The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine

The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine Chapter 441

Episode 441 How to attract a homebody (1)

Parents’ hearts break when their children are sick.

At first, you live without knowing that fact. It is only when you become someone’s father that you finally realize it.

King Harnant was no exception.

“If I can cure the disease of the 3rd prince of your royal family, so that the 3rd prince can regain a state where he can live like a human being, will the resentment of the Harmion royal family, who is saddened by the loss of their city, be alleviated a little?”

“….”

The king’s gaze wavered in astonishment.

That was because I had no idea such a sound would come out of the crown prince’s mouth.

“It’s the 3rd prince’s disease. “What does the Crown Prince of Magentano want to say?”

“I’m telling you this because I already know.”

“….”

How much does he know to do that?

Is it possible that I am skipping over it?

King Harnant tried to control his embarrassment and asked in a calm tone.

“Did you also hear the rumor?”

“Are you referring to the rumor that the third prince of Harmion is lying in bed with an unknown illness?”

“exactly.”

“I didn’t just hear rumors.”

“….”

The king’s gaze toward Rachiel narrowed.

In fact, the 3rd prince was not suffering from a simple illness. The weight of the illness that his youngest son had to bear was not that simple and graceful. A sickly boy lying on clean sheets? Reality was very far from such a beautiful fairy tale.

the king asked.

“Your comment just now sounded like you knew the truth beyond hearsay.”

“You heard correctly.”

“Are you trying to arrogantly say that Magentano’s eyes and ears reach all the way to our palace?”

“That’s not it. Just-”

“Just?”

“I would like to start by saying that the suggestions I will make from now on will not be detrimental to either party.”

“Are you saying it will benefit you too?”

“To be honest, my benefit would be very little more.”

“That’s too much honesty.”

“Because I know that you are not someone who will easily fall for my small tongue.”

Rakiel spoke openly.

What I just said was true.

The king is not an easy opponent. But what if you made a coaxing statement, such as saying that you would get a big profit and that you wouldn’t have to lose anything if you just accepted the offer?

Rather, it will only raise suspicion.

So it was.

Gaining trust with a shameless and selfish open mind rather than a clumsy altruistic tongue twister. Rakiel said, reflecting on that strategy.

“Actually, I am a greedy person. Moreover, I have no intention of benefiting others carelessly. It’s likely to be a pointless effort and you may end up with a stomach ache. So I already did my own profit and loss calculation before coming here. Then a conclusion emerged.”

“What is the conclusion?”

“The benefits that the Harmion royal family will gain through this proposal will be enormous. Instead, the benefit I will gain will be slightly greater than that. In short, I came to the conclusion that this work was worth pursuing.”

“It’s worth pursuing…”

“Could you please hand over left and right?”

Rachiel asked.

The King shook his head.

“no. There is no need for that. So, I hope that you, too, will be able to clearly state what you want without hesitation.”

“All right. First of all, I know the exact identity of the illness that your country’s third prince is suffering from.”

“…what?”

King Harnant was surprised.

Rachiel said calmly.

“It’s athlete’s foot.”

“….”

“But it’s not just athlete’s foot. “It’s athlete’s foot that has spread to a serious level all over the body.”

“….”

“Is that correct?”

“…I guess I can’t deny it at this point. That’s right.”

The king’s nod became heavy.

What the Crown Prince said just now was true.

At first, it was just a simple and minor case of athlete’s foot. Until then, it was treated only as an ordinary skin disease that would last for only a short period of time. It was natural. Because it was athlete’s foot. That happened around the time the Third Prince turned fourteen.

But as half a year and a year passed, the story changed. Athlete’s foot, which seemed like it would disappear quickly, never went away. Rather, it spread to the entire foot. My feet were so sore that it was difficult to walk at all.

It was only then that I realized the seriousness of the situation. But it was already too late. Less than three months later, the athlete’s foot that had taken over the 3rd prince’s feet had covered his entire body.

Hands and forearms, of course.

The stomach, chest, nape of the neck, and even the head and face.

It was all oozing, cracked, and all my hair was falling out. In the end, the 15-year-old 3rd Prince, who had grown up with a clear and handsome appearance, was no longer able to see his original appearance.

Of course, the king had not been idle until then. I did my best. He called a priest and tried various treatments. While praying and seeking God’s blessings, he also tried pagan medicines he had secretly obtained.

However, all attempts were ineffective.

Any sincerity was of no use.

So in the end, after another two years, everyone has almost given up on the existence of the Three Princes.

“…You know all that?”

