The random characters in the dating sim world are a bit bad.

Daniel's face was flushed from drinking the liquor, and his words were filled with excitement.

Raymond, who was standing nearby, chimed in.

Leon watched the two of them drinking tea alone. Since his reputation among the girls was just so-so, he wouldn't be as heartbroken as they were.

There are very few girls with good personalities in the academy who are between barons and earls, so girls like Millie and Jessica have many suitors. Daniel and Raymond, on the other hand, cannot stay because they are short of money.

Moreover, Leon remembered that his senior Lukel had said that some people had compromised and accepted harsh conditions because they found it difficult to marry women.

For example... recognizing that the woman can have a lover other than a demi-human slave.

For Leon in his previous life, this was tantamount to an act of disloyalty!

Although it is possible for men in this world to have multiple wives, that does not constitute adultery!

After all, it's permitted by law, while demi-humans are legally considered slaves.

Volume Two: School Life: Chapter Sixteen - The Strangeness in the Palm

After a few rounds of drinks, Daniel and Raymond started talking more.

"His Highness Julius has also been having some trouble lately, hasn't he?"

"That's right. It seems that the bullying of Marielle by the girls has become more severe."

"Rumor has it that the person at the center of the bullying is none other than His Highness Julius's fiancée—the Duke's daughter. I heard that His Highness was furious upon learning of this. It sounds quite believable; it might even be true."

Hearing their conversation, Leon couldn't help but laugh, drawing their attention.

"If Miss Angelica really wanted to bully Marie, she would have disappeared long ago. If His Highness believes such rumors, then that's..."

Lyon didn't finish his sentence, but Daniel and Raymond both knew what he was saying.

If Your Highness believes such base rumors, then the future of the kingdom is likely in jeopardy.

However, this was of no concern to these border lords.

So we continued drinking and talking.

…………

On a day off, at the library.

Lyon and Olivia sat down together again to discuss their studies until the break.

"Olivia, have you had any contact with Maria?"

“I’ve met her a few times. It was on my way to the library after the opening ceremony that day, and she struck up a conversation with me there. Is Leon trying to pursue Marie?”

Olivia was feeling down and sad.

"What are you thinking? I really hate those green tea bitches. I was just asking."

Lyon's explanation sounded somewhat nervous, and it was unclear why.

"Is that so? Since Lyon wants to know, then I'll tell you."

Olivia's mood improved slightly.

“I was just about to go and see what the library looked like when Marielle told me, ‘You’re in the way, get out of here.’ We also bumped into each other in the courtyard. She also treated me like a nuisance. When I asked her what I had done wrong, she said to me, ‘I hate girls like you.’”

Olivia's complexion worsened considerably as she recounted her story.

"Is that so? Do you need me to teach her a lesson? The combat training for this semester isn't over yet!"

Leon said, looking at Olivia's worsening complexion.

"Hmm, no, Leon. This is very bad for you."

Olivia waved her hand and refused Leon's request to beat up Marie. The two then chatted for a few more minutes until a somewhat familiar voice came from behind them.

"Shall we do it here?"

"Come on. It's just the two of us here. It's very safe."

The voice sounded like that of a sweet lover. Lyon, thinking that the library was a place for study, got up to check and teach them a lesson.

"Leon, this isn't right."

"It's alright, Olivia. Besides, it's essential information for us to know who's hanging out with whom. And also, I'm just curious to see what's going on."

Faced with Leon's state, Olivia had no choice but to follow him.

After all, as a friend, it was her duty to ensure that Leon wouldn't do anything wrong.

The two walked quietly behind the bookshelf and peeked out, only to be greeted by a surprising sight.

Upon seeing this, Leon immediately covered Olivia's mouth with his hand, feeling her warm breath and slippery touch through his fingers.

Olivia stared wide-eyed at Leon, who had covered her face but whose expression remained unchanged. Then she blushed and subconsciously licked Leon's palm slightly.

Feeling the strange sensation in his palm, Leon could only force himself to suppress it, because Brad and Marie were kissing right in front of him.

In the library after school, the two clung tightly to each other, their arms around each other's waists, embracing and kissing passionately, completely lost in the moment.

Leon and Olivia slowly packed up their books and left the library.

Once outside, Olivia lowered her head, her delicate face flushed.

"Olivia, I'm really sorry about what happened earlier. Also, please don't tell anyone about this. It's best if you don't get involved in Maria's affairs."

Lyon gave him a serious warning.

"Yes, I will, Lyon. It was my fault just now. I shouldn't have..."

Olivia didn't say what she was going to say next, because it was something she found difficult to say.

After all, it was very difficult for her, with her pure heart, to say something as shy as 'I shouldn't lick your palm with my tongue'.

And so, Olivia and Leon walked silently through the schoolyard in the afternoon, both blushing, like a couple who had just fallen in love.

