The Political Marriage of the Beastman Prince and Healer Princess - CH 14

After finishing work in the morning, it was time for an early lunch break.

“It seems to be boiled eggs for lunch.”

I carry the prepared porridge to the mouth of His Highness Gresis, who has turned into a black panther.

“. . . It smells like medicinal herbs.”

“Oh, do you smell it? Actually, I’m helping at the medicinal herb garden today. I washed my hands, but is the smell still there?”

I checked the smell of my finger, but I feel like it only smells like soap.

“Medicinal herb garden? I didn’t hear about it.”

“It was decided while His Highness Gresis was sleeping. Dolph already reported it to His Majesty King Leroy.”

“How did it become that way? Can you help in the first place?”

“Charlie-jousama of the Marquis de Shar is instructing me, so it’s fine. I’ll be going to the herb garden in the afternoon as well.”

“Charlie of the Marquis Shar?”

Judging from the tone of His Highness Gresis, it seems likely that they are acquaintances.

Since Charlie-jousama is the daughter of the Marquis, she would have participated in the evening parties hosted by the royal family, and now she is doing volunteer work at the herb garden in the royal palace.

It seems that she had an affair in the past, so there’s no way Prince Gresis doesn’t know about it.

The time passed unexpectedly.

I quickly eat lunch and head to the herb garden again.

From the afternoon onwards, I collect other types of medicinal herbs grown in the same greenhouse. The method is the same as in the morning, so after finishing, I help other workers.

“It’s a little early, but we’ve finished gathering, so let’s take a break.”

Joan, the person in charge, decided to take a break before the bagging work.

All the workers are sitting on some benches in the greenhouse and rehydrating. I followed everyone and tried to sit on a nearby bench.

“Your Highness will have tea prepared in a separate room. Charlie-jousama is going first, so I will guide you.”

Joan called out to me.

“No, thank you. I’m also a worker. I’ll sit here and get the same thing as everyone else.”

“Please forget what Charlie-jousama said. No one thinks it’s such a rude thing.”

It seems he thought that I had Charlie-jousama’s words deeply rooted in my heart. Even though that’s not true.

“You don’t have to worry. His Highness Gresis has told me to do whatever I want. I want to be here. I won’t punish you for being disrespectful.”

“. . . If you go that far, it can’t be helped. Then I’ll bring you the tea that everyone is drinking. Is it really okay?”

“Of course. Thank you.”

When I said that with a smile, Joan bowed and left as though he was troubled.

After sitting on the bench for a while, for some reason, Charlie-jousama rushed over.

“I’m the one who said that you are a worker, but I don’t mean that I want you to spend time in the same space as the lower-ranked people outside of working hours. Now, please come to the separate room. I’ll prepare tea for you.”

Normally, when sharing a seat with the royal family in the royal palace, unless they are invited through proper procedures, they are not allowed.

As expected of Charlie, who is the daughter of a Marquis, she understands that.

However, in order for me to be useful to the Tenar Kingdom as a member of the royal family, I think it is necessary for those who work in the royal palace to understand.

“Thank you. But it’s fine here. I’ve already sat down, and I asked for tea to be brought to me here. Besides, I can go back to work right away, right?”

Appeal zero motivation to move.

“Is Her Royal Highness Princess Lilith really a member of the royal family?”

Charlie-jousama let out a big sigh.

I didn’t know they were doubting whether I was a member of the royal family or not.

“I’ve been living in the royal palace since I was born. You’re tired from being in charge of me, aren’t you, why don’t you sit down?”

“I’m a sinner.”

“It seems so. But now we are both the same worker and Charlie-jousama is in charge of me, that’s all. That’s why.”

I urge her to sit down again.

“. . . Then, please excuse me.”

Charlie-jousama held her eyebrows for a while, but eventually sat down next to me.

And when I thought she exhaled, she started talking to me.

“I heard from Crane that you decided to help out at the herb garden for His Highness Gresis.”

