They don't want me to try anymore.

It's somewhat like a monarchical system of providing aid and comfort... but using marriage ties to borrow troops is a common tactic among Paradox Interactive players, so it makes perfect sense!

It's not excessive yet, since we haven't even used Fenglingyueying yet!

You agree with Alice's suggestion, pack your things, and head to Vandan together.

On the day you leave school, you find a large crowd gathered at the school gate. After inquiring, you learn that Luvia, a star alumna stationed on the frontier, has suddenly decided to return to her alma mater for some reason and is about to arrive, so they are lining up to welcome her.

【please choose:】

[1. Stay put and wait a little longer – not taking action until the deadline is a basic quality of modern people]

[2. Depart immediately—Luvia? Who is she? I don't know her.]

What a troublesome woman, she actually triggered the option directly...

After a moment's thought, Richard decided that this time he would go to Vanderbilt first.

As the saying goes, my heart has been stolen by Alice, and this simulation may hold no more joy or sorrow.

However, Richard was unaware that shortly after he made this decision, in an imperial fortress thousands of miles away, a female swordswoman crushed her bedside table, and thus decided to put a certain idea into practice...

Okay, back to the main topic.

That evening, you and Alice left the campus together.

Next, Richard plans to use the same trick again to try and win back favor.

The next second...

Alice wants to give you a magic bracelet worth 500 gold coins.

[You accepted the bracelet, your favorability towards Alice increases by 1]

[...You accepted the Elvish spellbook, your affinity with Alice increases by 1]

[...You have accepted the high-level potion gift pack, your favorability towards Alice increases by 1]

Huh?

This trend doesn't seem right!

I... got my favorability boosted in reverse?!

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Alice watched her favorability rating steadily rise, unable to suppress a chuckle as she squirmed in bed.

That way, we can kidnap Richard, right?

The Empire treated Richard so badly, he should have gone back to Vatican with me!

Then, I can expose my uncle's conspiracy early on, ensuring my safety, and then I can be with him... Ugh, that's a little embarrassing.

[In the ruins of Vanderbilt, you successfully performed the ceremony and officially ascended to Silver rank.]

That evening, Alice confessed her feelings to you.

【please choose:】

[1. Promise her—Your Highness, I don't want to try anymore]

2. Reject her – Woman, you'll only slow me down.

Because the level of affection is so high, you cannot choose to refuse.

Huh? Ee-ee-ee!

Although the result was what I expected... the process was so different, wasn't it?

Am I being given the female lead's script?

Richard blinked, then reluctantly...

No more struggling.

Since it's just a simulation anyway, and I really want to follow Van Dan's path, I might as well go with it.

You and Alice became a couple.

However, due to the sensitive nature of both parties' identities, you have decided to temporarily conceal this information and continue to maintain a friendly relationship on the surface.

[You took Alice's advice and transferred to Vandan's magic school to continue your studies.]

After the dust settled, Richard began to consider his next steps.

Now that this save file is already linked to Alice, his next task is clear.

Make Alice the Empress of Vandan and use Vandan's army to resist the Empire!

It just so happens that her uncle was also planning a coup, so she could use this opportunity to lay an ambush... But where should she start?

I've heard that the prince has a very close personal relationship with the upper echelons of the Imperial Guard and has deep roots in the capital. If he stays where he is, he might not be able to win the palace intrigue...

Just as Richard was pondering this, a new text popped up, interrupting him.

That evening, Alice secretly approached you and invited you to an opera. But when you arrived at the theater, you found it was closed for the day, and only the two of you were there. However, a delicious meal and a bed were laid out in the box...

That night, your moods were greatly improved.

Oh, so that's what it is.

Richard expressed his delight.

But he didn't pay much attention to it, since he could only see the words. So he turned his head and focused on thinking about how to help his wife break the deadlock.

On the other side...

Alice laughed and laughed, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

In her memory, this was an important moment she had been waiting for for many years!

Finally, finally, there's been a result!

Now it's time to protect this achievement!

You collected various pieces of evidence against your uncle, Prince Ferdinand, and used them to warn your father.

To your surprise, he simply said he understood, completely disregarding what you said.

After you repeatedly reminded him, he criticized you instead, thinking you were worrying unnecessarily and trying to drive a wedge between family members.

[Secretly, you discover that someone in the palace is watching you, and for your safety, you have to stop any further actions.]

Why is this happening...

After her first attempt failed, Alice fell into deep thought.

Yes, my father's personality is very similar to mine. He usually only likes to do carpentry work, doesn't crave power, and has trusted his uncle since he was a child. He wouldn't easily believe that the latter would overthrow him.

To gain that trust, she still needs to do more...

Hmm, it seems this matter can't be rushed.

Let's relax for a bit first.

And that's when Richard saw it...

That evening, Alice secretly found you...

That evening, Alice secretly found you again...

That evening, Alice secretly found you once again...

Your mood has improved, but your intelligence-gathering operation has been interrupted.

what?

Senior, what are you doing? You haven't even ascended the throne yet, why aren't you attending the morning court?

He doesn't look like a ruler at all!

Having reached his limit, Richard decides to strike in the guise of Wei Zheng!

That evening, Alice secretly sought you out again... but you refused.

You ripped off her sleeve and began your lecture.

"Vanderbilt appears calm on the surface, but in reality, it's like a fire burning with oil! Your uncle is in power but incapable of managing the country, while the prince is capable but also harbors wolfish ambitions. With the enemy strong and us weak, how can you possibly quell the crisis simply by relying on your princess status and a few words of advice? You're too naive!"

"The situation is critical; you should be focusing your efforts on improving it. How can you indulge in pleasure?"

Alice was truly stunned by Richard's sudden change of behavior, a stark contrast to his usual cooperative nature.

But then she immediately remembered Richard's suicide note from the last simulation...

Yes, the man she deeply loved was not only a romantic literary figure, but also a wise and capable ruler!

Richard is right!

Alice was instantly jolted awake. After some thought, she accepted Richard's advice and changed her strategy.

I can't compete with my uncle who has deep roots in the capital, so I'll go out and try to develop my own business!

The year after you returned home, you pleaded with your father and successfully obtained a fiefdom by the sea.

Richard looked at the similar prompt and rubbed his hands together like a defeated man.

This is right!