I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 44

After completing the first Job Quest,

Time passed without any significant events.

“I brought the information, so you should do a divination, right?!”

“Of course.”

Sometimes, I would even do a divination on the location of an Artifact for fighter students who only brought in subpar information.

“Here, money.”

“Riu, to be honest, it’s not really something I should say while borrowing, but this seems a bit too much…”

“So, are you not borrowing it?”

“…I’ll gratefully accept it.”

I borrowed money from Riu to cover my living expenses.

“Eileen?”

“I trust you.”

“…Instructor Charles? Please don’t look at me like that.”

“……..”

Due to Eileen mysteriously getting closer to me, Charles Teddy Bear glared at me with a murderous intent.

“Umm… Namgoong Min?”

“Oh, Rain. What’s the matter?”

“………No, it’s nothing.”

“Hmm?”

Rain kept trying to say something but ended up silencing herself.

Just another ordinary day.

“Honestly, the limitation on divination has been helpful.”

The most worrisome was the initial ‘class’, like hiking, but thanks to the justification of having a penalty in my divination, that too was easily managed.

Moreover, there were plenty of theoretical classes and lessons conducted in the classroom.

It felt a bit too quiet without any events, causing me to feel a bit tense.

“In reality, this is normal, right?”

The Romance Academy has events both big and small up to the fourth year, but it certainly isn’t a daily occurrence filled with chaos.

It usually felt like simply leveling up abilities through ordinary classes and training!

The strangeness stemmed from the various events like entrance exams, the entrance ceremony, and moments with Eileen and the Saint early on.

“Things are quite… relaxed.”

Thanks to Riu, I was financially secure, and the classes were quite engaging.

Although the fortune-teller’s shop hasn’t really gained a reputation yet, other students besides fighters often visited, and it was fun having Eileen and Riu come by every day.

A leisurely life without any particular shortcomings.

While my interactions with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Lucas, Rain, and the Saint had significantly decreased, it wasn’t like I had no acquaintance with them, nor did they hold any ill feelings toward me.

Am I not doing incredibly well──

“I’ll be taking a midterm exam tomorrow.”

“…Excuse me?”

— There were moments I thought like that.

*

During class, while learning about the Gates and the beings beyond them,

A bombshell dropped in a nonchalant tone shocked all the special class students.

Except for the still expressionless Hero.

“Now, if we look at the next page…”

“…Wait a moment, I want to hear more about what you just said.”

“Huh?”

Out of the blue, Lucas stopped the instructor, who was about to continue with the class after dropping the bomb of the midterm exam.

Because of his meritocratic disposition, he’s one of the students in the special class who cares most about grades alongside the royal siblings.

“It’s only been a month. But a midterm exam?!”

“Ah, ‘midterm exam’ is just a term. You’ll probably have multiple midterms throughout the first year.”

“Even so, saying it’s tomorrow?!”

Lucas seemed utterly bewildered.

“I’m aware there should be about three weeks left until exams according to the academic calendar.”

“Um, your Highness, you still don’t know much about the Romance Academy.”

“What do you mean…?”

Different from Lucas, the Crown Prince received respectful language from the instructor due to his status in the Unified Daehan Empire.

However, the instructor’s words stayed the same.

“I’ve been training here for eight years, and this academy loves surprises.”

“Surprises?”

“Do you recall the maze at the entrance ceremony? Romance Academy is serious about adding exams, surprise tests, and events like that.”

Oh, that’s right.

This was also the reason the academy is wary of my divination. To those who adore surprises, I’m an awkward presence, as I uncover them in advance.

That’s why in the game, aside from several major fixed events, minor events would pop up randomly.

‘It wasn’t a problem in the game.’

In the game, training and classes ended with just one choice, so there was no issue if surprises or minor events were just a click away.

But now it’s turned into reality?

‘What a mess.’

Professors who administer surprise quizzes without notice usually face low evaluations, regardless of their teaching skills or personality.

But here, they pull such stunts in every class?

As my mind swirled, the Saint, who had been silent, finally spoke.

“Are you referring to a theoretical exam?”

“I can’t inform you in advance about that. My apologies, Saint.”

“That’s alright.”

…What was the midterm exam at this point?

As the prince stated, the “real” exam three weeks from now would be a survival battle at the Great Lake.

Did I take a midterm exam at this time? I don’t recall any midterms before the survival test at the Great Lake.

“However, this midterm exam has been announced at the same time for all first-year students, including the special class, so everyone is in the same boat.”

What a reassuring thought.

Lucas, puzzled, asked from beside him.

“Is there anything we need to prepare for?”

“None. You’ll find out once tomorrow comes.”

What was this? It felt like I should remember something.

Even if it was random, after repeating 25 times, I should have a general idea of what events or exams come up.

Yet those were mostly large events so it’s a problem. I skipped minor exams like this.

In a choice-centered game, if there was no combat, it was fine with just clicking.

