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Quain Island, Academy Student Center, 2nd floor, Era of Romance official game room.

[announcement]

Starting with the school vacation one month later, Age of Romance will conclude Season 0 and begin Season 1.

Season 1 added grand strategy and small stories. You can experience games using these in social events.

[Grand Strategy]

Before the game begins, one of the players rolls a die to decide on one of five grand strategies.

Grand Strategy is the main objective of the game shared by both players. Starting from the second round, players can earn up to 3 victory points by carrying out Grand Strategy objectives. (Total 12 points)

The grand strategy of Season 1 is turf wars, treasure hunting, plundering meals, sieges, and capturing the flag.

[small story]

After the grand strategy is decided, both players secretly roll a die and are randomly assigned a small story. Afterwards, they secretly choose a small story of their choice. (The two stories should be different.)

A story specifies a protagonist and a goal, and the story begins when the protagonist performs a specific action toward that goal.

The story that began is revealed.

The story specifies three objectives: beginning, progression, and end, and each completion of these objectives in turn earns you 1 victory point. (3 points per story, total 6 points)

[Painting]

Season 1 paint points are 2.

If the model is painted in 3 or more colors, 1 point is awarded, and if the model is painted in 4 or more colors that match the official example, 2 points are awarded.

So the total victory points are 20: 12 for Grand Strategy, 6 for Small Story, and 2 for Paint.

The small stories of Season 1 are duel, confession, proof, sacrifice, scheme, cooperation, retribution, infiltration, contact, and reporting.

[Season 0 Reward]

Those ranked 20th or higher in Season 0 will receive a small bonus at the upcoming Social Festival.

More details will be announced after the start of the social event.

“Season 1.”

“Ukkisqueak.”

Graven muttered that and looked around.

The 10 tables at the official gaming venue were full, and popular terrain had three or even four teams waiting.

From students who want to experience the new game method of Season 1 to students who want to somehow increase their ranking by competing in occupation battles.

“Round 5 ends! No points earned by either player!

Therefore, Lady Mina won 5 to 2.”

“That’s right!”

When I turned my head to Indira’s commentary, I saw Mina roaring with her arms wide open.

“Indira, then how much will the rating increase?”

“Please wait a moment, lady…

Your rating has increased by 25!”

Mina walked over to the ranking table hanging on the wall and edited it.

“Good! If this happens, we’ll be in 3rd place!”

3rd place. Mina Karcic – 1438 points

2nd place. Alexandra Jorhan – 1480 points

1st. Graven Albatross – 1651 points

Graven carefully looked at the ticket with his name at the top.

The majority of the rankings are black swan players, and red horses and white sheep are rarely seen.

If it weren’t for the recent balance patch, they might have monopolized the rankings.

Cheongryong, which could not play many games due to the ban and studying for exams, only had one or two players in the mid to upper 10th place in the rankings.

“ Ranking 20th or higher receives a small reward… ”

It was clear to anyone that the student council was preparing for something big.

The dock was loaded with cargo every day, and some buildings at the academy were temporarily restricted from entering.

The main character of this social festival is the era of romance. But in what way?

Graven smiled as he petted the monkey.

This is worth a look.

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Eastern part of the Empire, Cantor Barony, Cantor Mansion Front Yard.

“Samoni!”

A white-haired butler chasing the carriage at full speed.

“A gift for Marquis Rong! You left a gift!”

“Oh my, look at my mind. Kane, stop the carriage!”

“Ugh, really. There are so many different things about this woman… ”

Ignoring the baron’s grumbling complaints, Baroness Victoria Cantor hurriedly got off the carriage and grabbed the precious limited edition paperback.

“Thank you, Manfred.”

“No. Well, once again, have a comfortable trip.”

“Yes. Please take care of your home.”

Victoria got back on board, and the carriage moved its heavy body along the bumpy country road.

Baron Nemo Cantor grumbled as if he was not satisfied at all.

“Anyway, I need to know that you are not good at it.

Last time I went to Baron Opain next door, I took my wallet with me… ”

“Well, you might make a mistake. How long are we going to keep worrying about the same thing?

Even if I become a gray-haired old lady, I will still talk about that!”

At his wife’s command, the Baron shook his head as if he could not stop her.

Silence followed for about 10 minutes. The couple turned their heads and looked out the window.

Victoria was the first to speak.

“I can’t believe it. Coleman became a collaborator of Her Highness the Crown Princess.

Ever since he suffered from a fever when he was 10 years old, he has always been a fierce boy… ”

“What did I say? Coleman, you said he was going to do big things.”

“When? I grumbled that I was the youngest and wasn’t good at anything!”

Nemo burst out laughing.

But rather than laughing along, Victoria looked depressed.

“I’m worried. A child so young is already caught up in adults’ political fights… ”

“I always said. Don’t encourage the kids too much.

You said you were scared to get involved in politics, but when Alistair rose to prominence and Coleman passed the academy, you were so excited.”

“It was like that with Hayley… ”

At those words, the Baron turned his head and looked at his wife.

Victoria is staring blankly out the window.

Nemo grabbed her shoulders and made her lean against his body.

“It’s okay. What could possibly be happening?”

“If anything happens… ”

“At that time, I can protect the kids. Your husband is still using his strength.”

“Anyway, what I’m saying is… ”

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Quain Island, Academy Student Center, 3rd floor, Student Council Room.

Cleo, I saw your midterm exam scores.

