Dad Is a Hero, Mom Is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator (父は英雄、母は精霊、娘の私は転生者)

This is because I didn't take the time to listen to her.

Could she have... run away from home?

Van?

"Must get medicine... from the Vankreift family... we must... the young lady."

I heard a voice saying that.

What did you say?!

Could it be...

Was she mistakenly kidnapped instead of me?

Uncle, I-I'm sorry...

Ellen, it's not your fault.

Please don't cry.

But... But because of the medicine I made, she...

Your work has saved a great many lives.

The people who kidnapped Rafilia are the ones to blame.

Not you, Ellen.

Your Grace.

What is it?

Before milady's disappearance, she received a letter from His Highness Gadiel.

Why would he send her a letter?

Prince Gadiel previously came to visit Lady Ellen.

Yes, I was informed of that.

Ever since Rafilia and the prince met, they've been exchanging letters.

Pardon me, but this is the letter.

It was left on her desk, so I assume she read it today.

Prince Gadiel has summoned Rafilia.

So the one who kidnapped her—

Wait! Are you saying the group after Ellen's medicine is the royal family?

If His Highness has summoned her, that seems likely.

Still...

She also could have been grabbed going to see His Highness.

There is that possibility, yes.

We don't know why the prince even summoned her.

Van.

Could you hear them saying "the prince," "young lady," and "medicine"?

Yeah. Sounds like they're snooping around.

They're here?! In our domain?

Yes, they are.

Then perhaps it was His Highness...

Where? Where are they?!

Take me to them right now!

THE KIDNAPPING INCIDENT

Perhaps the spirits are involved after all.

It seems no one knows the identity of the Healing Princess.

Indeed.

If only we could uncover the nature of her medicines.

However, there are terms you must adhere to in your research, Hume.

The Vankreifts are very special to the royal family, after all.

The conditions His Majesty set forth were to include the prince

on this journey and my research on the medicines... But why?

Gaddis.

What is it?

Have you ever met the hero's daughter?

What?

Highness, please stand back!

I can protect myself!

Give back my daughter.

You're... What are you doing here?

Silence. You lured out my daughter to have her kidnapped, didn't you?!

Ashute?

Where is my daughter?!

Watch your mouth!

Get out of my way!

Wait, Uncle!

Ellen...

They're saying Rafilia isn't here.

What?

I confirmed it with the spirits,

so please calm down, Uncle.

Just as I thought.

She's not? Rafilia's... not here?

Ellen!

I've wanted to see you.

No... Don't come near me!

What?!

I ask that you not approach my daughter.

Rovel Vankreift!

Did you forget what happened three years ago?

I haven't forgotten. That's why I want to apologize.

Three years ago?

That's right!

That was when the royal family discovered they're cursed by the spirits.

Now then, let's hear it, shall we?

Prince Gadiel, why did you summon my daughter?

What do you mean?

After receiving this, my daughter snuck out of the mansion and hasn't been seen since.

A letter?

Don't play dumb with me! You're the one who called for her!

Cut the crap, Sauvel Vankreift!

Vogel!

Duke Sauvel, please let me see that.

It's true that Rafilia and I have been exchanging letters.

However, I did not write this.

That's the royal crest! There's no talking your way around that.

It is, yes.

Still, I swear I did not write this.

Please believe me.

Then what brings you here?

Research.

Rumors say the Vankreift family possesses medicines effective against the epidemic.

Your Highness!

There's no point in hiding it.

The only way to prove that we didn't kidnap Rafilia is to speak up.

You truly are the king's son.

I'm glad to see you're quick on the uptake.

We only meant to research the source and the effects of the medicine.

In fact, the king has been worried.

Worried?

According to the rumors, your skilled apothecary is Ellen.

So before something happens to her,

he ordered me to find out the truth.

Why would Mr. Blackheart be worried about me? What is he scheming?

But he'd never kidnap Rafilia to that end!

Are you the spirit princess?

Huh? I'm...

And who might you be?

I am Hume, a court healer.

I see.

I have a spirit friend named Ashute. It's very cute.

Even though he serves the royal family?

You have a pact with a spirit?

Yep, we're best friends. Don't believe me?

Then I'll show you.

But Your Highness, don't come near us no matter what, okay?

Come on out, Ashute.

Let me introduce you. Look, Ashute.

Pwincess!

That's what I thought. You really are the spirit princess.

I always had my suspicions that spirits were somehow involved with the medicines.

Now it all makes sense.

I assume that makes you the Healing Princess as well.

Father, I believe it's about time that we tell them.

Ellen, are you serious?

Yes. Rumors of the medicines have already reached the royal capital.

Nice to meet you. My name is Ellen.

As you said, I am the spirit queen's daughter.

The spirit queen's daughter?

Allow me to explain the effects of the medicines you're after.

Are you certain, Ellen?

Yes. The king already knows of them.

It would be best for the royal family to manage them

rather than have the Vankreifts monopolize them.

Also, concerning His Majesty's worry for me...

That's because he fears my father and I leaving this world if I'm compromised.

Things are just as the king wants.

What do you mean?

Our current predicament with Rafilia works in His Majesty's favor.

Now, if it turns out the royal family had anything to do with the kidnapping...

You had best be prepared.

I told you I don't know anything of it!

There's no way His Majesty would have told you.

That's just the kind of man he is.

Have I been used by my own father?

If we find Rafilia, it will prove your innocence beyond a doubt.

So please help us with the search.

You're asking the prince to help?

You have already failed your mission.

Do you want to report that to His Majesty?

What choice do we have?

I'm certain he'd meet such failure with a disappointed sigh.

But what if you could redeem your failure by finding Rafilia?

What do you mean?

I'm offering a deal.

If you help me, I'll give you the details, as well as a sample,

of the medicines at once.

It's what His Majesty wants, so if you take it to him,

your mission will be a success.

Do we have your word?

I am the spirit queen's daughter.

On my pride as the heir to the Primordial King...