Chapter 29

"Well, what should we do?"

After Kiril left the room with the sleeping Lady Shina, the king began with a smile. He's really angry, that one.

"Crush them."

Jinklett said this briefly. Hey, his eyes are set. When Lady Shina is involved, this foolish younger brother really loses himself.

"Let's kill them."

The other foolish younger brother, Lute, agreed cheerfully. Don't overexert yourself; your arm just healed. I understand your feelings, but you need to calm down too.

"Hehehehehe."

The queen covered her mouth with a fan and laughed. The person who should never be angered the most is genuinely furious.

I'm also quite angry, but someone needs to remain calm. If we act out of anger, we might miss someone.

The Marita Kingdom is genuinely furious at Daido Kingdom. Not only for their treatment of Lady Shina, but also for concealing the regeneration magic, which violates the common law of the kingdoms and shows disloyalty to our country, which cooperates with them.

Lute lost his arm in a monster hunt three years ago. I confirmed with Kiril that by then, the existence of the regeneration magic developed by Lady Shina was widely known within Daido Kingdom.

The Marita Kingdom immediately inquired with other countries about methods to rebuild lost limbs after Lute's incident. They even checked with distant small countries. Of course, they also inquired with Daido Kingdom, but the answer was no.

From the fact that our knight's attached magician, Ethan, successfully regenerated a limb on his first try under Lady Shina's guidance, it doesn't seem to be an overly difficult magic, though it does require a significant amount of magical power. According to Ethan and the old man Sand, it can be performed with a change in mindset and consciousness, and any magician with a certain level of skill can learn it.

In the Glass Forest extermination team, other magicians who learned regeneration from Lady Shina would perform it in emergencies or when Lady Shina was treating other injuries.

According to the common law of the kingdoms, if a new treatment method or recovery potion is developed that is deemed beneficial to humanity, the developing country is obligated to disclose it. Other countries that benefit from it will compensate the costs or pay usage fees to the developers, as decided through negotiations.

A method to rebuild lost limbs is precisely the kind of magic that should be disclosed, but for some reason, Daido Kingdom is keeping it secret. Given their strong sense of superiority and isolationism, they likely believe that such advanced technology should benefit only their own country.

"Our country owes that girl countless favors."

Everyone nodded at the king's words.

"I had my arm healed. Not just my arm, but my important aide's heart was also saved. Even my relationship with my brother was mended."

Lute said, stroking his right arm.

"I was saved. The city of Kylart was saved by that girl and Lady Kiril. And with that monster repellent incense, how many more lives will be saved in the future?"

I wanted to thank her, but she refused, saying she had already received enough from others. When she said with teary eyes that she was afraid to receive more, I couldn't help but back off.

"I had two of my sons saved. I can't easily forgive those who hurt that humble and adorable girl."

The queen whispered in a chillingly cold voice.

"I've been helped by Shina-chan ever since I met her. Without her, I can't go on living."

Jinklett murmured. No, you're too dependent on her; you need to do something about it. If you smother her, she might get annoyed.

It seemed everyone felt the same way, and the family's faces all tensed up.

To change the awkward atmosphere, the king cleared his throat.

"The top priority is Shina-chan's safety. We will protect her with our lives if necessary. Understood?"

Everyone nodded firmly in response to the king's words.

"By the way, Said is currently in Naris."

The king suddenly changed the topic.

Prince Said and Princess Luna, the crown prince and princess, are attending the founding celebration of Naris Kingdom on behalf of the king. Naris Kingdom, a neighboring country, has long maintained a good relationship with Marita Kingdom, and the royal families are close. The kings are such good friends that their conversations often resemble mischief-making childhood friends rather than official diplomatic talks.

"I just sent a message to Said in Naris. Prince Kanam of Naris has expressed a desire to stay in our country for a while, so Said and the others will return with him. I've instructed Said to consult with the king of Naris to ensure Prince Kanam's stay is comfortable."

Prince Kanam. The only son of the king of Naris, a clever 8-year-old boy. He is good friends with Said's son, Sirius, who is also accompanying him on this visit. They are probably playing around like puppies.

That's when I realized. Yes, Kanam. At the age of 3, he lost his left foot in a horse accident. That little boy, walking with a cane, dragging his immobile foot. His future can be saved too!

I couldn't help but look at the king.

"I think our country alone is enough, but Shina-chan needs more protection. I'm asking Naris to serve as a distraction. We want Naris to also support her, not just our country."

If we publicly announce the regeneration magic, it's likely that Lady Shina's presence in our country will be revealed. Ideally, we want to keep her location secret for her safety until her position is secure. If Kiril's prediction is correct, the Glass Forest extermination team has been suffering from a significant lack of manpower since Lady Shina left. Given the shameless nature of that country, they will likely try to reclaim her under some pretext. They are probably searching for her frantically right now.

"The monster repellent incense is the same. We've already established a sales route to Naris through Zain. Hehehe, Zain is so busy he's worn out."

The Zain Trading Company must be swamped. Selling the monster repellent incense is already a big deal within Marita Kingdom, let alone expanding to Naris. Well, if it's that cunning old man, he might be laughing all the way to the bank.

The king's smile faded, and he stared intently at Jinklett.

"Jinklett, what do you want to do with that girl?"

The atmosphere shifted, and the king's eyes were those of a ruler. Jinklett's back straightened under the cold, calculating gaze.

"That girl possesses many talents, and her value is immeasurable. There will be more people like Daido Kingdom who will try to exploit her."

The king leaned back in his chair and sighed.

"What did you think when you saw her, Jinklett? A child who believed her greatest achievement was a sin. Great deeds carry both merit and sin. If misused, they can cause harm. But I cannot allow a child to bear such a sin. I cannot forgive those who have twisted and tormented our country's great benefactor to such an extent."

The usual gentle demeanor was replaced by the fierce and ruthless face of the Marita King.

"Jinklett, can you protect her? Can you protect, heal, cherish, and love a girl who has been hurt and worn down since childhood? If you can't, I will not allow you to be by her side. Step aside gracefully. I will find a man who can do it and ensure he is by her side."

Jinklett was taken aback by the king's words. He must have realized the king was serious.

But his hesitation was brief. Jinklett's eyes turned fierce, and he glared at the king.

"Who would I give her to? I will make Shina-chan happy."

"Even though you keep getting scolded by her for being a wimp, you still say that. I won't show mercy for her happiness, even if you cry."

Even the queen spoke coldly, and Jinklett gritted his teeth. Well, I can understand his feelings, but after showing such weakness, it's to be expected. Even his reconciliation with Lute was pushed by Shina-chan.

"As a father, I want to see you together. But as a king, I cannot give you a passing grade as the husband of our country's benefactor. Try harder, Jinklett."

Despite the stern gaze of the king and queen, Jinklett did not lower his eyes and glared back.

Hmm. The spoiled youngest son is finally showing some maturity.

I'm happy to see my cute younger brother grow, but I also realize I have a lot of work ahead.

If Jinklett can quickly win Shina-chan's heart, her status and position as a princess of Marita Kingdom will be secured, and her safety will be higher. But can this wimpy younger brother heal her distrust of royalty and be a support for her? The road ahead is difficult.

I prayed to the gods that Jinklett, who might go berserk if Shina-chan is taken by the perfect man the king has prepared, would not cause internal strife in Marita Kingdom.