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 4

The painful swelling gradually subsided, returning to its normal position.

It seemed to be the work of healing magic.

“Oh…! The pain is completely gone! Actually, this fracture was said to be an incurable condition by the royal palace’s exclusive physician. I can’t believe it’s healed… Thank you so much!”

“No, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for letting me use magic!”

Being able to use magic, to cast it—it’s incredibly fun! So exciting!

And since this isn’t a dangerous type of magic, I can use it as much as I want as long as I have mana.

A lifelong dream has come true, and I can’t thank Lord Gress enough.

“Fufufufufu…”

“That smile… It’s the first time I’ve seen it.”

“Oh… Sorry, I just…”

“It’s fine. In fact, seeing you so happy makes me feel fortunate.”

Lord Gress always speaks to me so sweetly.

I’ve always held myself back, but at this rate, my true nature might start showing.

“This makes it the third time you’ve saved me, Miss Falrune.”

“Huh?”

I don’t remember saving him even once when we first met.

Before I could ask, Lord Gress spoke up.

“Haha, but it seems like using magic makes you very happy, Miss Falrune.”

“Yes! I’m really happy and excited!”

I feel like I’m already indulging too much in my desires.

But I can’t resist the satisfaction of being able to use magic, and I ended up getting carried away.

“It’s strange. You must have used an enormous amount of mana. And yet, you seem completely fine.”

Lord Gress examined me carefully, his gaze moving over my entire body. I could tell it wasn’t a lewd look, but being stared at with those crystal-clear deep blue eyes was embarrassing.

“Is it because the legendary light attribute has boundless magic power? Or is there another reason… I wonder…”

“Lord Gress… This is getting a bit….”

“Ahhh! I’m so sorry!! I got too caught up and forgot about personal space!”

Lord Gress is widely admired by both men and women as a ‘polite yet powerful mage with no weaknesses.’

But right now, his flustered reaction didn’t match that image at all—it was actually kind of cute.

Without thinking, I chuckled. Oh no, I feel like I’m losing to Lord Gress’ kindness and just acting like my true self more and more.

“I apologize. It’s just… you’re so different from the rumors about you, Lord Gress…”

“That’s because it’s you, Miss Falrune.”

“Eh!?”

His gentle words, paired with that unwavering deep blue gaze fixed on my face…

It’s only the first day of our trial engagement, and he’s already quite forward.

Of course, for me, that’s a wonderful thing.

I tried my best to meet his gaze, but… I couldn’t do it.

“I have a request…”

“Y-yes! If it’s something I can do, I’ll do anything!”

“I apologize for asking so soon after starting our new life, but… would you accompany me to the royal palace tomorrow?”

“The royal palace!?”

The sudden request caught me completely off guard.

The royal palace was the highest authority in the country, where the king himself resided.

“Could you use your healing magic to cure my uncle’s illness?”

“Your uncle… You mean His Majesty the King? I can’t guarantee I can heal him, but if he’s sick, I’ll go right away!”

Illness should be treated as soon as possible.

I was still full of energy, so I was ready to go immediately.

“No matter the reason, meeting the king requires proper procedures. Fortunately, since I am a royal, I can take you with me, and we will be given priority access to see him. However, more importantly, if you keep using magic so many times in one day, it could be dangerous for you, Miss Falrune.”

“You’re… worried about me?”

“Of course! You are my precious fiancée, after all!”

His kindness, his determination to cherish me—it was making my heart melt.

After this, I had to return to the Falrune estate to collect my few belongings.

I should probably tell my parents that I got scolded because of Almia’s selfishness, but for once, I decided to be selfish too.

After all, I was too excited about my trial engagement to care about anything else.

I wondered what would happen if I went back to pack while feeling like this.