How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 78
“But sometimes, simplicity is the key to unexpected breakthroughs.”
Ding!
[ Wise Spending. Completed (1/1)]
[ Rewards are being distributed. A new linked quest is now available.]
[ Affection with ‘Ielo Ma of Anesis’ has slightly increased.]
Yes!
Along with Evgenia’s words, a message window appeared before me. Suppressing the cheer that nearly escaped, I waited for what would come next.
“It seems worth a try. Still, it’s better to verify its effectiveness first before implementation. I’ll provide all the necessary support for that.”
Ding!
[<System> A new quest has arrived.]
[<Linked Quest> A Different Perspective Changes the World!
Evgenia approves of your decision, but the results are still uncertain.
She requires verification of the medicine’s efficacy and safety. Observe 50 commoners for 10 days and await successful validation results.
― Validation Results: (0/50)
― Wait for Results: (0/10 days)
― Success: Linked Quest ‘Revolution That Changes the World’
(※Caution※) Rejecting this will reset and forfeit the quest.]
[Cancel] / [Confirm]]
Pretending to give me choices when there were no choices to begin with.
The warning note made me let out a dry chuckle, but I had no reason to refuse. There didn’t seem to be any penalties for failure, and it was just a matter of waiting.
Of course, I couldn’t guarantee the efficacy and safety of the solution myself…… but since I’d already proposed it, it seemed best to push through until the end.
“Yes, I’ll do that.”
At my response, Evgenia’s expression softened even further.
* * *
Though nothing was certain yet, perhaps because I’d achieved the result I had been hoping for, the walk back to the princess’s palace felt light. Light enough to forget the lingering muscle aches altogether.
With a refreshed mind, I allowed the maids to assist me as I bathed, and for the first time in a while, I prepared to go to bed early.
Knock, knock.
The sound of knocking echoed through the room, followed by Isaac’s voice.
“Your Highness, may I come in?”
“……?”
The request was unexpected. Isaac only ever knocked on my door at this hour when it was time to share mana.
But I had given him mana just yesterday, so there shouldn’t be any reason for this today.
‘Did something urgent happen?’
Growing serious, I climbed out of bed and opened the door myself. As expected, Isaac was standing right outside.
“What’s the matter, Lord? Is something serious happening?”
“No, Your Highness.”
“Then why……?”
“There is a request I wish to make of you.”
Of me?
The unexpected words made me blink in slight surprise. That Isaac, of all people, wanted to ask me for something was unprecedented.
“What is it? Whatever it is, I’ll hear you out, so go ahead and speak.”
Had it been anyone else, I might have waited to decide after hearing them out. But since it was Isaac, I found myself feeling unusually generous.
“May I come in to explain?”
“Ah…… Yes, of course.”
I invited Isaac into my bedroom. Once he was inside, I felt a bit embarrassed. After all, the only times he ever came this far were to receive mana…….
Now conscious of the situation, I found it difficult to meet Isaac’s gaze directly, but I forced myself to act normal and asked.
“So, what is this favor you wanted to ask of me?”
“Your Highness…….”
“……?”
“Please grant me a chance to atone for my sins.”
Oh, Huh?
“Sorry, what do you mean……?”
What kind of wrongdoing could he possibly be referring to? Did he betray me in secret or something?
It seemed ridiculous—who confesses to betrayal in person? But considering Isaac’s personality, it wasn’t entirely implausible.
And with his affection level being relatively low, it didn’t feel like an entirely baseless concern.
“Because of me, Your Highness’s body is in discomfort. It’s entirely my fault. I beg you to grant me a chance to make amends.”
For a brief moment, I was utterly stunned, my mind clouded with confusion.
‘What in the world is he talking about?’
I turned his words over and over in my head, but they still made no sense. Realizing it was pointless to dwell on my own, I looked at Isaac and asked.
“How exactly do you plan to make amends?”
“There is an ointment that’s effective for relieving muscle tension. If you allow me, I will personally ensure Your Highness finds relief.”
So, because I ended up with muscle aches from yesterday, he wants to apply some ointment for me?
Once I pieced it together, it felt underwhelmingly simple.
