Baby Pharmacist Princess

“If Gergys is not correct?”

“Then you won’t be correct either. But Gergys will always act rightly.”

Mother’s words weren’t hopeful thinking or expectations, nor were they uncertain predictions.

They were the results of a clear, objective character analysis.

A rational conclusion.

Therefore, Idsys could be reassured.

He only needed to follow his twin brother.

There was one thing, though, that must never be forgotten.

After calming Gergys, Father took Idsys’s bloodied hand and held it gently.

“We are family. Protecting family is the most basic rule of being human.”

…Yes.

“As long as you remember that, you won’t become a monster. I, as your father, will always protect you, my son.”

From that day on, as time passed, Idsys came to respect his parents.

Mother’s words were never wrong, and Father always kept his promises.

And now, his ‘family’ included his sister.

A weak, young, small child.

If Gergys was the bright sun to him, Cherishe was… a little star.

If he, mimicking Gergys’s light, was the moon, then Cherishe was a star he had to protect.

“Family must be protected.”

For the first time, he had a ‘protectable’ existence within the family, which had always unknowingly shielded him.

Perhaps Father had adopted Cherishe hoping for Idsys to grow further.

“So, I won’t forgive anyone who bothers my sister.”

Protecting his sister was his duty as a brother.

The minimum requirement of humanity…

“Wake up, big brother.”

Ah, when did I fall asleep?

“Brother Idsys. Help me pick a dress!”

A lively voice naturally woke him up.

Turning his head slowly, the first thing he saw was golden hair tied in two pigtails.

Her height was so short that she had to stand on tiptoe and hold onto the bed to see his face.

Small hands that were not at all threatening.

A face that always looked happy.

“You’re at White Night Palace because you’re off today, right? Then I’m going to a party. Help me pick a dress, okay?”

“…Alright, I’ll help.”

“Really?”

“You asked me to help, so why are you surprised?”

As he replied softly, Cherishe giggled and pulled his hand.

Of course, it wasn’t really a day off, and many tasks came to mind…

‘I suppose I can slack off for a day.’

Idsys let himself be dragged by Cherishe and stood up.

It was a strangely bright morning.

—

‘Why hasn’t he left yet?’

I sat on the sofa, swinging my legs, waiting for Idsys to finish washing up.

From what I observed, Idsys only visited White Night Palace once or twice a week.

Usually, he and Gergys would get up and leave quickly.

I hardly ever got to meet him.

But today, I was really lucky. It seemed Gergys hadn’t woken Idsys up.

‘Then, I need to get closer to him!’

Idsys had walls around him.

He never seemed to open up beyond a certain point. But I had no intention of trying to break through that barrier.

My life philosophy is not to waste effort on the impossible.

But if I keep seeing him and pestering him, he will get used to me.

That was my goal.

To become a familiar presence to Idsys!

“By the way, you haven’t used your wish yet.”

“Uh-huh. That’s right.”

“What are you waiting for? Sister.”

After a while, Idsys spoke to me as he came out of the bathroom.

He was always impeccably dressed, so seeing him in just a light shirt was unusual.

No cravat, no vest, no jacket!

“You’ll catch a cold if you go out with wet hair.”

I didn’t answer about the wish, instead taking the towel from Idsys and reaching up as high as I could.

I wasn’t really trying to dry his hair, just pretending.

Idsys laughed and knelt down on one knee in front of me.

“Here, this way you can reach.”

“Uh, okay.”

I wasn’t really planning to dry his hair…

The wet golden hair slipped through my fingers.

I started drying his hair with the towel, but soon I was just playing with it, scrunching it up.

Idsys let me do as I pleased and then asked quietly,

“Were you worried I’d get sick?”

“The weather’s gotten colder. Sophia said it will snow soon.”

“Winter comes early in Castalia. By the end of November, the weather changes drastically, and by early December, we’ll have heavy snow.”

That sounds like an extreme change!

“Winter is too long.”

“Yes, that’s why everyone eagerly awaits the plum blossoms. It’s a sign that winter is over.”

Idsys agreed as I pouted and muttered.

How admirable.

“But you like winter, don’t you, big brother?”

I like spring and summer.

“Then don’t you dislike the plum blossoms, brother Idsys?”

