Chapter 11

"Right. How about the dormitory?"

"I've been assigned the best room. Since I've already moved my luggage, you can check it out on the first day of school."

The two weeks before the start of the semester were a tutorial period for the players of *God's Play*. During this time, players could choose how they wanted to travel between the dormitory and their home. If they chose to commute, they would deepen their bond with their family, which would provide active support in future gameplay. Of course, this only applied to Rivi.

'Therese would be safer if she left home.'

Choosing the dormitory route would allow the character to grow their abilities more quickly. More importantly, it would increase the chances of encountering the male protagonists. *God's Play* has four male protagonists:

- Clyde Willow, the student council president and heir to a noble family.

- Damian West, the vice president of the student council and a commoner.

- Ilya Bernstein, a genius mage and professor at the magic school Valhalla.

- Eudes Rodrigo, the emperor.

With three male leads at the school, choosing the dormitory route seemed advantageous.

'But there's an obvious flaw.'

If she chose the dormitory route, the chances of meeting Eudes, the emperor, would drastically decrease. Why was this a problem?

*God's Play* had a 'true ending' and a 'bad ending' for each male lead. To see the true ending, one condition had to be met: 'Eliminate all bad ending elements for every male lead.' If not, any relationship with a male lead would lead to a bad ending, such as the destruction of the family or assassination.

'With four male leads, I have to clear all of them.'

The setting I had created to achieve this was now a dangerous variable for me. If the male leads' affection levels dropped to the worst point, a bad ending would occur. Therese, being the daughter of a family that was either an enemy or had to be killed, lacked the special circumstances of Rivi, who had grown up outside her family.

Would I be able to avoid a bad ending until I left this world?

'Especially since Therese is so famous that she can't even seek asylum in another country.'

"Haah."

My sigh made the maid flinch. She nervously glanced at the light purple dress, which was one of the simpler ones in Therese's wardrobe, and spoke rapidly.

"Is this dress not to your liking? I'll bring a different one right away."

"No, I was just thinking about something else. I like the dress."

The maid didn't seem to believe me but nodded obediently, moving as if she were trying not to provoke a fierce bear.

After finishing my preparations, I sat at a desk that looked brand new.

'It's not just new; it is new. Therese wouldn't use a desk.'

I took out ink, a pen, and paper on the smooth walnut desk, which had no scratches.

'I need to start by listing the parasites who leech off the Squire family.'

I planned to deal with the antagonists who would significantly hinder my gameplay.

'I'll give it to them when I leave home.'

If I gave it to them earlier, I might be questioned about how I knew, or it might be interpreted as me having lingering attachments to the heir position. I didn't want either of those things to happen.

As I was enthusiastically writing the list, someone knocked on the door.

'Who is it? No one should be here at this time.'

"Come in."

I hid the list and took out a magic book as the servants entered the room. They were sweating despite the cold weather.

"Miss, we need to replace all the furniture. Is it okay to leave the door open for a while?"

"Why replace perfectly good furniture suddenly?"

"The master said it doesn't match your dignity and ordered new ones."

'What nonsense? What dignity does Therese have?'

"Uh, sure."

Since I had been assigned a dormitory, I wouldn't be returning to this house. It felt wasteful to fill this unused room with new furniture, but since it wasn't my money, I didn't mind. If the furniture was needed, anyone could use it.

However, the matter didn't end there.

The next day, Miranda came to me with a smile.

"Miss, a private carriage just arrived. Would you like to see it?"

"Whose carriage are you talking about?"

"Of course, it's for Miss Therese!"

"Huh? I didn't buy one."

"The head of the house gave it to you as a birthday gift. Come and see it. Everyone is in a fuss."

I hadn't included a private carriage for Therese in the game. What was going on?

Ding!

[Throne 'Hahabus' has donated 1,000 coins.]

[I've found my sanctuary.]

I went to see the carriage with Miranda, feeling bewildered. The servants gathered around, admiring the elegant olive-colored carriage, which exuded a commanding presence.

"Oh, ... huh?"

The design was so familiar that I was momentarily stunned. I even remembered the color code of the carriage.

"Why is this here?"

This was the carriage Rivi was supposed to receive as a birthday gift.

Donovan approached me, looking puzzled.

"You're here already, Miss. The others will be down soon. Do you like the carriage?"

Of course, I liked it. It was designed to make the protagonist stand out.

"Is this my private carriage?"

"Yes, the master said it's your birthday gift."

"But I already received a blank check. Isn't the carriage too much?"

Donovan's expression changed, and he became even more polite.

"The blank check and the carriage are both your birthday gifts. Please accept them happily. The master doesn't think they are excessive."

'No, I think they are excessive.'

[The thrones smile contentedly.]

[Throne 'Materialism' sends cheers and applause.]

Since I couldn't do anything about the carriage I had already received, I reluctantly nodded. At that moment, the duke and duchess, Rivi, and Giuseppe approached, chatting.

Raoul, who had already arrived and was looking at the carriage, noticed me and asked gruffly.

"How are you feeling?"

I looked at Raoul, not understanding immediately.

"Didn't you faint?"

'Why is he asking about this?'

I had fainted two days ago.

"Oh... It wasn't a faint, just a moment of dizziness. I'm fine now."

This seemed to imply that I didn't need their concern, and the others also looked puzzled.

Raoul cleared his throat and glanced at the carriage.

"Do you like the carriage?"

One fortunate aspect of this possession was that I could reflexively use basic etiquette. I replied politely.

"Yes, thank you, Father. I'll take good care of it."

I couldn't tell if it was an illusion, but Raoul looked somewhat troubled as he watched me.

'Why does he look like that? It's as if he feels guilty.'

The only thing I had done as Therese was to anger Raoul.

'Raoul was always disappointed and angry with her.'

Was he so sorry for forgetting her birthday? But it was Therese's birthday, and it was natural to forget.

If he suddenly wanted to be a fair father, I could understand to some extent.

'Ah, is that it?'

The game didn't delve into the Squire family's internal affairs, so this could be a result of the story gaps being filled automatically.

'Now that Raoul is a real person, I shouldn't have underestimated him.'

Since Raoul seemed to want a harmonious and warm family, I should go along with it.

I wanted to look at the carriage more closely, but I couldn't bring myself to say it, so I told Giuseppe, who was hesitating.

"You can come closer and take a look."

Giuseppe, looking slightly hurt, couldn't resist and started examining the carriage. It was a typical reaction for a boy his age, who was obsessed with things like cars.

"Hmm, I've never seen this design before."

Giuseppe, trying to look unimpressed, opened the carriage door with a gleam in his eyes.

"The interior materials are a bit disappointing compared to the exterior. The design is too simple compared to the 21-year models."

I decided to teach Giuseppe a thing or two.

"That's why the interior is spacious. The simpler the design, the more advanced the technology required. The materials used inside are strong against moisture and heat, making it look plain but very expensive. Reducing unnecessary weight also reduces wheel wear, making it safer."

Everyone looked at me strangely after I finished speaking, especially Giuseppe.

"How do you know all this?"

Since it was a gift for the beloved duchess, Rivi, on her first birthday back at the duke's residence, it was a carriage that my team and I had put our hearts into.

Ding!

[Throne 'Polite' has donated 1,000 coins.]

[Science again...]

This has nothing to do with science. Probably...