chapter 11
11 – 3. The mysterious fortune teller
I decided to think that good is good.
“What the hell is good…”
… … I couldn’t stand the feeling of shame, and even that was difficult.
Yes, tarot cards can be given the wrong way. I’m not a tazza person, and I can make mistakes because I only move my hands while facing the other person with my eyes.
But even if you did, would you give something like that?
“Why is it a <lover>?”
‘Did you understand?’ Did you just say ‘I just know’?
In an instant, my complexion turned white with a sense of shame that shuddered throughout my body.
… But why didn’t Lane say anything after watching <Lovers>?
“Ah, you meant to.”
Somehow he hesitated before going out, and that was the reason.
Maybe because of the strength and weakness, he couldn’t say anything to me and just left. I am truly sorry for Lane.
“But now, even to explain…”
When you meet Rain and you are alone, in fact, the lover card you gave me was wrong, and you originally intended to give me a clown card with trauma. hahahaha.
Aside from the fact that I could die from shame, if I showed that kind of image, she could be labeled as a ‘weak’.
Better to be misunderstood than to be like that.
“I’m glad I’m a man.”
If I had become a TS and came in as a female lead, it would have been a real big deal, but fortunately I came in as a man, so only the murderous intent towards that crazy b*tch increased.
When I go back to the real reality, they unconditionally grab me by the collar and drag me home.
Anyway, since it’s a male lead, all events and favorability ratings more than lovers will be blocked, so there won’t be any big problems even if you don’t say anything about the <lover> card… … that’s it Due to Rain’s personality, he won’t directly ask me why he gave me this, so I’ll just pass it on properly… … I guess
After trying all sorts of mental tricks to finally kill my sense of shame, I looked around properly.
Blackout curtains all around, luxurious-looking floors and purple tablecloths, a moderately sized round table, and even candlesticks that light up the dark interior.
“It’s a pretty good fortune teller.”
When I first received the skill, I was worried, but with this, I can use it until I build a real fortune teller.
The only downside is that once you enter and leave, you have to wait 3 hours to come back in? This is actually going in and out of another space, so 3 hours is a good axis.
It would have been nice if I could just sleep here, but it’s too small to sleep lying down, and since I got 200 million won from Mr. Liu, there’s no need to dwell on it.
“Shall we go back soon?”
If I ran into Rain for no reason, I would really feel ashamed of myself and run away, so I was holding back quite a bit… … It’s okay to go out now
As soon as I remove the blackout curtain and return to the alleyway, I first hide myself and look around.
“… isn’t it?”
After confirming several times that there was no lane, I sighed and went out to the main street again.
It’s still midday, and it’s time to start looking for the original goal.
“For now, there is only one skill left.”
Of the total of 3 skill slots, only the job skill <Seeing a fortune> and the general skill <My Little Fortune> are currently filled. <Cleanliness> is a skill that does not consume slots, so there is no need to worry about it.
If I go later, I will have to change <My Own Little Fortune> to another skill, but at least that’s enough for now. Now, there was only one skill slot left, and I had already decided what to learn.
“Let’s go.”
First, it was a hardware store.
*
An exclusive lodging for the royal family in the Romance Academy.
Romance Academy is far from an egalitarian education. In the first place, the conditions for admission were limited to ‘professional holders’, a very small percentage of the world’s population, and it was a place where only a few exceptional students could enter.
Still, you can’t discriminate against students at all, so whether you’re from the upper class or the lower class, find a base for yourself and take classes on your own~ Although we’re taking the same stance.
Amman, but if you become a powerful country on the level of the unified Korean Empire, and even the level of the royal family, there will be a dedicated building even within the academy.
The top floor of a luxurious place where the level of splendor, size, facilities, management, etc. will pierce the sky.
‘Damn it.’
Kim Eun-ha, a member of the <royal family> and the princess of the unified Korean Empire, was spitting insults inwardly.
More precisely, it was true that he was disgusted.
“So…you want me to help you date?”
“Yes, please, brother.”
What is this bastard right in front of you saying right now?
At the words of her biological kinship, as if she was trying to speak as softly as possible, Kim Eun-ha barely endured the irritation rising up inside her.
“……Older brother. I think you’re having a hard time right now. I’ll call someone, so get some rest…”
“No, the only thing that’s hard is my heart beating like crazy.”
