My Second Engagement: Loved by the Duke’s Son and Thanked for My Healing Magic ~ My Selfish Sister Took My Fiancé, but Gave Him Back Because She Didn’t Want Him Anymore~ - Episode 16

I visited the royal palace with Julite-sama because the healing facility was finally completed. Right now, we are waiting in the reception room.

The tea and sweets prepared for us are very delicious.

As I was relaxing, King Belfred entered the room alone.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Ever since I was cured, I’ve been feeling great. I want to thank you again.”

“Reina-san has also been using her healing magic on the people at the duke’s residence. Thanks to her, the atmosphere has become much brighter.”

“If that’s the case, I’d like her to use healing magic on the people in my palace as well.”

King Belfred laughed, as if he was joking.

After many trials, I still couldn’t feel any sense of exhaustion no matter how much I used my magic.

It seemed like I could keep casting it endlessly as long as I had time.

In other words, I could use magic as much as I wanted.

That feeling was incredibly fun.

It felt like a reward, so if people wished for it, I’d be happy to use my healing magic as much as they needed.

“Let’s get to the main topic. The healing facility is located near the checkpoint between the noble district and the commoner district.”

“As expected of you, Uncle. That’s a very convenient location for both nobles and commoners.”

“There’s a reason for that. There are many people in this country suffering from disabilities or incurable diseases.”

King Belfred looked at me with an apologetic expression.

“Are you really okay with doing this for free? Normally, what you’re offering is worth a lifetime’s earnings.”

“This is just a trial for now, so I don’t mind doing it for free. Besides, I’m not doing it for money.”

“I see… But I can’t prevent troublemakers from appearing. Depending on the situation, I may have to start charging for the service.”

“I understand. But please set the price so that anyone can afford healing if they need it.”

If I could earn enough to buy some octopus-shaped sausages, that would be enough for me.

“Also, we need to make sure Reina-dono’s identity remains a secret. There’s someone in the palace who can use disguise magic. When you saved me before, I was using that person’s magic to disguise myself.”

“Why were you disguising yourself when you went outside?”

“I enjoy walking around freely. Also, investigating the commoners’ lives is important. I disguised myself so I could move around without being recognized as the king.”

King Belfred, like Julite-sama, seemed kind and humble, and he cared deeply about the people.

At first, I was just excited about using magic, but now, I was starting to think that it would be nice if I could help make this country, which King Belfred and Julite-sama cherished, even better.

“Come in, Sanadim-Gress.”

“Eh!?”

That name sounded familiar.

Sanadim-Gress, the first prince.

He was 19 years old, and there were rumors that he would be getting married next year.

He was said to have extraordinary talent in magic, but the details of his abilities were unknown.

“I am Sanadim-Gress. I’ve heard about your achievements from Julite. It’s an honor to be able to assist you.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Reina-Falrune. Please take care of me.”

“Very few people in the palace know about my brother Sanadim’s disguise magic. Please keep it a secret.”

“Understood. I won’t tell anyone.”

He looked a lot like Julite-sama. The only difference was his hair color—his shimmering blue hair stood out. His deep blue eyes also resembled Julite-sama’s, giving him a gentle and kind aura.

“My non-elemental magic allows disguises to last for about half a day once cast. However, if Reina-sama uses healing magic, the effect will be undone. Be careful not to dispel it by mistake.”

“I’ll be careful.”

“Now, let’s decide what kind of appearance Reina-sama should have.”

If possible, I wanted to have a cute face.

It would be fun to admire my own reflection.

“For Reina’s safety, please make her look like a man.”

“Huh?”

“Just knowing she has healing magic will spread rumors. To be safe, we’ve created a backstory that she’s a visitor from another country. If she remains as a woman, she’ll receive endless marriage and courtship proposals.”

“I… will become a man?”

It sounded interesting. That might actually be fun.

My chest would become flat, my body would be muscular, and…

“This is a type of illusion magic that only changes your appearance. You can still do things like… um, picking flowers* as usual, and your strength won’t change either.”

(*Note: “Picking flowers” is a polite way of referring to using the restroom.)

“I see…”

So, my strength would remain the same, meaning I wouldn’t suddenly gain the ability to lift heavy objects.

“Making Reina look like a man as a precaution seems like a good idea. But even if something happens, Julite said he would protect her, so she’ll be fine.”

“Brother! That was supposed to be a secret!”

“Haha, Reina-sama is very lucky to be so cherished. After all, there is no one who can match Julite’s power in water magic.”

Julite-sama was flawless.

No matter how hard I tried, I didn’t think I could ever be a woman worthy of him.

I had forgotten to ask last time why he wanted me to be his fiancée…

I should ask him when I get the chance.

“Now then, let’s begin disguising Reina-sama and Julite. Are you ready?”

I was excited to see what kind of man I would turn into.

Wait… was Julite-sama going to become a man or a woman?