The princess’s voice was very weak. After all, she had been unconscious for more than ten days, unable to drink water or eat, her life sustained only by light magic.

“Don’t speak.”

Ryan Bennett glanced at the young girl. After her serious illness, the princess looked especially pitiful. “Your Majesty, the princess needs to rest well. Please order the priests to perform another light magic treatment, but make sure it’s done slowly. Her Highness is very weak right now and still can’t eat.”

Even without the emperor’s command, several female priests from the church had already heard Ryan Bennett’s suggestion. They began to pray, and beams of holy light gently descended, slowly infusing into the princess’s body.

“Liya, get some good rest.”

The emperor and Ryan Bennett withdrew and returned to the main hall. Baron Fairfax XV’s face still couldn’t hide his excitement. He had almost despaired over his beloved daughter’s illness and had only trusted this young man as a last resort. Unexpectedly... the God of Light was watching over them. Thank the heavens.

The emperor was in an excellent mood, and his gaze toward Ryan Bennett was full of gratitude. “My loyal and heroic subject, I will fulfill my promise. Pass down my decree: Ryan Bennett is to be made a viscount, and rewarded with gold, a mansion, and servants.”

A viscount?

A trace of surprise flashed across Earl Royce’s face. You see, Hailan Star is a world with a strict hierarchy. Compared to ordinary commoners, nobles possess enormous power—they are a completely different class. To be ennobled, one must have achieved something truly extraordinary...

Moreover, the empire’s noble ranks are divided into six: duke, marquis, count, viscount, baron, and knight. To skip over knight and baron and be directly made a viscount—such a precedent is extremely rare in the empire’s history.

Although he felt the reward was a bit excessive, a hint of envy flashed in the count’s eyes. But first, Ryan Bennett was brought by him, and second, he knew just how much the emperor doted on Princess Ailiya. Curing the princess, in the emperor’s eyes, was probably on par with military achievements in expanding the empire’s territory.

As the chief steward of the palace, Earl Royce was a shrewd man. Naturally, he said nothing more at this moment, instead offering a string of congratulations and flattery. Baron Fairfax XV was in such a good mood that he nodded at the count. “You found an excellent doctor, and your contribution is also great. Pass down my decree: reward him with ten thousand gold coins.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty! To serve Your Majesty, I would give my life without hesitation!”

Ten thousand gold coins is an astronomical sum for ordinary people, but Earl Royce has his own family business and doesn’t care much for it. What truly excites him is the emperor’s delight—imperial favor is something money can’t buy.

After leaving the palace, Ryan Bennett still felt as if he were dreaming. He had thought he was doomed this time, but things had taken a dramatic turn, and he had suddenly stepped into the ranks of the nobility. Was this what people called a blessing in disguise?

The count left with him. Royce also expressed friendliness and tried to win Ryan Bennett over. First, this young man’s medical skills were miraculous—after all, who doesn’t get sick? Second, Ryan Bennett had cured the princess and been made a viscount, making him a rising star in the empire. Building a good relationship with such a person could only be beneficial!

Although Ryan Bennett was young, he had come from another world, and Earth’s media was far more advanced than that of Hailan Star. Faced with the count’s repeated overtures, he naturally understood and responded vaguely, since he knew nothing about the empire’s officialdom.

He declined the count’s invitation to share a carriage, and Ryan Bennett took the elf girl’s hand and walked out of the palace.

Chapter 13: Strike While the Iron Is Hot

“Ryan Bennett gege, didn’t you say you weren’t a doctor?”

“Well... I don’t really know. Anyway, at that moment, I just inexplicably thought of a way to treat the princess.”

Ryan Bennett’s words sounded absurd, but they were true. He simply concealed the story of his transmigration—the miracle he created came from the abilities he gained during that process.

He had thought this explanation wouldn’t satisfy the girl, but unexpectedly, the elf girl didn’t press further. Emily Brooks was an understanding girl. She could tell Ryan Bennett had secrets he couldn’t share, and for some reason, she felt an inexplicable trust in this human boy. Maybe it was because they had gone through hardships together, or maybe because he had once saved her. She sneaked a glance at Ryan Bennett, and for some reason, her face turned a little red.

As the imperial capital, the city of Alsace covered a vast area and was divided into several districts. The southern area near the palace was the noble quarter, and the mansion granted by Baron Fairfax XV was located there.

It was separated from the palace by only one street, just a half-hour walk away.

“Sir!”

The official sent by the emperor was already waiting there. When he saw Ryan Bennett, he bowed respectfully, his words full of flattery. This young man had cured the princess and was now the most sought-after figure.

The estate was huge, with a villa, gardens, and a swimming pool—all the necessary amenities. In addition to the essential facilities, there were dozens of male and female servants. Looking at such a grand mansion before him, Ryan Bennett’s eyes sparkled with delight. Good fortune really couldn’t be stopped—he had just arrived in the capital and was already a noble.

It seemed the gods were watching over him.

After touring his new home, Ryan Bennett grabbed a handful of gold coins from the emperor’s reward and stuffed them into the accompanying official’s hand. “Sir, thank you for your hard work. This is just a small token of appreciation.”