Chapter 70

After that, I truly achieved my grades with unstoppable momentum.

<Magical Creatures>: A

<Alchemy>: A-

<Transformation Magic>: A-

<Origin and History of Magic>: A-

When there were only a few exams left, my major grades finally came out.

<Attribute Magic>: B-

"Impossible!"

Considering that the average grade for <Attribute Magic> was C, this was certainly a tremendous improvement and a significant achievement.

However, I wanted at least a B+.

I needed it to cover my anti-evil activity score.

Currently, all the student council tasks were taken by cunning and quick-witted guys.

Unless some unexpected incident suddenly occurred, there was no way to raise my anti-evil activity score from C+ to at least A-.

Or, was there really no way?

In the urgent situation, I even had crazy thoughts that I would never have under normal circumstances.

"Should I ask Clyde if he can take a personal commission?"

[The thrones supporting the 'Clyde' route agree with BJ's opinion.]

[The thrones supporting the 'Ilya' route oppose BJ's opinion.]

'Hmm. It seems the factions are starting to divide.'

It was a natural phenomenon in reverse harem games that the male protagonist one supports varies depending on one's preferences.

However, it was a bit disappointing.

'The true content of <God's Play> hasn't even started yet.'

No, I shouldn't be thinking about this now.

Whatever, at the moment, nothing was more important than my grades.

I prepared for a harsh reception and went to the student council room.

However, Clyde was not there.

"Did he go to the library?"

Just in case, I went to the library where Clyde was often set to appear, and sure enough, he was there.

Surrounded by peers wearing white robes adorned with the elaborate crest symbolizing the Willow family.

"Are you planning to skip this event, brother?"

"It is a gathering for the harmony of noble families. As the heir of the Willow family, you should attend."

"Since you don't have a fiancée yet, the elders and retainers of the family are very worried."

The guys asked politely in a noble manner but failed to hide the deep jealousy and suspicion underlying their words.

They looked at Clyde, who was reading, with envious eyes without even acknowledging their presence.

"Brother, please think of the family. If you skip this event again, other families will..."

Clyde, still reading, said without lifting his gaze.

"Didn't you know that you should be quiet in the library?"

"Of course, we know. But this is our family's library, isn't it?"

If you're going to say that, at least close the library door.

Well, if they had the sense to do that, they wouldn't be wearing the family's robes and acting so arrogantly.

I clicked my tongue in annoyance and knocked on the door.

Knock knock.

The guys, except for Clyde, simultaneously looked at me with threatening eyes.

"It's the Squire Lady."

I didn't like being the center of attention, but what I disliked even more was their reaction.

The guys either mocked, despised, or admired me.

"What brings you here?"

At that moment, a man who clearly cared a lot about his appearance approached me with a smile that barely concealed his mockery.

"Ah, I'm Anthony Harris. The Duke of Willow is my grandfather."

Anthony Harris.

The eldest son of the Earl of Harris, the most likely successor to the Willow family, excluding Clyde.

I ignored him and spoke to Clyde.

"Clyde, I need to talk to you for a moment."

Anthony's expression twisted in displeasure at being ignored.

"Squire Lady? If you have something to say, say it to me. My brother is currently in an important conversation about family matters."

Anthony's words were polite and gentlemanly, but they meant that a Squire Lady like me shouldn't interfere in Willow family affairs.

I looked at Anthony with an annoyed expression.

"Who do you think you are to greet me?"

"Excuse me?"

"Why is the eldest son of the Earl of Harris greeting me, a Squire Lady, without my permission?"

A noble of lower rank cannot introduce themselves to a higher noble unless they have met before.

This was common knowledge.

"Please forgive me. However, my father knows you, and I have met you at a banquet."

Anthony smoothly blamed me, like a snake.

But what could I do?

"I don't recognize you."

Therese had a level of face blindness that made it hard for her to remember people.

There were exceptions.

If someone had a high status or an outstanding appearance.

This was a well-known fact in society.

So, Therese not recognizing someone meant that the person had a poor appearance and low status.

When I insulted Anthony, the Willow family guys immediately rose up.

"Even as a Squire Lady, you cannot be so rude to someone with Willow blood!"

"Apologize for your rudeness. If not, we will take this matter officially-!"

I put my finger to my lips and said.

"Shh."

Everyone fell silent.

"…?!"

The guys all looked confused, touching their lips.

They opened their mouths, their faces turning red, but no sound came out.

I observed them one by one.

"Hmm. I was curious about how effective the improved silence spell would be against Valhalla students. It works well. What's your magic level?"

"―! ――!!"

Their silent uproar made me realize.

"Oh, you can't answer now, can you?"

Ding!

[Throne 'Conspiracist' has donated 10,000 coins.]

[The magic otaku or psychopath, that's the level.]

The silence spell has a very simple structure, so it can be easily dispelled if the magic power is well controlled.

However, the Willow guys couldn't dispel my spell.

"The structure of the silence spell and the magic circuit are similar to the original, but you can't dispel it? You have no adaptability at all."

Tsk tsk. I studied hard to improve my low intelligence, and I also researched new ways to complete spells.

"You're first-year students, right? Do you think getting into Valhalla is the end? Self-directed learning is very important. Put in more effort, more effort!"

Ding!

[Throne 'Therese' has donated 10,000 coins.]

[Strangely, she's becoming more of a grumpy old lady every day...]

While I was putting on a show, Clyde, who had been ignoring everyone and isolating himself from the world, stood up.

"Is it fun to win against first-year students? You're louder than three of them combined."

"..."

He didn't use magic to silence me but made me speechless.

Clyde, who had been indifferent until now, showed a very displeased expression when he saw me.

He seemed frustrated because his plan to ignore me had failed.

...Did I come for nothing?

'Don't be weak. The opponent is Clyde, who has a broad-mindedness like a fish, but this is a matter of survival for me.'

I didn't back down even as the towering Clyde approached me threateningly.

"Hey, I know a good place. Want to go together?"

Ding!

[Throne 'Fact is Violence' has donated 10,000 coins.]

[Really... She talks so poorly.]

'Why?'

The good place I mentioned was the professor's exclusive library.

It would be quiet there, so Clyde could read without being disturbed.

"Huh."

Clyde pressed his temples and sighed.

"What a fool..."

His low voice was filled with deep self-loathing.

Ding!

[Throne 'Betting on Therese's Life' has donated 10,000 coins.]

[Being so stupid is so cute!]

'Can I block this throne?'

Clyde, with a frowning face, waved his hand to shoo me away and pushed me out of the library.

I felt like a chased fly.

Then he came out himself and grabbed the doorknob.

He seemed ready to close the door.

'What is he doing?'

Clyde looked at his cousins before closing the door.

"Ha. You should be quiet in the library."

"?!"

The Willow guys, who had just noticed something was wrong, rushed over, but Clyde closed the door first.

"Locked."

Click!

The door would not open unless a professor-level magician came.

'What a scary guy.'

Clyde walked away as if he was done with his business.

I hurried to catch up with Clyde and said in confusion.

"I haven't said what I came for yet...!"

"Then stop dilly-dallying and say it."

What a jerk. Does he think he can ignore people just because of his looks, abilities, family, and physique?

Unfortunately, I was always the one who felt disappointed, so I quickly said what I came for.

"My anti-evil activity score is lacking. Can you take a personal commission?"

Clyde stopped and asked me in a tone that seemed to be picking a fight.

"If I help you, what will you do for me?"

Ding!

[Throne 'Clyde' has donated 10,000 coins.]

[I'll marry you.]

'Marry...?'

Unless I fall into hell, there's no way I would marry this guy.