout request and dragged Orkel and me into this, stands to gain quite a bit more due to his position.

All that’s visible is his obsession with Kim Ha-neul.

‘Is that… love?’
Or just a simple admiration? Honestly, I can’t tell.

But the noteworthy aspect lies elsewhere.

“Have you noticed the discomfort?”

“Orkel and Liam have opposing goals.”

“Precisely?”

“Orkel Andrew is convinced the royal family will definitely deal with Crown Princess Kim Ha-neul. I don’t know where that certainty comes from, but in any case, he aims to do the dirty work for the royal family and thus gain their influence.”

“But?”

“Considering this, Orkel’s goal is likely to directly kill Kim Ha-neul, yet strangely Liam believes Kim Ha-neul will survive and come to his side. Given that both are from the Andrew family and are among the few aware of this scheme, there’s only one answer.”

“One side is being deceived?”

“And that’s obviously Liam.”

“Can we make use of that?”

“I think it’s unlikely. You saw how simple Liam Andrew is. Plus, having been the first to take the dropout application to Orkel, he must trust him quite a bit. Even if we convey the truth, if Orkel denies it, Liam will likely accept it. He probably knows that and is leaving Liam in the dark.”

“I think so too. People like Liam are easy to move but hard to mold into perfect puppets.”

Clink.

In the end, the only gain from my conversation with Liam was this heavy pouch.

Seriously, who carries gold coins around these days instead of bank accounts or cards?

Considering this pouch is worth around 20 billion, I’ll have to handle it with care.

“So what do you think we should do now?”

“Honestly, I think the most appropriate course of action is to go see His Highness the Crown Prince. It would be great to meet Crown Princess Kim Ha-neul, but…”

“If I go looking for her while she’s preparing to drop out, there’s no way she’ll see me. She’ll already know I’m with the Crown Prince, who she’s openly hostile towards.”

“I think so too.”

“Hmm, when is her dropout date?”

“In three days. According to the details of the application, she plans to leave quietly on that day’s dawn.”

“If Kim Ha-neul’s faction collapses entirely, that’s one thing… but three days. Time’s running short.”

Still, though.

That’s enough time.

“Let’s go.”

“Then to His Highness the Crown Prince—”

“No? We should head back to our base.”

“Huh?”

“Why do you think I called you here?”

Up until now, I thought taking action myself was the quickest solution, but.

Things are different now, right?

As I looked ahead, Kim Woo-sung momentarily tilted his head, then his eyes widened in shock.

For someone with sharp instincts, it took him a while to catch on, but.

What does it matter? He’s the best candidate for this kind of thing.

“I trust you.”

“……Huh?”

Kim Woo-sung responded with a shaky voice.

It was clear he was determined to do his best.

*

Kim Woo-sung, 22 years old.

He thought he’d gone through all sorts of experiences, having shown considerable talent even among the collateral branches of royalty.

Especially after inadvertently pissing off a fortuneteller and getting thoroughly wrecked.

Despite being young, he found himself having to use respectful language towards the fortuneteller, but he was burning with ambition, trying to use this as a stepping stone for the future…or so he thought.

‘Is this right?’

Given the opportunity, he wanted to run away right away.

But if he did that, his social and political life would be over, so it was just a thought.

‘Being naive… definitely not.’

The affairs related to the Daehan Empire’s royal family, especially the collateral branches.

In fact, it was the perfect environment and the optimal personnel; Kim Woo-sung wanted to step up himself.

He had successfully formed his own faction within the collateral royal family, and had such a keen eye that even the Crown Prince and Crown Princess remembered his name.

Although now his faction was nearly in ruins and he’d have to crawl for a few years, it wasn’t completely over yet.

After all, his reputation as a representative among the collateral branches still remained, as well as the connections and experiences he had built up.

Moreover, given that Kim Woo-sung had frequently collaborated with Kim Ha-neul at the Romance Academy, approaching her wouldn’t be a difficult task.

He just thought that Namgoong Min wouldn’t let him have such an opportunity.

‘What if I take this chance to move?’

Infiltrating the Andrew family, which aimed to deal with collateral royal Kim Ha-neul.