Because they signal the end of your favorite season.

I was fixing Idsys’s hair when I suddenly realized it was too quiet.

He hadn’t responded.

When I looked up, I saw his calm, almost serene gaze on me.

“When did I tell you that I like winter?”

…You never did!

It was just game lore that I knew.

‘Idsys dislikes noise, so he prefers winter when everything is quiet…’

But I shouldn’t have let that slip.

I smiled and draped the towel over Idsys’s head like a prayer veil.

“When I said winter is long, your expression didn’t agree. So I thought you must like winter!”

“I see. You’re perceptive.”

Idsys murmured softly and stood up.

I stayed calm, then quickly ran off.

“Hurry up! You need to help me pick a dress while we eat sandwiches!”

“I’m coming.”

Phew, that was close!

Think about it. It’s creepy if a newly adopted sibling knows all your preferences.

It must have made him uncomfortable.

‘I need to be more careful from now on.’

Even if I know something, I mustn’t let it show!

—

“Brother Idsys, which dress should I wear?”

A bit later, in my room.

I had already eaten breakfast, so only Idsys had a salmon sandwich and a drink set up for him.

Meanwhile, I was agonizing over twenty dresses that Sophia and Mrs. Nania had painstakingly picked out.

“It’s for a celebration for the new pope. But I don’t know what to wear.”

It was a significant event.

Every noble in Castalia would be there.

Every member of the royal family who could walk would attend.

It was a stage for harmony between the temple and the royal family.

What I wore and how I appeared would be critically important, and everyone would talk about it.

To live comfortably, it’s best to make a strong impression early on and cement my image.

“It’s your first official event, so how about this red dress? It’s very cute and charming.”

Shami suggested a dress with a heart on the chest.

“Rejected. It looks too frivolous.”

But Idsys dismissed it immediately.

Sorry, Shami. I thought it was a bit much too.

“How about this sunflower dress?”

It had a green top and a skirt with yellow petals.

It was lively and cute, but…

“Rejected. Not elegant enough.”

Yeah, I thought so too.

Idsys quickly rejected several dresses.

So, the final candidates were two!

A pale blue dress with a wavy skirt, looking like it was rippling.

It would look pretty with my hair pinned up and adorned with a blue sapphire clip.

Or a deep crimson dress matching my eye color, with a gradient from dark red to white at the bottom of the skirt.

It would look good with my hair down and a butterfly bracelet.

“Brother, which one should I wear?”

“Alexandra often wears gold. It would be good for you to wear something contrasting, like the crimson dress.”

Alright, my signature color will be crimson from now on.

A bit stronger than pink but lighter than red.

It suits me well too.

“Thanks for the help!”

I went behind Idsys and hugged his neck, then quickly let go.

But I noticed Idsys’s hand hovering awkwardly in the air.

‘Was he going to pat me or something?’

I let go quickly, thinking he wouldn’t like it, but if he likes physical contact, I feel a bit sorry.

“But, Princess, is this all you have for clothing?”

Idsys casually ran his hand through his hair and asked.

But it seemed to me he was hiding his embarrassment.

“Winter coats are currently being made, Your Highness.”

“Since the Amon hunting season is approaching, practical clothing should also be made. All the royal family is expected to attend the first Amon hunt of the new pope’s reign.”

“I understand.”

Sophia’s face paled slightly. She thought it was too dangerous.

‘Well, many knights get injured every winter.’

At the northernmost end of Castalia, bordering Babylon, is where the ‘Amon’ monsters appear.

Amon is a giant snake that can swallow an entire house, staying in the demonic realm from spring to fall but appearing in winter.

Unlike regular snakes that hibernate in winter.

‘Because Amon breathes fire.’

The setting is that it crosses into the human world seeking cool places.

There were two main problems.

First, the Amon swarm devastates the area while searching for food, including humans.

Second… Amon isn’t just one creature.

‘They come in hordes, and even strong royals can’t handle them all.’

The Amon Wave.

Thousands of Amons continuously appear like waves.

About 10,000 Amons are hunted each year.

So, inevitably, some reach civilian areas and cause harm.

Players died so frequently in this part that it was called the game’s brutal game-over zone.