Chapter 17

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The magic school Balhalla is a large architectural structure comparable in size to the imperial capital. Just a short distance from the Squire Manor, one can easily spot the magic school with its white exterior walls and blue-roofed spires. Although I thought the Saintrio Hotel was charming when I saw it in person, Balhalla was on a different level. The scenery was exquisite in every way. A large river ran through the capital, and a bridge that could not have been built with the technology of the time. Flocks of white pigeons added the finishing touch to the white and blue landscape. Even the graphics were delightful, and seeing this world come to life made me feel as if I had entered an unknown realm, my heart racing. Even the carriage I was riding in was made by my team. My younger sister, who was with me, was also part of it. 'Although I didn't create all of this alone, it feels like I'm a creator.' In reality, I was just a pitiful possessed person who had to survive in a creative world filled with all sorts of harsh conditions. As I was about to arrive at the school, it seemed that I had a bit more leeway in my mind, as I found myself thinking about unnecessary things. The most painful thing for me was 'family' itself, so the tension I hadn't noticed while in the Squire family had somewhat eased. I wasn't the only one feeling a new sense of emotion. Ding! [Throne 'RomancePath' has donated 1,000 coins.] [Big one coming] Ding! [Throne 'FaceDiscriminator' has donated 1,000 coins.] [Preparation complete.] Ding! [Throne 'SexualAddict' has donated 1,000 coins.] [Ozworld broadcasts usually have a lot of donations, but this BJ is even more so;] Indeed, the thrones seemed to be sending more messages through the donation window today. I suddenly felt the need to check my current status. 'Status window.' ▼ [Teresia Squire] Description: Squire Lady Age: 22 Magic Level: B Intelligence: B- Magic Power: A (12,034/12,034) ▲ My intelligence had improved thanks to reading dozens of magic books in a short time. 'Still, it's far from enough. I need to read more diligently.' As I arrived at Balhalla and got off the carriage, I thought to myself. 'It's a bit sad to think I won't be riding this carriage anymore.' I turned to look at Revi. "Do you want to use this carriage for commuting? It's too good to just leave it unused." Revi, surprised like a puppy, soon blushed. "I'll be careful. Thank you, sister." 'It's yours to begin with, you know.' I couldn't say that, so I just nodded. We entered the lobby, blending in with the crowd dressed in the same attire. It was strange to hear the students' chatter. The students were heading towards the auditorium for the freshmen orientation. I also walked in that direction with Revi. "The freshmen orientation is held in the main auditorium. I'll take you there." Revi, who had been tense, smiled slightly. "I'm really glad to be at the same school as you. I was a bit scared, actually." "Scared?" "I still can't believe I'm a lady, and the idea of attending Balhalla, a school for nobles, made me nervous. I didn't even know I had magic power. I must be so stupid, right?" I was momentarily speechless. In the game, it was a natural progression for Revi to find her family and then immediately enroll in Balhalla. But in reality, it felt like a very inconsiderate move. I felt a heavy heart. "No, not at all. It's a natural feeling." "I knew you would understand, sister." I muttered "Sorry" in a voice so low that Revi couldn't hear it. Revi, standing closer to me, said curiously, "But, sister... It feels like everyone keeps staring at us." I glanced around. I saw students who had been glancing at us turn pale and avoid my gaze. It felt like I was a time bomb, a plague, or a vengeful spirit that would curse anyone who made eye contact. What could make them dare to glance at us despite the fear of Teresia? It must be the appearance of a pretty new student that naturally drew their attention. I explained casually, "It's normal. People naturally look at pretty new students." Ding! [Throne 'RomancePath' has donated 1,000 coins.] [Why isn't the main character showing up yet and why are you flirting with the female lead instead? 😢] I was so distracted by the strange comments in the donation window that I didn't notice Revi's face turning red. Then, from the entrance of the lobby, a loud cheer, resembling a scream, began. "Aaaah! Damian! Look over here!" "Damian-senpai! I love you!" "You look good today, too!" I saw a man running in, bathed in sunlight like a halo. His tall stature and the fresh blue hair that swayed with his steps caught the eye. He was one of the targets, Damian West. I narrowed my eyes and stared at Damian, as I wanted to confirm something about him. "Hmm. I can't see anything." The only thing I gained from this was the objective information that Damian was a very handsome man, even from a distance. "Let's go to the auditorium, Revi." Revi, drawn by the commotion, glanced at Damian and then nodded at my call, moving with me. I made sure not to look back as we headed to the auditorium. 'An event is about to happen soon.' In the crowded lobby, Damian, who was trying to avoid students grabbing him, would accidentally bump into the female protagonist. This was a cliché scene from <God's Play>. Thud! "Ah, sorry. Are you okay?" I widened my eyes and looked up. I met golden eyes, like candles lit in the darkness. "Are you hurt, Teresia?" [Throne 'FaceDiscriminator' nods in great satisfaction.] Thankfully, the clueless system window helped me regain my composure. 'Why did he bump into me?' According to the original story, the person who should have bumped into Damian was Revi. The busy Damian would have briefly apologized and left, and Revi would have been confused, thinking, "What's up with that senpai?" Then, Damian would find Revi and say, "Ah! Finally found you," with a fresh smile. 'So what?' I deliberately accompanied Revi to be part of this event. Revi, a stranger, could have just passed by, but Damian couldn't just pass by me. Not only were we classmates, but Damian was a student sponsored by the 'Squire Scholarship Foundation.' I tried to check something through Damian earlier. 'Damian character information.' ▼ [Damian West] Age: 22 Height: 187cm Birthday: January 31 Likes: Toys, Cooking, Sports Competitions Dislikes: Nobles Affection: ♥♡♡♡♡ ▲ The targets provided basic character information. This information was the basis for building affection through appropriate gifts or events. My gaze stopped at the affection level, which I already knew. 'The fact that the heart gauge is visible means that it's possible to pursue the male protagonist as Teresia.' Ugh. The fact that I could pursue the male protagonist was not at all welcome, and my head throbbed. As the player increases the male protagonist's affection, filling in the empty hearts, changes occur accordingly. To put it simply, the male protagonist's awareness of the player based on affection levels is as follows: [Affection: ♡♡♡♡♡] → Acquaintance [Affection: ♥♡♡♡♡] → Friend [Affection: ♥♥♡♡♡] → Close Friend [Affection: ♥♥♥♡♡] → Flirting [Affection: ♥♥♥♥♡] → Love [Affection: ♥♥♥♥♥] → True Ending Then, what does the black heart that appeared in Damian's current affection level mean? It indicates a negative state and the degree of entry into the bad ending route. It has a different meaning from the red heart. The black heart is a warning to the player. To summarize: [Affection: ♥♡♡♡♡] → Caution [Affection: ♥♥♡♡♡] → Guard [Affection: ♥♥♥♡♡] → Threat [Affection: ♥♥♥♥♡] → Hostility [Affection: ♥♥♥♥♥] → Bad Ending That's how it works. Therefore, Damian was at the 'Caution' stage. 'A black heart from the start? Well, of course, it's natural for Teresia, but still, it's too much.' [The thrones have checked the heart gauge explanation provided by the channel manager - Ozworld.] [The thrones are paying attention to how the BJ will pursue the male protagonists.]