The Doctor Cured the Villainess and Ran Away

28 – 28. The Princess’s Magic (3)

“Hoo.”

I watched the two of them while desperately catching my breath.

My head was still spinning, but I had to focus.

Camila confronts Asella as she takes a step forward.

Golden mana surges from her outstretched hand.

“Asella, what are you thinking?”

Camila spoke, barely containing her anger.

In her usual ruthless villainess attitude, Asella responded firmly.

“Oh my my, my subordinates are all important items to be used for future succession.”

“That’s not wrong. So? Is that a reason to dare block my magic?”

“Do you think I will just stand by and watch as you destroy the items that weaken my factions’ dominion?”

“Huh, your faction?”

Camila scoffed.

“Your faction, you say. Where does your faction exist within the royal court? Isn’t everyone, including the knights and officials, loyal to me, the Empress?”

“Until now, perhaps. But not anymore.”

“You, what is this…!”

Ignoring Camilla, whose veins were pulsating, Assella casually gave an order towards the door.

“Knights, enter.”

Immediately, the door swung open, and Assella’s guards rushed in.

The knights surrounding and protecting Assella.

Camilla’s order to retreat clashed with Assella’s command to enter.

However, the knights chose to follow Assella’s orders.

It was evidence that they were clearly aware of who the true owner of the Moonlight Palace was.

“You, Assella. When did you…!”

“Now is a truly decisive moment. It’s up to you whether you choose to stand by my side as the Third Princess of House Von Burtemfeldt or continue to act against my will and withdraw into obscurity.”

Upon hearing her threat, Camilla clenched her fist.

A whirlpool of dark mana swirled in her eyes.

Assella, determined not to back down just this once, stood her ground.

Like sparks darting between them, the flow of mana became increasingly intense.

After a brief face-off, Camilla finally turned her body and went outside.

The elite guards followed behind her.

“The conflict between the mother and daughter of the royal family is fierce.”

I shouldn’t have gotten involved in this pointlessly. I’ve only suffered losses.

[No. 058: Magic Interrogation: 14% → 0%]

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All because of this foolish bad ending.

But at least one more thing can be erased.

Satisfactory, to some extent.

“Cough, cough.”

Covering my cough by pressing my hand to my mouth, struggling to breathe.

“Teacher, are you alright?”

Tanya supported me and helped me up. I gestured to show that I was fine.

To think that I used a practical combat magic akin to torture on my own daughter, the Empress is not entirely in her right mind.

“The bad ending has been deleted. This means that she won’t bother Asella with magic anymore. Thanks to that, my future of being tortured has disappeared too. I decided to think positively that I experienced it cheaply in advance.

“Gongja.”

Asella approached me as I regained my composure.

“Did you call me, Your Highness?”

She called me and looked at me without saying anything.

What could be bothering her this time?

I intervened unnecessarily and messed up the relationship between the queen and the concubine, so I thought I should take responsibility or something.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“… Why did you do that?”

Asella asked in a weak voice.

Even if she asked like that, I could not explain the ending list. I decided to answer according to the protocol.

“I just did my duty as a doctor. Preventing damage to Your Highness’s body is also within the scope of my duties.”

“Is that all?”

“That’s all.”

Asella sighed at my answer.

“A sigh is an easily recognizable symptom of stress. I recommend resting and sunbathing…”

“It’s annoying.”

“Then be quiet.”

“… You’re not hurt, are you?”

I really hurt without lying.

… Hm.

What is the purpose of this question?

For some reason, Asella seemed to be aware of my mood.

If it were Max, he wouldn’t worry, but he wouldn’t be worried if I got hurt.

Right.

Is she really worried about me?

That Asella, about me?

Nah.”

I tilted my head to clear my unnecessary thoughts.

“It seems that even a weak force that can’t leave a scratch on my strong body is considered a big threat to the princess.”

“Hmph.”

Are you laughing at me right now?

Yeah, my physical strength is pathetic.

“It is believed that this magic could be a significant injury to the princess. I think we should stop the special training for the princess from now on.”

“That… Huh.”

“This palace belongs to the princess, the heiress, not to the queen.”

“You are right. However…”

Ashella’s voice faded.

“Phew…”

Even though it was a small muttering, I heard it clearly.

Since becoming the royal physician, I have come to know a surprising side of Ashella.

“Did the conflict with the queen make you upset?”

“Doctor, please refrain from unnecessary meddling.”

“I apologize.”

Turning quickly and crossing her arms, Ashella seemed quite restless.

The chief maid whispered to me.

“Teacher, the princess colliding so fiercely with the queen is unprecedented. She might be very surprised.”

“I was startled too, so please comfort her a little.”

“Please ask the princess for that favor.”

“I guess I’ll have a date with the guillotine.”

The chief maid jokingly replied, shaking her head.

“Tomorrow, there will be a magic class for the princess. I’m sure she would appreciate it if you inform her.”

