chapter 34
34 – 7. The fortune teller says
entire.
Knowing what those words meant, the prince hardened his expression for a moment.
I knew there was an assassin in the escort, but maybe it was because it was so unexpected that there were all six of them.
widely.
The prince put down the pen he hadn’t let go of while continuing to act, and lay down comfortably in a soft chair.
“Everything…”
“Yes that’s right.”
“hahahaha. That’s really…”
Good luck.
The prince chanted quietly, not hiding behind his back.
He is relieved that the assassin is his entire aide.
Was it because the prince himself was behind the order to assassinate the princess?
‘No.’
no. The prince and the princess growl between brother and sister, but do not try to kill each other.
The prince knew very well that it was because the princess, who was superior to the prince, voluntarily gave up the right to inherit the throne, and in return took the dark side of the imperial family.
This is especially true for siblings who know better than anyone what the aftermath will be if each other dies.
Then why is the prince muttering that he is fortunate?
“Are you really happy that you and the woman are all compatible?”
“Of course it is. It’s been giving me quite a headache.”
As the saying goes, this assassination issue was a big worry for the prince.
The prince does not attempt to assassinate the princess. That said, there was no reason for the princess to stage a self-made play, and the other forces in the imperial family had already been sorted out for a long time.
Is there anyone else who could harm the princess?
there is. There is a greater figure than the prince and the princess.
‘Emperor.’
Kim Seo-jun, the current emperor of the unified Korean Empire.
If that’s the case, it’s possible enough. The prince must have been sincerely concerned about the tragedy of the father-daughter affair.
Even if it was the imperial family that was a threat, even if it was between people who had to share power, even if it was a relationship where they were fighting each other.
because they are family
Because they are the people Prince Kim Seong-il loves more than anyone else.
“I’m glad that the prince’s concerns have been resolved.”
Then why was the prince relieved that there were six assassins?
… … In fact, there were many strange things about this assassination commotion from the beginning.
‘First of all, the assassination notice was sent.’
Assassination isn’t some kind of kiddy’s joke, and according to common sense, there’s no way a warning notice is sent to assassinate a bigwig the size of the princess.
But, let’s pretend it could be. Because he could be an assassin who knows honor (laughs).
‘Second, that the assassin is the prince’s escort.’
In the first place, the assassin just infiltrates the royal residence, why is he in the prince’s escort?
Escorting the prince is an extreme job in which one cannot leave the prince’s surroundings even for a moment. It was said that it was impossible to secretly approach the princess or privately approach the imperial residence.
‘Third, all six assassins.’
Assassins are not many, and if even one of them is caught, it can be a joke, but there is no reason to put so many people in.
Especially if the opponent is an assassination of a princess, a person with a great political influence, and there is a possibility of being caught.
If there was only one assassin, the prince would have been wary of a real assassination, but he was rather relieved by the ridiculous number of six.
why?
‘Because I’m not really trying to assassinate.’
That the assassination notice had been sent, that the assassins were the prince’s escorts, and that there were six of them.
It is possible because this assassination commotion itself is a lie.
It’s also the reason I’m relaxed in a situation where the princess could really be assassinated.
If it was really dangerous, of course he would have told the princess who the assassin was. What kind of assassins are wary?
It was because he made a boast to the princess knowing that the assassination itself was a lie in the first place.
“So, what are you going to do next?”
This time, the prince’s subordinates ran out of control.
Even if the prince himself believes in the princess, the fact that the royal family is alive with the qualifications and ability to seek the emperor’s seat at any time is a threat to the prince’s supporters.
However, since it cannot really be removed, the purpose is to intimidate the princess by threatening to assassinate her.
Why did you send the assassination notice?
‘Because the purpose is to threaten the princess with possible assassination.’
Why are you the prince’s escort?
‘Because it’s the prince’s forces in the first place.’
Why all six?
‘Because it’s impossible in the first place if all six people don’t participate.’
The fact that even if someone leaves the seat during the escort, he can go over, and the fact that the prince’s messages to the princess are constantly intercepted in the middle.
If all escorts do not participate, it is impossible from the beginning.
The prince immediately noticed all of this and grasped the whole story.
But one thing these subordinates overlooked.
“Since I’ve seen all the compatibility… I’ll have to move myself.”
The prince’s family love is stronger than expected.
He never lets go of his subordinates. You really didn’t intend to kill me? Is attempted murder a crime for nothing?
In other words, unlike the prince’s character and appearance, this work unexpectedly shows the appeal of a warm heart…
‘Untimely… … start.’
okay. but I shouldn’t forget
This is a game for women. And in this game, Prince Kim Seong-il is the main target.
Originally, it was an event in which the heroine, who had dealt with him after the assassination commotion, met the prince and became friends with him while hearing the truth.
