Magic Gems Gourmet

Chapter 180

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Chapter 180 – The Return of the Crown Prince

Four days had passed since Warren’s collapse, and Ain, who had received the news, returned to the castle in a panic.

Ain had returned to the castle by carriage from the station, but it seemed as if he had run there in a great hurry, and he opened his mouth, gasping for breath.

“Haa…haa… G-Grandfather!”

The place he arrived at was Varra’s clinic.

It was a building where Varra worked, located on the castle grounds and close to the knights’ training grounds.

Ain, who had returned to the castle, had heard that Sylvird was here and had hurried over.

He opened the door roughly and called to the person inside.

“Grandfather… where is Warren-san?!”

Perhaps because he had returned in such a hurry, all he heard was that Warren had collapsed.

On the way, Chris had gone to see Lloyd, so Ain had come here alone.

“Oh… Ain. I’m glad you’re back. I have a lot of questions for you, like how things went, but…”

“That can wait! What about Warren-san…!”

“…I see. Varra, can you explain?”

“Y-yes, of course!”

After all, it would be better to leave it to someone involved in the treatment.

Sylvird called to her, looking tired, and Varra turned to Ain.

“W-well then, Your Highness. I will tell you about the state of the Prime Minister!”

These days, she seemed calmer than in the past, but when it came to dealing with royalty, she was not much different than before.

Ain also looked at Varra when he was called by the restless Varra.

“He suffered a deep cut on his back. We were able to stop the bleeding before too much blood was lost, so he didn’t lose his life. But he is still unconscious.”

“So he’s going to be okay?”

“T-That’s right! Well, from now on, it will depend on the treatment he receives…”

Ain heard this and managed to stop the strength from leaving his knees, desperately holding his posture.

The fact that Warren’s life had been saved meant that he would be fine… he was relieved.

“I see. So where is Warren-san now?”

The scene in the doctor’s office was one that anyone would find strange.

There was Sylvird sitting on a very ordinary examination table, and nearby, Varra was working nervously.

Also, he just came back, but he looked nervous near the door.

…It could be said that this was a very unusual room environment in which the patient was not present.

“If it’s the Prime Minister, he’s been recovering in his own room in the castle since last night. I’ve gone to check on him every few hours, and the rest of the time, Beria-sama has been by his side.”

“――That’s why. Laralua also sent Beria to Warren’s side without giving her any other work to do.”

“I-I see. But I’m sure I can trust Beria-san.”

A woman of great strength who stood alone among the serving maids.

She was the only woman who had earned Laralua’s trust and had taken care of her alone.

Even Martha rated her as someone who could outperform her at any time, and she was the only head maid in the castle.

“Wait, then why is Grandfather here?”

Thinking about it, it even felt strange that Sylvird was alone.

“Hmm? Ah, I was just asking about Warren’s condition. How is he?”

“Ah, I see. By the way, how is he these days?”

“Hmm. I think Varra said something earlier, but it depends on the treatment from now on. In other words, we don’t know when he will regain consciousness.”

Ain nodded deeply at Sylvird’s words, and a question came to his mind.

“By the way, what attacked Warren-san?”

Ain had not asked who had hurt Warren.

He gave Sylvird an angry look, and Sylvird replied with a confused expression.

“It was the knight who died in the war. He rose like an undead and attacked me with the sword that was buried with him.”

“…G-Grandfather?”

“Yes. And Warren was injured while protecting me, and that’s how it is to this day.”

After listening to the simple explanation, he understood the general course of events, but he still didn’t understand why the knight who was supposed to be dead had risen.

“Why did the knight who was supposed to be dead rise again?”

“I don’t know. The only thing we know is that the knight’s transformation was not that of an undead. Majolica and Katima are continuing their investigation, but we have yet to receive any detailed results.”

It seems that even though he rose like an undead, it was not an undead transformation.

“Not undead…?”

“That’s right. …Oh, I just remembered something else. Apparently, the deceased knight’s heart had transformed into something like the core of different races.”

Upon hearing this, Ain’s body pulsed violently for a moment.

Just as he had thought in the Elf Village, it seemed that there was also an old study being conducted in Ist… a so-called relationship with the Artificial Demon King.

Thinking about it with a serious expression on his face, he thought it was a good opportunity and asked Sylvird for something.

“Actually, I have a request for you, Grandfather…”

Then he told a story he had made up in the elf village.

He asked if Sylvird could summon Oz on his behalf so that he would come no matter what.

Ain explained that he wanted to keep it as short as possible, and Sylvird nodded several times, looking serious.

“I see. I’m glad to hear that you had a good trip to the village. I’ll send a letter to Ist immediately. I’ll send a knight to inform him of the importance of the matter.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

Sylvird seemed to have understood Ain’s explanation, and as soon as he said that, he stood up.

“Varra, I’m sorry for coming so often. Please continue to help from now on.”

“Ah… no, that’s not…”

Varra was taken aback by the sudden call and words of gratitude, and she replied in a flustered manner.

Although the manner was rude, Sylvird pretended to smile and then walked towards the door.

“Ain, go ask for Warren later. If he knows that Ain came to visit him, he might wake up.”

And with that, Sylvird left after making a joke.

Ain, who was left behind, smiled ironically, but after a few seconds, he spoke to Varra.

“Well… for now, I guess it’s okay that you’re not worried about your life anymore, right? I used to worry about it all the time.”

“Yes, there is no problem! However… like I said, I can’t say when he’ll wake up…”

This was the user of a valuable healing spell.

In other words, if it weren’t for her, Warren might have lost his life.

