Doctor Resignation - Chapter 41

I have roughly practiced etiquette from the maid, but I was still a bit shocked when I discovered that they were banning commoners from entering the shop.

I thought they would filter out just by looking at the clothes like in other stores. And even in the middle of the conversation, if the waiter finds out you’re a commoner, you’ll definitely be kicked out.

Fortunately, without finding anything out of place, Keynes asked politely. “Do you mind if we talk for a moment?”

“Yes, of course.”

When I nodded my head, Keynes looked at Diel with a calm expression then Diel quickly stood up with his own teacup.

Keynes, who kicked Diel out without saying a single word, sat across from me and spoke calmly.

“I know it was rude to listen to the  Lady’s conversation, but we were in a hurry and we couldn’t help it.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“In fact, I also have a patient that was diagnosed with Itchy Eye Disease.”

He did not say that the patient was the prince for security reasons.

“But as time goes by, even if the correct prescription is given, the results were still the same.”

“Oh, I see.”

“I haven’t heard any rumors that Viscount Arga Perelman is teaching medicine to someone…”

It wasn’t very difficult to respond to those words.

“Oh… Because of his personality, he doesn’t have a friend to talk about it.”

“That seems to be right.”

Keynes was immediately convinced and nodded.

“But how is the patient’s condition now?”

I quickly changed the topic.

“Is the patient in the same condition as my servant? The prescription varies a lot depending on how much time has passed.”

I continued, ignoring Diel’s light sigh.

“It is most probably endemic from the southern coastal region, Mestera Eye Disease. The initial symptoms are very similar to Itchy Eye Disease. However, it is characterized by the fact that one day the pupils begin to dilute.”

I started to explain it again and again.

“The medicinal herbs used are also very tricky…”

It was then. Prince Jade, who seemed to be reading a book, jumped up and slowly approached.

Keynes got up right away, so I did the same.

“Your Highness.”

I also pretended to be startled at Keynes’ embarrassing words and grabbed the hem of my skirt slightly.

“I greet the Crown Prince, the future of the Empire who has brought great victories to the people.”

I said quickly, remembering the etiquette from the book I read in the morning.

‘If I had known that I would pretend to be an aristocrat, I would have studied more manners.’

“Lord Keynes.” Prince Jade said quietly with a smile. “I will explain the symptoms.”

“Yes.”

The symptoms described by Prince Jade were exactly the same as those of Mestera Eye Disease that Diel acted out.

When divided into 10 stages according to the progression of the symptoms, Prince’s disease had already progressed to stage 3.

“Can I check for myself? Please pardon me for a moment, Your Highness.”

It was important to assess accurately in order to make a precise diagnosis. I stood up, asked permission several times, and looked closely into the blue left eye of the prince.

‘What, why is your pupil shaking so much? Is this your first time getting medical treatment?’

After checking the condition of the pupil and iris, I smiled and stepped back. Then calmly said to Keynes.

“I’m certain. This is Mestera eye disease, and it’s in chapter four of the book [Rare Ophthalmological Diseases in Irvia].”

“Oh… Did you have a book like that?”

“Yes, I got the book from Viscount Perelman. I’ll lend it to you if you want.”

Diel quickly went through a big case and took out a book. It was a book that I had prepared in advance. I stuck the book out to Keynes and said.

“It’s a book I’ve been reading these days, so I kept carrying it around. I don’t have it at the moment, but it also appears as an appendix to the 1487th disease in the book [The Conquered 3403 Diseases] by Herkil Kaize.”

“Oh, that book is in the Imperial Palace, too.”

“If you cross-examine it, it’ll probably be reliable.”

I thought it would be hard to believe a woman they saw for the first time, so I purposely didn’t bring the other book.

Eventually, the book “The Conquered 3403 Diseases” is old, but it’s quite famous, so it’s everywhere. However, it was extremely rare for people to look closely at the appendix.

“It seems to me that His Highness is already in the middle of the third phase… Diel, find the pink bag there and give it to me.”

“Yes.”

