Baby Pharmacist Princess

When Gergys began to run wildly with me on his familiar’s back, no one could stop him.

Sophia was initially thrilled to see the familiar, but her face turned pale as Gergys started running so recklessly.

In reality, it was only about a three-minute ride, so Gergys stopped before anyone could really intervene… but still, I need to set some boundaries early on.

We can’t have this happening again.

“Fine, I won’t do it again. Sorry.”

“Oh my, Your Highness! Did you just… apologize?”

“Yeah.”

An apology from Gergys?

I was genuinely surprised this time.

“Well… I didn’t mean to make you cry. I just wanted to show you how fun it is to ride my lion.”

Gergys grumbled, looking embarrassed as he stared off into the distance.

He probably didn’t understand the difference between his idea of “fun” and most people’s.

Gergys always hangs out with adult knights.

I decided to forgive Gergys generously and reached out to touch his cheek.

“Are you no longer upset?”

“Nope.”

“Then?”

“Grant me ten wishes later, and I’ll forgive you for scaring me.”

“What? You planned this from the start, didn’t you?!”

“Nope. Do you want me to stay mad?”

I threatened, and Gergys flinched.

‘What a pushover.’

Gergys is such an easy mark, ready to be taken advantage of!

Honestly, he has no reason to play with me or like me just because we’re technically siblings.

As seen on Agricultural Day, even within the Wynn faction, everyone is a potential enemy.

The only person Gergys can truly trust is his twin brother, Idsys.

Gergys has no interest in the Emperor’s throne, so he’s determined to help Idsys ascend to it.

‘That’s why, in the game, the key to winning Gergys over was to make him want the throne for himself.’

I don’t need to push him in that direction now, so Idsys will likely become the Emperor instead.

Which means he’ll eliminate any obstacles in his path.

‘I could be seen as a significant threat now that I’ve caught Grandfather’s eye.’

Even after Agricultural Day, Gergys’s attitude hasn’t changed.

‘I’m grateful for that.’

If Gergys’s attitude had shifted, I’d be facing more attacks, even with Dad’s protection.

Once I turn ten, anything could happen.

Without Gergys, I’d be at a disadvantage.

Conversely, Gergys doesn’t need me.

He’s not so naive as to not know which side holds the advantage.

“Gergys, why do you always go along with what I want?”

“What?”

I muttered to myself, but I was genuinely curious.

Why does he always indulge me, even when I’m so demanding?

“Call me brother, you little brat.”

“Ouch!”

Gergys flicked my nose as he stared at me, causing me to grab my stinging nose with both hands and pout.

“And why wouldn’t I be nice to my sibling?”

“We’re not even real siblings.”

“You were adopted. That makes you my sibling. Why question it?”

Well, he is simple-minded.

After a moment of hesitation, I added a question on a whim.

“Then, what if I said I wanted to be the Emperor?”

There was a reason for my question.

At four years old, I have the advantage.

Later, I can always claim I don’t remember saying that.

And being so young, people are less likely to take my words seriously.

‘And…’

I’m worried about Main Quest 3.

If I pay off the 10 billion gems and become the heir to the throne, what if Main Quest 3 is ‘Become the Emperor’?

“Are you interested in the Emperor’s position too? That’s unexpected.”

Gergys looked surprised and stared at the sky with a complex expression.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, just as I was starting to regret bringing it up.

“In that case… we’ll have no choice.”

What do you mean, no choice?

Don’t tell me you plan to eliminate me…!

“First, we’ll have to get rid of everyone except you and Idsys.”

“W-what next?”

“Well, then… we’ll have to figure something out.”

His voice was serious.

I’ve never seen Gergys this contemplative before, and it left me speechless.

“Hey, you’re not… going to kill me?”

“You? Why would I?”

“Idsys is supposed to be the Emperor.”

“Yes, that’s the plan.”

“But what if I want to be the Emperor?”

“Then we’ll find a way. If my sibling wants to be the Emperor.”

I wanted to ask more seriously, but Gergys’s tone turned playful again.

I was certain he wouldn’t answer if I asked about the details.