When Ain thought about it like that, he couldn’t help but feel more and more grateful.

“No need to look so apologetic. Thanks to Varra, Warren-san was saved. Thank you very much.”

He’s been bowing his head a lot lately.

Ain smiled wryly again and bowed his head gently.

“…Y-Your Highness! Please stop. Such things…”

They had just had the same exchange in the elf village.

But Varra acted the same way.

“Well, I don’t want to cause any more trouble for Varra… so I think I’ll go visit Warren-san.”

He looked up with a carefree expression on his face and smiled when he saw Varra looking flustered.

“I think this is Warren-san’s room, right? Is it okay if I go now?”

“Ah, yes. It’s fine. I think Beria-sama is probably there now, so if you have any questions, please ask Beria-sama…!”

“I see. Well then, I think I’ll leave as well.”

He also had to go and talk to Krone.

But first, he’s going to visit Warren. Ain touched the door of the examination room, and after saying thank you one last time, he left.

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Compared to before they reached the castle, Ain’s mood had calmed down a bit.

After all, it was only natural for Ain to feel relieved when he heard that Warren’s life was no longer in danger.

With a somewhat relaxed walk, Ain made his way to Warren’s room.

“――Ain?!”

“Oops… Krone. I’m home.”

As they passed each other at the corner, Ain grabbed Krone’s waist and pulled her close, causing her to panic and lose her balance.

After saying, “I’m home,” when Krone’s posture had settled, Ain let go of her waist.

“W-welcome back… And thank you for helping me.”

“You’re welcome. Were you resting just now?”

“Eh… yeah. I never thought I’d see you again as soon as I went to rest.”

Krone was pleased to see Ain again and looked longingly at Ain’s hand as it left.

When Ain heard that she was taking a break, he urged Krone to go with him, and they walked together to Warren’s room.

“Me too. I never thought I’d see you while I was visiting Warren-san.”

“…Did you hear the news?”

“Yes. I actually asked Varra’s permission first. I didn’t think my grandfather would be there, though.”

“Your Majesty visits Varra’s clinic several times a day.”

They had worked together for decades.

It was nothing strange that Sylvird was so worried.

Krone mentioned it with a worried look on his face.

“The knights and officials who went to Euro… and Lili-san too, but they’re all in emergency isolation at the same time. You never know what could happen.”

“…That’s true.”

Or rather, wouldn’t that be treated as a poison? Ain thought for a moment.

It would be dangerous to try, but there would be room for consideration.

“It looks like there are a lot of things I need to ask you about.”

“Yes. I know it’s bad of me to ask you when you’re tired, but could you come to my office later?”

“Okay. Do you want me to contact you before?”

“No need. I’ll be in the office for a while, so you can come whenever you’re free.”

“Hmm. Okay.”

I’ll have to cut down on my sleep for a few days. When Ain had made up his mind, Krone stopped.

“We’re here, Ain.”

“Isn’t Krone coming?”

“I’ve been here a few times, so it’s okay today.”

Ain answered that he understood.

When Ain seemed satisfied, Krone knocked on the door.

“Yes.”

Beria’s voice was heard from inside, and Krone gave Ain a look and left the room.

After taking a deep breath, Ain put his hand on the door.

“――I came to visit.”

“Oh my, Your Highness. You’ve returned.”

She showed a surprised expression, but Beria quickly regained her usual composure.

Although there was fatigue in her eyes, she tried to hide it with makeup.

As she stood and bowed, Ain looked at Warren lying on the bed.

“Yes, I just got back. Warren-san. I’m back.”

He approached the bed and called out, but as usual, the kind old man didn’t answer.

He just quietly closed his eyes and seemed to be resting.

Though it was hard to tell, watching the blanket rise and fall, Ain realized that Warren was still alive.

“Grandfather said he might wake up if I came… but it was impossible.”

Even though it was obvious, Ain smiled sadly and sat down on the chair next to the bed.

“I am sorry. When this person wakes up, I will make sure to tell him of his wrongdoing.”

“Hahaha… it’s okay, Beria-san.”

Ain panicked and spoke in denial as if she really wanted to tell him off.

“It’s a little hot. I’ll take off my jacket.”

He had just sat down in the chair, but Ain stood up and said that.

While he was thinking where to put his jacket, Beria sensed what he was thinking and came over.

“I’ll take it for you. “

“Ah, thank you, Beria-san. “

Ain moved his arm to take off his jacket, grateful that Beria came to help at just the right moment.

Beria put her hand on Ain’s jacket to help him. Then she noticed something in the pocket.

“Oh, Your Highness. There seems to be something in here…”

“Hmm? Where?”

“It’s here.”

When Beria pointed to the left pocket, Ain remembered what was in it.

It was Raviola’s magic stone he had received from the elf chief.

He had not even told Chris that he had received it, but the reason he had put it in his pocket was because he felt a sense of security.

The emotions he had felt when he had received it from the chief were still with him.

“Oh, I think it’s better not to touch it because it’s a magic stone.

If it was just left exposed, it would become poisonous.

Ain remembered this property and stopped Beria from touching it.

“A magic stone…? Why did you bring such a thing here?”

“There are some circumstances. I’ll keep it for now, so you don’t have to worry.”

Ain fumbled in his pocket and took out the Raviola magic stone.

He wondered what Beria would say. He thought she would probably say, “It’s a beautiful magic stone,” but…

“Eh… Wh-why…”

When she saw Raviola’s magic stone that Ain had taken out, Beria’s expression changed completely.

With tears in her eyes, she stared at Raviola’s magic stone as if she had seen something she couldn’t believe.

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