I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 241

I’m screwed.

After a long ten minutes of deep contemplation, that was the conclusion I arrived at.

‘Today is the third day… but…’

The first day was Liu, the second was Rain, so it must be either Eun-ha or Eileen this time.

To be honest, I didn’t care who the third one was.

Anyway, it was certain that I was screwed.

“How the hell do I get down from here…?”

I woke up in a place that wasn’t my usual base after a satisfying sleep.

It was Sky Island, crafted by Rain, where I had taken a walk with her yesterday and engaged in some serious activities.

Now, here I was, stuck in the hotel suite, unable to do anything.

‘Rain… isn’t here. I’ve called her multiple times, but she must have completely returned to the Academy.’

But why did she leave me behind? I can’t escape from here!

If I fall from this height, whether I land on the Academy or the ocean, I would die instantly.

More importantly, staying here means I would be trapped all day.

“What should I do…?”

I rushed out of the hotel, but looking down from Sky Island only revealed a sea of clouds.

I thought about using my <My Personal Fortune Teller's Shop> while falling midway to reduce the impact, but—

‘If I fail, that’s it.’

Through experience, I knew that entering <My Personal Fortune Teller's Shop> would change my chaotic state to the calm one of sitting in the shop, no matter how violently I moved. However, if I mess up the timing of the skill, I might not be able to come out again.

I couldn’t even peek my face out from the shop—it would be impossible to get rescued if I used it in an ambiguous position.

Even if I landed well, if it’s an endless ocean, I would drown as I can’t swim.

In the end, I was in a dilemma.

‘Is there anyone besides Rain who can come here?’

What would it take for that to happen—

“Our Min?”

“Eun-ha, please wait a moment! I’m trying to find a way down…?”

Huh? Eun-ha?

“…How did you get here?”

“Of course I jumped!”

What?

“Yes?”

“Rain really has a terrible personality, pulling such a cute prank… but, it’s still morning so it should be fine.”

Shiver.

Eun-ha lifted me up effortlessly and stretched her body.

Uh, teacher. What are you planning to do…?

“Shall we slowly get down? This place isn’t bad, but I have somewhere else prepared.”

“…How do we get down?”

“By the fastest and surest way.”

Ah.

“Please, gently…”

“When you close your eyes and open them, you’ll be on the ground.”

With that, Eun-ha, still smiling, jumped off Sky Island while holding me.

To fall into that deep abyss.

It really was a strange coincidence… that was the start of the third day.

—

Whiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!

I couldn’t tell how high Sky Island was, but it was definitely above the clouds.

Falling from a place where even ordinary planes could look down was not a pleasant experience.

More than anything, the wind hurt physically!

‘If I wasn’t a job holder, I would have gone into a coma long before!’

There’s a reason people who do extreme sports like skydiving wear all kinds of suits and gear.

A plain suit is far too thin to withstand the icy wind of falling.

On Sky Island, Rain’s <Superpower> seemed to hold off that cold, but now that I was falling, I had no choice but to be exposed.

“Eun-ha! Are you okay!!”

“Our Min, you worry too much. How do you think I got up there?”

“But the wind is freezing!”

“Cute person.”

Whooooooooosh──

The only thing surrounding me and Eun-ha as we fell were thin clothes.

No matter how tough Eun-ha was, could she really handle this icy wind? Was there any means to land safely?

Before I could resolve that doubt—

“It’s coming into view.”

“Huh?”

“Hold tight!!”

With one arm holding me close, Eun-ha punched with the other.

Not just for show; she was using everything she had.

Normal skill <Desire to Kill>

Normal skill <Blood Curse>

She lightly injured her mouth to meet the activation conditions for <Blood Curse> with her own blood.

Simultaneously, with <Desire to Kill>, Eun-ha’s eyes turned blood red, and a red tiara and cape emerged.

With all her skills wrapped around her, Eun-ha said, “Hah!!”

Kwaaaang!!

With just the impact of her fist, our falling bodies floated upward.

Before the deep hole in the ocean could refill, Eun-ha, slowing her speed significantly, landed lightly.

…Is this genre fantasy? It has to be, right?

‘The title of Violent Crown Princess is no joke.’

How could such a slender body generate such strength?

Besides the unique physical ability of <Royalty>, <Desire to Kill> and <Blood Curse> significantly enhanced it.

Usually, she would be rampaging with cravings for blood and violence as the price, but Eun-ha learned ‘self-control’ through me.

Even now, she was smiling while fully utilizing <Desire to Kill>.

“This is the Daehan Empire, our Min.”

“Huh? Sky Island was above the Daehan Empire?”

“That’s why I could come get you immediately. Let’s go.”

By the way, Eun-ha naturally stood on the water.

Suddenly, I found it remarkable that I, Namgoong Min, the lowest-ranked fortuneteller, was alive in such a world…

After a few light jumps, Eun-ha reached the shore and gently set me down.

Only then could I look around.

“To the esteemed guest of the Emperor, salute!!”

