How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 256

As it was a hypothesis, proving it meant experimenting again to obtain a result.

It would be possible to drink the wine again like yesterday, but…….

‘Too dangerous.’

Moreover, my life was on the line. I had no intention of deliberately courting danger.

It was when I left my quarters and was having a meal with Reno at the village restaurant. Vita approached us, holding a bowl full of fruits and vegetables like ours, and asked,

—May I sit?

“Of course.”

Vita looked at Reno and me, then sat closely beside me.

—Are you feeling better? You went back quickly yesterday after drinking the Vino.

“Ah… Yes. I’m fine now.”

—That’s good. Sometimes there are those who don’t react well to it.

“Even elves?”

—Yes.

“That’s surprising. I thought elves absorbed all of the World Tree’s energy well.”

—Most do, but if the body is weak, it is said they can be consumed by Arbor’s energy instead. Still, there’s no need to be too scared.

Vita added indifferently.

—No one has ever died from drinking Vino so far.

I smiled awkwardly. I had almost broken that record and become the first.

—And about the food you made yesterday, The Guardian was quite pleased with it too.

“The Guardian ate it too?”

—Yes. I brought it to him.

I was so out of it, I didn’t even realize. Well, all the village elves had tasted it, so it would be stranger not to bring some to The Guardian.

“Thank you, Vita. I’m sorry to say this, but I didn’t even consider The Guardian.”

—It’s fine. It’s our responsibility to look after The Guardian.

Vita silently picked up and ate a fruit, then continued.

—And they say the tokens are all made. The Guardian will call for you after you finish your meal.

“Thank you for letting us know.”

—Don’t mention it.

Not long after we finished our meal and returned, another elf came to my quarters and asked us to come to the temple.

‘They must be giving us the tokens, right?’

When I stepped out of the quarters, not only Reno but also Isaac and Killis were waiting for me. We went to the temple with them, and The Guardian greeted us with a smile.

—Welcome, human.

“Hello.”

—You came before your kin. That’s good. I just happen to have something to discuss with you.

With me?

As I tilted my head, the Guardian began.

—About the food you made yesterday, it was a truly excellent dish.

He must have really enjoyed it. I had heard it from Vita, but I didn’t expect him to praise it separately.

—So, could you tell me the recipe?

“The recipe?”

—It would be a shame to taste such excellent food only once. I wish to pass it down to future generations. The reward will be whatever you desire.

Teaching him how to make pasta wasn’t difficult. I hadn’t developed it myself anyway, and I, too, learned the dish through someone else’s generosity.

However, the reward was the problem…….

‘There’s nothing in particular.’

The pendant could no longer be returned. Moreover, wasn’t I already scheduled to receive the Golden Branch of the World Tree, which I needed most?

“I’ll tell you.”

—Really? Then for the reward…….

“It’s fine. I’ve received a lot while staying in the elven village. Plus, you’ve agreed to guide us to the dwarf village. Please consider it a small token of my gratitude.”

—You are truly a good human.

Ding!

[<System> Your reputation increases due to receiving the elves’ trust. You have acquired a certain amount of Reputation Points.]

That wasn’t the only notification.

Ding!

[<System> ‘Laura’s’ affection is unlocked.]

[<System> Would you like to view character ‘Laura’s’ affection?]

[Cancel] / [Confirm]

To think it’s only opening now…….

Still, seeing the message made me curious, so I decided to view it.

[<Character> Laura

—Affection: 70 / 100 (Intimate)]

Just as I expected.

Quickly losing interest, I then checked my Reputation Points.

[—Current Points: 800P]

I can’t even do a single draw…….

Although it was disappointing, I quickly understood. Hadn’t I only gained the right to a single draw after completing various quests back in the kingdom?

Points would accumulate again someday. Even drawing items could be a problem. Mana depletion might happen again like before.

I cleared all the system windows and taught The Guardian how to make pasta.