The Princess Who Was Married Off To The Prince of Slaughter In Place of Her Sister. While She Was Growing Fairies and Potatoes in The Garden of The Detached Palace, His Highness's Infatuation Began - Episode 18

“Fel, what do you think of this herb?”

“Awesome, Ali! This herb that looks like mugwort has the power to heal wounds. It can be used as potion material!”

“Well, that’s good.”

“Fairy lady, how about this grass and these berries over here?”

Lord Leonis showed Fel the red berries and orange grass.

“Both of them are poisonous. Get rid of them quickly. And please don’t touch Ally with the hand that touched the poisonous plants.”

“I see…”

Upon arriving in the forest, we collected grass, mushrooms, and nuts, and had Fer appraise them.

Since earlier, the plants that Leonis-sama has been bringing are all vividly colored, but they are all poisonous.

Maybe that’s why he was feeling down.

I came to gather edible medicinal herbs that grow even in barren land and grow quickly, but unexpectedly, I was also able to collect materials for recovery potions and antidote potions.

This country suffers from many monster attacks, so having potions would help the people.

Besides, if it’s a potion with high efficacy, it can be sold for a high price in other countries.

I want to sell high-quality potions and enrich the national treasury.

“The plants that Ali gathered: a mugwort-like herb for healing potions, a shiso-like herb for antidote potions, and a cabbage-like plant that serves as food and makes your skin glow. They all grow well in poor soil and grow quickly!”

“This is enough. Let’s head back before it gets dark. Hey, Leonis-sama?”

Lord Leonis was still gathering herbs by the tree.

“The prince is currently holding all poisonous plants. They’re dirty, so throw them away.”

“Fel, you don’t have to say it so clearly…”

“If you bring back poisonous plants, it will be a big problem.”

As Fel said, but if Lord Leonis gets any more depressed, the return trip will be a hassle.

“Lady Fairy is right. When we return to the castle, let’s inform the soldiers about the characteristics of the poisonous plants, send them into the forest, and have them dispose of the poisonous plants. It would be terrible if a hungry villager accidentally entered the forest and ate the poisonous plants.”

After Lord Leonis discarded the grass he was holding, he stood up.

His eyes were filled with determination.

Huh, you seem surprisingly energetic.

“Fairy, I have a request. You seem to be knowledgeable about plants. I am planning to document edible and inedible herbs in a book. I would like your cooperation in creating an encyclopedia.”

“Is it an encyclopedia?”

“I think if we had an illustrated encyclopedia, it would reduce the chances of people accidentally eating poisonous plants.”

The eyes of Lord Leonis, who said that, were serious.

This person is always thinking about the people, isn’t he?

Deep in my chest, something made a thudding sound.

It’s strange. I get butterflies when I’m near Lord Leonis.

“Ugh, it’s such a hassle.”

“Could you please do something about that?”

“Fel, I’m asking you too.”

I understand the pain of hunger better than anyone. Even I would have starved to death without Fel.

At such times, if there were beautifully colored grass or berries, I would have eaten them without knowing they were poisonous.

“I’m weak to Alley’s requests. I’m just helping out. You handle the drawings and writing.”

“Thank you, Fel.”

“Fairy Lord, I owe you one!”

I would be happy if what we did could help the people even a little.

“In exchange, when the fruits planted in the garden grow, I want you to make apple pie, peach tart, mandarin jam, and pear pound cake, and let me be the first to eat them!”

“I swear by the Crown Prince’s name to dedicate it first to the Fairy Palace.”

“It’s absolute!”

I’m glad Fel got motivated with the sweets.

“When you get some sweets, make sure to share with Ali too! Let’s eat them together!”

“Thank you, Fel.”

After returning to the castle, we planted the medicinal herbs we had gathered today in the garden.

Just like Fer casts magic on vegetables, he also cast magic on the herbs.

The next day, the herbs bore seeds, and the collected seeds were planted back in the garden, increasing the number of herbs.

And so, the increased medicinal herbs were distributed to villages across the country.

All three types of medicinal herbs grow quickly and can be harvested in a month.

A month later, in the Wolfheart Kingdom, there were no longer any people suffering from hunger.

The people were grateful not only to Fel but also to me, and since I wasn’t used to being praised by others, their words of gratitude felt somewhat ticklish.

Lately, there have been no monster attacks, and it’s been peaceful, so Lord Leonis has been spending more time in the castle.

It’s fun to work on the farm with him or do food distribution in the castle town.

He keeps calling me “cute,” “beautiful,” and “lovely” every chance he gets, and it’s throwing me off.

…but I don’t feel bad about it.

I also think that Lord Leonis, who works hard in the fields, is… well, cool.

It’s embarrassing, so you absolutely can’t tell him!

I had no doubt at that time that this happy life would continue forever.

At that time, I never would have imagined that she would come from the Noble Grant Kingdom…