A month has passed since the Royal Capital Festival.

During this time, nothing particularly special has happened.

After all, even though the flow of events has changed in detail, the overall direction remains the same.

Well, if I had to say something special, it would be the final exams?

However, it’s a bit of a stretch to call the final exams special, as they are just theory tests.

Anyway, it’s good that there are no supplementary classes.

There’s an event where, if your midterm and final exam scores are below average, you’re forced to take supplementary classes during the vacation.

There was also a quiz event in the game.

Now that I think about it, Kaine must have been decent at theory.

I knew he was a troublemaker, but when I think about it, I didn’t have any supplementary classes after the first semester.

So, it’s safe to say that Kaine was at least average in theory.

Well, there are always some students who are good at studying even if they play around.

Perhaps Kaine was one of them.

But the real relief is not that.

The real relief is…

“Hey, but seriously, who was that person who won the cross-dressing contest a month ago?”

“Are you going to confess if you find out?”

“No, it’s not that. I’m just genuinely curious.”

“Yeah, it is.”

I’m relieved that the news of my cross-dressing hasn’t spread.

Damn it, it’s a relief.

To be honest, when Philip saw me cross-dressed, I seriously considered returning to the past.

But Philip isn’t the type to gossip, so I didn’t return.

As expected, the news didn’t spread.

However, every time I see him, I’m reminded of that memory, and I feel ashamed.

He’ll probably forget about it too.

Yeah, that’s how it should be.

If not, I’ll make you forget with physical (magic) force.

With that thought, I look around.

Unlike the beginning of the semester, I’m now wearing thick clothes, and my breath forms clouds in the cold.

It’s already winter.

Hmm. Time flies.

It feels like the second semester just started, but the final exams are already over.

In other words, the winter break will start soon.

It feels like the semester just began yesterday.

For a moment, I recall everything that happened since the beginning of the semester.

The opening ceremony, where all the attention was on me, the unexpected hospitalization of Kim Soo-yong due to the cult’s scheme, the physical fitness test, the duel with Ogtein, the near-death experience during the date with Eileen, the cult’s terrorist attack during the performance evaluation, the field trip, the near-death experience from Dain, the Royal Capital Festival, and the cross-dressing contest.

It’s been barely six months since I was summoned into the game world, but it feels like I’ve experienced so many different events that I might as well be the protagonist of the game.

“Sigh. It’s freezing, let’s just head to the classroom.”

I sigh deeply and quicken my pace.

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Today’s lectures are over.

Or should I say, can these even be called lectures?

As with all schools, there are no classes right before the vacation.

And the game world is no exception.

After the final exams, the teachers let us go free, at least within the classroom.

“Hey, hey, isn’t that person over there…?”

“Yeah, why is that person here?”

Huh? Did someone famous come?

As I walk without thinking, students gather in groups of three or five, looking at someone.

Most Royal Academy students come from well-off families.

So, they don’t get surprised or excited easily.

Who is it that has everyone’s attention?

Out of curiosity, I follow the students’ gazes.

“Kaine-nim, it’s been a while.”

It’s none other than Ange waiting for me at the entrance of the Royal Academy.

What’s Ange doing here?

Usually, Ange, as the Goddess of Fate’s Saint, has a busy life.

Her life is so busy that you can compare it to a company employee who works overtime every day.

Despite her busy life, she appears at the entrance of the Royal Academy, not in the early morning but at dinner time.

“Yes, it has been a while. But… were you waiting for me?”

“Yes.”

Huh? Why?

I knew that Ange had feelings for me.

However, she had never abandoned her work to wait for me before.

Or rather, it’s more accurate to say that she didn’t even have time to think about it.

That’s how busy her life is.

“Is there any particular reason you came here?”

“Ugh!”

At my question, she puffs out her cheeks and answers.

“I told you before that I would visit you at the cafe.”

“Ah…”

Yes, she did say that.

But due to the continuous events that followed, I completely forgot about it.

But I didn’t expect her to come to the Academy instead of the mansion?!

When I heard it, I naturally assumed she meant the mansion, but it seems I was wrong.

“I’m sorry. There have been so many things happening since then…”

“It’s okay. I heard about what happened at the Academy.”

Of course, she would have.

Although it’s not common knowledge that the cult caused the incident during the performance evaluation, it’s known among those with high positions.

And Ange, who is practically royalty, would definitely know that the cult was behind the terrorist attack.

As I silently accept this, Ange says something unexpected.

“So, I destroyed a few of the cult’s branches.”

“….What?”

What did I just hear?

“The cult’s branches?”

“Yes. Those guys had the audacity to interfere with Kaine-nim, so I dealt with them a little.”

Huh? If someone heard this, they might think she killed them during a walk.

The content of her words is chilling, but her tone is surprisingly calm.

“Kaine?”

“Yeah?”

At the sudden call, I turn around.

Behind me are Eileen, Skaya, and Jenny.

Unlike Jenny, Eileen and Skaya look at Ange with slightly serious expressions.

They must have heard the rumors and came to see her.

Well, it’s not surprising that they have such expressions.

Although Ange is called the Saint in the rumors, she pressured Eileen and Skaya.

Moreover, unlike Skaya, Eileen’s date with me was interrupted.

So, it’s only natural that they have such expressions.

“Huh? Are you really the Saint?”

However, unlike the other two, Jenny looks a little surprised.

She heard the rumors and came to see Ange, but she never expected the Saint to actually exist.

“Yes. Although I’m just an ordinary woman, I’m called the Saint.”

