Baby Pharmacist Princess

The knight guarding the door shouted loudly, his voice echoing through the hall.

Attendants, who had moved to stand by the doors, blew long notes on their horns, and everyone stopped eating and drinking, focusing their attention on the entrance.

Rumble.

The doors opened.

All the royals stood up simultaneously, and the commoners got off their chairs and bowed their heads to the floor.

‘Oh, I wasn’t prepared for this.’

The royals were much taller than me, so naturally… I couldn’t see anything!

Oh no!

“Be seated.”

The deep voice wrapped around the silent banquet hall.

Everyone hurried to sit down, but for me, sitting or standing made no difference, so I remained standing until the last moment.

I craned my neck to catch a glimpse of the Emperor.

And just as the heads of Gergys and the other royals in front of me disappeared, for about one second, I could see the Emperor by lifting my veil slightly.

“…!”

I quickly sat down.

‘What did I just see?’

‘The afterglow won’t fade…’

What a perfect middle-aged man!

Even with just a brief look, the afterimage didn’t disappear for a long time.

The elegance that young men lacked, a weariness stemming from long-held power.

It wasn’t leisure flowing through him, but boredom.

He knew no one could touch him, and no one stood above him—a man whose very presence was overwhelming.

No, grandfather.

Perfectly combed white hair, a forehead seemingly allowing no wrinkles, eyebrows hinting at a fierce temperament.

A high nose, ideal for sliding!

So handsome!

[Emperor Character Information]

Name: Raerhod Royal Castalia

Status: Emperor of Northern Castalia

Family:

(1) Ancestor of all current royals.

(2) Great-grandfather of Cherishe Wynn Castalia.

Special Notes: Has developed a liking for peanuts and beer over the last three years.

Hmm, the special notes always catch my eye.

But it’s truly sad.

I read the next line in grandfather’s status window with genuine sympathy.

[Current Status: Peanut Allergy (100%)]

‘So it was an allergy symptom.’

Among allergies, peanut allergies are dangerous!

But the cookies in front of me—peanut cookies.

‘Oh my goodness.’

Leaving this as is would have been a disaster.

“Idsys Wynn Castalia, who holds the right to succession, greets grandfather.”

“Gergys Wynn Castalia, who holds the right to succession, greets grandfather.”

While I was reading the status window, the twins placed their fists over their hearts and bowed.

It seems that without the right to succession, you can’t greet the Emperor separately, which was fortunate for me.

Because I need to figure out how to complete this quest.

[♡ Surprise Quest Triggered ♡]

Emperor Raerhod enjoys emptying a barrel of beer with nuts every autumn.

Thanks to the power of the Dragon Heart, he doesn’t fall seriously ill, but he’s been increasingly uncomfortable lately!

Check Emperor Raerhod’s condition and provide an appropriate prescription to alleviate the allergic reaction.

This quest comes with hazard pay.

(Time limit: 8 hours)

♡ Reward: 1,000 gems

‘An appropriate prescription…’

It’s not just about giving him antihistamines.

I have to change his perception that he can’t drink beer without nuts!

Can I change grandfather’s habit?

“Begin.”

After receiving the twins’ greetings, Emperor Raerhod spoke in a low voice.

People seated at the front tables stood up one by one, presenting their items and explaining them in turn.

Since this was a long-standing event, no one seemed eager to stand out, cut in line, or be noticed, and everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

“Uh, what I present to you is something from the distant Barik Republic across the sea! It is called the ‘Ginseng,’ a national treasure!”

Wow, a scammer.

I don’t know why ginseng appears in this game, but since it’s a domestic game, let’s go with it.

‘But still, trying to pass off ginseng as wild ginseng is a bit much, isn’t it?’

Red ginseng is thick and plump. Wild ginseng is thin with more roots.

Just by looking, you can tell what kind of ginseng it is. How dare you try to scam?

I thought Emperor would know, having collected all sorts of elixirs. And he did.

Raerhod gestured with his chin.

“Ah! It’s true! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!”

The scammer was quickly dragged out by the knights!

“Next.”

The crime of trying to deceive and fleece the Emperor of Castalia. No punishment would be too severe.

So why do scammers keep showing up?

‘It’s obvious! Grandfather must have fallen for a big scam once.’

Wait.

Grandfather, could you be a bit of a pushover…?

‘Knowing you feel a bit stiff, itchy, and having rashes but not thinking to change your diet shows stubbornness.’

You seem quite stubborn.

‘Hmm…’

What to do.

While I was thinking, grandfather quickly assessed and either purchased or dismissed items repeatedly.

With Sword Master reflexes and accumulated experience and knowledge, he judged everything swiftly.

Some timid scammers slowly backed off, but grandfather seemed uninterested in them.

The chief attendant standing like a pillar below the royal seats accepted items upon signal, checked a few more things, and handed out checks.

‘Blank checks!’

The excited sellers lifted the checks high and bowed.

“Thank you very much!!!”

Wow, grandfather class. Amazing.

How much could they write on a blank check?

“Grandfather is generous with things he likes. Of course, the seller must write a reasonable amount.”

Idsys explained sweetly yet sharply, not mentioning what would happen if they didn’t.

By now, half the people were gone.

As grandfather raised his hand, the chief attendant shouted loudly.

“There will be a short break! Please be seated again!”

The royals wouldn’t stay here the whole time, and now would be the perfect time to present whatever they brought.

They’re all here to show themselves to the Emperor, after all.

“Grandfather! I’ve brought a gift for your health. This is Genovia. Please accept it!”

Genovia, who had been picking a fight earlier, was now fawning.

Grandfather seemed indifferent.

“I also brought a gift.”

Following Genovia, several more royals stood up to present something, but the Emperor still seemed unimpressed.

Of course, nothing would impress someone who already has everything.

‘When will it be my turn?’

I could see Idsys’s relaxed smile through the veil.

He seemed to be waiting for the right moment.

“We have something for grandfather that he has never received before.”

Ah, he stood up.

Emperor’s gaze turned to the elegantly rising Idsys.

“Cherishe Wynn Castalia. She recently became our little sister. Daughter of Kienna Wynn Karan.”

Two hands rested on my shoulders.

‘???’

Why me?

I felt it was the right time to stand, so I lifted myself from the chair, still confused.

“This child might be able to alleviate grandfather’s discomfort. We wish to offer this ‘possibility’ as a gift.”

Haha, Idsys, you speak so well.

Your tongue rolls so smoothly… Huh?

‘Are you offering me?’

“Pfft, what’s that! Not even an elixir, what can that girl do?”

“Right. She’s rumored to be an idiot that even the medical department couldn’t fix.”

“Grandfather wouldn’t listen.”

Oh, the last one.

I don’t know who said it, but it clearly revealed their wish.

But it’s not just a possibility; I can actually solve it.

I felt the gazes on me and looked up at grandfather nervously.

Sharp, emotionless eyes.

But it wasn’t just directed at me; everyone else received the same look, so I didn’t feel particularly hurt.

‘Well, at this point… there’s no choice.’

I must charm grandfather.

‘Time to use my secret weapon.’

“Happy.”

I adorably placed my hand on my belly and bowed deeply.

“Grandpa Raerhod, nice to meet you. I’m Cherishe. Today, Happy, I’m here as your one-day pharmacist.”

Come on, adore me!

I even put on a deliberately childish voice.

“A one-day pharmacist…”

Then, grandfather spoke slowly, as if assessing something.

I seized the opportunity and quickly made an improvised declaration.

“Grandpa Raerhod, you’re eating poison. Cherry needs to tell you!”