I Became a Fortune Teller in the Game My Little Sister Made – Chapter 55

300 billion.

Honestly, that’s a ridiculous amount of money.

In many ways, this Romance Academy has more shocking settings than I would have imagined.

‘Speaking of which, wasn’t that jeep mentioned the last time worth hundreds of billions?’

It was the artifact that Liu took out during the first class.

I remembered Lucas saying it was worth hundreds of billions.

‘And wasn’t it Liu who casually called it loose change?’

Scary indeed, that <Rich Tycoon>.

I’d brushed it off when I first heard it, but now that I held that amount in my hands, I fully understood just how absurdly rich Liu was.

Isn’t that the most OP job ever?

Looking down at the briefcase stuffed with checks, I lamented the gap between the Rich Tycoon and Fortuneteller.

“This money, isn’t it the student council budget…?”

“Don’t worry, junior. Most of it is the president’s personal funds.”

But didn’t you just say it was the student council budget?

Samuel replied as if to reassure me while fondling the 300 billion that clearly smelled of embezzlement.

I mean, you did admit there’s a budget, right?

Usually, wouldn’t embezzlers try to hide it?

“To handle things like this means support from the president’s family… I’m sorry if I dragged you into something tedious.”

“…It’s okay, Senior Samuel.”

Hmm… so, here’s what I can piece together.

Lily White Rose is the daughter of the renowned White Rose Family in Europe.

Due to her personality, she’s practically treated like a child left for sale at the market, yet her position as the student council president is beneficial for her family, so they support her for student council matters?

And they mixed the tips I would receive into the ‘student council matters’ budget on purpose?

Isn’t this just money laundering?

If I return this to Lily, am I then partaking in money laundering?

Lily probably didn’t actually plan on laundering money, but this is really unsettling.

“But junior, how did you know my name…?”

“Oh.”

I had seen that character often in the game, but this was my first time in reality, right?

No need to panic, though.

After all, I have a universal cheat key.

“I read your fortune.”

“Fortune-telling… Eastern divination, huh? You can find out a person’s name from that? Impressive.”

“Junior! Do you know the name of the greatest knight among knights?!”

“……It’s Senior Lily White Rose.”

“Truly impressive!!”

Well, I doubt there’s a student in the academy who wouldn’t know your name. You’re a celebrity for so many reasons.

But thanks to that, I feel like I’ve gained a bit of trust from Samuel.

Lily leads this crazy group, but Samuel makes the important choices.

“Junior, junior! What do you think my name is?”

“While you’re not as good-looking as me, you’re quite decent, Senior. What about me?”

“Well… there are names I can guess by fortune-telling, and names I can’t, so I assume seniors don’t fall into either category.”

One of them is the sycophant, and the other is the sleazy guy, closing in on me.

You don’t know, do you?

“Alright, enough. President, it’s time to explain the situation to the junior…”

“Mm! I leave it to the second-best knight among them, Samuel junior!”

“Uh… yes.”

With a deep sigh, Samuel Lipson sat down across from me.

Meanwhile, Lily stood surrounded by the sycophant and the sleazeball, chattering away…

Does this feel like I’m watching a group project, or is it just my imagination?

“Junior, I apologize again. I’m sorry that I pulled you into something bothersome, but… I hope you understand that we are that desperate.”

“It’s nothing. I’ll have to work hard since I’m receiving something in return. What exactly is the job?”

“Well, do you know about the student council?”

“A little.”

It was a group of comic relief characters that meddled in every little detail without actually doing anything.

They were like the ones in Pocket XXter’s RoX squad.

To be honest, I didn’t know much about them.

“Actually, the student council’s authority at the Romance Academy isn’t that great. They only manage clubs and small groups.”

“Isn’t that enough?”

“In the end, it’s a middle management role. The final decisions are up to the academy. Events, tests, festivals, and the like are handled directly by the academy.”

So, what’s the point of having a student council, then?

As if reading my expression that asked that, Samuel chuckled softly.

“The student council is… sort of like a face.”

“A face?”

“Precisely. When there is a need for external promotion at the academy level or to appear publicly, the student council plays the role of a figurehead. Like a mascot, if you will.”

“……….”

“You’re smart, so you probably caught on, right? The student council president election sounds grand, but really it’s just a popularity contest.”

So that’s how it was?

So Lily White Rose continuously serves as president for two years just because she’s popular and not because of some hidden administrative ability or competence?

“In that sense, the president is the perfect figurehead. Good character, great family background, decent looks, and she’s competent as well.”

“Excuse me, but is she… controllable?”