Even if a collateral royal sees another collateral royal in danger, there’s no ethical issue in intervening, and the deal with Orkel was between Namgoong Min, not Kim Woo-sung.

Thus, Kim Woo-sung’s involvement would surely be the optimal move… but it was also a risky one.

If he didn’t just follow orders and managed to recruit Kim Ha-neul and the Andrew family to form his own power…

That wouldn’t look good since the Crown Prince himself ordered him to comply, but if it really came down to it, leaving the Daehan Empire is also an option.

‘Considering the Andrew family, which has roots in America, and Kim Ha-neul’s faction… it’s likely not impossible. It would surely be a high-stakes gamble, but if successful, the rewards would be well worth it.’

Does he think there’s no damage to Namgoong Min himself?

…That’s not likely.

“The question is whether he is broad-minded or cunning…”

Namgoong Min knows well that Kim Woo-sung has no incentive to attempt such actions.

Why take the risk of gambling with his life? Just stay compliant until graduation, and afterwards he could gain connections and successfully return.

Leaving the Daehan Empire? Then he also loses the backing of the collateral royal family.

He knows all of this, which is why he lets it slide.

Besides, if he really tried something like that, his mother would—

“Sigh, maybe I should build some rapport now.”

Ever since I chased Namgoong Min away due to trauma related to debt, I’ve felt like I’ve been teased about it ever since.

Given Namgoong Min’s personality, he wouldn’t keep it bottled up, but still.

If I work hard enough, I can ask for a reprieve not just for myself, but also for my mother.

In the early dawn past midnight, hiding on the roof of a somewhat high building nearby, Kim Woo-sung’s eyes shone in the darkness.

Job Skill <Hunter's Five Senses>.

A basic job skill every <Archer> is familiar with, <Hunter's Five Senses>.

Immediately after using the skill, sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste all awaken.

The eyes pierce through the darkness.

The cold breeze and presence are felt on his skin.

He can even hear conversations in the dark.

The faint scent of poison wafts in the air.

And taste… was the only one that really served no purpose. At least not in this situation.

An <Archer> typically evolves their skill by selecting one of the activated five senses to grow the skill.
Especially among the five senses, the majority choose sight, with only a very small number gaining the highest-tier job skill known as <Sniper's Eye>.

‘I only know Hector Arthur.’

If Kim Woo-sung had chosen sight too, he might have made Hector his lifelong goal.

As he enjoyed the pleasant early morning air for a moment, he directed his gaze somewhere.

…He could feel a change in the wind against his skin.

It was a signal that those hiding had begun to move.

Damn.

‘There are just over twenty of them. To mobilize this many people within the Romance Academy?’

I had no prior knowledge of the Andrew family, but…

That they could mobilize twenty job holders to deal with the collateral royal family of the Daehan Empire?

This wasn’t the chaotic America scrambling with gates; it’s a city with solid identity security, so such power means…

The Andrew family isn’t just remarkable; the connections they hold with the Daehan Empire must be quite substantial.

‘Well, whatever…’

I can somewhat gauge their capabilities with the fierce intent and pressure I feel on my skin.

Except for one or two among the twenty, most are just average skills.

Though they would be a disaster for regular folks, they wouldn’t pose much of a burden for Kim Ha-neul.

Still, if they so confidently claim they’ll deal with her, it’s evident.

‘Poison.’

I detected the scent earlier, but they must have prepared quite a bit. They apparently have no intention of leaving even corpses behind.

After sending in the assassins from the Andrew family, Kim Woo-sung concealed his presence and followed them.

As they advanced deeper, moving away from the bustling town to increasingly deserted areas.

Kim Ha-neul’s plan to secretly leave the Romance Academy was likely foolish on her part.

But it would be a golden opportunity for the Andrew family.

Crossing a few small hills, rather than an airport, they arrived at a small-scale launch pad when…

“Who the hell…!!”

“No need to capture her alive. Just kill them all.”

“Are you trying to assassinate Kim Ha-neul!?”

A figure, seemingly the leader, began casting a spell. The somewhat small launch pad was encompassed within a dome-shaped barrier.