“”””For the Daehan Empire!!!””””

“I, the minister, have been ordered to handle the protection of the esteemed guest! Namgoong Min, please command me and my soldiers as you wish!”

“Uh… what’s your name?”

“You don’t need to know the name of a nobody like me! I have prepared a vehicle for Her Highness, so please get in!”

“Eun-ha?”

“Let’s go, our Min.”

A middle-aged man, clearly dressed to show he was someone important, bowed politely, while a row of disciplined soldiers stood in formation.

Even though it might be an overwhelming sight, Eun-ha smiled as if she was used to it and took my hand.

Without releasing <Desire to Kill>.

As we stood before the prepared limousine, receiving countless salutes and greetings, he said, “Please, get in.”

A man dressed in a black suit like mine opened the limousine door, treating us with utmost respect.

Of course, I was no exception. Holding Eun-ha’s hand, I entered the vehicle too.

The seats were plush, and various snacks and drinks were prepared inside the limousine.

From behind a wall partition, a polite voice came from the driver’s seat.

“Her Highness, it will take about two hours to reach the palace.”

“Cut it down to one hour.”

“Yes, understood.”

Huh?

“Eun-ha? Is it really necessary to hurry?”

“Sorry, our Min. Then let’s go as scheduled.”

As Eun-ha nodded with a smile, the limousine set off immediately.

Inside the spacious limousine, which felt like a large room, Eun-ha and I chatted while munching on snacks.

But it was nothing more than simple small talk—what we did after meeting Liu and Rain, how we were doing recently, what we liked these days, how the Academy was…

Despite maintaining <Desire to Kill>, Eun-ha showed no signs of rampaging.

Time passed, though I didn’t realize how much.

Knock knock.

“Your Highness, we have arrived at the palace.”

“Really? Our Min, should we get out?”

The limousine window was unusually darkly tinted, making it difficult to see outside.

But even so, it was not pure black, as I could dimly see some shapes.

“…People?”

Wait, this is—

“Your Highness, we ask of you!”

“”””We ask of you, Your Highness!!!””””

“…….”

The soldiers I saw earlier seemed like they were joking, but they were not just a mere crowd; each one was a properly dressed official in traditional dress or formal wear.

Just like in a historical drama, aside from the central path where the limousine entered, the palace courtyard was filled with bowing officials and retainers.

As I was half stunned by the booming voices, at the end of the path before me, at the top of the staircase,

the person adorned with gold and jewels on the throne rose.

“Welcome, Namgoong Min.”

“Crown… Prince?”

“Now I am also the Emperor.”

Though I had seen Kim Sung-il after his coronation, having attended the ceremony after returning, the contrast was stark.

Yesterday, he was just my friend from the Special Class, but now he was the Emperor leading a superpower in the Daehan Empire.

Moreover, he was the one who had ousted his own father, a person of tremendous imperial authority.

When I called him ‘Crown Prince’ instead of ‘Emperor,’ one of the ministers in the front row opened his mouth right after.

“No matter how esteemed a guest you are, referring to His Majesty as Crown Prince—”

“Minister.”

“Y-Your Majesty!”

“Close your mouth. Don’t make me say it twice.”

“Yes!!”

With a single word, Kim Sung-il made the minister bow his head, then he came down the steps with a bright smile.

Wait, am I supposed to go up to him or what?

“Come on, our Min!”

“Y-Yes?!”

Eun-ha, who had been holding my wrist, laughed and dashed forward.

Is it really okay to act like this in front of such a gathering? I’m just a fortuneteller after all.

The ministers who formed a line seemed equally incredulous, but Kim Sung-il exclaimed,

“Oh my, the Crown Princess is smiling like that…!”

“How many were there that broke bones just for being noticeable just a few months ago?”

“Seeing her like this means she is surely using <Desire to Kill>. She definitely needs that esteemed guest to calm down.”

Huh? The reactions were different, it seemed.

Was it because of Eun-ha and not me?

“Welcome, Namgoong Min. It’s even more delightful to see you in a formal situation.”

“Uh… thank you? Crown Prince?”

“Feel free to call me anything. Ah, you don’t have to mind the authority; I am the living authority anyways. Is there anyone who finds this behavior uncomfortable?”

“…………….”

“…………….”

“…………………….”

“It seems everyone is fine. After all, the ones with keen eyesight like the ministers here.”

It was only then that I noticed the minister trying to say something to me was smiling softly.

Could it be he was warning me not to provoke Kim Sung-il by stepping up as an example?

‘After all, during the coup, the seven ministers were on the same side as Kim Sung-il.’

In other words, it was a sort of planned show to offer me consideration in this situation.

But why?

“My friend and foremost meritorious retainer, and the esteemed guest of the Daehan Empire has visited, so I will command this in the name of the Emperor.”

“””””Order as you will, Your Majesty.”””””

“First, I appoint Namgoong Min as the Imperial Palace’s personal fortuneteller. This position is equivalent to the three ministers’ and grants you the privilege to enter the palace at any time.”