My father and mother are very happy to have ranked 6th in the difficult Blue Dragon.

I heard that the student council is doing well. I’m really happy that Cobb Priestley is also participating in the game I created with Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.

Cleo’s heart pounded as she read the letter.

She quickly turned to the next page.

But Cleo, as I said before, I’m afraid you’re putting too much effort into this game.

It’s good to achieve results and build connections in the student council, but-

Cleo closed her eyes tightly.

No matter how much I say, they won’t listen.

He sent letters several times, saying that he was sincere, that he wanted to continue running the Romantic Era even after graduation, and that he was an elf who lived for a thousand years anyway, so he thought he could give it a try –

Even if you think so now, it will change later.

Don’t mistake a moment’s exhilaration for passion.

If you live for a thousand years, you have to sew the first button well.

She sighed and adjusted her glasses.

How can I convey my resolve to my parents?

As she was packing her bags to leave, something caught her eye.

A pile of notes containing the abilities and concepts of new units.

Did Mr. Coleman just leave without taking care of it?

Cleo picked up the notes and flipped through them, stopping at a certain piece of paper.

The elf stared at it for a while and put all the notes into his bag.

good. This will do.

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Islands Billingham, Foreign Office Building, Gubongshinguk Department 2.

The narrow-eyed man looked at the paper bag on his desk for a moment.

There is no stamp, no sign or seal identifying the sender.

I wondered if it was an urgent message from another Ministry of Foreign Affairs employee, but it was well sealed.

The man sat down without panic and opened the envelope.

Only then does the faint watermark of the Imperial Intelligence Bureau become visible.

Is this an official letter or report from the Intelligence Bureau to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

It is too secret and formal for that to be the case.

Moreover, the man’s job involves trade relations with the undersea nation of Triton.

It is not a position or position that requires direct reports from the Intelligence Bureau.

In other words, this is a letter that denies the principles of the imperial bureaucracy and should not exist.

As if to prove it, the man who finished reading the letter taps the end twice with his finger, and the paper begins to crumble into dust.

Alistair Cantor narrowed his eyes.

“Colman rejected Haley’s offer… ”

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Quain Island, Blue Dragon Dormitory 5th floor rooftop.

Blue Dragon Dormitory, located on the east side of the island, is not a good place to enjoy the sunset.

It didn’t matter to Tangaroa. He was looking south.

Beyond the Red Horse Dormitory, beyond the dock to Romelo Village, beyond the Empire…

“Tangaroa, you were a sentimentalist.”

A familiar voice. Tangaroa turned his head.

Rose Water, the second-in-command of the Blue Dragon 4th graders, was looking at him with her legs crossed.

“Blue Dragon 63rd Tangaroa. What’s going on?”

“Just.”

Bulging pockets. Is there something in there?

Rose must have noticed that she was being observed, so she smiled viciously and revealed the contents of her pocket.

“It’s no big deal. Just a map of the Academy, a night vision telescope, and a candle.

I came up at night to observe the terrain.”

map? telescope? If you’re a 4th grader, don’t you already know most of the terrain?

The answer raised more questions, but Tangaroa decided to take a step back.

Anyway, I received a lot of help from Rose in abolishing the blue dragon ban.

“Then I guess I’ll be in your way. Let’s go down.”

“As expected, Tangaroa. Thank you~”

Tangaroa, who was thinking about using magic to keep watch, gave up his thoughts.

Rose Water is one of the top five powerhouses in Blue Dragon.

If you notice your spell, then it’s quite troublesome.

Let’s just remember it for now.

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A cliff overlooking the Great Lake, near Romelo Village, in the central part of the empire.

The lights blink in different colors.

Sometimes long, sometimes short.

I repeat the same signal one more time in case I missed it.

As the candles in the Blue Dragon dormitory disappeared, Milton turned off the magic lamp.

“Was it delivered well?”

“Although his temperament is vicious, he is a bright child, so he would have understood.

Even if you understand, there is no guarantee that you will follow… In that case, you will have to intervene a little more directly.”

Archmage Milton clicked his tongue.

It would be most certain to send a magic messenger, but the academy’s dean personally came and issued a warning.

We must still avoid a head-on collision with Russell Corvus.

If I had more time, I would have sent an encrypted letter, but since the social gathering is tomorrow, this is the best method.

“What happened to the other things?”

Milton turned to her question.

His god, Athena Melon, showed him a weary face beneath her gray robes.

Milton knelt down and reported the progress.

“We succeeded in smuggling equipment into the academy by luring an employee of Priestley Wonders.

If Rose brings the equipment into the underground ruins, she will be able to put her plan into action.”

“I see. Well done.”

God’s praise.

But what Milton now had was more doubt than joy.

Although it was profane, he cautiously questioned Athena.

“Why are you testing him?”

“You mean Coleman?”

“Yes. Isn’t he the prophet you appointed?”

“Because he is a prophet, he is tested.”

“Please provide further explanation.”

Athena got up from the rock she was sitting on and came to his side.

Her appearance reflected in the magical light is that of an ordinary middle-aged woman with a warm appearance.

Although her face is now a little wrinkled, spread out, and has gray hair, it makes us guess that she must have been beautiful when she was younger.

“Don’t worry too much.

Even if Cantor Coleman fails this test, he is still my prophet.

Our plan will be implemented as is.”

“So what is the purpose of this test?”

God was silent for a moment and then spoke.

“To see if he is worthy to stand by Lilac’s side.”