The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 555

Chapter 555: Sieg's Problem

Having received the medicine, I left the Dragonfolk village and returned to Orihime's palace.

"Oh! You're back! How did it go?"

Orihime approached with a look of keen interest. Sieg, looking completely worn out, was held in her arms.

"Did you become a toy?"

"I did not become a toy!"

"I want to return to my original form soon... What did the Elder say...?"

I took a moment to think in response to Sieg's question.

Then...

"I'm sorry. I forgot to ask."

"What!? What were you doing!?"

"I was told so many shocking things, I completely forgot."

"Are you out of your mind!? Look!? I've turned into such a cute little bear! Is there anything more shocking than this!?"

Sieg pleaded desperately.

Certainly, Sieg's predicament is also shocking. It's a problem that needs to be resolved first, but after hearing the Elder's stories, it just seems less significant in scale.

But that doesn't mean it's a problem we can ignore.

"I'll go back now. For now, ask the sisters."

"It's not just about whether I can return or not, but whether the Elder will allow it!?"

"He will. They no longer have a reason to be bound by the rules."

"What does that mean...?"

"It means exactly what I said. Let's go."

Saying so, I took Sieg and returned to the Twilight Forest.

Once back in the Twilight Forest, I unhesitatingly entered the woods.

"Hey, just going in like this..."

Ignoring the confused Sieg, we were able to enter from the back.

"Why...?"

"Though it would repel outsiders, we are no longer considered enemies."

"I didn't expect you to return so soon. What do you need?"

The Elder asked, a look of annoyance on his face.

In response, I pointed at Sieg.

"I forgot one thing. Can you return Sieg to his original form?"

"It's not impossible, but you should ask Rubetta. She's the best apothecary in our tribe. There are some problems with the medicine she makes, though."

"It seems so."

The fact that she deliberately makes a potion that turns people into bear cubs is eccentric.

Well, I suppose it's a byproduct of her research on the Authority.

If turning into an animal makes one immune to the Authority's effects, then as a measure, it does function.

Though it would likely cause massive confusion across the continent.

"Ah! Sieg! Welcome!"

As soon as we mentioned her, Rubetta popped her head in.

Then Sieg said.

"Dont Welcome me! Hurry up and return me to my original form!"

"Eh, but you're so cute... Are you sure? Elder, is it okay?"

"I don't mind. There's no longer any need to hide. The future... I entrust that to that masked man."

With that, the Elder turned his back.

Even if the continent's strongest fall to the Virus, it doesn't mean humanity on the continent will perish.

However, the continent, weakened in its defenses, will likely fall into the hands of demons.

There's no future left unless we settle this before the Virus reaches the bloodline of the heroes.

"What do you mean?"

"It means exactly what I said. Return to your original form as soon as possible. Right now... we need as many powerful individuals as possible."

"You didn't have to tell me that. When I return to my original form, I'm worth a hundred men!"

"Okay, but it will take time."

"Eh...?"

With a smile, Rubetta dampened Sieg's enthusiasm with her words.

If it takes time, that means he can be returned to his original form.

However, Sieg, who thought he could return immediately, was taken aback.

"W-What do you mean!?"

"Because I have to slowly draw out the medicine inside your body, it takes time. You can return for a short while, but you'll turn back into a bear immediately."

"What's the point of that!? Make me return completely!?"

"I can't do it right away. I didn't make the medicine with the intention of reversing it in the first place."

"You gave me something that scary..."

Sieg shivered at Rubetta's words.

Well, it's a medicine that turns people into animals. It would be odd if its effect wore off quickly.

"So? How long is it going to take..."

"I'm not sure. You'll have to drink a medicine that slowly draws out the other medicine, but the speed at which it comes out differs from person to person."

"Eh..."

"So that means he'll have to stay here for a while?"

"Yeah, that's how it'll be."

"Staying in Mizuho..."

Sieg hung his head in resignation, perhaps recalling the way Orihime treated him earlier.

Well, he'll be a toy for a while, no doubt about that.

But it's not all bad news.

"This works out perfectly. I'm taking Chloe to the Empire, so I needed an adventurer to take care of Mizuho. I'm leaving it to you."

"Hey!? Don't decide that on your own!"

"It's necessary. I'll talk to the Guild Master. Welcome back to being an adventurer."

"Wait a minute! I don't know anything about Mizuho!?"

"As long as you have the skills, there's no problem. There aren't any significant monsters."

"That's the problem! There aren't any significant monsters, so there aren't any significant adventurers either! This is going to increase my burden!"

"Use the other adventurers wisely. If they're not mature enough, raise them. Or clean up everything by yourself. That's what I'm doing."

"Don't put me in the same category as you!"

Sieg shouted, but this is a done deal.

He has to stay here anyway.

I'll let him take care of all the trouble.

"Now, shall we get him to drink the medicine right away?"

"Yeah, that's what we'll do!"

"Then, I'll leave him to you. Take care."

"Hey, hey! Seriously!? You're seriously leaving me!?"

"I appreciate it. Thanks to you, I can take my disciple with me."

With a wave of my hand, I left the scene.

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