So, I just patted Gergys’s shoulder.

Gosh, this crazy but sweet guy.

“No, I don’t need to be the Emperor.”

“Lost interest in a second?”

“Yeah.”

“Good. I was wondering how to get rid of Grandfather.”

…What?

Did he just say something treasonous?

“Don’t say such things!”

I was genuinely alarmed and yelled, making Gergys burst into laughter.

Oh my, he’s really not sane!

I started to distance myself from Gergys.

“I want to say hello to Dew.”

“Shall we?”

Sophia put me back on the ground.

Dew’s eyes weren’t exactly gentle, but they looked simple.

Just like his owner.

‘Ah, well… they said familiars are born from soul fragments.’

No wonder they resemble each other.

Dew smelled like warm firewood.

Like the crackling fire and its scent during a camping trip on a cold day.

It made me feel comfortable and relaxed.

Even though Dew had scared me, I liked him, so I hugged his neck tightly.

“Hello, Dew. I’m Cherishe. I hope I can have a cool familiar like you.”

Dad said he’d look into it, but I haven’t heard anything yet.

‘There must have been a familiar when I was born.’

Or… did my entry change the soul, causing the previous familiar to disappear?

Before that, do game characters even have souls?

“By the way… what happens to familiars when their owners die?”

“They die with their owners. They’re soul fragments, so when the owner dies, they merge back into one.”

Gergys, brushing Dew’s mane, answered nonchalantly.

It seemed like a thoughtless comment, but it made me tilt my head.

Before I entered this body, did Cherishe’s soul exist?

Or was she… soulless, just a body?

This world, just a game, feels increasingly real.

If I don’t have a familiar, it’s just a game setting.

‘Let’s not get too immersed. Stay focused!’

No matter how warm and happy this is, it’s just a dream.

I must not forget my goal of returning.

I felt like if I didn’t keep reminding myself, I’d completely lose myself.

—

That evening.

A secluded forest path within the palace grounds.

This place, avoided by many, had become overgrown and eerie.

There were rumors of ghosts, deterring people even more, but there were no ghosts.

Just the twins playing with their familiars here, spreading spooky rumors.

Familiars are invisible to others, after all.

And now, Genovia Wynn Castalia, who had been so powerful until yesterday, sat with torn clothes, looking beaten and humiliated.

“You, you really accept such a worthless thing as part of your family?”

Genovia yelled, wiping her bloody nose, hoping someone would come to her aid.

The twins had surpassed ten years old, so they could use the power of Dragon Heart in battle without interference.

Despite knowing this, Genovia screamed desperately, trying to attract onlookers.

“You’re treating me like this over that thing? Think about who’ll be more useful when you become Emperor!”

“Useful, huh…”

Idsys smiled with narrowed eyes and approached Genovia.

Boom!

With just one step, the ground shook and cracked. The earth split right up to Genovia’s crotch, making her let out a strange noise.

“I don’t want someone who insulted my father as my servant.”

“W-what? Servant? I will be a Prince!”

“Unfortunately, brother, you won’t be. Because I won’t allow it.”

Idsys grabbed Genovia’s chin with a crushing grip.

His crimson eyes burned fiercely.

The savage cruelty and violence within them seemed ready to devour Genovia at any moment.

The twins had a secret.

The truth was, Idsys had inherited their father’s ferocity, not Gergys.

Gergys’s role was to prevent Idsys from losing control.

That’s why Gergys always took the lead in any situation.

To calm Idsys down.

But this time, Genovia’s words had crossed a line.

“At the next aptitude evaluation, you will voluntarily step down. Hide yourself completely.”

“Hgh, hngh…!”

“You understand? You have to pay for insulting my father and my sister.”

Swish.

From Idsys’s entire body, a sharp aura emanated like thousands of forged spears.

At the same time, Genovia found it hard to breathe.

‘What is this madness!’

Getting a couple of punches from Gergys was nothing.

It was painful, but not this terrifying.

“Monster.”

“Yes, did you just realize? You’re not very perceptive, are you?”

Idsys twisted his lips into a smile.