Baby Pharmacist Princess

I tore off a piece of slightly cooled bread, feeling cheerful.

The soft texture and the delicious aroma made my mouth water.

“Here, some blueberry jam. Want me to spread it for you?”

“Yes, please!”

While fancy food at the dining table is great, nothing beats the taste of freshly baked bread from the kitchen.

I took a big bite of the bread with jam that Madam Maya spread for me, feeling happy.

Of course, I didn’t eat it all by myself.

“Shami and Hanna, eat up too!”

“Thank you for sharing.”

“It’s always better to eat together.”

For this moment, I decided to forget all my worries.

A child’s duty is to fully enjoy happiness when they can!

The warm bread that makes my fingers feel cozy, the sweet jam, the people who like me, and the rainbow-colored sunlight streaming into the kitchen.

And a secret only I could see.

Four little kittens lounging lazily in the sunlight next to a sack of flour.

‘I should tie ribbons for them later.’

Oh, I’m really happy!

* * *

Time passed quickly, and I had everything ready to take to the party.

The party celebrating the coronation of the new Pope had finally begun.

Dad had truly recreated my dress that had been burnt and ruined, exactly as it was.

So, I was able to wear it just as I had planned.

‘And I mustn’t forget my bag.’

Honestly, it’s more practical than pretty, slung over my side, but Sophia couldn’t stand it and added a red ribbon.

Inside, just in case, are extra ointments to give to the nobles.

So, the bag is a bit heavy, but it’s okay.

I can handle this!

“Little Chirp is carrying something as big as herself.”

Gergys looked at me disapprovingly.

“I can carry it!”

“What if you trip and fall while lugging that around?”

“It’s fine.”

“It doesn’t even match your outfit.”

“I don’t care!”

“Ugh. She never backs down.”

Gergys sighed loudly, but I pretended not to hear.

Then Idsys, sitting next to Gergys, came to my defense.

“She’s only four. Kids her age sometimes insist on going out in bathrobes.”

“What? Seriously?”

“Yeah. It’s common for them to fixate on something and be stubborn about it. So, our little sister is acting quite normal and typical.”

……Well, it was a bit of a weird defense, but I let it slide.

“My daughter will wear what she wants and carry what she wants.”

At that moment, Dad spoke firmly.

I beamed and almost jumped into Dad’s arms.

“Dad is the best!”

“Of course.”

A small smile tugged at Dad’s lips.

Leaning against Dad, I swung my little feet in their shoes.

Today, neither my maid nor my servant could come.

Only guests were allowed without additional attendants.

“Remember, Cherry. Always stay with your brothers.”

“Yes!”

“Even if something looks interesting or pitiful, never go alone. Promise me.”

Dad’s worried eyes looked at me as he held out his pinky. He was genuinely concerned.

I had planned to talk to the Pope alone, but I lied without hesitation.

“Here, I promise.”

“What does it mean when you pinky promise?”

“It means you must keep it.”

“You know well. Also, never take off that ring necklace.”

Does this ring necklace really protect me?

After the pinky promise, I suddenly remembered something.

I hadn’t shown my familiars yet.

Peeking out the window, I estimated it would take at least two more minutes to reach Celestial Palace, then returned inside the carriage.

“Dad, I’ll show you my familiars.”

“Do you really have familiars now?”

I was talking to Dad, but Gergys, who turned his head so quickly it creaked, asked urgently.

Didn’t he hear?

“The Pope said so. That I slept so long to get my familiars.”

“What?”

“It seems you were the only one who didn’t hear. Dad and Idsis know.”

“What! Only I didn’t know?”

Gergys rolled his eyes in disbelief.

Meanwhile, the carriage arrived, and I quickly called out my familiars in front of everyone.

“Lulu, Mimi, Dodo, and Nana!”

Then, like popcorn popping, four little kittens appeared in the air.

Red, red, red, and white.

Not as flashy as Gergys’s or as graceful as Idsys’s. Just like me.

“Ugh.”

