Ceres

5

"I have prepared the things you need, princess."

I was quietly meditating when Gil appeared inside the room with the things I asked of him now in front of me. Meditating is what I did in my previous world to gather energy from the outside and circulate it in the body. This helps in calming the mind and soothing the body. This also helps in having keen senses and healing injuries. I call such energy as one's inner energy.

But, no matter what I do and how long I meditate, I couldn't gather such energy at all. I could sense something but it is vague and keeps on slipping in my grasps. It looks like this world is really different from my previous world.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Gil standing across me while lowering his head. It seems like he was taught to not meet the gaze of his master.

"Thank you, Gil."

I stood up from the bed and look at the things in front of me. I saw the clothes which he prepared and they really are just what I needed. He prepared at least 10 sets of it. Next, I checked the other stuff like herbs and the other materials that I need.

It's good that Gil doesn't bother me or ask what I'll do.

I immediately started to prepare the medicine which could alter my face a little. I needed a number of herbs so that I could make more of it for the long journey ahead. Fortunately, I mastered the art of disguise and have always been proficient in creating realistic face masks using only medicinal materials. It's a good thing that I learned about it from my previous world.

The medicine I created was then applied on my face and with some concentration. Thus, my facial features resemble that of a male; a young man with a hideous scar dressed in ordinary clothes. Not bad.

After finishing my preparations, I got the gold coins which were left from Gil's shopping. This is a lot of money but I'll definitely pay it back.

"This is enough. You can go back to your room and rest."

Gil was about to close the door when I suddenly remembered...

"Use this."

I threw a small white porcelain bottle to Gil and saw him look at the bottle before bowing and closing the door. I made the medicine after making the face-altering one. His injury can be hidden from ordinary people but from me, I could still sense it.

Tomorrow is the day when I can finally start exploring this world. I wonder if this town has more of the materials I need.

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"Father, I need to go to the Ellion household."

The third prince arrived just an hour ago and immediately requested to leave for the Ellion household. The Emperor furrowed his brows as this would result to a lot of talks among the common folks. The third prince visiting that girl in the middle of the night right after he arrived from school... What kind of nonsense is that? Fortunately, his son is still filial and would greet him first before doing unnecessary things. Yet, thinking about more things regarding his son's sudden visit to the palace, the Emperor began to have a headache.

"Father! I beg of you!"

The third prince kneeled in front of the Emperor. His fists were closed tightly.

"You traveled this far and in such a rush thereby arriving in the evening. Why don't you rest first?"

Lucas didn't stand up nor speak. He continued to kneel hoping his father would approve of his request.

"Third son, it is not appropriate to visit their household in the middle of the night. What do you think of their mansion? A place that you could just come and go whenever you want to? We have to respect them and let them rest. Tomorrow morning, you can go to them and your father will not stop you. For the meantime, rest first in your room."