“If she weren’t, she wouldn’t be the president. Besides, the student council seldom has to step in, and since she holds great respect for Instructor Scarlet Redfield, if the instructor speaks, she listens well.”

I see.

In the game, there were no events where I got involved with the student council, so I simply considered them an annoying group.

Turns out, I might not actually know much about the Romance Academy.

As I nodded and listened, Samuel lowered his voice slightly.

“And… the reason we came to you is simple.”

“You mean the student council presidency re-election?”

“Correct. I was a bit harsh earlier, but the benefits given to the student council are quite significant. Scholarships, post-graduation recommendations, and various privileges in regular classes.”

So that’s why this common-sense senior still lingers in that crazy group.

Thankful that I offered a slightly pitiful glance, Samuel waved his hand as if to say it was okay.

“More than anything, the president can sustain her life thanks to that.”

“…I see.”

Lily White Rose has practically been shunned by her family. A noble girl clinging to chivalry is suddenly thrown out into society, so realistically, how well could she survive?

So maintaining the position of student council president means they send her living expenses and support from her family?

“I’m glad you grasp it quickly. Thus, we want to predict the president’s re-election.”

“Wanting to predict that means…”

“Exactly. A strong competitor has emerged after two years, and it’s a formidable one.”

What? So for two years, Lily was the only candidate?

…No. It must be that other students couldn’t run because of Lily White Rose.

As I mentioned earlier, being president brings benefits to the White Rose Family, so they probably worked behind the scenes to ensure she was elected.

But that means…

That the competitor has a backing stronger than the White Rose family?

“The competitor you mention is…?”

“Kim Ha-neul from the third year.”

…Who’s that?

If they’re a competitor strong enough to surpass Lily White Rose, they shouldn’t have been absent from the game’s plot.

“She’s a member of the royal family.”

“Huh?”

What?!

*

“…So you came to see me?”

“Correct, Your Highness.”

“Well, that’s….”

In the royal lodging on the top floor.

Kim Sung-il, the Crown Prince, chuckled wryly, surrounded by several aides as always.

I smiled back.

“………….”

“……….”

“…………….”

Mmm, the eyes of the aides, freshly appointed, are burning a hole through me.

I mean, if a company employee sought out the president, I can’t blame them for being confused.

But how am I supposed to respond to such a direct question?

“Your Highness, you should drive this impudent person away immediately…”

“Enough.”

“W-what?”

“I’ve already said it, haven’t I?”

The flustered aide glanced at Kim Sung-il.

The aides instantly turned silent, giving me a look mingled with confusion.

What the heck is he?

Ah, right, they don’t know me, do they?

“Sure, I can spare some time for my dear close friend.”

“Truly gracious of you.”

“Namgoong Min, feel free to speak comfortably. After all, there are only the two of us here.”

──Right?

While smiling, he aimed his words at his aides, not me.

Understanding the Crown Prince’s words, the aides continued to guard silently, not even making a sound.

As if they didn’t see, hear, or remember anything at all.

Kim Sung-il nodded, seemingly satisfied with their behavior, and relaxed his posture.

“Now you speak freely.”

“Haha, I apologize for earlier. While I understand your position as a fellow student, I had to maintain an intimidating demeanor in a private setting as a Crown Prince. That’s just my original character.”

“It’s easy to converse with you. By the way, you’re treating me quite well.”

“Since I helped Eun-ha, it’s only natural. After all, Eun-ha’s position is somewhat… precarious.”

…Precarious?
From what I know, Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha gave up her claim to the throne but gained the royal family’s support in return.

“Is that so?”

“Indeed. I’ve heard you already know… Eun-ha’s secret.”

He’s referring to the conversation in the maze at the entrance ceremony.

…But why on earth is Eun-ha’s position precarious?

“Was that how you came to know?”

“Is there any other way?”

“…There’s no way that isn’t true. It makes sense that Eun-ha has been eyeing you carefully.”

In the game, Kim Eun-ha had solidified her position within the royal family.

Nevertheless, she was threatened by the Crown Prince Kim Sung-il’s faction, and despite the chaos, she managed to tidy things up without any fallout.

…First of all, I need to change the subject.
If this topic continues, my ignorance will be exposed, which would be the end of me.

“I’m a good fortune teller, so don’t worry. Rather, I want to know… Who exactly is this Kim Ha-neul?”

“Oh, right. It’s been a while since I heard that name.”

“A while?”

“Surely, you know that Eun-ha and I are twins?”

“Of course.”

Kim Sung-il was born a few minutes earlier, hence he became the older brother, right?

Recalling him as the position of an older brother often tormented by his younger sister, I remembered the background of the Crown Prince quite well.