“Ah, hahahaha… is that so…”
No, you weren’t such a sentimental bastard.
Kim Eun-ha seriously contemplated whether to strike the head of Prince Kim Seong-il, who was half-bowing in front of her.
He said he had something to talk about, so of course I thought it was about the position of the unified Korean Empire in the academy, special job classes, or the right of succession.
‘Dating counseling? Has this brother really gone crazy?’
Maybe I’m hallucinating right now.
Thinking that was better, she tried pulling out a hair or biting her tongue, but the son of a brother in front of her was the same.
… … Alright, let’s clear up some thoughts.
“Brother, are you by any chance the person you’ve been keeping in your heart for a long time?”
“No……!! This rising heart, as soon as I saw her, my heart beat wildly…!”
‘Don’t talk like that! It’s really disgusting!’
If this was the imperial palace, they would have just beaten it. In the academy, where there are many eyes to see and ears to hear, you can’t do things like that as usual.
Kim Eun-ha, barely holding back the fist that was about to come out at any moment, let out a sigh inwardly.
But did you fall in love at first sight?
… … no way?
“That, just in case. It doesn’t mean that you fell in love after taking the special test today, right?”
“That’s right…! It was nice to consult with you as expected!”
pestilence.
Kim Eun-ha hurriedly glanced sideways, feeling as if things had gone wrong for a long time.
… Since the signal was sent, it would prevent the users from eavesdropping or leaking information. either physically or magically.
However, this is not the Korean Empire, and you cannot do such a thing for a long time at the romance academy where people from all over the world gather, so you have to finish the story as soon as possible.
Kim Eun-ha, who decided to end the story here even if it didn’t work out physically, looked at Kim Seong-il.
“Tell me, from beginning to end.”
“That was when I passed the exclusive exam and was about to look around. It’s not as good as the imperial palace, but the well-maintained garden made me feel good. I was walking while enjoying the view of the garden, hoping that my entrance to the top of the class would be confirmed, but I was suddenly in front of me. Isn’t it like a pigeon sitting down! It was sudden, but I handled it wisely——:”
Agjak!
Kim Eun-ha muttered, turning the apple she was holding with only her grip into porridge.
“summary.”
“That, I was taking a walk after the test.”
“What next?”
“Yeah! Anyway, I was taking a walk like that, but the sunlight suddenly got stronger. That was the moment I casually looked up while covering the sunlight with my hand! A female student hurriedly ran somewhere from the balcony of the building! She even kicked her tongue at her appearance, but it was really a foolish idea. She ran away with her long hair and her fatal charm, and before long she raised her head——”
fast.
Stopped by the ominous sound, Kim Seong-il looked down and saw that the table in front of him and his sister had a large crack.
Kim Seong-il hurriedly reduced his words after realizing through numerous experiences that the next thing to crack could be his own bones.
“To sum up, I fell in love with her at first sight.”
“The number one member of the imperial family of the unified Korean Empire fell in love at first sight with a female student at the academy? This isn’t some kind of romance novel…”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s succession number one! I’m serious with her!”
“Brother, please don’t f*ck with me. Then, if I become the emperor, I might banish you to the island.”
“I see.”
“……Whoa.”
Kim Eun-ha closed her eyes as if in agony, and as soon as her heart felt a little uncomfortable, Kim Seong-il looked nervous and took a straight posture.
Although I was born first, it was a sad habit that came out as a reflex because I received countless physical education since childhood.
The princess who threatened the future emperor like that soon opened her eyes.
“Who are you?”
“Uh, hmm?”
“That girl. You must have already investigated who she is, right? Right now, the imperial power is strong enough, so it’s okay to make her your concubine as long as you are qualified.”
“That’s right! Thank you little sister!”
As soon as the permission was granted, Kim Eun-ha laughed in vain as she forgot all the ugliness and was delighted with Kim Seong-il.
A bizarre scene in which the older brother, who is also the future emperor, agrees to marry his younger sister, who has been pushed back from the throne.
However, it was unavoidable since Kim Eun-ha was a non-celebrity who wielded the power of the imperial family.
The reason why her brother Kim Seong-il was able to become the first-ranked heir was because she, who had no particular interest in the emperor’s position, made concessions.
“So who are you? If possible, it would be nice if you were from the Korean Empire.”
It was that part that Kim Eun-ha was worried about. In a foreign country far away, there is not much political gain to be gained from the marriage of a prince even if it is an Amman concubine.
