The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine

The Crown Prince That Sells Medicine Chapter 32

Episode 32. Formation of special forces (1)

It hurts.

Damian thought with his eyes closed. Then I started laughing without realizing it. How could it not hurt to support your back with burning mugwort?

But it was truly strange. I was happy with this pain. I didn’t hate it that much. It was an unfamiliar feeling that I had experienced for the first time.

Pain was everyday life. When I was young, I was poor and sick. When I grew up a little, I felt sick because I was alone. As I grew older and barely began to understand the world, I was hurt by others.

To avoid pain, he held a sword and caused pain to others. At times like that, I was able to forget the pain for a moment. No, I was relieved that I had forgotten.

But no.

The pain that I mistakenly thought was postponed always came back in double force. Just like I couldn’t erase the stigma engraved on my back. The pain I had put off came back every night without fail. As if paying the price for settling into an illusion. It was a soul-gnawing day.

Then we met.

‘Rakiel Adria Magentano.’

I don’t know why the crown prince came to visit me. I don’t even know what I was willing to put my hand out for.

It’s the same at this moment.

‘He said it was a treatment he was testing out on us so he could research ways to treat himself.’

It was a time when we asked why they wanted to treat us like this. The answer the crown prince gave back at the time came to mind.

I definitely said that. It’s not for you. He said it was for his own good. There is nothing free in this world. So don’t feel burdened. Did he even tell me not to thank him?

‘But, Prince, you…’

Even after saying that, he didn’t stop himself even once. Over the past 15 days, I have been able to feel it clearly. Not once did the crown prince take care of his own body.

All of the crown prince’s attention was directed towards this area and the gladiators. I wonder if the withdrawal symptoms have gotten worse. Did you sleep well and eat well? I wonder if the moxibustion spot has been left behind. Isn’t there a feeling of exhaustion?

From dawn until he went to bed, he visited several times a day to check on the condition of himself and his thirteen gladiators. Then, only after confirming that there was nothing wrong with everyone, he smiled with satisfaction.

Laughing because your experiment was successful?

It wasn’t.

‘It was a really happy smile.’

Pure reward and joy.

Like a farmer looking at a golden rice field. Or like a caregiver who sees the patient he or she cares for regaining health. It was that kind of smile.

I was sure. Right now at this moment. This is because he is smiling the same way as he shakes off the remaining moxibustion from his back.

‘What on earth makes you, the crown prince, so happy about us?’

Damian wanted to ask.

But I couldn’t ask.

That smile that looks so happy. That smile that brings great joy. Pure joy shown even though there is no benefit to oneself. Just looking at the crown prince gave me a strange feeling.

It was an unfamiliar feeling that I felt for the first time.

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At the same moment, Rakiel was also experiencing unfamiliar emotions.

‘…come!’

Is this the happy feeling of a farmer looking at the golden fields overflowing with harvest time? Or is this what it feels like to watch a stock that you bought and buried without expectations do something crazy, break through the ceiling and reach a cosmic high?

He looked up, feeling full of happiness and reward. Where his eyes are directed. There, a message filled with the joy of harvest emerged.

Ding dong!

[You completely eliminated the chronic pain of Gladiator Damien Cayenne and 13 others through proper use of acupuncture and moxibustion. The gladiators are freed from long-term pain and are free from the risk of premature death due to the curse of the stigma.]

[The skill Bill for Medical Expenses (Lv. 1) is activated.]

‘This is it!’

My fists suddenly clenched. While I was shaking with anticipation, an additional message came to mind.

[Patient: Damian Cayenne benefited from an extended life expectancy of 71 years and 9 months through your treatment. Accordingly, you will be paid a bonus life equivalent to 1/2000 of 71 years and 9 months.]

The message did not end there.

No, it was only the beginning.

[Patient: Sergio benefited from an extension of his life expectancy of 27 years and 1 month through your treatment. Accordingly, you….]

[Patient: Montero benefited from an extension of life expectancy of 23 years and 4 months through your treatment….]

[Patient: Pedro benefited from an extension of life expectancy of 31 years and 6 months through your treatment…. ..]

[Patient: Julian….]

Ding dong! Ding dong dong! Dang road dang dong ding!

A constant flood of messages. Bonus lives were settled like crazy.

The result is….

[A total of 79.875 days of bonus life was calculated from Damien Cayen and 13 others.]

[The minimum unit of life to be settled is 1 day.]

[The bonus life to be settled is rounded.]

[ A total of 80 days of bonus life will be settled.]

[Your expected life expectancy: 171 days]

“….”

It’s crazy.

This is seriously crazy.

‘Whoa. The performance is solid.’

Life expectancy increased by nearly 3 months in one fell swoop. Plus, there was another unexpected reward.

Ding dong!

[You have received a large bonus life expectancy payment by treating more than a certain number of patients.] [

With this experience as a foundation, your

skill will be further improved.]

[The level of your Medical Expenses Billing skill has increased.]

[ Skill Name: Medical Fee Claim Lv.2]

[Activates automatically when you successfully complete treatment for a patient. You can extend your life expectancy by receiving a certain percentage of the patient’s life expectancy increased by your medical treatment. This settlement percentage will increase as your skill level increases. (The calculated lifespan is not deducted from the patient’s life expectancy, but is a separate bonus settlement.)]

[Current settlement ratio = 1950 : 1]

‘Good. very good.’

