# Chapter 27
I worked on the papers without looking Edmund in the eye.
Huh, he'll never care about me? Well, we'll see. Even if he didn't care about me romantically, he would definitely care about my abilities!
I will present ideas that cannot exist in this era.
I will show the strength of a 21st century student! If Edmund was truly worthy of being Emperor, he would inevitably acknowledge me!
When the end of work approached, I stood in front of Edmund with confident steps.
"What is this?"
“This is a plan for a new medical project I thought of, called health insurance.”
Did he think I would confess my love again? He grabbed the papers, trembling slightly.
“Medical project?”
Edmund began to read the papers with a cold, quick look.
"What is this…?"
He looked at me and then at the papers alternately with a bewildered expression.
“Health insurance system.”
“So…”
Edmund flipped through the papers and asked: “The state will subsidize the public’s treatment costs?”
“Exactly. Not all of it, but it will ease the burden a lot.”
“This... definitely...”
The corner of Edmund's mouth gradually rose.
“I have researched, if we reduce the Empress’s weekly tea parties to once a month, we will save 50,000 krona in taxes.”
This was proof of how extravagant the Empress, Lucid's mother, was.
“With this money, we can build public hospitals in the empire’s major cities, and later, the costs can be covered by the nobles’ taxes.”
Edmund laughed lightly and turned over the papers.
“If the plan goes through, the public will pay only 30% of treatment costs.”
“Yes. I noticed that treatment costs vary depending on what doctors specify, even for the same medications and the same colds. We need uniform pricing.”
“Is this what you wrote here, the all-inclusive pricing system?”
I nodded.
“For common diseases, the state sets the cost, and doctors are not allowed to charge more than that.”
The comprehensive pricing system is complex, but this explanation is enough to get you started.
“Interesting.”
Edmund placed the papers on the desk.
“I will propose it to His Majesty the Emperor at the next meeting. Can you complete the details by then?”
“Leave it to me.”
Frankly, the document was based on my memories from the previous world, so it did not completely reflect the reality of this world. Tonight I will look up the medical policies here and complete the plan.
“Ah, Ecla, give me the job you were going to look for.”
"Here is."
Ecla passed the papers to me with a frown, as if she was angrier than before.
Is work not going well?
“Oh my God, Eclat, work is over and you still have all this work? I will help you quickly!”
I looked at the clock and was surprised, then I started arranging the papers. When is evening?
One by one everyone started leaving, and I finished the work that Eclat had given me.
“Ecla, is there much left?”
“No, I think I need to understand my work more.”
Ekla smiled, tossing her hair seductively. Wow, she looks amazing.
“Okay, I'll go then.”
I wanted to return to the temple early after a week's absence.
Maybe Rowan will criticize Edmund harshly?
I grabbed my bag and went out, but I heard Ecla's seductive voice from behind me.
“Your Highness, can you look at this?”
"What is this?"
Oh, Edmund hasn't left yet. Will something happen between them? I don't know anything from here, disappointed!
“Heh, it doesn't matter.”
What is the benefit of thinking? I don't even want to bother Edmund today.
“I heard you started work today?”
“Your Highness Lucid...”
Why did this appear now? Didn't he see my annoyed expression? Lucid approached me, smiling.
“I heard you got shot?”
“Yes, sort of.”
“Who is so bold as to point a gun at a prince?”
I thought he was the one who instigated them, but his manner makes me doubt that.
"Are you well?"
"naturally."
I tried to smile and leave, but Lucid followed me.
“I heard that someone has been targeting you recently. Should I give you a ride?”
"I?"
I pointed to myself, surprised. No one targeted me but the Blackwood Gang!
“Why did you know?”
Lucid was more surprised than me.
“During your stay in the guest room of Edmund's mansion, there were many attacks from assassins.”
“Murderers?!”
I screamed in surprise.
“I know of at least five attacks, maybe more.”
I felt chills when I imagined that my life was in danger.
“Kidding, right?”
"Why would I joke about something like that? It's real."
Lucid laughed.
How can he laugh when he talks about my possible death?
“Was Umfa a bad idea? You caused a lot of losses by redeveloping it.”
I knew that. Umfa is full of outlaws, from moneylenders like Blackwood, human trafficking gangs like the Blue Rose, to slave and drug dealers.
Redevelopment drove them out, made the streets clean, they are definitely stalking me.
“So, they're targeting me?”
“Everyone knows you proposed the project. But that's not all.”
Lucid smiled cheerfully and put his arm around my shoulders.
"So I'll give you a ride. I'm a good fighter, contrary to my appearance."
"decent."
I don't want a misunderstanding from Edmund if he sees me with Lucid, it might reduce my chances of survival.
“I have a request too.”
Lucid tightened his grip on my shoulder. Isn't it enough that I'm called "little" every day? Will you be held responsible for my shortening?
"for me?"
“There's a new foreigner in your department, right?”
“Ecla?”
When I mentioned her name, Lucid nodded and looked away sheepishly. Did he fall in love with Eclat like in the original novel?
"yes she is."
Lucid whispered lowly.
“If you become my assistant, I will tell you everything about Edmund. I heard that he is lenient with her, shouldn’t you be worried?”
“This...”
Honestly, tempting. But getting involved with Lucid is dangerous.
“Sorry, I don't think I can help you.”
“Heh, I thought our interests coincide.”
Of course, in terms of interests, it was an ideal offer. But the problem is getting involved with Lucid.
“People's hearts cannot be controlled. I will try my way.”
“You were asking me to know Edmund's type before.”
Lucid grumbled.
“I was in a hurry at the time.”
Edmund seemed like an impregnable castle. But now he's not as cold as he used to be...or am I wrong?
I bit my lower lip out of habit. I thought I had earned his appreciation, but his behavior today says otherwise.
“So, you're not in a hurry now? Looks like you should be.”
Lucid smiled mysteriously after seeing my expression. After my public rejection in the corridor, rumors must have spread, and he certainly heard it.
It came on purpose, didn't it?
“Should I tell you something?”
"What?"
“Edmund hates clingy women.”
"What?!"
I confessed to him daily based on his saying that he loves bold women, and yet he rejects me!
“Haha, what’s that expression? You look like an idiot.”
Lucid laughed and nudged my forehead with his finger.
“I told you, I will honestly help you this time.”
I blocked his finger and looked at him sharply. His green eyes sparkled as if he were enjoying himself.
"No thank you!"
He's the one who led me astray on my first day. He couldn't give me correct information.
“Change your mind whenever you want.”
I tried to push his arm, but he put more weight on it and asked, “Who is this?”