It’s a pretty good option if you’re from Japan with whom you’ve been friends lately, but things get complicated if you’re from China or Russia.
Well, considering the powerful imperial authority right now, even if there is nothing anyone can do, they must be prepared for considerable internal resistance and political shock.
But still, isn’t he a bastard whose name is Oppa? The position of empress would be an arranged marriage, but only one woman who would truly love could lend a helping hand, excluding political gains and losses.
Still, by the time I was about to drink more of the black tea I used to drink in the wisdom of the man who came to consult me right away without doing useless work.
“I do not know!”
“………yes?”
“No, I really mean it. I don’t want to know. I’m not in love with her background or origin, I’m in love with her! You don’t even have to investigate that, love can overcome it!”
“……and.”
Kim Eun-ha shed pure admiration at Kim Seong-il’s courageous declaration.
That’s because he mustered up the courage to die by being hit by himself.
“Brother?”
“uh?”
“Then can you overcome this with love?”
“What is that———Kuhhh!”
Before answering Kim Eun-ha’s question, her fist, thrown out in an instant, hit Kim Seong-il’s abdomen with a full blow.
Quaang!!!
He flew like a cannonball and slammed into the wall, making a huge crack.
She got up from her seat to knock out a few more, but clicked her tongue after checking him who had slumped inside the wall after just one hit.
“Ttsk, you’re such a weak man even though you’re a famous man.”
“monster…….”
bang!!!
… Well, now I’m really stunned.
Kim Eun-ha, who thumped her fists several times, stood on the balcony with the prince decorated like modern art behind her.
It’s a situation that needs to be resolved somehow, but the more I chew on it, the more I can truly sigh.
“First of all… we have to investigate that girl first, and the academy won’t say anything out loud if I say I’ve mismanaged my powers… I have to give my brother’s mental education…”
Obviously, I gave up the position of emperor because I didn’t want to work, but why is it because I’m in the mood for more work?
I’m a little pissed off. Shall I hit one more?
The moment she clenched her fists again after deciding to hit just three more after careful consideration.
“……ah.”
As luck would have it for Kim Seong-il, a person she cares about in many ways recently comes into her eyes.
A male student wearing a red shirt, black suit and white gloves, walking somewhere carrying something on his back.
The fortune teller, Namgoong Min.
“Academy…… second seat.”
When it comes to the royal family of the unified Korean Empire, they are required to produce excellent results wherever they go.
Isn’t that why she had been educating her brother so much since several years ago when the entrance exam for the romance academy was finalized? If you were a future emperor of the Korean Empire, you had to do at least the top admission.
“He’s the one who beat me.”
Yes, since she deliberately withdrew from the right to inherit the throne, she must not be superior to her brother even in order not to gossip. But that doesn’t mean you can’t just get into it.
Kim Eun-ha, of course, was aiming for the second seat. Prince Kim Seong-il ranked first, and Princess Kim Eun-ha ranked second. I was going to enter this splendidly and further enhance the imperial authority of the Korean Empire.
“……I doubt it.”
Obviously, she was aiming for a passing time slot where she would be given the second seat, but when she passed the test, Namgoong Min had already disappeared somewhere.
Well that wasn’t a big deal. After all, Namgung-min was also a citizen of the Korean Empire, and at the time Prince Kim Seong-il entered the first class, her second-class admission was good enough.
What she questioned was Namgoong Min’s ability.
“Are you second in the <Fortune Teller>?”
Among the few job holders, the job that is treated as trash is <Fortune Teller>. The job skill, which is the core of the job, is so low that it is just a job that ends as a job holder whose physical ability is superior to that of ordinary people.
But with that, it’s a second seat. Princess Kim Eun-ha’s eyes shone bleakly.
Fortune teller Namgoong Min may be a classmate now, but at least he was a person worth remembering.
At some point, the gaze of the princess, who had been following Namgoong Min’s steps, stopped.
“……Hmm?”
Suddenly, I see Namgung-Min, who takes out a shovel and a pickaxe from the luggage on his back and starts digging through the flower bed.
The passers-by look at him with the eyes of a madman, and while he is digging a bit, the academy security guards come running and quarrel with Namgoong-min.
Eventually, both arms were grabbed and physically dragged away.
“What is it…?”
That ability, that action.
He was truly a questionable fortune teller.