The story of the princess who is responsible for the assassination commotion?
It ends with just a few lines of dialogue. Is this a women’s game? Attack Target (Prince) I’m busy talking about it, so why give weight to the same female character?
The kids I hang out with are like Rio and Rain, so I keep forgetting them.
“Are you going out yourself?”
“Of course. For something so important… you can’t have someone else do it.”
“It’s a wise choice.”
Because of this incident, all of the prince’s escorts are replaced, and those who ordered the assassination threat to the princess are expelled immediately.
Well, in fact, the prince’s leadership is questionable at the point when all the escort personnel, who can be said to be closest to him, have joined the work… …
‘How is it?’
There’s nothing else to do after this, so he must have been disciplined this time.
“Thank you, Namgoong-min. I had a slight anxiety about divination, but it feels like everything has been swept away this time.”
“It is an honour.”
The princess is good because she is free from the threat of assassination, the prince is good because he has managed to get rid of the runaway internal forces, and I am good because I am properly acquainted with the prince and the princess.
Everyone is happy, so good is good.
The prince, who got up from his seat, took the hand that he had given him with both hands.
The prince and me too.
was smiling
*
After that, things worked out smoothly.
After talking with me, the prince began to renew the internal forces a day later, and the escorts were all replaced.
Of course, it was an affair within the imperial family, so the romance academy was peaceful.
“…that’s how it worked out.”
“………okay.”
Thanks to that, I was able to meet and talk with the princess like this.
Instead of the prince, who was busy organizing power, I decided to tell the princess the whole story of the assassination commotion.
She seemed relieved by the explanation that there would have been no real assassination from the beginning.
Right after taking a sip of the black tea, which looked classy at first glance, and barely passing the ruinous bitter taste, he pushed the black tea aside.
The princess, who was good at drinking the bitter things, opened her mouth.
“Actually, I was anxious.”
“It’s natural.”
“Even though I said I believed in you, I trembled with fear. I’m confident in my own strength, but that’s not invincible. The fact that I could be attacked beyond that was painful.”
That was what the prince’s inner forces wanted.
Threats to assassinate the princess to diminish her authority and influence.
It was an assassination notice for him, and he must have intended to continue to make such threats afterward.
“But… it’s really solved. I trust you and leave it to you…”
“The fortuneteller said, didn’t you just trust me?”
The princess looked at me with new eyes.
What I can feel in those eyes is trust.
It was faith in the fortune teller Namgoong Min.
“Fortune-telling is… it’s really amazing.”
Princess Kim Eun-ha felt that all of her stereotypes about divination were being shattered.
I thought it was just a superstition, and a scam to get money out of people who lack confidence by clinging to it.
Was the fortune teller such a great being?
“……Princess, there is something you should keep in mind.”
“yes?”
“Don’t trust divination.”
“……yes?”
Don’t believe in divination?
The reason why I escaped the maze, passed the class in one day, and solved this problem is all thanks to divination.
But why–
“It’s not a dot, trust me.”
“…….”
“All fortune tellers other than me are fraudulent. Only I am the real one and can tell the truth to the princess.”
Namgoong Min’s eyes are so serious when he says that.
He was talking with a heavy expression without even the smile he always had.
The princess is Kim Eun-ha.
“……yes.”
He nodded.
It was a sight that anyone who saw it would think that the princess was being tricked by a swindler.
“Hmm, the atmosphere has gotten a bit heavy. Princess, how is the academy these days?”
“Are you asking your classmate? Well, the next class is next Monday, so it’ll be a break until then.”
“I’m in it too, but the other students are busy with classes or whatever, but the special vocational class is quite unique.”
“Originally, I heard that the special job class is not much different.
“Meeting… you mean?”
meeting? have a meeting
After the assassination attempt on the princess, there was nothing in particular.
Just small communication with target targets, job growth through training, and going to the academy.
‘The first major event will come.’
A very big event at both the academy level and the game level, different from the entrance ceremony or the attempt to assassinate the princess.
The ‘midterm’ and ‘skill thief’ events are coming.
‘To intervene in the skill thief event, you’d have to be in the top 5 at least in the midterm… … .’
Come to think of it, I’m in second place. Is there a dedicated event?
The chief had an event that increased his aptitude, but I remember that the second had something similar.
That’s why I approach first and I’m in the next seat, why don’t you give me something? As well as asking… …
“Are you curious about what kind of meeting it is?”
“……Certainly, can the imperial family even know the circumstances inside the academy?”
“What would be the best donation source for Romance Academy?”
Is this the relationship between politics and business? Or school corruption?
Still, talking about this… … It can be seen as proof that the princess also believes in me considerably.
I have no intention of revealing this either, and it feels good to have my relationship of trust with the princess confirmed.
