Baby Pharmacist Princess

He didn’t want to believe it even if it’s true.

He didn’t think she would run away and believed it was his fault for thinking there would be plenty of time to save her.

“But perhaps because she resembles Kyena, Princess Cherise also has a very weak Dragon Heart.”

In the dark office, Sollip let out a short sigh and took out a magic tool that resembled a large marble.

“I have put the dragon heart meter next to the princess last night, but this is the only thing I have gathered, the proof that she’s very weak. In fact, I wonder if this is enough to use the power of a dragon…”

“It’s no different from ordinary people.”

“Yes, honestly, if the battle for the succession to the throne begins at the age of eleven, she will not be able to survive even a single day.”

Ten years old.

That was the only limit set by Emperor Leo in this imperial family.

They would only be protected until the age of ten.

An assassin would visit them from time to time when they finally turned eleven.

Everyone has a strong backing to some extent. Most of them were also smart and had the strength, so they could live… but Cherise was different.

“Even the weakest of the fifth generation will be able to beat her easily.”

Sollip ended his speech seriously.

The imperial family has two hearts and this was common sense known to all Castalian people.

A normal heart and a dragon heart that ordinary people could not have.

And to be able to kill a member of the royal family, they had to destroy both of them.

However, Cherise’s dragon heart was weak as if it was just formed.

It was obvious that defending, let alone attack, would be impossible.

“I’ll make sure no one will get rid of Cherise easily. And she wasn’t that easy.”

Baikal grinned.

It was because he remembered the scene in which the little girl bit the ankle of Alexandra, who was a dozen times stronger than her, and kicked her feet.

She would be quite strong if she was trained properly.

‘Once I picked her up and brought her with me…’

Originally, the imperial family could not move their residence at will.

And he cannot protect them without any justification.

It wasn’t really because he was afraid the power would not be balanced any longer or that the nobles who followed Jane or Zyn objected.

But the only thing he was worried about was… Cherise’s backing.

She gave the impression that she was weak and an orphan.

It would make people think she’s an easy target.

It was clear that Cherise would be a pushover in the family.

‘And that also damages Kyena’s dignity.’

Furthermore, it would make it seem as if Wynn’s name had fallen.

“We need to protect our name’s dignity.”

“Yes, my lord.”

No one could gossip about those who inherited Wynn’s name.

So…

“I will adopt her.”

That’s the only answer.

“If I made her my daughter, then no one will dare to touch her.”

‘Perhaps Kyena wanted me to do this in the first place.’

His plan was to watch over her and give her help when needed if Cherise didn’t like him that much.

But as soon as they met, the little child desperately grabbed him and cried.

She wants to be his daughter.

It was a voice that desperately conveyed how hard it has been to live without parents.

But how can he ignore it?

A child who had not reacted at all until yesterday acted differently as soon as she met him.

That fact shook Baikal’s heart.

“I will prioritize the adoption process above any other agenda, Your Majesty.”

Sollip got up from his seat and bowed his head politely.

Baikal’s gaze turned to the ribbon.

The scene where the little finger wiggled and tied the ribbon to him came to mind again.

Her eyes narrowed to focus.

Her nervousness was evident when she used the needle, and to him, that was cute.

It’s not even a sword, just a needle.

He thought she was just playing around, so he played with her. She was so excited that her cheeks turned red.

“Come to think of it, I remember when Gergis was four years old, he came into your room with a sword.”

“Yes, he wanted to play a game of war with me.”

“Then, around the age of five, while waiting for His Majesty to go for a walk, he climbed the tree with his sword and fell down.”

“Yes, it’s a funny memory.”

With old memories recalled, Baikal smiled.

Tough against the strong, but very soft against the weak was what could simply describe him.

In fact, Baikal still didn’t quite know how to deal with the fact that they were so weak that they could die with a snap of his finger.

Fortunately, his twin sons learned to use the dragon heart perfectly from around the age of four, making it easier to deal with them. 

Cherise on the other hand, might remain weak forever.

The weak ones would suffer.

They thought those kinds of people were worthless.

If they were a member of the royal family, they should be able to take care of themselves.

It was what Baikal was taught as he grew up.

However, he did not like the emperor’s values.

Whenever they reported a problem to Emperor Leo, he would merely say ‘Take care of it yourself.’ 

He especially despises weak people.

“He knows no blood nor tears.”

Baikal directed those words to his great-grandfather and absolute emperor, Emperor Leo.