My fists suddenly clenched.

In addition to receiving a generous bonus life span, my medical billing skills also improved. From now on, life expectancy can be calculated at a rate of 1/1950.

So what now?

‘I’m done with the gladiators.’

Rachiel looked around at the gladiators. By removing the curse of the stigma, the risk of sudden death was eliminated. As a bonus, it even solved the withdrawal phenomenon. Thanks to this, we got everything we got. That was his conclusion.

‘of course. What can I use these friends for? Everyone says they use swords, but I don’t even know what kind of people they are.’

He looked back at the contents of the Demon Sword Emperor. However, nowhere in the novel were these gladiators appearing. Even if they did appear, they were only extras whose names were not even mentioned briefly.

Naturally, it was not described at all what kind of people they were, what their personalities were, or what they were pursuing.

It means that they are unknown, unknown people. Therefore, I couldn’t just blindly trust it.

‘Of course, it would be great if we could have such battle-hardened people as escorts.’

That can’t be possible.

I don’t know where or how he was rolling. It is absurd to entrust your life to someone like that.

‘Anyway, he got health and I got bonus life. It would be beautiful if the two were torn apart, leaving each other only to benefit up to this point. Of course, leaving only Damien.’

Others may not know, but Damian didn’t want to let go.

A swordsman with the greatest potential in existence. A man who will rise to the ranks of the strongest of his time. A talent comparable to the legendary Javiel Asrahan, who was a grand master in history. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it’s like the kind of enormous being that would come out if you mixed Guan Yu and Jang Ja-ryong together.

‘You can’t let a guy like this go!’

It must be left aside at all costs. Even if you let them play while unemployed, you should not send them somewhere else. With that thought in mind, Rakiel prepared her heart. I called Damian aside to the garden. I asked quietly.

“how is it? “I feel like I’ve received a lot of moxibustion.”

“The spot where the moxibustion was applied… still stings.”

“But you’re used to it now, right?”

“yes.”

“Good. It’s a pity, too. “Because there won’t be any rest anymore.”

“…yes?”

“The moxibustion is over. I don’t need to get any more now. “It has been completely cured, the effectiveness of the treatment has been verified, and the experiment has been completed.”

“Is that true?”

“okay. Even though I had been taking moxibustion for a while, I would have felt a little nerve pain around midnight. I would have woken up because of the pain. Right?”

“you’re right.”

“But that’s over now. It won’t hurt any more. congratulations.”

“….”

Damian looked at me with a strange look.

Are you trying to say thank you?

Before that, I quickly hit the player.

“for a moment. “Before I say thank you, let me start with my suggestion.”

“….”

“I’ll start with the conclusion. I envy your swordsmanship. I don’t want to send it somewhere else like this. I don’t want to let my talent rot like that. So, I’d like to entrust you with my close escort.”

He threw a fastball game. No shortcuts were used. I thought this would be better.

In fact, there were numerous ways to catch Damian. He will soon reach the level of advanced sword expert. At the same time, you will suffer from Sword Master Syndrome.

A stage where all senses become overly sensitive. The stage where you can no longer control the sensation. Thanks to you, the hellish insomnia that will come.

I will help you overcome it. He said he would treat insomnia. You can also make an attractive offer. Honestly, that suggestion might be more effective. No, it will definitely happen.

‘Because Damian knows his own level well. ‘Because everyone knows that he will soon become a sword expert and suffer from sword master syndrome.’

So what do you suggest for treating insomnia?

He will most likely choose to stay. But… no such suggestion was made. There was one reason.

‘If I tell you to stay by my side by appealing to your needs like that, you will leave my side the moment you no longer need me.’

Worst case?

After overcoming Sword Master Syndrome, you may leave, saying you no longer need treatment here. That’s how people work. You shouldn’t start a relationship like that. From then on, the relationship continues to be based on necessity.

“Of course, I’m not asking you to stay by asking for gratitude or friendship or anything creepy like that. Basically, let’s go with a realistic give and take. I will pay you generously. This is an elite, special position that guards my side, separate from the Royal Guard. “They receive more pay and allowances than members of the Royal Guard, and various benefits such as monthly and annual leave, as well as pension benefits.”

“….”

“Of course, I will also write an employment contract for you.”

“….”

“If you get married while working, you will receive not only housing support but also a maternity bonus for each child you have. Oh, I’ll also guarantee childcare leave.”

“….”

“And you can retire whenever you want.”

“….”

“Well, these are the conditions. Think carefully. then.”

He turned around first, leaving Damian in silence. It was to give me time to think. And waited.

I hope Damian gives a positive answer. I hope that the protagonist of the novel will remain by my side. So that we can continue an equal contractual relationship with Damian.

It was after he turned around so coolly.

I had a secretly anxious time. I spent a sleepless night tossing and turning.

And the next morning dawned.

I encountered an unexpected situation.

“Your Majesty the Crown Prince! “We also want to protect His Majesty by your side!”

“majesty! “I can protect you better!”

“Your Majesty! “Some of us too!”

“I heard you get more pay and allowances than a member of the Royal Guard!”

“Are you trying to deduct us from our generous welfare and pension benefits?”

“I can’t stand childcare leave combined with housing support and maternity bonuses!”

“Please take care of us too!”

…So the rest of the gladiators, who had heard about the conditions of employment here through Damian, rushed forward and began bombarding us with pledges of loyalty.