…………

Marielle was walking back to her dormitory from the library.

Recalling the sweet moments with Brad, she couldn't help but stroke her red lips, which had just ended from their kiss.

"Whew, this world is really amazing. Unlike the old world, there are very few stupid men, and the fact that women have a high status is really great."

Her strange words proclaimed her identity as a reincarnated person.

The setting sun bathed the school buildings in a warm orange hue.

Suppressing her urge to skip and jump, Marielle headed towards the girls' dormitory.

"Those stupid girls who bullied me shut up after Julius reprimanded them... That's great. I'll have a lot of fun in my second year of school!"

This world is the ideal world for Marie.

The reason why is that she is now in the position that should belong to the protagonist.

She even had the illusion that the world revolved around her.

It's all because of her identity as a reincarnated person that she knows the preferences of the characters being pursued in otome games.

In the school building corridor, Julius and Zeke appeared before Marie, their faces filled with surprise.

“Marie, so you’ve been here all along.”

As the two people approached her, Marielle smiled and straightened her posture.

"Your Highness, is there something you need from me?"

Julius sighed helplessly as he listened to Marie's words, and then revealed the purpose of his visit.

"You don't need to call me Your Highness, just call me Julius. Marie, don't you have your own servant yet?"

"Yes, because my hometown... is facing financial difficulties, making it hard to provide me with a personal servant."

Marielle hides her dissatisfaction with her hometown and puts on a strong front.

“Then Your Highness, please pay for the purchase with me. I imagine Marie must feel lonely at the academy without her own servant.”

Jike said with a smile.

"Well, thank you... Julius, and Zeke too."

Marielle feigned surprise and expressed her gratitude.

"Then let's take a carriage to the slave shop in the capital now."

Volume 2 School Life: Chapter 17 I Just Want a Lap Pillow

The girls' dormitory was full of luxurious rooms.

Angelica stood by the window, gazing out, with an air of aloofness.

After receiving permission, a female assistant entered the room and anxiously reported.

“Lady Angelica, that woman cannot be forgiven. It seems His Highness bought demi-human slaves for that woman. Even though... even Lady Angelica is not allowed to have them.”

Angelica didn't turn around because her face was filled with resentment, regret, and sadness.

"Let them be. Since he understands what a demi-human slave means, it means that they already have that kind of relationship."

"But……"

"You go out first."

After receiving Angelica's instructions, the female attendant left, leaving Angelica alone in the room.

Female nobles within the academy are allowed to own demi-human slaves, and the number varies depending on the rank of their noble title. For example, Angelica, the daughter of a duke, can own dozens of them.

But she did not do so, because he was the daughter of a duke and the fiancée of Crown Prince Julius!

However, it seems that Julius is unaware of this!

Tears streamed down her face as Angelica angrily grabbed anything she could reach and slammed it to the ground, venting her frustration.

"Don't joke around! You're head over heels for that kind of...that kind of girl who doesn't care about anything! I...I..."

Angelica went berserk, venting her rage.

"I...I...Your Highness...I was raised to be human for Your Highness! It was all for Your Highness!"

Angelica leaned helplessly and alone against the wall, her eyes already red and swollen from crying.

Not long ago.

The girls who bullied Maria were interrogated by Julius and confessed that it was Angelica's request.

However, Angelica never actually gave any orders, but that didn't matter to Julius.

Because he disliked his marriage to Angelica, and even more so when he met Marie, who understood his preferences.

What Angelica found most unacceptable that day was Julius's words: "Although we are engaged, you are just a student at the academy. Don't interfere with me!"

This was devastating for Angelica, who had been groomed for Julius's sake. However, on the other hand, Angelica was also tragic, unable to choose her own life because of a marriage contract.

Under Julius's subjective influence, Angelica unquestionably assumed the position of mastermind, even though she hadn't participated in the slightest thing.

Even if those girls wanted to vent their frustrations by bullying Marielle.

Furthermore, ever since Angelica was identified as the person in charge of the bullying incident and was reprimanded by Julius and the others, her voice in the academy has become weaker.

The current situation is that more girls are joining Marielle's side, while the number of girls around Angelica is decreasing.

It seems like a drama of a green tea bitch battling the original wife is about to unfold.

It's worth mentioning that the boys also made a choice: to approach Marie. These were mainly the second or third sons of wealthy families who weren't heirs and wanted to get close to Julius and his group.

As for Leon, he was completely unaware of this, spending his days diligently studying with Olivia, their relationship gradually warming up, showing a bright future.

…………

in the dormitory.

After listening to Lucaccion's progress report, Lyon looked up at the ceiling, recalling the moments he had spent with Olivia.

"Developing a girlfriend seems like a pretty good idea."

Beside him, Luciano's voice appeared.

"Master, you really are a pervert who likes to raise pets."