Time Healer Ceres

A short while before coming here, Ceres had opened her subspace and prepared several medicinal herbs.

He said he even coughed up blood.

She only heard a rough description of his symptoms from Cheion. However, even Ceres found it difficult to determine Alex’s exact condition. She hadn’t looked through the records of the treatments Prince Alex had undergone, but from what Cheion told her, it was clear they had already tried every treatment they could.

But the fact that his condition hadn’t improved meant they still hadn’t discovered the true cause of his illness.

“For now, the coughing should lessen.”

Alex accepted the tea Ceres offered and stared at her silently.

“.......”

Then, he slowly raised the cup to his lips. A sweet yet slightly bitter flavor spread through his throat, soothing it as the tea went down. The aroma also seemed richer than when he had drunk it at the shop.

“Cough.....”

The most surprising thing was how the endless coughing that had plagued him suddenly subsided in an instant.

Just as it had before, the symptoms faded quickly after drinking a single cup of tea from Ceres. Prince Alex looked down at the teacup with a faint look of wonder.

“I’ll prepare some medicine to help with your coughing and restore your strength.”

This was the limit of what she could do for now. Without knowing the nature of his illness, she had no choice but to create medicine based on the symptoms she could see.

I’ve never encountered symptoms like these before.

A burning sensation, skin that continued to dry out, and a body that grew weaker with each passing day.

Ceres had treated countless patients throughout her life, but even she couldn’t figure out what was causing this.

“Please take it every morning and evening.”

At her words, the three people other than Prince Alex exchanged puzzled looks. Was she really going to make medicine for him?

“Medicine? Do you know healing arts, Ceres?”

Their confusion was understandable. Although Ceres had briefly served as the acting head of the Ellesia family, that time was short. She also had little involvement in outside affairs, so very few people knew about her abilities.

“Only a little.”

Ceres gave a vague answer to Cheion’s question and turned her attention back to Prince Alex, carefully observing his condition again. Her eyes held the curiosity of a healer and the determination of someone eager to solve a new case.

“...Haha.”

Prince Alex laughed incredulously under her unwavering gaze.

Until now, he had barely paid attention to the kindness and smiles anyone showed him. But this gaze was completely different. How was he supposed to interpret such intense interest?

“May I come back when the medicine runs out?”

“...If you want.”

They stared at him in surprise. Everyone had expected Prince Alex, who always refused treatment from healers, to reject her visit again this time.

“Please tell me right away if you experience any other symptoms.”

“I will.”

“And don’t throw away the medicine behind my back just because it tastes bitter.”

“...I’m not a child.”

“No, it’s just that I’ve met plenty of patients like that.”

I remember that Emperor used to throw away his medicine every time he complained about the bitterness.

They were from the same bloodline, after all.

“Make sure you eat properly.”

“.......”

“And don’t go outside just because you feel restless. Stay in your room and rest. Make sure you wear warm clothes as well.”

Prince Alex looked at Ceres as she continued giving him instructions. Did she really see him as a child?

“Then, get some rest.”

With that farewell, Ceres left the room without hesitation, as if there was nothing more to discuss. Cheion quickly followed after her.

“Hahaha.”

Prince Alex suddenly burst into laughter. Princess Nailia’s eyes widened when she saw him.

He was someone who always wore a smile like a mask, yet this time, she could tell his laughter was genuine.

“Brother, are you alright?”

“...Give me the rest of the tea.”

Alex quickly hid his smile and looked away awkwardly. Princess Nailia poured the remaining herbal tea from the teapot for him.

***

As soon as they left the room, Ceres quietly supported Cheion as they walked.

“Thank you.”

Cheion smiled brightly, his gratitude sincere. Ceres looked at him silently before clicking her tongue. His complexion was still poor.

“Well, it’s only natural to worry when your family is sick.”

That was true, but...

“Don’t starve yourself.”

When caring for a patient, the health of the people around them mattered too. Refusing to eat out of worry would only leave everyone worse off.

