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)

Gadiel, thank you for your letter.

We've been apart, but how are you?

My family continues to force me to learn how to be a proper lady and stuff.

If you were here, I bet you'd say something like,

"Surely they're only thinking of what's best for you."

But I know it's just my father and everyone in the mansion being mean to me.

Well, anyways, I'd be happy if you came to see me again.

Oh, yeah, and there seems to be a nasty cold going around,

so be careful, okay? Rafilia.

THE HEALING PRINCESS

You have a high fever. Please open your mouth.

His tonsils are swollen too.

These are the symptoms of the cold that's been sweeping through.

When did your son come down with the fever?

Huh? Let's see...

It was this morning.

It came on suddenly earlier today.

Was he coughing before that?

Now that you mention it... Yes, he was.

It'd be best to give him something for the fever immediately.

It's not good to keep up one this high.

He's sweating an awful lot, so I need to make sure he's not dehydrated as well.

Please take him to an isolated room.

Understood.

May I accompany him?

I'm afraid I can't allow that. You may catch his illness.

But...

Please rest assured. He'll get better within three days.

What about medicines?!

I heard you have medicines here that work really well.

The antipyretic and the cold medicine, please.

Are these the ones?

Yes, thank you very much.

For a child, split each tablet into three equal doses

and have him take one twice a day at 12-hour intervals.

Let's see how he does with that first.

Very well.

After meals, have him take the cold medicine.

Understood.

Let's leave this to them.

Okay. Please look after my boy.

We will.

You're both lucky to have the princess herself perform an examination.

U-Um, whoever do you mean?

I am not a princess!

She's widely known as the Healing Princess.

Hey, I've asked you to stop calling me that!

My apologies.

It's really embarrassing!

Ellen, it's time.

Oh, right.

Well, I'll be taking my leave now.

Thank you for what you've done!

Um, were those people...

So you're saying with the medicine from this "Healing Princess,"

he was cured in three days?

That's right! By the next day, my son's fever had already broken.

I was truly shocked.

At first, I thought she might be a wizard who's made a pact with a spirit,

but she's apparently an apothecary of sorts.

I guess the rumor that these medicines are blessed by the spirits is true.

And you believe the Vankreift family to be involved?

Yes. I believe the man with the girl was probably...

the hero himself.

You're Hume the court healer, yes?

Y-Yes, sire.

I read your petition.

You wish to investigate the medicines of the Vankreift family.

Yes, sire.

I, too, am curious about these medicines supposedly effective against the epidemic.

P-Please forgive me for speaking—

That's not necessary.

I've looked into things.

You want those medicines, don't you?

For your mother, whose condition fails to improve.

P-Please do forgive me for speaking up.

This again after I told you it wasn't necessary?

All right, I'll forgive you.

I can't deny that my petition had selfish motivation.

But the merchants are all scrambling to get their hands on these medicines.

If we, the court healers, don't come up with them soon,

we risk losing the people's trust.

That was my thinking.

Oh?

Please, permit me to research these medicines!

The people's trust, hmm?

So be it.

Thank you very much, sire!

I am allowing this primarily because you're a spirit wizard at such a young age.

I just adore people with bright futures.

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

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

You're free to go. I'll notify you later.

Yes, sire.

Summon Gadiel.

Yes, sire!

He seemed to be in a good mood, but something lurks behind that smile...

I can only assume it has to do with the Vankreift family.

Perhaps that is territory I best not tread.

And? Are you still exchanging letters with Sauvel's daughter?

Yes, although I only reply occasionally.

I see.

It would appear the Vankreift family has recently hired a skilled apothecary.

An apothecary?

They say it was none other than the spirit princess herself who hired them.

Huh? Ellen did?

The number of people staying in our lands for medical purposes has increased

about 30 percent since last month.

Thirty percent is a lot.

Consequently, we haven't been able to keep our medical stores supplied.

Those in urgent need are even starting to argue over medicine.

We may need to begin triage.

Triage?

The practice of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition.

Children, pregnant women, and the unconscious, who are more susceptible, will be put first.

The same goes for injuries.

Yes, that's a good plan.

Leave it to Lady Ellen to come up with one so quickly.

Pawpaw is very impressed!

You've been a tremendous help, Ellen.

I'm sorry to always be relying on you.

I mean, my knowledge comes from my ancestors.

It's not like I came up with it myself.

To be praised so enthusiastically always makes me feel a bit guilty.

You take your ancestors' knowledge and apply that where it's needed.

Wherever they are now, I'm sure they're resting in peace.

Yes, you're right.

Ah, my daughter's just the best!

Father, you're annoying!

Brother, you fawn on her too much.

Huh?! I don't want to hear that from the likes of you, Sauvel!

You don't care enough about your own daughter!

Rafilia, are you awake?

My daughter is in her rebellious phase.

You don't think she's sulking because you ignore her?

That may be the truth of it.

Brother, to get us back to the topic at hand, we have a problem to discuss.

Hmm?

Perhaps due to the increase in people staying here for medical reasons,

I've recently received reports about deteriorations in public safety.

Huh? What is it?

Ellen may be smart, but she's truly clueless when it comes to matters concerning herself.

There's nothing you can do about that.

Not even Ellen could be so self-aware at her age.

Yeah, that's true.

Roren.

Understood.

I see. You're going to summon him, huh?

We've spoken on this before, haven't we?

Do you still not trust him?

What is this all about?

Well, you see, the rumors are already spreading through the land

that the young lady from the Vankreift family is the one administering medicines.

If things continue the way they are, your life may be in danger, Ellen.

So in other words, this person you've sent for is...

He's your bodyguard, Ellen.

I've brought them, Your Grace.

Come in.

Please meet my son.

Your son, Uncle Alberto?

I believe Kai turns thirteen this year.

I didn't know you were married, Uncle!

Do I look a bachelor to you?

More like... you're always so busy working that I never sensed a woman in your life.