“Wow… Can I shake your hand?”

At this, Ange smiles innocently and extends her hand.

Jenny wipes her hands with a wet wipe from her ring of space and tremblingly shakes Ange’s hand.

“Why are you so nervous about shaking hands?”

“Hey, wouldn’t you do the same?”

“Huh?”

Would you want to do that?

As I think this, Jenny continues with a serious expression.

“You really don’t know much about the Saint, do you?”

“What don’t I know? She’s the Saint of the Goddess of Fate.”

“What else do you know?”

“Hmm…”

Nothing?

Now that I think about it, in the game, the reason Ange chased after Kim Soo-yong to kill him was because the Constellation was attached to him.

Other than that, I had no proper information about her in my memory.

Well, it’s not surprising that I don’t know anything, as she doesn’t appear much in the game if you manage to avoid her.

There wasn’t much information about her in the setting book either.

As I’m at a loss for words, Jenny nods as if she expected this and continues.

“I’ll explain everything to you since you don’t know.

So, to put it simply, the Saint defeated the demons with her divine power, right?”

“Hmm… yes?”

“And she also defeated and killed the Great Disaster monster?”

“Ah, yes… right?”

So, this person tried to kill me before. Damn it.

The Saint who has saved the world several times.

It’s no wonder Jenny is so excited.

For her, it’s like a fairy tale hero has appeared in front of her.

The problem is that she tried to kill me while being wrapped in divine power.

How did I manage to solve this with just one return?

As I listen to her achievements, I can’t help but feel impressed by myself.

As I’m admiring myself, Ange, who has been listening to her achievements, blushes and rubs her cheeks.

“You don’t have to explain so much.”

“Ah! I’m sorry. I admire the Saint so much.”

“Yes…”

She blushes and continues.

“Anyway! Let’s stop talking about my past. Kaine-nim, can you spend some time alone with me?”

At this question, Jenny and the students nearby are shocked, their jaws dropping.

On the other hand, Eileen and Skaya glare at her with sharp eyes.

“I’m sorry, but Kaine has plans with us.”

Huh? Do I have plans with you, Eileen?

“That’s right. Saint, we already have plans, so it’s not possible today.”

Huh? Why are you lying, Skaya?

The two of them must have been less intimidated by Ange’s pressure during the cafe incident, as they’re now lying without realizing it.

As I’m momentarily surprised by their lies, Ange smiles coldly and asks, “Is what they said true?”

“Hmm… no, it’s a lie.”

At my answer, the two of them widen their eyes in surprise.

Huh? I’d like to spend time with her too, but…

Honestly, how can I lie in this situation after hearing about her achievements?

Of course, even if it wasn’t for her achievements, I wouldn’t have lied, as I’ve never lied before.

Hearing my answer, Ange smiles brightly and takes my arm.

“So, you’re free, right? Kaine-nim, will you spend some time with me?”

At her question, I nod and answer, “Yes, I understand.”

Ange takes my arm and forcibly pulls me along.

For a moment, Jenny’s voice can be heard.

“Wow, when did you seduce the Saint?”

Now that I think about it, it must have been my misunderstanding.

By the way, due to this incident, a rumor spread in the Academy that I was dating the Saint.

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The place Ange brought me to was none other than an orphanage.

I looked at the orphanage.

Hmm. The facilities are quite good.

Well, it’s not surprising that the orphanage in the Royal Capital is good, but it’s still the best-looking orphanage I’ve seen in the game world so far.

As I admire the orphanage, Ange smiles wryly and speaks.

“Jenny-nim told you a lot about me, but in reality, I’m not that great of a person. I was abandoned by my parents when I was young and was raised by the director of this orphanage.”

“…..”

At her words, I listen intently.

After all, the person I’m possessing also doesn’t have parents.

“So, I wanted to show you this. Although I’m called the Saint and am considered a great person in the world, in reality, I’m just an ordinary person.”

If I think about the achievements Jenny told me about, it’s hard to deny that she’s a transcendent being rather than a person.

That’s how much she’s saved people.

“Also, the director wanted to meet you too.”

“Oh, so you wanted to spend time with me today?”

“Yes. I originally planned to visit on the weekend, but I’m so busy.”

Indeed, considering her schedule, it makes sense that she came today.

After all, Ange has almost no free time.

“That’s understandable. Let’s go inside.”

“Yes.”

We approach the orphanage and open the door.

The children run out and hug Ange.

…These kids might not be children.

I usually don’t think this, but the children are rubbing their faces on her chest in a way that’s not good.

“Huh? Ange, when did you come?”

“I’ve been here for a while, Director.”

“Hmm. By the way, who’s that person next to you?”

At the director’s question, I introduce myself.

“Hello, I’m David von Kaine.”

“Ah! The one who Ange always talk about blushing?”

“W, Director!”

Ange blushes and shouts, “Pah!”

She’s so embarrassed that her face is hot, and she fans herself.

“Hmm. What a coincidence. Ange, your guest has arrived.”

“My guest?”

“Yes. You’ll be surprised. Follow me.”

At the director’s words, we follow her.

We go upstairs and enter a room for guests.

She knocks on the door.

“Yes, come in.”

A voice that sounds like a middle-aged man can be heard.

Ange makes a stiff expression and opens the door without hesitation.

-Creak!

Beyond the door are a fairly handsome middle-aged man and a woman who resembles Ange.

Seeing the two, Ange trembles and mutters, “Mom, Dad?”

Ange, who I thought was my kindred spirit, has betrayed me.

Wasn’t she abandoned?

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