“Yeah, I wonder if that will happen.”

It’s not just for His Highness’s sake.

“I was the fiancée of His Highness Gresis, but I never thought that I would want to go that far. Why do you think so?”

“. . . his fiancée, huh?”

I was surprised inside by the sudden coming out. But in general, if you are a member of the royal family, your fiancée can be decided from an early age.

In fact, my brother was engaged to the Duke’s daughter when he was ten years old.

Moreover, His Royal Highness Gresis is now 23 years old.

It’s not strange that he had a fiancée in the past.

“It’s all over. There’s not even a shred of affection. Even though His Highness got engaged, he only cares about swordsmanship and missions. I don’t remember him ever asking me out on a date, and he didn’t buy me many presents or dresses. He doesn’t even whisper sweet words. He didn’t talk to me or even smile at me. I wonder how you can do your best for such a person.”

Charlie-jousama’s dissatisfaction with His Highness Gresis is amazing.

“I want him to be healthy and smile, that’s all. I’ve never seen Prince Gresis’s smiling face, but I feel that’s much better than him being in pain.”

“That’s all?”

“It’s important. I want to be happy. In order to be happy, the people around me must be happy too. Also, Charlie-jousama said Prince Gresis was boring, but I’m having fun. He also has a cute side.”

“Where is that about His Highness? You may not know, but His Highness Gresis is feared by the knights and is called the Black Demon God because of his terrifying monster subjugations.”

Surprisingly, I got new information about HIs Highness Gresis.

“Well, that means he’s strong. As expected of someone who trains every morning without fail.”

When I was convinced, Charlie-jousama was astonished.

“No, I can say with certainty that there is no such thing as a young lady who feels he is cute, even if they feel awe of His Highness Gresis.”

“Oh, it’s a waste.”

The figure of eating porridge is so cute. . . Ah, that’s right. Everyone is fluffy to begin with, so they don’t notice that goodness.

“Should I say that Her Highness is quite bold, or should I say that she is not like royalty, or is it a lie that her body is weak in the first place?”

I laugh to cover it up because I was stared at with a blank look.

“Oh, I wonder if it’s about time. After all, I couldn’t drink tea.”

Joan must have forgotten his promise.

“Ah! I forgot.”

“You forgot to bring the princess back, so the tea was prepared in the separate room. Isn’t that correct, Charlie-jousama?”

With a stiff smile, Joan appeared with a cup of tea.

“Her Highness Princess Lilith, I’m late, but please.”

“Oh, you remembered your promise. Thank you.”

I receive the cup from Joan.

It had a refreshing scent like a green apple, and when I took a sip, it seemed to permeate my thirsty body.

“Just a little bit more, let’s do our best.”

It’s a lie that you’re physically weak. Why are you so energetic?”

Reluctantly, Charlie-jousama stood up.

Compared to the morning, I feel that Charlie-jousama has become much friendlier.

We all packed the medicinal herbs that were dried the day before in small bags, and today’s work ended.

“Your Highness, thank you for your help today. I look forward to working with you again tomorrow. Don’t forget to bring this one too.”

Joan gave me herbal tea that we packed today.

“Tank you very much as well. I will see you again tomorrow.”

The workers who gave me a cold gaze when I met them in the morning suddenly gave me a gentle look.

It was dusk, and the time was approaching four in the afternoon.

As I was walking back to the mansion, the escort Schnaiser called out to me unlike usual.

“I’m very sorry for my sister Charlie. What did my sister say. . .”

He’s having a hard time saying something.

“Yeah, I thought I recognized something about her. She looked like Schnaiser. She was honest and funny.”

“It would be helpful if you feel that way.”

Schnaiser, who didn’t change his expression much, was clearly relieved.

“Schnaiser is a wonderful older brother who cares about his younger sister.”

“No. . .”

“My brother may be worried too. He thinks I’m a tomboy.”

“Ah. . .”

That’s not the case. I wanted you to say that.

I told you as a joke.