Bloodline is a Cheat Code - Chapter 73

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Chapter 73
Minabell’s status window—’Frail Youngest Princess’—was the second most devastating revelation after that.
But Aden seemed entirely unaware of the impact his words had made, as he promptly refocused on examining my condition.
“Hmm, your inability to use magic stems fundamentally from your physically delicate constitution.”
“Y-yes…”
“However, because Seri cast the regression magic with you at its center, the aftereffects seem to have weakened your body even further.”
“What?”
This was the first I’d heard of it. I instinctively glanced around.
No one but Minabell was present. Most reassuring of all was the fact that Serpina Rosena wasn’t here.
“Minabell, you absolutely cannot tell Serpina Rosena about this conversation. If she learns that my condition worsened because of her, she won’t be able to bear it.”
“Don’t worry. I really hate seeing Lepina suffer either! But wouldn’t it be strange for you to complain about it here?”
After cautioning Minabell, I steeled myself and turned to face Aden, who wore a slightly surprised expression.
“You don’t resent the fact that Seri’s magic damaged your health?”
“My body was never healthy to begin with, and in my previous life, it cost me my life. My sister broke a taboo and turned back time to save me. How could I possibly harbor resentment in such circumstances?”
“Seri is truly worthy of love.”
Receiving acknowledgment from someone who loved my sister so deeply, I found myself smiling without thinking.
Was my joy showing too plainly?
“Regression magic is a form of dark magic, so it inevitably affects both the caster and their surroundings. Your inability to properly use magic stems from cracks that have formed in the parts of your body necessary for circle casting.”
“Can regression magic destroy such things?”
“If the durability is precarious, even minor damage can cause failure. I can restore this much with my power. However, don’t think about learning magic because of it.”
My eagerness to rush to the Magic Tower and learn at least basic self-defense magic must have been obvious.
At Aden’s firm words, I made a slightly dejected expression, and he smiled wryly.
“Even before the regression, you weren’t robust enough for magic. Still, since you’re no longer poisoned and your body has improved considerably, you should be able to endure daily activities and long journeys. Especially—you won’t need to worry about motion sickness.”
“Yes…”
Well, that’s something at least.
“Then would it be possible to return from the Holy Kingdom to the Empire by magic carriage?”
“Of course, you’ll be able to return without any motion sickness. In fact, Lucian asked if there was a way for him to ride as well. Still, it would be best if you continued wearing the necklace I gave you. Your natural stamina isn’t particularly robust.”
“What exactly is good about my physical constitution from birth?”
I found myself asking the question back, frustrated not at Aden but at my own inadequacy. It wasn’t even something Aden could answer.
“You’re genuinely beautiful.”
And Minabell replied with her gentle face, saying she’d never seen anyone so beautiful in her entire life.
I couldn’t even laugh.
“Yes… thank you…”
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In the end, we decided to send only Kalik to the Magic Tower and return together by carriage.
My heart raced as I boarded a magic carriage for the first time.
The passenger cabin was so magnificent it rivaled any noble’s guest room, making me wonder if we shouldn’t have taken it from the beginning.
“All of this moves by magic.”
“The advancement of magical artifacts is truly remarkable, isn’t it? The Empire despises magic and dismisses crystals greatly, yet most of the railway that powers this carriage is made of crystal.”
“I see…”
“When I return, I’ll send a letter to House Cherita. I’ll tell them everything was resolved well and that thanks to that child’s efforts, we received tremendous help. I hope they won’t be too harsh with her.”
“Thank you.”
“And I’m planning to send a recommendation letter to the Magic Tower as well. I think they’ll be interested in that sunscreen the child created.”
Serpina Rosena sat beside me and shared various stories.
“And, Tiae, I thought you’d be curious about this. Aden and I exchanged magical communication devices so we can stay in touch separately.”
“That’s good. Stay in frequent contact. I hope we can resolve things quickly and meet often. Since you’re the Young Duke, you won’t be able to leave your post freely even if you get the chance to visit the Holy Kingdom.”
“I have more reason to work diligently now. And I didn’t know you liked Lucian Advein so much. Now I feel I should genuinely accept it too.”
That’s not it. What I said in front of Melissa that day was half made up, so why does everyone think it’s sincere?
Was my attitude really that convincing?
I do have some affection for him, but was it that obvious? I awkwardly changed the subject out of embarrassment.
“What are you planning to do about Kalik? You can’t keep that person in the Magic Tower forever. I heard he’s someone who wields a sword, not magic.”
“I was thinking of disguising the attacker as executed and creating a new identity for Kalik to employ him. But I need permission from you and Minabell for that. Your maid won’t be pleased either.”
“Elian cares for me terribly. But if you’ll take good care of that person, I don’t mind.”
There’s no need to tell her to bring the man I haven’t even met yet and handle him well. It seems Serpina Rosena learned a lot from this incident too.
“And about Aden.”
“Yes?”
“Well, he said it would be good to ask you for advice on how to get closer to Aubrey Violet.”
“I think Aubrey Violet likes the Prince.”
“I see.”
Serpina Rosena didn’t seem particularly surprised.
“Aden is quite oblivious to affection directed at him. He almost got into trouble approaching Aubrey Violet.”
“I hope Violet doesn’t hurt you. It doesn’t seem like something time alone will solve. I’m not sure what to do. Should Prince Aden handle it?”
“I don’t think Aubrey Violet is a bad person either. But love sometimes makes people quite strange, so I am worried. However, separately, it’s not Aden’s place to intervene. Aubrey is still young.”
Only someone with varied experiences could say such things. I didn’t quite understand what Serpina Rosena meant.
Was she saying it would resolve itself if left alone?
“Young?”
“As time passes, she’ll have the opportunity to realize many things. That’s why I don’t want to forcibly cut off Aubrey’s first love through outside interference.”
“When you say things like that, you seem too mature. I wish you’d act more like nineteen.”
What if, by some twist of fate, Aden ends up liking Aubrey Violet?
“Am I nineteen right now? Oh my, that’s right… But what does it even mean to act like nineteen? It seems there’s no fixed definition of what nineteen should look like in this world.”
“But you don’t tell people your own age or close to it that they’ll understand once they grow older.”
Serpina Rosena fell silent as if acknowledging that was a fair point.
“Serpina Rosena, most people wouldn’t experience something like this, right? This is truly an extraordinary experience I can’t even talk about…”
What nineteen-year-old would see someone older than them as young? I was genuinely expressing admiration in that sense, but it seems Serpina Rosena took it differently.
“I promise you won’t have any more painful experiences in your life. And about Kalik… I’m truly sorry. I should have gone to the Magic Tower instead.”
“No, Serpina Rosena.”
It was too awkward to explain, so I just left the misunderstanding as it was. It was already too late to correct it.
After finally sending Serpina Rosena back to her room as she continued apologizing, I sat on the bed again.
Getting Melissa’s cooperation in the Holy Kingdom was good, but strangely all that remained was a peculiar feeling that only romance surrounded me and those around me.
Our situation is serious enough as it is. I was about to call Elian, who was waiting blankly in the adjacent room, when I heard a knock from beyond the door.
“Flotie.”
We’ve had an unusually large number of visitors today.
Perhaps it’s because this is my first magical carriage, and people are concerned about me.
Naturally, this visitor cares for me just as much as Serpina Rosena does.
“Yes, Your Highness. Please come in.”
“Your Highness?”
“…Yes, Lucian Advein. Please come in.”

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