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)

Prince Gadiel has arrived.

Oh? You're looking better than I expected.

As Rovel and the others aren't with you, I presume they saw right through me.

What a shame.

You have my praise for returning with the medicine.

However, you do understand this was a gesture of Ellen's kindness, don't you?

Yes.

Father...

Father, did you use me as one of your pawns?!

What makes you think so?

You ordered your subordinates to kidnap a daughter of the Vankreift family,

then sent me to procure medicine from their domain!

All to ensure I'd cross paths with them!

I have a message from Ellen.

"You will regret ever touching my family," she said.

I see.

She also said to never again make contact with the Vankreifts—

That this is their final warning.

It seems I've angered Ellen.

Guard!

Inform the gatekeepers that entry to the royal capital is now restricted!

Gather all the healers in the country!

At once!

The queen and my sons will evacuate!

I cannot have them stay here!

Yes, sire!

I have made an enemy of the Vankreifts.

The royal family will now face retribution.

I misread Ellen.

I assumed she was softhearted and underestimated her.

Is this all the medicine?

Yes.

I-If I may...

Th-This is far from enough to treat everyone in the country.

King Ravisel has taken us too lightly.

After all he's done, do not think for a moment you will have our aid.

We've been given little medicine.

The royal capital will soon be flooded with patients and fall into chaos.

We have no choice but to restrict entry.

However, this could breed resentment and lead to riots.

Well, this will serve as a test for you.

Your Majesty.

I shall stay here with you.

Very well. You've truly grown strong.

BETWEEN HUMANS AND SPIRITS

Even if you wish to stay in this country, we cannot guarantee your lives.

The royal family already has their eye on you.

Of course, we will not allow you safe harbor here.

Especially after all you've done to Rafilia.

Hmph! So what?

If you do as I'm about to say,

we'll let you live.

Let's hear it.

Spread word that the royal family has seized all of what little medicine remained

from the treatment center in the Vankreift domain.

Spread that rumor, and we'll assist you in fleeing the country.

Fine.

Much obliged.

Please see them off the property.

Yes, milady.

Oh, and please don't get any funny ideas.

The spirit queen is always watching over you, after all.

Move it.

If the king handles this poorly, the royal family is sure to perish.

Well, I'm sure with Mr. Blackheart, they'll be just fine.

Ellen...

We mustn't forgive them. It will only make the royal family arrogant.

Yes, but this is...

Uncle.

Please restrict entry into our domain.

Tell any new patients that our medicine was taken by the royal family.

Also, please spread word that Father and I

have gone to gather medicinal ingredients.

We plan on returning to the spirit world for a while.

What?

Don't worry.

I'll still bring medicine enough for our domain.

How do you intend on dealing with the royal family?

I informed His Highness that the crown must pay for any further medicine we provide.

I want him to reflect on his mistake, though, so we won't supply any for a while yet.

Ellen...

Thank you, Ellen.

Hey, what's goin' on?

Is it true that the royal family took the medicine?

Yes, it is.

Please, I beg you!

All because my daughter was kidnapped...

I'm sorry!

Please raise your head, Your Grace.

Do something about this!

What the heck is the royal family thinking?!

Please do something about this!

Yeah, that's right.

The royal family snatched up every last bit

of medicine from the Vankreifts' treatment center.

You're kidding!

I heard it directly from the people working there.

There's no doubt about it.

Then the royal family is...

Hoarding it all for themselves, I'm sure!

What the heck?

I hear the royal family is hoarding the medicine.

All when the disease is spreading!

What in the world is the royal family thinking?

What are we supposed to do?

They're just trying to save themselves.

What a cowardly thing to do!

It's all the royal family's fault!

The royal family is to blame!

Yeah, the royal family!

Hand over the medicine!

The royals!

We have no medicine here.

Lies! Hand it over!

It has to be somewhere!

Hand over the medicine!

We know it's here!

Don't be rough with them.

Understood.

Your Majesty!

Those who are ill are gathering at the castle seeking medicine.

Open the treatment centers on the castle grounds.

Send in the court healers as well.

They're all demanding that we hand over the medicine...

We have no medicine to give them, but treat them as best you can.

Sire.

But a drop in the ocean, is it not?

Ellen, dear...

Mother.

This must be so hard for you.

But you made the right decision, my dear Ellen.

Mr. Blackheart is to blame for taking it all too far.

You have no right to do this!

This is horrible!

Hey! Say something!

Stop messing with us!

I...

In order to make clear the positions of the royal family and the spirits,

I have done all I could for the sake of our future.

So why does my heart...

You are my pride and joy.

My kind, smart, darling daughter.

Mother!

I'm sorry for placing you in the middle between humans and spirits.

However, there are times when one must be ruthless.

You understand that, don't you?

I understand. I do understand. But...

Hand over the medicine you're hiding!

You're gonna leave us to die?!

I knew it. We can't quell the riots without medicine.

Your Highness! Permission to report!

The messenger we sent to the Vankreift family has returned!

And the medicine?

They said that Lord Rovel is away gathering ingredients for the medicine

and thus could not negotiate.

I see.

What is going on?

What is this ingredient?

Did you figure it out?

No.

The princess doesn't smile much anymore.

Oh, Van.

I know. I'm worrying everyone.

She laughed!

The princess laughed!

She laughed, she laughed!

She laughed, yay!

Hey!

Oh yeah?!

Tickle, tickle, tickle, tickle, tickle, tickle, tickle, tickle!

Oh, Van. Goodness!

You finally smiled, my princess.

A smile really does suit you best, Ellen, dear.

Father, Mother...

I'm sorry, Father! Mother!

You know, Ori and I were just saying that maybe this is enough.

This incident has dealt him a hard blow.

Yet here you regret your decision.