From what I gathered, this isn’t meant to block her escape. Rather…

‘Is that soundproof magic?’

But that’s good news. That leader-looking mage was the most troublesome opponent.

Well, unless they use the pinnacle of mages <Multi Casting>, while maintaining this soundproof magic, they won’t be able to wield any other spells.

Startled by the sudden ambush, Kim Ha-neul, along with her minimum traveling companions, hurriedly tried to move, but the assassins acted swiftly.

There were both skilled and clumsy ones among them, but undoubtedly, they were an overwhelming force against them.

Cautiously entering the dome, I heard Kim Ha-neul’s voice.

“Do you think you can survive by turning the Daehan Empire against you!?”

“…………”

“Answer me!!”

“……A forsaken Crown Princess sure is loud.”

“………Damn. So it’s not just a bunch of random idiots…”

Kim Ha-neul screamed in frustration, being mocked by the leader mage.

As if realizing something from the mage’s scoff, Kim Ha-neul clutched a spear with both hands and gritted her teeth.

With the certainty that she could not invoke the authority of the Daehan Empire, she seemed intent on trying something no matter what.

And that was.

‘Now.’

It was the timing Kim Woo-sung was waiting for.

──Let’s think about it: what’s Kim Woo-sung’s concept right now?

The premise is that he finds Kim Ha-neul, who is ‘coincidentally’ being attacked, and hurriedly intervenes.

If it’s revealed that he’s been tailing her all along, the situation would become awkward. Even if that’s not the case, it should be perceived as a ‘coincidence’ by both Kim Ha-neul and the Andrew family.

Taking that into consideration, there’s only one action to take now.

Job Skill <Formless Arrow>.

Job Skill <One Shot Focus>.

Aim to be as dazzling as possible.

‘To go all out…!!’

As powerfully as possible── to unleash it!

KABOOM!!!

“What, what’s happening!?”

“What’s going on…?”

A single arrow, which was fired with all his power, shattered half of the launch pad.

Everyone was so embroiled in the chaos that it took them a while to notice. Moreover, they never imagined an intruder would appear, so most were still in a daze even after the arrow flew.

Kim Woo-sung did not miss that opening.

Thump! Thump!

“Kyaah!!”

“Ugh…”

“Surprise! Everyone, dodge the incoming arrows!…Cough!?”

“Damn…!!”

With one shot, a single assassin fell.

The reason Kim Woo-sung could form a proper faction, even among the collateral royals, was undoubtedly due to his keen instincts and quick thinking—but fundamentally, he was a ‘genius’.

Especially in his role as an <Archer>.

Although he had hidden his abilities within the Academy, if he unleashed his full potential, there would be no one among archers of the same age who could outmatch him.

Not just limited to archers, but he’d be hailed among the best even across the entire Academy, excluding the Special Classes.

While carefully concealing his presence, he continually shot arrows. Those who regained their senses hurriedly threw poisons or other spells his way.

Job Skill <Sensitive Touch>.

Choosing the touch sense among the five senses, Kim Woo-sung could ‘feel’ every object flying toward him.

Pushing beyond the realm of mere touch, even without visibility, Kim Woo-sung dodged countless attacks without changing his expression, continuing to send arrows flying.

Perhaps it lasted for about a minute.

Only the leader mage, Kim Ha-neul, and Kim Woo-sung remained standing on the launch pad.

“This archery skill… No way?”

“What are you doing here? Sister.”

“……!! Damn it! Are you trying to save me just because we’re both collateral royals…!!”

“What are you babbling about while knowing already?”

Thunk.

Seizing the opportunity while the leader mage was distracted by his words, Kim Ha-neul pulled out a spear from her side and pierced through the mage’s back.

Whether it was a <Battle Wizard> or whether <Combat Barrier> was present, Kim Ha-neul was no ordinary contender.

In a brief moment, she triggered the skill and tore through the barrier, throwing aside the lifeless body of the mage.

“Haah… Haah…”

Was it due to the unforeseen ambush? She was covered in cuts and bleeding from wounds all over her body.

Approaching the exhausted and battered her was Kim Woo-sung, who appeared unscratched.

Before dozens of corpses, two collateral royals faced each other.