Chapter 511: Chapter 189: Future Calculation

Even the existence of her father couldn’t dim her reputation.

As a legendary mage, in just a brief encounter, he gathered a plethora of information, and even used it to predict future developments.

So far, things have unfolded as expected, which is quite satisfying, since the evening’s party is held in his honor, and a delay of one or two days would be perfect.

“Although that princess is a bit troublesome, lacking any magic power, her mind is completely unencumbered by her body, showing no sign of weakness.

“But your helpless state, like the future that’s been calculated, won’t easily change.

“Foolish sister, when will your vengeance against us begin?

“Truly, it is something to look forward to.”

The coldness in the hero brother’s eyes melted, igniting with a subtle ghostly glow, akin to a lurking hunter, as he focused on the disappearing silhouettes of the girls through the door.

[Brother activates skill: Future Calculation]

Based on existing information, predict the future.

Before entering combat, if the future aligns with the calculated result, receive a bonus equivalent to the calculated value, applicable to defense or increased damage.

After entering combat, the skill can be reactivated; if calculation is successful, all actions receive a minimum base of 1/2.

[This calculation result is 300+30=330, with malice 57, the future Brother predicts is——]

1. Hero’s Assault

2. Hero’s Rampage

3. Hero’s Escape

4. Hero’s Duel

5.1

6.2

7.3

8.4

9. Hero’s Uncontrollability♛

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(9)=9

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

The hero, held by the Fourteenth Princess’s hand, hadn’t even had the chance to properly greet a few familiar maids before stepping inside the mansion.

With the Fourteenth Princess’s rarely fully unleashed aura, no one dared step forward to stop her, as if she were strolling through her own backyard, she barged into the Viscount’s House on her first visit.

“Well, Princess, though my brother is cold, he isn’t a bad person…”

The hero quickened his pace to walk alongside the Fourteenth Princess, escorting her to his room while quietly arguing.

She noticed the Fourteenth Princess’s wariness and resistance toward her brother.

“Is that how you see it? Though in a legal sense, he may not be considered a bad person, but… he’s very dangerous.”

Seeing the hero’s expression, the Fourteenth Princess’s tense expression softened slightly, helplessly responding.

Upon hearing this, the hero was also somewhat embarrassed.

Indeed, even as family, the hero found it hard to say his brother was a good person.

“But… dangerous? Brother?” Remembering that fleeting pain he felt, the hero’s tone carried a hint of tension.

“Hmm, I hope I’m just being paranoid.” Not wishing to conceal anything from the hero, yet seeing her unwavering trust, and troubled expression caught between family and friends, the Fourteenth Princess smiled wryly.

Although as a member of the royal family, she had a harmonious family, facing this situation also felt somewhat tricky.

However, the Fourteenth Princess wouldn’t assume her family’s situation was universally applicable.

Power struggles are a life-and-death matter, not only among royals and great nobles like dukes but even among the most ordinary baron family, a few family tragedies would reach the capital each year.

‘But to say it’s about fighting for inheritance rights, the attitude doesn’t quite match, and the hero already possesses an independent noble title…’

[Does the Military Merit Duke have inheritance rights? (The higher the value, the greater the degree of inheritance, 1 indicates none)]

D10=d10(3)=3

“Well, let’s take it step by step.”

Taking on the attitude of facing an evil lord, the Fourteenth Princess took a deep breath and pushed the hero into her room.

[Hero’s Room (cleanliness, 1 has ended)]

D10=d10(2)=2

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

In the rural village, in the lounge of Grandpa’s villa.

“What’s the matter with that absent look on your face?”

Though aged and with white hair, the village chief grandma, exuding an intellectual charisma, brewed the tea methodically and poured it into a cup.

1. Coffee

2. Tree Tea

3. Black Tea♛

4. Green Tea

5.1

6.2

7.3

8.4

9. Cocoa

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(6)=6

“Still without sugar?”

“Yes, thank you.” Staring at the steam rising from the teacup, the hero’s grandpa first remained silent, then sighed softly.

“Given the time, she should almost be home by now.”

“Worried about your granddaughter?” The village chief grandma nodded, indicating her understanding.

Though habits die hard, time is a great healer, and the once obstinate young man has softened a great deal in his old age.

“You should have reminded her before, not to casually mention the matter of heritage.”

Having known long ago that the heroic family possessed a heritage targeted by hunting knowledge, and that grandpa had already passed it on to her, the village chief grandma also expressed her concern.

Grandpa nodded, but the worry on his face did not lessen.

“Though the child is somewhat careless, she’s not someone who can’t keep a secret, yet you’re still so worried…”

With this, the village chief grandma furrowed her brows, realizing that the root of the problem lay within the hero’s family.

“Pantheon Mage… you would rather pass the heritage to a child who hasn’t reached the third ascension, rather than to him. I’ve actually wanted to ask for a long time, how did you educate your son?”

Although they were childhood friends, they had parted ways in their youth and only rekindled this relationship in old age, so the village chief grandma didn’t really know the hero’s father well.

And although a Pantheon Scholar and Pantheon Mage both bear the name of Pantheon, the former is a recognition of scholars’ research and contributions in a certain field, while the latter represents actual strength.