Diel scoured the load he had packed and handed me a pink bag. The herbs needed for the third stage were meticulously packed.

“This is… This is the herb I brought to prescribe my servant because he has a similar disease, but he didn’t listen to me, so he’s already in the fourth stage and they are now useless.”

Keynes opened his mouth and received the pile of herbs I gave out.

“If you’re already in the middle of the third phase, you won’t be able to get a rare herb quickly. Use this.”

I brought a lot of luggage because I didn’t know how far it would have been, but it was the beginning of the third phase.

“T-This precious thing…”

“It’s easy to procure if I ask Viscount Perelman. Don’t feel pressured.”

I grinned.

Keynes lightly sighed and said, “If His Highness really has Mestera Eye Disease, the Empire is in great debt to the Lady.”

“Why, of course, if you are a doctor, you have to share your knowledge with others. “

“I also thought it was Itchy Eye Disease and gave prescriptions accordingly but the strange symptoms continued and it made me extremely worried. Really… Thank you very much.”

‘Only words?’

I laughed gently and drank my tea.

“Excuse me, but the Lady’s name is… This book is valuable, so I think I’ll have to give it back.”

I almost blew my tea at Keynes’ words. Come to think of it, I haven’t revealed my name yet.

It is not difficult to say my name, but it was a bit embarrassing that I was unintentionally pretending to be an aristocrat up to this point. Besides, the conversation was not over yet, so I can’t afford to be dragged out by the waiter.

So I decided to go as far as I can.

“I think… You can just send the book to the Duke of Casseus.”

“Oh, are you staying there?”

“Yes, I’m a student of Viscount Arga Perelman.”

Assistant or student, I think they’re both the same, so I said so naturally.

The Duchess is the type of person who never leaves her castle. And the prince’s party, who returned to the Empire after five years, could not have known the details of the Duke of Casseus.

Nevertheless, I had cold sweats, because if it was revealed that I was doing something wrong in front of the royal family, and contradicted the Crown Prince’s mood, I could also be sentenced to death.

“Even so, for a noble young lady to live in other people’s castle…”

The waiter’s eyes were wide open. Keynes’ face could not hide a hint of doubt. So I said quickly,

“Oh, Viscount Perelman has agreed to be my godfather.”

He did say he would be my godfather last time, so it will be fine as long as I agree. It wasn’t a lie. All I had to do was ask him to be my godfather now.

“Ah.”

Since my godfather was an aristocrat, they would consider me a noble now. It was important to get over this situation in the meantime.

If it becomes a problem later, I will just reply that I never said I was a nobleman.

‘I didn’t lie. I only hid the truth a little bit.’

Once I got over this situation, I wasn’t so confident that I would still be this brazen.

Keynes couldn’t ask further questions. It was because Crown Prince Jade, who was still looking at me, spoke.

“If all of the Young Lady’s words are correct, it means that I have overcome the crisis of becoming blind.”

“…Oh, yes. That would be right.”

Keynes’ eyes turned round.

I should have been more humble in front of a member of the royal family. I regretted it a little, but there’s no helping it. Humility is not a big part of me.

“If you have any rewards you want, just say it.”

“Yes, there is.”

I came to this free city just to hear this word.

‘Nice!’

I looked at his blue eyes. In my previous life, I was sentenced to death without having a chance to see him this close.

He was literally a man at the top of the hierarchy. I felt my cheeks reddening at the thought of achieving my goal.

“Later… After some time… I hope His Highness would give me an opportunity to personally meet him.”

“It’ll not be difficult.”

‘Alright! Then please let me know how I can find you!’

“Then…”

My heart was pounding. I looked at him with an expectant look, but sadly he slowly stood up.

“See you later.”

‘What?’

I blinked.

‘Is this the end?’

No matter how shameless I am, I am not bold enough to catch him as he rose and led his people out of the store.

‘When the hell is later?’

I sat absentmindedly as if something was broken inside my head.

Only after the prince’s entourage had all gone out, Diel stumbled into the chair as if he had finally relaxed.