《Serios’s Perspective》
“…So, this day has finally come.”
I stopped in front of a large gate and looked up at the magnificent academy spread out before me. Royal Alven Academy. The kingdom’s most prestigious educational institution.
Suddenly, Maria’s face came to mind. I want to see her. However, I can only bring attendants of a similar age to the academy.
Standing next to me were Liese, looking a little nervous, and Faina, my Personal Maid, smiling with a calm expression.
To avoid being condemned by Liese, I must act not as a villainous noble, but as a normal noble, their master.
However, the stage of the “otome game” I knew before my reincarnation had already begun the moment I became Serios.
And here, the seven men Liese is supposed to capture will all be gathered.
Those who will bear the kingdom’s future, those who harbor ambitions, those who live in the shadows. Here, the “chosen ones” from all walks of life gather.
“Both of you, let’s head to the entrance ceremony.”
“Yes! Lord Serios.”
“Understood.”
Liese and Faina are following me for now, but if they witness the handsomeness of the capture targets, they might betray me.
Entering the auditorium, the venue for the entrance ceremony, and sitting in the seats reserved for nobles, I immediately spotted a capture target in the upper seats.
The kingdom’s first prince, and considered a candidate for the next king.
“Edward von Leclair.”
Blonde hair and blue eyes, looks so captivating everyone stares, elegant and perfect demeanor. Intelligent and overflowing with charisma, he’s the object of admiration for the kingdom’s citizens. In addition to his truly princely appearance, he’s a character who harbors darkness in his heart, and Liese saves his heart, leading him to dote on her.
That guy, despite being poor and intelligent, ends up taking care of Liese, who has different values from him, in various ways, and increasingly dotes on her.
“You are the only one who truly understands me.”
That’s the kind of signature line he’d use to woo Liese, wasn’t it? It’s infuriating how he seems like he’d be forgiven for saying anything just because he’s good-looking.
I cursed lightly in my mind.
Standing next to the prince was the son of this country’s Duke Alberto family, a natural genius whose father is the kingdom’s Prime Minister.
“Raoul Diego Alberto.”
Characterized by long silver hair, sharp eyes, and glasses, he is brilliant and flawless. He’s calm and composed in all matters but has a somewhat sarcastic demeanor.
He’s the “cool guy with glasses” type, and he too closes the distance with Liese by having his own troubles.
“You are the only one who can understand things at the same level as me.”
He’s a character who thinks he’s smart and has high pride. Liese shatters that with her intellect, melting his heart.
The current Liese could probably capture him easily.
I then shifted my gaze to the person on the opposite side.
His father is the Knights Commander of the kingdom. The son of the Count Reinhardt family.
“Gald Reinhardt.”
He’s characterized by short, reddish-brown hair, a well-trained physique, and rugged features, but he’s an honest, hot-blooded man who cares for his comrades.
The three of them are childhood friends and, as high-ranking nobles, always act together.
“I like strong people!”
The guy who boasts that, in the game, starts to see Liese as “someone to protect” and eventually falls in love with her.
Among the three, he’s the easiest to capture; he’ll fall for her just by training together. What an easy character.
Now then, these three are what’s called the “royal road route.” The prince and the capture targets around him.
“Lord Serios? You’ve been looking at the prince and his companions for a while now, is something wrong?”
“No, Liese, what do you think when you see those three?”
“Umm, only that all three of them must be amazing nobles, I guess~”
“I see.”
Even if I ask the current Liese, I won’t know who she’ll capture. Preferably, she can end up with anyone, but I just want her to stop condemning me.
Unfortunately, I, Serios, have a significant history with those three, and I’m a presence not allowed to enter their circle.
In other words, I’ve already been branded a villain by the three of them, so we’re not on good terms.
And one more person, the one Serios has the most trouble dealing with.
A rare being who can use sacred arts.
“Noah Krauser.”
With silver hair and clear violet eyes, he is a man so pure and upright he’s called a saint. Possessing the power to heal and save people, he harbors a pure love for Liese.
“I want to touch your heart.”
Because of his purity, he falls in love with Liese’s strong way of life.
“It seems he’s not here today.”
These four are the characters who can be captured from the early stages of the game.
All four have their own distinct characteristics and are designed as characters to tickle a woman’s heart.
“Still, that’s a lot of people, isn’t it?”
“Yeah, because as the kingdom’s top educational institution, it widely opens its doors to talented individuals. It accepts commoners and people from other countries too. Nobles residing in the kingdom are expected to be role models and have various rules, but for others, it’s a good academy to receive an education.”
“Lord Serios, you know a lot about it.”
Of course I know. This is the world of an otome game, and I helped my sister with capturing characters several times because she pestered me.
Among the capture targets, there are also characters who can’t be captured unless special events are triggered. Moreover, each capture target has their own worries and relationships, and when Liese, as an outside element, gets involved, the problems that arise must be solved.
“As long as I can graduate from the academy peacefully, there’s no problem. Liese, Faina, you two should also study what you like and interact freely at the academy.”
“Yes! Thank you very much.”
“Thank you very much.”
Honestly, I don’t know what paths they will take, but as long as I can avoid a future where I interfere and get condemned, I’m fine with that.
To be honest, I want to finish with the academy right now and return to my domain.