“Are we just supposed to sit here and do nothing?”
“Of course we can’t just watch the others’ symptoms get worse, but I also don’t want you to be exposed like this.”
As the Princess of the Kingdom of Calderra, Field naturally could not stand by and watch her people—the others in the caravan—deteriorate.
They were her subjects.
As a member of the Royal Family and their ruler, how could she not care about their lives?
Even if the caravan included troublesome individuals like Walter and Vidar, they were still her subjects.
However, Alice’s identity was extremely sensitive.
No, in fact, it wasn’t just Alice; the true identities of all three of them were sensitive.
Therefore, Field absolutely did not want any of them to reveal who they were.
But right now, the people in the caravan needed Alice’s power.
To be honest, the dosage of Purple Mist Vine Grass that Vidar had added to the water source was clearly not enough to cause more severe symptoms in the victims.
But only Vidar knew this; Liyakade and the others were unaware, which was why they were so worried about the caravan’s current state.
“Then what exactly should we do? If we’re any slower, what if it’s too late?”
Alice was also very anxious about the situation.
She hoped to save the poisoned victims immediately.
If these toxins were lethal, it would be a disaster.
Alice could still save the victims with her Light Element ability before they died, but once they were gone, there would be nothing she could do.
After learning about what had happened in the caravan, Alice felt a sudden pang of guilt.
While the outside world had descended into chaos, she had been enjoying herself in the carriage with Liyakade, nearly…
She should have been out there saving everyone.
‘Calm down. The victims’ current symptoms are only weakness in the limbs and mental confusion, with occasional hallucinations, but no other symptoms have appeared yet. I’ve already instructed the others: if anyone develops more serious symptoms, they are to notify me immediately. No one has come yet, which means the symptoms haven’t worsened.’
Field was much calmer than Alice.
She needed to find a way to achieve both goals: allowing Alice to help others without revealing her identity.
In fact, she already had a plan in mind.
“Alice, I actually have an idea. This plan requires you and Natalia to try something together. If it succeeds, we can both purify the water source and save the others. Are you willing to try?”
“Of course I am! What’s the method?”
Alice answered Field without a moment’s hesitation.
The kind-hearted Alice would never watch those around her suffer such hardship.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this kindness that Alice was chosen to be a Light Element Magic User.
“Anyway, clean yourself up first. Put on a fresh set of clothes before you come out. In this state… it’s really not suitable to go outside.”
“Huh?”
Alice froze for a moment, and then her face visibly turned crimson.
With Field’s reminder, Alice realized things were indeed amiss.
Her underwear and skirt were damp from the pleasure just now; how could she possibly go out like this?
Alice had just been thinking about rushing out to save people.
If the others in the caravan saw her in this state, it would be…
“I… I, I’m going to change! You two, turn around!”
“Sigh… did you really not realize it until now? Fine, fine.”
Field sighed helplessly and then turned around.
“Hehehe, why are you so shy about changing? It’s not like we haven’t seen it before, Alice… Ouch!”
Liyakade was still teasing Alice with a wicked grin when Field suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into her arms, forcing her to turn away.
“Stop messing around. This is a critical moment.”
“Oooooh…”
Hearing Liyakade’s words, Alice felt her head throbbing with heat as if steam were rising from it.
Fortunately, Field had pulled Liyakade away.
Alice, face flushing, took a brand-new set of clothes from her storage ring and quickly changed into them, leaving her other garments on the carriage seat for the time being.
Alice didn’t even know if she should put those clothes back into her storage ring.
It would be fine if they were just normally dirty, but these clothes had been dampened by her and Liyakade.
Putting them back just like that might not be right…
“Li—Liyakade, don’t you dare mess with my clothes!”
After changing, Alice turned bright red and warned Liyakade.
“Understood.”
Liyakade and Field turned back.
It would have been better if Alice hadn’t said anything; the moment she spoke, a wicked grin appeared on Liyakade’s face.
“Don’t worry, I’m not that kind of person. Compared to your undergarments, I’m much more interested in your body, Alice… Ow!”
Another flick to the forehead landed on Liyakade’s head, courtesy of Field.
“Let Alice do her work. You too, Liyakade—stay in the carriage and clean up the seat and the floor.”
“It hurts…”
Liyakade rubbed her forehead and looked at Field with a pout.
“Why can’t I go down with you guys to check the situation and take care of the others? I might be able to help!”
“No. You’re too emotionally unstable right now. How could you possibly help us? Wait until you’ve calmed down. Also, remember to clean this place up.”
Field shook her head, refusing Liyakade’s request to get off the carriage with them.
If it were a combat-related necessity, she wouldn’t mind taking the current Liyakade along.
After all, Liyakade was just in high spirits and wasn’t experiencing any particular delirium.
In that regard, she was still a top-tier combat asset.
“This… but these things were all sprayed by Al—”
“Hey! Don’t say another word!”
Alice quickly pressed down on Liyakade’s shoulders, interrupting her scandalous words.
“Hehe, but you’re the one who helped Alice make that mess. Fine, go clean up. And try to calm down. I hope to see you back to your normal self when I return later.”
Liyakade puffed out her cheeks.
Although she was very reluctant, under the combined persuasion of Field and Alice, Liyakade eventually stayed in the carriage.
Field and Alice, who had just changed into her new clothes, stepped off the carriage together.
Of course, as they stepped out, Field continued to use visual interference magic.
After all, the inside of the carriage was still a mess, and Alice’s discarded clothes were still on the seat.
None of this could be seen by outsiders—not even a glimpse was allowed.