But Dad’s expression changed dramatically as he clutched his chest.

‘Could it be that the kittens are too cute, causing him to have a heart issue?’

I was so surprised I waved my small hands like maple leaves in front of Dad’s face.

“Dad?”

“They truly resemble you, especially this irresistible cuteness….”

“Yes, there are four of them!”

Dad, you really are a cat lover….

I picked up each kitten and introduced them to everyone.

Then I placed one kitten each on everyone’s lap.

Dad hesitated, repeatedly trying and failing to pet the kittens with trembling hands.

“But Father, has there ever been a case of someone getting four familiars at once?”

After the introductions, Idsys asked a serious question.

I couldn’t answer, so I kept my mouth shut.

I don’t know why I was reincarnated, or how my familiars came to me.

The only thing I knew was that I no longer had a reason to log out and return to reality.

‘I just want to pay off my 5 billion gems slowly, regain my medical level, and live here as a pharmacist.’

No need to become an heir to the throne.

Let’s not complicate things.

Even though the main quest part 3 is hidden and it bothers me….

It really bothers me….

‘It’ll be fine, right?’

Surely nothing strange will happen?

I tried to think optimistically, like a child.

‘The main quest just means I can’t log out if I don’t solve it, right?’

But as I got off the carriage in Dad’s arms and admired the grand castle’s splendor, it happened.

A shock hit me like someone grabbing and shaking my hair.

Pop!

[♡Administrator Message♡]

Congratulations, debtor Cherishe, on your 60th day of possession!

Are you enjoying the game as you wished?

Any inconvenience cannot be resolved, so please bear with it.

……?

Why is this so ominous?

I shuddered as I read the message.

Just when I thought I could finally live comfortably…?

[♡A Mace for the Debtor♡]

(1) Interest on your debt accrues on the 60th day of possession.

“!!!”

I was just about to enter the party.

My brothers’ and my name were called together, and I was about to make a splendid entrance…!

But my wide-open eyes were glued to a single line.

[Interest: 10% of the current debt]

“What, what…?”

What kind of loan shark is this?!

There was no mention of this at the start!

It’s invalid, invalid!

Feeling like the world was collapsing, I grabbed the back of my neck with my small hand.

And that’s only point 1?

So there’s a point 2 as well!

As I stared at the notification window with trembling eyes and harsh breaths, another message popped up.

[(2) Debtor Cherishe, who hasn’t paid back a single gem in 60 days of possession!

You receive the penalty.

The main quest is updated.

You can now earn gems in any way.

Please repay your debt!]

Was my recent ‘it’ll be fine’ comment a flag?

‘Did I just set myself up for a bad ending?!’

I was so shocked I clung tightly to Dad’s clothes. The main quest stood out like a sore thumb among the crowd.

Reading it silently, I was horrified.

[♡Main Quest♡]

1. Repay the debt of <11 billion gems>

(Deadline: 12th birthday)

2. Become an heir to the throne

(Deadline: 16th birthday)

3. ???

(Deadline: ???)

TIP: You cannot log out until you clear the main quest.

♡Failure: A gruesome death♡

Don’t put a heart on that!!!

‘Didn’t I almost die recently?!’

I spent all my money to increase the number of familiars!

And now they say I haven’t paid back the debt.

I felt so wronged I could cry and pound the ground with my little hands.

But I was at a party, and this was my first appearance as a Princess. A Princess under the public eye!

I had to maintain my dignity.

‘The system must have sent the notification at this moment on purpose.’

No doubt.

They wanted to see me force a smile while my lips trembled.

The administrator, or whoever, has a nasty personality!

“Oh, is that the one we’ve heard about….”

“I heard her father is a dragon. She’s said to be very smart.”

“But what about Prince Genovia? Why did that happen to him?”

“Oh, she’s looking this way! Cuter than I imagined!”

Various voices were directed at me.

I buried my head in Dad’s chest, unable to maintain my smile.

‘I don’t want a gruesome death!’