It Seems I've Been Reincarnated As A Mob Character In An Otome Game World, But The Prince Dropped Out Before It Even Started - Episode 7

No!

This isn’t hugging me, it’s falling towards me!

For a moment, I almost panicked, but I “looked” at Lady Cedi, who held me tightly.

The faint black mist clinging to that body. The sense that “it would be harmful if it were to be absorbed into the body.”

It’s poison.

“To what extent, Alexis?”

The head butler, Ian, who serves the First Prince, came to check on me with a worried look.

Ian, who is about the same age as my father and Cedi, comes from a marquis family that is politically opposed to the main family’s house of the Empress.

In a position to command the servants, as a reliable father… no, an older brother, diligently serving Lord Cedi.

This time, too, you noticed that Lord Cedi was unwell and brought him back from the palace, didn’t you?

Ian, while giving instructions to those around him, explains the situation.

“As far as I can tell, there has been tampering with my usual meals and sleep disturbances. I can handle that with the antidotes I have on hand.”

However, I was invited for tea by the Empress.

“There are no life-threatening injuries.”

I touch Lady Cedi’s body, who has buried her face in my shoulder and is suppressing her rough breaths.

I think it’s a strange gift, even for myself.

You can see that the target is covered in something like a black mist, and you can gauge the danger level by touching it directly.

Because it’s something intuitive that can’t be replaced by numbers, it might not be possible to determine the ability in the temple.

Somehow, I think that if I drink the third herbal medicine I’ve prepared and get a good night’s rest, I’ll recover.

And that intuition should be right. That’s the kind of gift it is.

Ian let out a sigh of relief at my explanation.

“Is it the usual harassment? Well, it’s not good—no, it’s not good at all.”

Let’s have Cedric-sama continue to rest as he is.

Get ready for bed.

Upon hearing Lord Ian’s words, the attendants moved into action all at once.

Lady Cedi, who had been leaning on me, was being carried by two people and taken to the bed.

Hugh, having woken up, was tidying the bed with brisk movements. He would then lay him down, take off his shoes, and change him into pajamas.

It’s still early afternoon, but I change into matching pajamas with the prince.

If Lady Cedi is unwell, it is my responsibility to keep her company while she sleeps.

If I touch the body, I can immediately notice if the condition worsens.

I should probably have the doctor examine him, but since I can’t show any weakness of the First Prince, I won’t call him unless it’s absolutely necessary.

“Please, Alexis.”

“Yes!”

Since it’s still early afternoon, I double the curtains hanging from the canopy and dim the light inside the bed.

Cedi-sama, now changed into pajamas, was looking at me with slightly opened golden eyes.

Because I’m weakened by the poison, my eyesight has deteriorated.

The feeling of awe has faded, and instead, I feel a sense of protectiveness. It might be disrespectful for someone younger like me to offer protection, but since I have the soul of someone older from a past life, I hope that’s acceptable.

“Alexis……”

“Have you been staying hydrated?”

The golden eyes narrowed into a smile, and Lady Cedi gave a faint nod.

I lift the comforter, slide next to him, wrap my arms around his black hair, and pull him close to my chest.

Even if I’m just nearby, the Poison Appraisal gift activates with the presence alone, but the one I’m about to use now is another ability.

“Pain, pain, go away …… ”

Around the embraced Cedi-sama, fine particles of gold danced.

Like the black mist, the golden light is invisible to anyone’s eyes.

A spell to improve one’s health.

By the way, I’ve let people know about my poison detection abilities, but I haven’t revealed anything about my healing abilities.

Because it’s a truly dangerous ability.

It’s not that you’ll see immediate improvement. It’s a benefit that gradually and deeply permeates, like soaking in a hot spring.

The gift that heals injuries and illnesses in an instant seems to be a unique ability of the saints certified by the temple, but it’s not such a great power.

Better than nothing. Just a superstition.

But if people find out, I think it will cause even more commotion than the poison detection, so I will keep it a secret from everyone as much as possible.

Well, I do use it secretly, though.

I also took care of Hugh when he broke his bone during training, and I looked after my younger siblings when we were in the orphanage and they fell ill.

I’ve also had to comfort kids who fell and scraped their elbows and knees while passing by.

Little kids believe in magic spells, so they can be easily deceived. I deceived Hugh with all my might too.

So, it probably hasn’t been found out by anyone else.

Cedi-sama, with a hot sigh, pressed his forehead against my chest.

I wonder if the gold particles are working? I’ll keep going.

This isn’t a supernatural ability, it’s just a charm. It’s like a child’s play.

It’s embarrassing that it won’t work unless I say it out loud every single time, but this spell only works if you pronounce it childishly.

I want a no-cast skill, but it doesn’t exist in this otome game world.

“— ‘Pain, pain, go away,’ ‘Pain, pain, go away…'”

Gently embrace the head and stroke the black hair.

It must have been tough at the palace.

Just because you’re used to it, you wouldn’t want to drink poison, right?

Here, you can feel safe. Everyone is looking out for you.

Good night, Master Cedi.