“I know this must be painful to hear, but I am truly sorry to have to comment like this.”

“It’s okay. “I brought this up with the intention of helping you.”

The king put aside in his heart the past full of regrets that he had thought about for a moment. And then he looked at Rachiel across the negotiation table.

“Actually, I’ve heard it through rumors before. “The Crown Prince of Magentano possesses mysterious medical skills and enjoys saving countless people from the pain of illness.”

“yes. “It’s not a rumor, it’s a fact.”

“I want to believe that it will be so. So, I have a question.”

The king’s gaze toward Rachiel deepened.

“I won’t ask you where you heard about the three princes. Because it wouldn’t have much meaning in this situation. Rather, what I am curious about is this. If I accept your offer. How do you, Prince of Magentano, plan to treat my son?”

“First of all, diagnosis comes first.”

“Does that mean we can’t say for sure whether the treatment will be successful or not right now?”

“Until I actually meet the Third Prince and get a diagnosis, my answer will be the same. “We don’t know now.”

“Why is that so?”

“The idea of a 100 percent cure is something only a liar would say.”

“….”

“In other words, if the King were to wage war against another country.”

“I guess it means the same thing as not being able to be sure of unconditional victory. Is that right?”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

Rachiel inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

thank god.

King Harnant has almost come over.

‘Luckily, there was a short episode related to the Three Princes of Harmion in the novel Demon Sword Emperor. Was it a story about Damian being involved in the border dispute in Harmion?’

The 3 princes appeared in that episode. I once met Damian by chance. There was also a scene where Damian sighed while talking to the 3rd Prince.

‘They said he had a great personality and a spark of talent. But he said it was a shame that all that talent and potential was buried because of his appearance that would turn ugly like a monster.’

Just because of athlete’s foot.

Just because of its ugly appearance.

The three princes meet the tragic end of suicide before they can even realize their talents and potential.

That was the original Demon Sword Emperor’s Harmion episode.

‘Thanks to using that memory, I came this far easily. But… it’s real from now on.’

Rakiel strengthened his mental armor again.

Negotiations were easily reached through the information in the novel. However, actual treatment is strictly practical. No, there was still one huge mountain to climb to get treatment.

“But. “No matter how well you, the Crown Prince of Magentano, try to take care of my son, there are some practical difficulties.”

“What if this is the difficult part?”

“Perhaps my son will not want to face you.”

“I know that too.”

“You know?”

“yes.”

Rachiel nodded.

And he said what he knew well.

“I understand that your country’s third prince has been extremely reluctant to meet people since his appearance was ruined.”

“…and even that.”

“sorry.”

“No, don’t worry about it. “Is it true?”

A sigh appeared on King Harnant’s face.

“I will be honest. 3 Princes My youngest son suffers from severe depression and social phobia. You don’t want anyone to see you. Even this father.”

“When was the last time you met the Third Prince?”

“last year. It’s been exactly 195 days from today. Even then, I only saw the child for a brief moment after almost forcefully breaking down the door. no. Can I say that I saw that? “I only saw the back of the blanket he had covered himself with, as if he was hiding in the corner of the bed.”

“The wound must have been serious.”

“The child’s wounds will be much greater.”

The King’s eyes turned ever so slightly red.

he asked.

“Like that, the child is locked deep in his own cave and won’t come out. “Not only I, but even the servants and maids who work in the palace of the three princes cannot see the child.”

So I almost gave up.

Of the three sons, I was already thinking about burying the one with the most promise in my heart.

“Have you ever tried to force it out?”

“I couldn’t bear to do that.”

“I understand. “It would be very cruel to the third prince.”

“exactly. “When all treatments have already failed and there is no hope of cure, I can’t bear to forcefully drag that child out and expose him naked in front of others.”

In my mind, I have already brought it out a hundred times more.

But it really wasn’t possible.

King Harnant asked, swallowing the painful feeling that was creeping up on him again.

“So I want to ask. Prince of Magentano. You said earlier that you couldn’t guarantee whether you would be completely cured or not. They said it was something that could not be known until the actual diagnosis was made. Well then. “How are you going to treat and diagnose my son, who is confined to the palace of the three princes and does not see anyone?”

“Oh, there is a way.”

“There is a way…?”

“yes.”

“Is that true?”

King Harnant’s eyes became earnest.

Rakiel responded calmly.

“yes. So, I thought I would ask you in advance. “Do you mind if I light a fire in the Third Prince’s Palace tonight?”

“….”

“fire. fire.”

“….”

“Roaring.”

“….”

At that moment, the king thought seriously.

Is this a crazy bird?