“I can’t answer any more questions, continue with the class.”

“…Yes.”

…What’s this? I suddenly feel uneasy. Is something off?

“………”

“…………”

“…………..”

“…….”

“……..”

“……………….”

Riu? Rain? Crown Princess? Crown Prince? Lucas? Saint?

Why is everyone looking at me?

‘…Deja vu?’

Wow, there’s no way they think I’m just going to fortune-tell the midterm exam, right? Surely not?

That would be incredibly unethical, right? I received a penalty. It could certainly be wrong when you go to a fortune-teller!

“Oh, that’s right. One additional thing.”

“……?”

“Namgoong Min is prohibited from doing any divinations from this moment on.”

“………!?”

Even those who were earlier targeting me looked more shocked than I was.

Look at them.

“Instructor, isn’t that unfair?”

“That’s correct. Namgoong Min’s divination is undeniably his ability; limiting that is clearly discrimination.”

“Hey! You fortune-teller! You better say something!”

“Although I am a <Fortuneteller>, I am still a child of God. Such discrimination is not right.”

Proud classmates defending me, excluding Rain, who thinks I’m a strong player, the taciturn prince, and the genuinely quiet Hero.

Well, the collaboration with the Saint is a secret, so it’s normal to act like they dislike me on the surface. Did you want to use divination too?

You were all planning to ride my coattails, huh?

Except for Riu, all of you get out of here.

“I’m fine.”

“Fortuneteller! No, this is Lucas Arthur stepping in to reclaim your rights!”

“Namgoong Min, you may borrow the authority of the Crown Princess here.”

“God is benevolent. Even if one is a fortuneteller, it shouldn’t matter.”

“Hey! You better speak up as you did when you got my artifact approved last time!”

No, why are you all pushing this when I said it’s okay. This was something agreed upon with the Vice Principal from the start.

Was the honey I sucked from the entrance ceremony maze and the first class that delightful?

“Divination isn’t omnipotent. I’m not a machine that answers everything when asked; I definitely cannot predict precisely what the exam is tomorrow.”

“Even so…”

“Moreover, as I’m receiving clients at the fortune-teller’s shop, there’s no guarantee that the divination results will be accurate.”

“That’s, well…”

While the academy placed penalties on me, they granted permission to run the fortune-telling shop. On the surface, that was the case, but there were ones who knew the deeper reasons.

Especially for the special class, who are all filled with resources and connections, they typically know these kinds of secrets.

They wouldn’t quiet down without knowing the properties of my divination(?).

“…Tch, there’s nothing I can do.”

The Rich Tycoon, who had done some background checking since our first meeting, muttered.

The others, too, sat down with expressions that showed their disbelief since they all knew I wasn’t lying.

The fortune-teller didn’t even think of giving away the rice cakes but is chugging down the kimchi soup.

“Now, let’s continue the class. Next, let’s discuss the Gates that have appeared in Europe and Africa….”

Until the end of the class, there were quite a few who glanced at me with lingering gazes.

Are they looking at me like I’m some kind of Doraemon?

Anyway, with an excuse to avoid divination, as soon as the instructor left after class, I stood up and exited the classroom.

“Ah….”

“Heh.”

“Hmm….”

Don’t sigh as if for anyone to hear, you lot.

…Sigh.

“There’s only one thing I can give you.”

“……!!”

Lucas and Rain’s eyes sparkled, and the Saint and Crown Princess held notebooks and pencils they pulled out from who-knows-where.

Are they focusing even more than during class?

“Make sure to remember what time it is today. That’s all.”

Click.

Without confirming their reactions, I just closed the door behind me and left.

Yeah, let’s pretend I’m doing some favor.

The students from the special class are all significant characters with considerable influence.

“You’re just as nosy as that Lucas guy.”

“……Riu, did you follow me right away?”

“Yeah, you little brat.”

As usual, Riu Yun followed me out after class, shrugging his shoulders.

By the way, nosy?

“That’s quite serious. Riu, you don’t dislike nosy people, do you?”

“…Right, I did.”

“………?”

“I might not right now?”

…I just can’t figure out Riu at all.

Honestly, she’s changed so much from the ‘in-game’ Riu Yun, so I’m genuinely uncertain about what’s going to happen next.

‘Since this seems better, hopefully, things will work out somehow.’

I had a surprisingly smooth streak of recent days.

Well, the one annoying thing was that I still had no idea how to make use of that damned Job Skill, right?

“You’re going to the fortune-teller’s shop? I’ll help you with the cleanup.”

“……Thanks. Eileen should be there as well.”

“Hey! I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told you, but you absolutely must not be alone with that girl!”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“You little punk?”

Walking along the outskirts of the academy, chatting with Riu as usual, he suddenly lifted his head.

“Oh, by the way, what was that you mentioned before?”

“Huh?”

“That thing you said earlier about what time it is or whatever.”