Why me, of all people?

“Will the palace magician be conducting the magic class?”

“Yes.”

Since the chief maid gave me advice for once, I decided to follow it.

“Princess.”

“Haven’t you left yet?”

“Tomorrow, there will be a magic class.”

“Magic class… I see.”

At the mention of magic, Asella’s cheeks perked up.

When you think about it, Asella really loves magic.

“Will Gongja be joining too?”

“Yes, for the time being.”

“Hmm… What kind of magic will they show?”

Asella returned to the palace and left with a smile for the first time since she returned.

***

“Ugh, huff, huff.”

Every time I climbed up to the office on the 4th floor, I was out of breath.

I wondered why I was assigned to the 4th floor, turns out the lower floors were already occupied by existing factions, so there were no vacant spots.

The weaker factions were told to go sit in the corner. It’s a given, but it’s infuriating.

“If I raise my faction’s status, I can move the office to the 1st floor. I’m definitely moving.”

“Isn’t it better for the teacher to improve their strength?”

Tanya retorted as she half-lay on her chair.

“The director should carry me up.”

“There’s no room on your back.”

Tanya had carried two large boxes that could fit a person on her back when she came up.

And yet, she didn’t seem tired at all.

“It’s a package that arrived from our hometown.”

Thud, Tanya placed the box down.

It had only been a week since I arrived at the palace, and already the first package had arrived.

On the invoice with the stamp of the Schufre Estate, it was written ‘Neria Gotberg’ as the sender.

Considering the timing, it seems like she sent it just as I left. She’s truly diligent.

Inside one of the boxes were individually wrapped rose petals, a large amount of honey candies, birch bark, and various other ingredients.

– Oh, brother! The weather was really nice at the mansion today!

A letter starting with such an introduction was enclosed, so after reading it carefully, I put it in my pocket.

On the other side, there were local specialties such as coffee beans and dried meat packed tightly.

Especially the dried meat was prepared by Boris.

“Beef jerky is good.”

Protein is important for the body.

Perhaps my body wants it even more.

Comparing Tanya’s solid forearm muscle and my feeble biceps, I feel a subtle need for it.

“A muscle strength enhancer… Steroids are the most straightforward option.”

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It is a hormone with severe side effects, but there will be occasions in the future when I need to exert my body, like the previous medical tests.

It might be necessary to prepare a short-term muscle-enhancing drug for emergencies.

“At the current alchemy rank, it’s still difficult to manipulate the chemical structure as desired.”

Once I surpass this stage, I might be able to create various medicinal substances.

After all, chemistry is the basis of medicine.

“For now, let’s attend Asella’s magic class today.”

The great magician known as the “Sage.”

It was time to meet Seymour, the imperial court magician.

***

“hahahahaha, who is this? Asella! It’s been a while since I met a talented young magician like you, and my droopy mustache is all perked up!”

The Sage Seymour was an old man who looked ridiculous with his twisted mustache, resembling a jester.

“It’s been a while since I received your teachings, Master.”

On the other hand, Asella respectfully greeted Seymour with proper manners, but to me, it looked rather peculiar.

It felt like witnessing a high school girl learning ballet from a homeless person in the park—an unsettling scene.

I accompanied their magic class with the escort knights and attendants.

“Hoho, it’s been so long that I don’t even remember. How far did we progress? Ah, it was about drawing a grid without formula collisions in the multiverse. It’s a technique that must be mastered for advanced magic development!”

Asella’s expression during the class was quite serious.

Her golden eyes were shimmering more than ever.

Filled with curiosity, she sought knowledge and immersed herself in practical exercises until her mana was depleted.

―Pazuzuzu…

Asella drew peculiar shapes and symbols in the air.

It felt like a constantly moving version of a Möbius strip in geometric form.

I can’t even remember what she explained.

I don’t even know what I’m looking at.

I completely gave up understanding from the halfway point.

Asella glanced at me from time to time.

I wondered if she was monitoring me to see if I was performing my duties properly.

After about two hours, it was time, so I took out a candy and put it in my mouth.

Seeing me, Seymour walked towards me and quickly brought his face close.

“Is it tasty?”

“It’s the specialty of Count Gotberg. Would you like one?”

“Sure, give me one.”

Luckily, I had an original candy that Nelia had given me, so I took one out and handed it to Seymour.

He put the candy in his mouth, and with a snap, he chewed and swallowed it all at once.

He has strong teeth for his age.

“Did you enjoy it?”

“hahahahaha, I wouldn’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“I’m a sage. And you are Asella’s new physician.”

“I am Las Gotberg.”

Seymour chuckled and pressed against me.

Unlike a beggar, he didn’t have a bad odor.

He spoke as he wobbled.

“You have remarkable talent.”

He seemed to have a good intuition that the title of sage wasn’t just given to me.

“Are you interested in magic spells?”

He asked me.

Hm.

“Do you have a magic spell for strength enhancement potions?”