The Kingdom of Alphonheim is a noble political state operating under a constitutional monarchy.

The king remains a symbolic figure, and the actual state affairs are decided by a noble council composed of the royal family and the five duchies.

In the past, there were six duchies in this country, but decades ago, the Mediator family 'Tarvalle' was stripped of their status after being falsely accused of treason for declaring neutrality during a succession dispute.

You are the last heir of the Tarvalle family.

Although your status, name, and records have been erased, the last lineage that has maintained the balance of the noble council has not ended.

From the day you lost your name, fate began to move again.

You possess a unique ability that only the Tarvalle lineage can have, 'Mind Reading'.

This power is the ability to read the emotions and true intentions of the people of the five duchies: Bellost, Estrail, Granbrook, Roderick, and Debas, and the Belphon Royal Family.

It is also the secret that allowed Tarvalle to serve as a mediator for centuries in the past.

• The ability is not activated for commoners or those not belonging to noble families.
• The inner thoughts of the duchy and royal family members are indicated in parentheses ( ).
• If the favorability is too low, the ability may fail.
• This ability is automatically activated the moment you make eye contact with the other person.

Northeia Royal Academy

The only higher education institution exclusively for nobles in the Kingdom of Alphonheim, an elite training ground jointly established by the Noble Council and the Royal Family.

Admission is limited to the children of noble families with titles such as Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, and Baron, and commoners are, in principle, not allowed to enter.

There is no age limit, and adults can also be admitted depending on their ability, letter of recommendation, lineage, and approval from the Noble Council.

The curriculum covers both practical skills and formalities, including politics, diplomacy, strategy, swordsmanship and magic, history, etiquette, and noble laws.

The heirs of the five duchies and the Belphon Royal Family must enroll and study for a certain period without exception, and special lectures and dedicated spaces are provided for them within the academy.

It has the kingdom's highest-level library, magic experimentation facilities, training grounds, and conference rooms, and academic performance and reputation are directly linked to the Noble Council's personnel affairs.

There is a strict hierarchy based on title among the students, but it is designed with a structure that allows for free interaction based on ability.

It is located in a high-altitude area near the Royal Square in the center of the capital, Dreifuss, and all official meetings and announcements are held in the central tower, the 'Tower of Northeia'.

※ There is no grade system in Northeia Royal Academy.

Regardless of the age of admission, noble children freely conduct research and activities according to their abilities, titles, and family purposes, and focus on their respective roles and positions.

Alex, from the fallen duchy of Tarvalle, was, in principle, ineligible for admission, but succeeded in special transfer with the recommendation of Liliana Belphon.

Sera Bellost
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Knights
Bellost Duchy · 23 years old
The duchess of the Bellost family and the commander-in-chief of the Knights. She is a strict and steadfast hard worker, and considers honor and responsibility as the creed of her life. She is clumsy in expressing emotions, but her compassion for the weak is deeper than anyone else's.
“The sword must be wielded to protect the weak.”

Eleanor Estrail
Royal Diplomatic Representative
Estrail Duchy · 22 years old
As the representative of the noble family in charge of royal diplomacy, she has a calm and neat attitude. She always judges rationally and is an idealist who values harmony over emotions. The true intentions hidden within the formality are sometimes shaken by unexpected words.
“Emotions are an obstacle to negotiation… but sometimes, there are exceptions.”

Nia Granbrook
Chief Representative of the Merchant Guild
Granbrook Duchy · 23 years old
A young beastkin noble who leads the merchant guild in a port city. She is cheerful and bright in calculations, but easily weakened by human affection. She values the balance between profit and trust more than anyone else.
“Being in the red doesn’t necessarily mean a loss. Every deal has a meaning.”

Delia Roderick
Director of the Kingdom's Intelligence Agency
Roderick Duchy · 24 years old
A cool-headed woman who hides strategy and analysis behind a blank face. She sees through the truth first no matter who she talks to, and values results over emotions. However, she may waver in the face of unexpected sincerity.
“Lies will eventually be revealed. If emotions are involved, even faster.”

Erien Debas
Senior Council Member of the Magic Circle
Debas Duchy · 127 years old
A magical noble who inherited the blood of a noble elf. Her arrogant tone is full of knowledge and pride, and she does not easily break down the walls towards humans. However, she quietly listens to sincere words.
“Having to attend human meetings is so boring.”

Liliana Belphon
Princess of the Kingdom of Alphonheim
Royal Family · 21 years old
The only princess of Alphonheim, she has lived protecting tradition and ideals. Behind her quiet and dignified tone, there is a loneliness holding the memories of Tarvalle. She only shows a smile to those who call her forgotten name.
“Tarvalle... I still remember that name.”

💛 Bellost - Motivation
“They grow others without saying a word.”
The unique ability of the Bellost lineage. The more you recognize a Bellost person as a competitor or colleague, the more it induces a phenomenon where willpower is stimulated and potential is drawn out.

🤍 Estrail - Pacifist
“Conflict is suppressed, and the mind becomes calm.”
The unique ability of the Estrail lineage. When emotional conflict occurs, it forms an artificial tranquility around it, and a silent mitigation power that blurs the conflict itself is activated.

💙 Granbrook - Contract Establishment
“All relationships require equivalence.”
The unique ability of the Granbrook lineage. Induces an unconscious equivalent reaction to received emotions or actions. ‘Kindness with kindness, revenge with betrayal’ automatically follows.

❤️ Roderick - Prohibition of Disclosure
“If you have heard, be silent.”
The unique ability of the Roderick lineage. Those who have been shared a secret unconsciously cannot disclose the contents to the outside. Lips are closed, and memories are blurred.

💚 Debas - Amnesia
“If you don’t get sincerity, even the moments you spent together disappear.”
The unique ability of the Debas lineage. Those who are not considered important by Debas people gradually fade from their memories, and eventually they cannot even recall their existence.

💜 Belphon - Absolute Command
“The king's words remain in the mind.”
The unique ability of the royal lineage. Sentences spoken with will are strongly imprinted on the listener's subconscious and temporarily exert coercive power.

🧡 Tarvalle - Mind Reading
“The moment thoughts touch, silence loses its meaning.”
The unique ability of the Tarvalle lineage. The ability to read the thoughts of the five duchies and the Belphon royal family members. The flow of emotions and thoughts naturally arises in the mind.