How to Survive as a Princess in a Reverse Harem Game - Chapter 58

[<Quest> Wise Spending.

Use the royal treasury key awarded by Evgenia wisely. This could bring you one step closer to your goal.

―Time Limit: 21 days

―Success Reward: Linked Quest ‘???’

(※Additional details are currently unknown.)]

Although the specific success reward wasn’t revealed, given the tone and time limit, it was likely part of the main quest progression.

Killis, apparently having the same thought, spoke in a serious tone.

“Evgenia wouldn’t have given this to you without meaning. It would be wise to spend it carefully.”

“So, Your Highness, how do you plan to use it?”

“Well…… I’d like to decide after going out and seeing for myself. Is that all right?”

“Going out? Where to?”

“I want to go outside the palace. I think I need to see how others live to make a decision.”

She had said I couldn’t leave the capital, not the palace—so it should be fine, right?

Glancing over at Killis, he nodded in agreement.

“It’s a good idea. Going out to observe isn’t a bad choice. I’ll handle the permit on my way back.”

* * *

After that, my preparations for going out went smoothly. Of course, the permit didn’t come through immediately—it took a few days.

‘So, if I wear this hood, people won’t recognize me?’

I donned the robe Killis had prepared for me, pulling the hood over my head. With my silver hair that stands out so brightly, I knew it would draw attention, so this disguise was essential.

According to Killis, this enchanted robe would prevent people from clearly recognizing my identity as long as I kept the hood on.

Apparently, it seemed that if someone was already familiar with me, they’d still recognize my face through the magic of the robe. So, there was no risk of losing my companions while wearing it. Really, there’s no end to the fascinating items out there.

Killis had prepared similar enchanted cloaks for both Isaac and Reno. Given how conspicuous they were, it was only natural.

“It’s exciting to go on an outing with Your Highness for the first time.”

“The first time?”

“To leave the palace for a personal trip, I mean. I bet it’s Isaac’s first time, too. Right?”

Reno nudged Isaac, who stood beside him, though Isaac remained silently stoic as always.

‘Will this outing really go smoothly?’

I knew the two of them got along well enough, but watching them together always made me feel a bit anxious.

Originally, I’d planned to go out with just one of them, as they usually took turns guarding me alone.

But the reason they both came today was Killis’s insistence.

“While we’re outside, Lord Isaac and Lord Reno should both accompany you.”

It was all in preparation for any potential danger.

For the same reason, Killis himself hadn’t come along. With three of us already, adding a fourth would only attract more attention.

Instead, he prepared the enchanted robes and cloaks for us.

Though I didn’t think we’d be obvious targets just because we were disguised, there was no reason to refuse, so I went along with it.

However, I couldn’t shake a sense of guilt toward Isaac. Today was supposed to be Reno’s turn to guard me, and now Isaac had extra duties. Still, he showed no irritation, as always.

“My apologies, Sir. It’s because of me that you have to…….”

“It’s my honor to accompany Your Highness.”

Ugh, now I just feel worse…….

This response was so typical of Isaac, yet knowing it came from a sense of responsibility only made me more uncomfortable.

“Oh, that reminds me, shouldn’t we change the way we address each other when we’re outside? If I call you ‘Your Highness’ out there, people are going to find it suspicious.”

It is true, now that I think about it.

It was something I had never considered before, but it wasn’t really an issue worth worrying over.

“I can just be called by my name, right?”

“No.”

As soon as I spoke, a sharp reply came. It was Isaac.

“We cannot address Your Highness without the proper title.”

“If Your Highness doesn’t mind, then it should be fine, right?”

“It goes against order.”

“If I give permission, it should be okay.”

Although calling a royal by their name without permission was a serious matter, as Isaac had said, if I gave my consent, it would be a different story.

But Isaac remained firm.

“We are Your Highness’s guardians. Even with your permission, it would still be disrespectful.”

“Stubborn…….”