Doctor Resignation

ve different herbs.

“This is primrose, zinnia, bellis perennis, palm tree leaves, and herbal berries.”

Of course, I didn’t hesitate to answer them correctly.

He frowned as his eyes widened at me as if he was bewitched.

“H-How did you……? There are quite a few people who knew about herbal berries in the Empire.”

“I’ve read them in books.”

“What are herbal berries used for?”

“It can be used for abdominal pain caused by mana’s side effects.
The side effect is high blood pressure.
Herbal berries fruits can be collected only in spring at Mount Delaforce.”

I grinned at him confidently and explained everything without him asking about the located area.

“What if you mix primrose and zinnia?”

“The mixture is good for early colds.
But the progress is slow.”

“After seeing ten of the medicinal plants, what herbs are related to homeostasis?”

“It is licorice roots.
Bellis perennis has the same effects, but since they are expensive and rare, it is better to use licorice roots.”

Freeman took away his monocle and cleaned it using his handkerchief.
He fixed his glasses and stared at me.

“You’re thirteen?”

“Yes.”

“Are you sure that you don’t have any medical experiences?”

Of course, I have full medical knowledge plus experience but I decided to answer like an innocent thirteen-year-old girl.

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“Then how did you know about all of these?”

“Well, obviously because I’m a genius.”

I spoke confidently.
A pair of brown eyes that stared at me in amazement a while ago went sharp.

“I’m telling the truth.”

That was all I can say.

Strangely, with a calm voice, the crude man in front of me speaks slowly,

“Then…… Why did you apply as my assistant?”

I was a little taken aback then answered without hesitation,

“Since I am a genius, I want to work under someone who is a genius too.”

“Ahem, that makes sense.”

Well, it partially is true because Freeman indeed is a genius.

Arga Freeman was famous as the most outstanding politician in the Duchy.
He had such rich knowledge in medicine and herbal remedies that he could open up the biggest business in the Empire.

‘What’s wrong?’

I looked up at Freeman who was embarrassed and his ears were red.

‘When he acts like this, he looks better than before.’

Freeman started to speak while his hand was on his chin, trying to suppress his smile.

“So…… I will accept you as my assistant.
But if you don’t like how I treat my workers, you are welcome to leave the mansion.”

“I know.”

I nodded gladly with his arrogant remarks.

“Follow me, I will show you where you will reside in this mansion.”

The maid beside Freeman flinched when he suddenly stood up from the sofa.

“W-We can g-guide the Miss.
Y-You don’t have to do it by yourself, M-My Lord……”

“I don’t like this brat, so I’m going to escort her by myself.”

As I was weighed down by the awkwardness in the room, Freeman cut off the maid’s words.

“Make sure you prepare a meal before dinner.”

“……pardon?” the maid asked in confusion.

Freeman glanced down at me and frowned.

He said, “You are thirteen yet you look short and skinny.
Did the nursery school feed you?”

The truth is, I am genetically short.

I will still be short even when I grew up as an adult

I nearly glared at him, who intentionally insulted my small physiques.
Then he said again,

“What do you like? What food do you prefer?”

“Uhhhh…… I like sweet food.”

“Then I can prepare various kinds of sweets.”

“Excuse me?”

“You mentioned that you are from the nursery school, right? What did you even eat there?”

I almost lost my temper when he ignored my question.

“You will know your own taste if you eat the sweets that I prepare.
Choose some foods and tell me if you’re hungry, I will inform the kitchen staff.”

I just kept my mouth shut in confusion, holding back my anger.