“”””Yes, understood.”””””

“Second, Namgoong Min shall be inscribed at the very top of the list of meritorious retainers. Due to this, Namgoong Min can choose any land within the Daehan Empire and is granted an immunity privilege, forgiving one act of rebellion.”

“”””Yes, understood.”””””

“Third, from now on, Namgoong Min’s official residence shall be in the Crown Princess Palace, and you shall have free access to it. Furthermore, Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha will support this.”

“I will, Your Majesty.”

“Eun-ha?”

“As the owner of the Crown Princess Palace, will you permit the Imperial Palace’s personal fortuneteller, Namgoong Min, to have free access to the Crown Princess Palace?”

“I permit it.”

“As the owner of the Crown Princess Palace, will you grant the Imperial Palace’s personal fortuneteller, Namgoong Min, the privilege to spend the night at the Crown Princess Palace?”

“I permit it.”

“As the owner of the Crown Princess Palace, will you allow Namgoong Min, the only man permitted to enter the Crown Princess Palace, to live happily with you?”

“Of course.”

“Good. Henceforth, Namgoong Min is officially part of the Imperial Palace, and in the Daehan Empire, there will be no one who is unaware of that privilege. I declare this in the name of Emperor Kim Sung-il!”

“””””Long live! Long live the Imperial Palace’s personal fortuneteller, Namgoong Min! Long live!””””

“……Huh?”

Huh?

—

“Are you surprised?”

“I was more than surprised.”

While I was dazed, the ministers were returning to the palace after Kim Sung-il ordered the dismissal.

Meanwhile, I walked to the Crown Princess Palace, led by Eun-ha.

With a somewhat apologetic smile, Eun-ha held my hand.

“You should have at least given me a hint. How mischievous of you.”

“I wanted to surprise you. It’s an inauguration ceremony for the esteemed fortuneteller of the royal family; it couldn’t be taken lightly. It’s all part of your older brother’s plan.”

“Crown Prince….”

I let out a hollow laugh, having suddenly been forced into an outrageous position.

And at the same time, I faced Eun-ha.

“Besides, didn’t Eun-ha contribute a lot to this?”

“Huh?”

“I assume you wanted to impress the palace officials with the reason you’re still maintaining <Desire to Kill>.”

“…You’re really sharp.”

While I was in the developer’s room, I heard that Eun-ha caused quite a few incidents and accidents while using <Desire to Kill>.

How many would quake in fear at the thought of a Crown Princess, possessing immense power and authority, embracing <Desire to Kill>?

In front of others, she demonstrated self-control while smiling and chatting with me, effectively expressing the reason for the fortuneteller Namgoong Min’s existence.

It was a better method for gaining others’ recognition than just pushing the Emperor’s authority.

But at the cost, Eun-ha’s image would have been significantly tarnished.

“Honestly, at this point, I don’t care how others see me.”

“……Is that so.”

“The people who gave me a reason to be different from others were my mother, and the one who maintained it was my father, while the one I’m currently living with is my older brother. Now that I know how those three see me, I really don’t care how anyone else, especially those who aren’t family, thinks of me.”

Eun-ha’s mother tried to kill her.

Eun-ha’s father hated her.

Eun-ha’s brother pitied her.

Eun-ha faced all those reactions and found her answer.

The answer was to live with <Desire to Kill>.

“But our Min, who saved me, is something else.”

“………….”

“You’ve said a lot, but the only thing I actively requested was the third.”

“The access privilege to the Crown Princess Palace?”

“You may not know, but since that last incident, the Crown Princess Palace has become a Masculine Forbidden Space. Even my older brother has to obtain my permission to enter. He proposed it first.”

“…………….”

“The reason is kind of childish. I… I don’t want anyone but the one I love to enter my bedroom.”

Inside the Crown Princess Palace, her bedroom and underground prison were solely hers.

Though her mother could enter, and she had killed criminals there, it was a space meant for Eun-ha alone, one she had allowed only herself to inhabit.

But now, Eun-ha wanted to share that place with someone.

That held all the suffering, life, and memories Eun-ha experienced.

In a way, it was…

“Do you understand? This is a proposal. I’m sorry; I’m not great at this… my words lack finesse.”

“…No, it’s fine.”

“You must have heard similar things from the rich tycoon and psychic before, right? I… I don’t want to share you with any other girls. If that day comes, I might tear those other girls apart.”

“………Yes.”

“So, our Min.”

Eun-ha, standing in front of the Crown Princess Palace,

still glowing with <Desire to Kill> and blood-red eyes,

yet smiling brightly, extended her hand.

“Please hold my hand.”

“………….”

“So that I never lose my way, so that I can only look at you, my fortuneteller… so I won’t lose control.”

That’s all.

“That’s my wish.”

“Ah….”

“Let’s go inside and play. We still have a lot of today left?”

So,

“You must choose me…?”

It’s a must.

I really don’t want to fall back into <Desire to Kill>.

So please,

I’m begging you?