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“5, 50% discount?”

I almost felt my eyes pop out at the incredible deal. Everything was half price! Whether it was due to the Blessing of Fortune or not, I had drawn an unbelievably good card.

“It’s a mythic card, so it must be extremely efficient…!”

If those Heaven folks trying to reduce my coins saw this result, they’d probably be clutching their necks and fainting.

“Well, what can you do if you’re lucky?”

What can you do if you have the Blessing of Fortune? I flaunted my luck and made three more donations.

As a result…

– Remaining subscription period: 12 years, 6 months, 13 days  

– Coins in possession: 3,059,163,200  

The numbers for my remaining subscription period and coin balance had changed, and my collection of cards had increased to five, filling up all the slots.

– It’s a Gut Feeling! (Legendary): Greatly increases intuition  

– Tons of Half Coins (Mythic): 50% discount at Heaven’s Market  

– You Seem Likeable! (Heroic): Easily gain favor  

– Do You Know the Way? (Legendary): Greatly increases persuasiveness  

– Let’s Go, Let’s Go! (Heroic): Powerful cheering effect  

With over 12 years of lifespan, more than 3 billion Heaven Coins, and five sacred cards at the heroic level or higher, it was as if I was armed with magical tools.

“This is amazing…”

I was so satisfied that I worried if I’d burst from feeling too full. It felt like my future wasn’t just a path of flowers but a road paved with gold!

I grinned and jumped onto my bed.

* * *

Time passed quickly.

My companions worked hard to prepare for the Day of Prophecy, and as they advised…

“I focused on growing!”

I smiled softly, looking at my reflection in the mirror. The short, chubby arms and the plump cheeks from my baby fat were nowhere to be found.

Seven years had passed since I recalled my past life on my fifth birthday. Now, I was twelve years old.

Still young, but I had grown into a girl capable of holding her own.

“In noble families, it’s common to start taking on duties at twelve!”

That meant I’d be treated as an adult from now on. Making an official debut in society also began at this age.

“Milady.”

Lily, reflected in the mirror, smiled gently as she spoke.

“They’ve set the date for the debutante ball hosted by the royal family. The invitation has arrived.”

“Really?”

No more lisping for me. I’m (almost) an adult now! I wanted to grin, but now I could smile gracefully, befitting a noble lady.

In the mirror, a beautiful young girl smiled softly and serenely. Her long, shimmering silver hair and light purple eyes were striking. She had large, clear eyes, a delicate, high-bridged nose, and cheeks and lips with just the right hint of redness. Though her inner thoughts were far from innocent, outwardly, she looked every bit the cherished youngest daughter of a duke’s family.

“This is the result of extensive etiquette training.”

Even in her past life, Axel, who valued propriety above all, insisted on rigorous noble education, declaring, “I cannot tolerate my sister behaving without dignity!” This included court etiquette, social dances, musical instruments, painting, horseback riding, and more.

I had to absorb and engrain in my body all the things I had once avoided, considering them “aristocratic” in my past life. If I were still Greslin, I would have thrown a fit, declaring I didn’t need such nonsense. But now, I was Reshia Elpinard. For the sake of the duke who had given me the name “Elpinard” and embraced me into his family, I had to become a proper noble lady.

The results were dazzling.

“Of course, I did get a bit of help from Heaven’s Market…”

Every time I felt like giving up on a lesson, the Heaven’s Market conveniently listed products that assisted with my studies.

“Thank you, God of Music! Thanks to your magical violin, everyone thinks I’m a musical prodigy!”

The magical violin was an extraordinary item that made my hands move on their own to play the music I wanted, simply by thinking about it. It even had the effect of enhancing my “musical talent” while playing. Thanks to this, within a few years, I could handle other instruments with ease, even without the magical violin.

As expected of such a remarkable item, it cost a hefty 1 billion coins, but I managed to purchase it at an incredibly discounted price during a limited sale.

“I think it was around 100 million?”

It was a significant sum, but since it freed me from the burden of music lessons, I considered it a worthwhile investment. Now, it was time to put everything I had learned to use outside the duke’s estate.

“After completing the debutante ball, my range of activities will broaden compared to when I was just a child.”

Then, I could be of more help to my companions, who were still working hard in preparation for the Day of Prophecy.

“But first, I have to successfully get through the debutante ball.”

The debutante ball, hosted by the royal family, was an official event where all the 12-year-olds from noble families were introduced to society. More precisely, it was an event hosted by the Empress, who was the center of social circles. But to me, she was more psychologically associated with being “Kirke’s wife.”

“Today, the young masters have suggested going to the tailor’s in the morning to get fitted for your debutante dress…”

As I was lost in thought, Lily cautiously began speaking.

“You’re finding it difficult, aren’t you?”

The “young masters” Lily referred to were Axel and Noah. Axel had always followed me around, playing the role of the protective older brother, but having Noah join in as well was too much.

‘That Noah, ever since he had his debutante ball, he’s been acting like he’s my big brother or something.’

When it comes to mental age, I’m far older than him, and in terms of family hierarchy, I’m technically his aunt. But today, that wasn’t the main issue weighing on me.

“I have to go to the Ivory Tower in the morning for the exam, so the afternoon would be better.”

Even though I didn’t attend classes, I made sure to take the regular exams at the Ivory Tower without fail. Thanks to my legendary-level intuition, the exams were a breeze! This allowed me to maintain my status as a student at the Ivory Tower without any trouble.

It’s not that I had any particular desire to further my academic credentials. However, it seemed unnecessary to refuse the prestige of the Ivory Tower when it could be obtained with such ease.

‘I’d better hurry. If I delay any longer, I’ll be late.’

I checked the time and slowly rose from my seat. In the past, I would have jumped up in a rush, but not anymore! I chuckled to myself and bid farewell to Lily.

“I’m off.”

“Yes, milady.”

* * *

As I entered the Ivory Tower, a familiar atmosphere welcomed me. It was the scent of old paper and ink, a unique ambiance that could only be found here. Having graduated from the under-10 classroom, I was now part of the highest class in the Ivory Tower. Eugene and Leonid were in the same class as well.

“Reshi.”

As soon as I stepped into the classroom, Leonid, with his red hair, greeted me. Whether he picked it up from his father or not, Leonid had taken to calling me “Reshi” for some time now. It was a nickname my companions from my previous life used to call me, and it oddly matched the nickname for my current name, “Reshia,” so I didn’t mind it at all. When he called me that, it felt as though both my past and present selves were being acknowledged.

“Hello, Leo.”

I waved lightly and took a seat next to Leonid. The three seats in the very back by the left window were practically reserved for Eugene, myself, and Leonid.

“Are you going to finish in ten minutes again today?”

Leonid tilted his head and looked at me as he asked, his sparkling golden eyes as steady as ever. The talkative Leonid hadn’t changed much, even at 14 years old. Except for the fact that he had shot up in height and was already as tall as most adults.