“Oh, that’s a simple divination.”

Listening to the instructor made me recall what the midterm exam might be.

It had a somewhat unique format and began as a surprise test, so it was lucky I remembered that.

“Riu, you should also keep it in mind. Think about what time it is today.”

“……No way.”

“That’s exactly what it is.”

I spoke simply, so surely no one would misunderstand.

The midterm exam happening ‘tomorrow’ is something I’m quite looking forward to.

But before that,

“Let’s send those folks away first.”

“Huh?…Ah.”

They claimed to have informed all first-years at the same time.

I guess people’s thoughts are pretty much the same, huh?

Laughing at the fighter students gathering to see the fortune-telling, I chuckled.

*

Late at night.

“……….”

Normally, this would be the time I had already fallen asleep, but Riu Yun sitting at my desk glanced at the clock.

“11:58 PM….”

Could it really be? Even the Romance Academy could be this malicious?

But I couldn’t doubt Namgoong Min’s divination.

“Ha, I can’t believe this….”

Just a month ago, I never thought I’d come to believe in something like divination.

Dumbfounded about my transformation, I double-checked the Artifact I was wearing.

‘The number of Artifacts agreed upon with the academy is three.’

Usually, merging Job Skills and regular skills together, three is the maximum, so Riu had to match that logic. I accepted it myself.

That’s why excluding the self-defense Artifact I always carry, I picked three.

A ring on my right hand’s ring finger, an earring on my left ear, and a dead ceremonial dagger.

As I toyed with the dagger in my hand, I glanced at the clock again.

11:59:50.

If Namgoong Min was correct, something would happen after ten seconds──

Brrr!!!

“What…?”

──At exactly midnight, marking the end of the day,

A blue veil unfurled throughout the entire academy as the date changed.

Hastily running to the window, Riu looked up at the brightly shining void even in the middle of the night.

<Surprise Midterm Notice!

From now until midnight, when today ends, a Survival event will begin!



Here are the rules!



1. Every student will receive a ‘Orb’ with their name, and it’s equivalent to their life.



2. If an ‘Orb’ is broken, that student is eliminated. Eliminated students must wait at their base until the exam concludes.



3. Any method of destroying the ‘Orb’ is allowed.



4. Any attack that could cause harm to another’s life will result in immediate disqualification. The Romance Academy is watching all students closely.



5. Likewise, engaging civilians or stealing others’ belongings will also result in disqualification. Depending on the severity, expulsion is possible.



6. The exam continues until only one student remains or the time limit is reached.



7. You cannot hide forever.



That’s it!>

“Hoh, it’s real.”

The enormous blue text floating in the air, and somehow, there was an ‘Orb’ placed in front of her.

I never imagined the midterm exam would start right after midnight. Namgoong Min’s divination hit the mark again.

Quickly skimming through the rules, Riu tucked the Orb into her pocket and moved immediately.

‘The key point is survival.’

Riu Yun’s might compared to combat Jobs was obviously weak. And that goes for non-combat Jobs too.

Therefore, if I can form alliances with reliable people, survival will be much easier.

Naturally, someone comes to mind.

‘Namgoong Min!’

That fortuneteller is a must to bring into my ranks.

Having visited his base several times, Riu made her way toward it right away.

“What, what? Has the exam started already?”

“What is this Orb?!”

“You’re outta here, you bastard!”

“Hey, you!!!”

Bang! Smash!

While Riu was ready thanks to Namgoong Min’s divination, other students who had just woken up were moving in chaos.

Some quickly ambushed others, while some hid their bodies.

‘Is it really okay to do this?’

The Romance Academy doesn’t host only them. There are also ordinary civilians and second, third, and fourth-year students.

But to make the entire academy a survival field for first-years?

‘Well, it’s not my problem.’

The academy will handle the aftermath.

As Riu didn’t come to a halt, she increased her pace when a familiar building came into view.

Thud!

‘First, I’ll meet Namgoong Min and gather other students. With his divination, others will probably gather quickly!’

The extremely annoying fighters and that malicious psychic girl could show up too. There might even be students who came from the fortune-teller shop.

Dashing into the building, Riu burst open the door to the basement.

“Hey! Namgoong Min! First, let me… follow…?”

However, what caught Riu’s eye was.

“…………”

Namgoong Min’s hideout was utterly wrecked.

And right at the center stood the <Hero> brandishing a Greatsword.

“…No way?”

“…………”

With eyes trembling, Riu frantically scanned everywhere in the hideout. She didn’t even consider the thought that the Hero might attack her.

Constantly murmuring that it couldn’t possibly be true, she eventually found it.

One broken Orb.

“……Damn it.”

The Survival Midterm Exam, the elimination of Namgoong Min.

Wavering from the collapse of her plans, Riu cursed under her breath.

“……!”

Clang.

The Hero pointed the Greatsword at Riu.