“Eun-ha and I are the only true heirs, but Kim Ha-neul is a legitimate daughter.”

“Aha, I see.”

Legitimate daughter.
Just like the term used to denote children born from concubines in historical dramas, it refers to children born from concubines.

So that means Kim Ha-neul is the daughter of the Emperor and a concubine.

“Even as a legitimate daughter, she lived in the royal palace, and we would often see each other when we were younger, but we lost contact after an unfortunate incident.”

An unfortunate incident?

…I want to ask, but since the Crown Prince himself described it as unfortunate, there’s no need to delve deeper into that matter.

“Thank you. The only royal family members I know are Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha and yourself…”

“Technically, that’s accurate. Only Eun-ha, the Emperor, and I hold the <Royalty> special class.”

Right. That’s true.
The <Royalty> class, which raises a lot of questions about why it is a class at all, is actually a characteristic born from the most noble blood of the Daehan Empire.

Why don’t any other countries with a constitutional monarchy have a <Royalty> class?
In a game, paying attention to such details would mean defeat…

“Anyway, I don’t know much about Kim Ha-neul. We weren’t particularly close, so it might be better to ask Eun-ha instead.”

“I’m a bit scared to visit after what happened last time.”

“Hmm… I completely understand. Even though she’s my younger sister, there have been times when I found her terrifying. But what can I do? She’s my only sister.”

…Sister, huh.
Both of us are suffering because of our younger sisters.

“……No, wait. Thinking about it now, it might be best to avoid asking Eun-ha.”

“Huh?”

“Oh, it seems like you’re unaware of that. Since you know Eun-ha’s secret and with the <Mediator> from the royal family here, let me just say it.”

“……….”

“As mentioned earlier, Kim Ha-neul is a legitimate daughter. Specifically, she is the child of the sixth concubine.”

Sixth?

That Emperor, huh?

“And… Kim Ha-neul has been favored by our mother. Our mother was quite unique. She loved all children, regardless of being a legitimate daughter or illegitimate child.”

Our mother must be referring to the Empress, the mother of Kim Sung-il and Kim Eun-ha.

The one who died of illness when the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were young—

“Since Eun-ha essentially caused our mother’s death… It’s no surprise that Eun-ha’s position is still precarious.”

“……What?”

──Excuse me?
Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha had a murder experience… wasn’t she the one who executed the condemned?

“………Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha possesses a skill that incites murderous impulses.”

“That’s right. A tragic and unfair situation. What sin did Eun-ha commit…?”

What I know about Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha’s secret is simple.
Kim Eun-ha was born with the <Royalty> class and the general skill <Desire to Kill>, and both skills enhance physical abilities, giving her a level of power that feels absurd.

However, <Desire to Kill> not only boosts her physical prowess; it incites murderous urges, making her keep it suppressed.

But as a child who didn’t know any better, she relieved those urges by killing condemned prisoners, and that’s her secret…

‘It’s a tightly kept secret.’
Of course, the major players in the royal palace most likely know, but the <Mediator> forced silence ensures it stays hidden.

If this were to leak to the outside world, it would not only tarnish the royal family’s reputation but also unleash a torrent of criticism against Kim Eun-ha, who possesses <Desire to Kill>.

But then… what?

──Due to Eun-ha having killed their mother… her position remains precarious.

‘The past has changed.’
Kim Eun-ha’s past that I witnessed in the game is clearly different from the present.

The moment I realized that, something flashed in my sight.

[Character Event: <The Stigma of Incest> – Kim Eun-ha
Crown Princess Kim Eun-ha was born blessed but caused her mother’s death due to <Desire to Kill>.
This fact will be a chain that follows her for life, and Kim Eun-ha desperately tries to forget it.
If she doesn’t forget, it will only lead to pain.
However, she doesn’t realize that both <Desire to Kill> and her mother’s death aren’t her fault.
Despite having killed someone through her own violence, the contradictory Crown Princess doesn’t shy away from using violence.
Knowing she could go mad if she doesn’t use violence periodically, she doesn’t hesitate to swing her fist. But what’s beneath the surface?
There’s a puppet master behind her who made her who she is, intentionally pushing her into a pit.
Only you can uncover this truth.
Event Goal: Draw out Kim Eun-ha’s true feelings (If the goal is achieved, the next objective will be unlocked)
Remaining period: ???
Achievement rewards: Max favorability with Kim Eun-ha, maximum friendship with the royal family, general skill <Absolute Power> acquired]

It’s neither a job quest nor a skill description.
For the first time, I encountered a character event.