“I’d like to hear from you.”
“Huh, I thought you’d be curious. It’s not a big deal. They say the academy penalizes some students.”
“You mean the penalty?”
Even at the romance academy level?
No, how long has it been since you entered the school, who caused the accident?
“I don’t know what kind of delinquent you are, but you’re amazing. Less than a week has passed since the entrance ceremony.”
“That’s right. It’s not very important news, so I’m telling you.”
“It’s just that I’m grateful for the grace of the princess.”
“I mean.”
The princess, who said that, smiled brightly. It was just a few days ago that I barely made a smile while trembling because of the assassination.
That little smile motivates me to keep intervening and moving.
For a perfect ending where no one becomes unhappy.
… … Rather, it’s about time.
“Princess, I think I need to go soon. I have work after that.”
The basic etiquette to the royal family, which I talked about when we parted the other day.
At those words, the princess said.
“…If you want, you can stay longer.”
He replied with a soft smile.
It seems that a corner of my heart is tickling at the reaction different from that time, but this time I really have something to do.
“This time for real. See you next class.”
“Yes. See you then, Namgoong Min.”
… … I don’t add ‘Mr.’ anymore.
Was that the princess’ own method of distinction?
Greeted by her, I walked out the door.
“I will guide you.”
“yes.”
Waiting in front of me was the servant I met the other day.
To him who still looks suspiciously at me.
I approached first.
“How is your work?”
“No small talk about work.”
“Ah, I said it wrong.”
for ‘to do’.
I looked at the servant again.
“I’m asking about other things.”
“What is that——”
“Cooperation, for example?”
“………….”
Still, the servant looking at me with suspicious eyes.
What would you do if you looked at me like that? The one who distorted the order at will and really tried to assassinate the princess.
“You should know that all of the prince’s aides have been replaced.”
“…….”
“So, you should have lined up well.”
Although the prince’s internal forces did not really intend to assassinate the princess, the attempt to assassinate the princess actually occurred.
That’s why the academy was buzzing and the players were able to intervene.
Then, who the hell was trying to assassinate the princess?
What kind of prince’s escort sent an assassination notice to the princess at the imperial family’s quarters, and tried to break into the royal family’s quarters and assassinate the princess?
‘Of course, who is the culprit of the assassin in the imperial family’s quarters?’
The reason why I tried to keep my words under control when I first talked to the princess.
Because this servant, the assassin’s helper, was outside the door.
The fact that he told the princess that there would be an assassination in three days was because this bastard would actually attempt an assassination in three days.
“It must be an instant for the prince’s anger to reach you. Your aides will accuse you.”
“…….”
“How does it feel to be doomed?”
“……shut up!”
In an instant, I pull out the blade hidden in my waistband and swing it at me.
However, it is not weak enough to be defeated even by non-professionals. First of all, because I’m a superman.
I lightly twisted my body to avoid the blade, kicked my hand to drop the blade, and grabbed it by the collar.
“Huff, heck!”
“Do you really think that you came here to assassinate the princess?
How ironic.
Although it was a bit of a stupid idea, it must have been a plan of assassination threats devised by the elite.
Sending field personnel as idiots and ruining everything.
“With this much commotion, people will come soon.”
“Cheup…”
“You’re lucky to be caught like this.”
I caught it in advance this time, but even in the original game, this guy is caught in a fractured state by the princess’ fist, which she swung reflexively right after the assassination attempt.
Originally a servant of the imperial family, he hid his hobby of secretly committing murder, but after coming to this imperial lodging, he received an order to assassinate the princess and committed it just out of anger.
But in a game, it’s an empty story. In real life, isn’t it a murderer himself who doesn’t know when he’ll kill someone?
I don’t know what kind of butterfly effect will happen if I leave this guy alone, but of course I have to use my hands.
I can’t say to the reassured princess that this guy is actually committing an assassination~, so the justification that he tried to kill me, the princess’s guest, with a knife would be sufficient.
“It’s big… heck…”
“I’ll probably rot in prison for the rest of my life… They look sad. Why, since you haven’t been assassinated yet, you’re innocent?”
It’s ridiculous how many people have already been killed. You’re saying it’s not a sin because you haven’t been caught so far?
That’s why I laughed at the servant until the end.
So that this killer’s end may continue to be painful.
“I, the fortuneteller says.”
“Eup, Kahak!”
<There! I heard a sound over there!>
“You are a sinner. I did fortune-telling and it came out like that.”
It’s something I hate so much, and I’m a fortune teller.
So far, it’s pretty good.
*
“……Oh, please.”
“I, the vice-principal of the Romance Academy, speak.”
“Isn’t it? Vice Principal, isn’t this?”
“I will limit Namgoong Min’s points.”
pestilence.
Was it me who gave the penalty?