The Prince Appears!
As His Majesty and the Chancellor were fighting over the dried fruits and eating them voraciously—
“Heheheh. Tastes so good you can’t stop, right? But Joan’s dried fruits are even more amazing, you know.”
““What about them?””
“Joan, go ahead and use Search and show them.”
“Ah, yes. Search Open”
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[Dried Sweet Potatoes]
Steamed Kanro sweet potatoes turned into dried fruits.
Can be stored long-term.
Effects
Reduces swelling. Improves high blood pressure. Relieves constipation.
Prevents aging. Prevents blemishes. Relieves fatigue.
Prevents anemia. Prevents sensitivity to cold.
How to eat
Delicious as is.
Recommended as a source of sweetness while dieting.
However, they are high in calories, so don’t overeat!
Note
These were dried using Joan’s skill, so the effects are tripled (as of now).
Perfect for beauty care!!
Also perfect as emergency rations due to high calories!!
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““Huuuuuuh!? You can see Search!?””
“Impressive, isn’t it? For the record, my father’s blood pressure dropped to normal levels, and Maggie lost weight and got even more beautiful... Oh, and we had twins at home. One boy and one girl.”
“You’re kidding!? It cures high blood pressure... and twins? Could the dried fruit also bring fertility? Miss Joan?”
“... I don’t think it has anything to do with fertility.”
“Exactly. It has nothing to do with fertility, but if your wife gets more beautiful... right?”
At that frank comment from Father, all three of us kids could only look down.
Father, what exactly are you trying to make us listen to?
This is definitely something we need to report to Grandmother and Mother.
“Well, in any case, we get the gist about the dried fruit. Is this being sold in the Lampail Territory?”
“Yes, it’s already registered with the Merchants’ Guild. But what's being sold is only the sun-dried kind. Or ones made by people other than Joan using their skills.”
“Of course it is. Miss Joan’s skill makes the effects triple, after all.”
“Ah, by the way, with Joan’s dried fruits, you’ll see results by the next day.”
“I see, well then, something to look forward to tomorrow.”
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—In the royal castle courtyard.
“Margrave Lampail, is this the rumored white horse?”
His Majesty asked Father.
“Yes, it is, Your Majesty.”
Ah, they’re using formal speech because the royal knights are around us...
“Joan, if you would.”
“Yes. Snowy, greet His Majesty.”
(Yes. It is an honor to meet you. I am Snowy, and I have formed a contract with my master, Joan)
[Ohhh~~~]As expected, His Majesty, the Chancellor, and the knights are all surprised.
“Could you get Snowy to spread her wings?”
“Snowy, could you show them your wings?”
(Yes, as you wish, Master.) Flap...
Just as the royals were exclaiming in awe, someone annoying showed up...
“Wow, so cool!! That’s a pegasus, right?”
“Fred! We have guests! No running!!”
That’s... judging by the clothes, probably a prince?
Ahhh, this is going to be a pain...
“Father, is this it? The so-called pegasus!”
“Fred, we have guests. Start with a greeting!”
“M-My apologies, Father... I am Albert Exzaria, the First Prince.”
He had shoulder-length golden hair tied back and blue eyes—he really looked the part of a prince.
The other had short, spiky blond hair and light blue eyes.
“I’m the Second Prince, Fred. So this is a tribute to the royal family, right?”
He pointed at Snowy.
[Huh?????]Father, my brothers, and I had no idea what Prince Fred was talking about. Even His Majesty, the Chancellor, and Prince Albert seemed equally baffled.
“Fred, what are you saying?”
“No, Father. It’s a legendary creature, a pegasus! Once discovered, it should be presented to the royal castle, right?”
“... No, it’s not a tribute. Besides, the pegasus belongs to Miss Joan, who is its contractor.”
His Majesty signaled to me with a glance.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Joan, eldest daughter of the Lampail family.”
“Hey, you—Joan, was it? Hand it over to me!”
Prince Fred reached out to touch Snowy, but Snowy backed away, avoiding his hand. Still trying to touch, he stepped forward, but Snowy ran to Joan’s side.
“Stop that, Fred!!”
His Majesty tried to stop him, but—
“No! How dare a vassal be so rude!! Hey, hand over that pegasus!!”
“... Your Majesty, may I have permission to speak?”
“You may.”
“My apologies, Prince Fred. Snowy is contracted to me and will not bond with anyone else. Please understand.”
“W-What... You, a mere vassal!!”
He raised his hand as if to strike Joan.
Joan closed her eyes, bracing for the blow—
Smack! “Fred!! That’s enough!!”
“Ugh... Brother, what are you doing!?”
“Don’t ‘what are you doing’ me! You just tried to raise your hand against a lady, who did nothing wrong! Enough of your selfishness and stupidity!! … I’m terribly sorry, Miss Joan.”
“No... thank you.”
W-Whoa... that was scary...
I’ve had a drunk customer try to hit me before, so I thought I could handle it, but...
Gentle Prince Albert was terrifying... He’s the type you must never anger.
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