“Alright. I’ll make sure to eat properly.”

Ceres watched Cheion smile before taking something from her pocket and handing it to him.

“What’s this?”

It was a small box.

“A gift.”

“A gift?”

“To cheer you up.”

Cheion tilted his head and opened the small wooden box.

“Uh... uh, uh!”

The moment the box opened, Cheion’s mouth slowly fell open. Then, an excited cry escaped him.

“My Blue Stone!”

Inside the box was the blue ice-attribute mana stone that Cheion had spent so long searching for.

“My Blue Stone!”

At his shout, Crown Prince Aseraian and Princess Nailia, who were still inside the room, hurried out with startled expressions. Luca, the aide who had been in the nearby office, also opened the door and came out to see what had happened.

“Y-you! How did you find this? You said you lost it!”

“I just found it.”

“Waaah! My Blue Stone! My Blue Stone!”

As Ceres watched Cheion hold the blue mana stone with shining eyes, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

“You had this?”

“Yeah. I kept it in my subspace. Can I give it to Cheion?”

“...You want to give it to him?”

“Yes. He’s helped me a lot.”

“If that’s what you want, then go ahead.”

She had already asked Kainel, the original owner of the mana stone, for permission. Since she seemed to have felt guilty about receiving so many teleportation scrolls from Cheion without giving anything in return, Kainel readily agreed.

“Could that be...”

“The one you were looking for back then?”

Luca and Crown Prince Aseraian immediately recognized the blue mana stone. They were the ones who had witnessed Cheion making a huge commotion while searching for it for days.

“What is that?”

Meanwhile, Princess Nailia could only stare in confusion as she watched Cheion bouncing around excitedly.

“Are you really giving this to me?”

“Yeah.”

Unable to tear his eyes away from the mana stone, Cheion kept fidgeting in place. He looked like he was barely holding himself back from rushing straight to his research lab.

“You can go.”

“No! I can look at it later.”

...Then at least stop moving your feet.

Ceres smiled as she watched him. Despite what he said, he still couldn’t stay still for even a second.

“I’ll prepare the medicine and leave right away.”

“But...”

“Having someone around while I make medicine will only distract me.”

“...Alright. I’ll come to you later!”

Worried that something might happen to the mana stone, Cheion raised it carefully as he hurried toward his research lab.

“Don’t bother waiting. He won’t leave his lab for a while.”

“Yes, I figured as much.”

Ceres nodded at Luca’s words. She had expected this to happen.

“Please tell him that if he skips meals, I’ll take the mana stone back.”

“I’ll be sure to tell him.”

Luca nodded firmly. In fact, it was a warning he had wanted to give Cheion himself.

“Is there somewhere I can prepare the medicine?”

“Medicine?”

Luca looked at her in confusion. Why was she suddenly talking about making medicine?

“I’ll show you the way.”

“I’ll do it.”

Two people stepped forward at the same time in Luca’s place. They were none other than Crown Prince Aseraian and Princess Nailia.

“......”

“......”

The two exchanged a look.

I told you to leave her alone.

I never said I would.

Nailia frowned slightly at Aseraian’s gentle smile before reaching out and taking Ceres’s arm.

“I’m her friend, so I’ll guide her.”

...Friend? Me? Since when?

Ceres stared at Nailia as the princess casually linked arms with her.

“Let’s go.”

Still, she didn’t pull away. Compared to Crown Prince Aseraian, Nailia, whom she had often met at the academy, was someone she felt more comfortable being around.

Step...

“.....?”

But after taking only one step, Nailia suddenly stopped.

Ceres looked at her in confusion. Nailia turned toward Luca with an awkward expression.

“Which way is it?”

Luca sighed inwardly. Of course, Nailia wouldn’t know her way around the Magic Tower when she rarely ever visited.

“Please follow me.”

In the end, Ceres and Princess Nailia followed behind Luca as he led them through the Magic Tower.

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