The Sleeping Beauty's Kingdom

A long, long time ago, there was a Rose Kingdom.

One day, a young Magician named Rhine arrived in the kingdom's forest.

It was said that this Magician could make withered flowers bloom again and command a Harp to play by itself.

He was also skilled at concocting magical potions to treat illnesses and injuries.

Many poor people who couldn't afford medical treatment would seek out the Magician for healing if they unfortunately broke a leg or fell ill.

Rhine's herbal remedies were incredibly effective. Whether it was various difficult illnesses or severe fractures and falls, anyone treated by him would recover quickly.

Thus, Rhine's reputation gradually spread, eventually reaching the Royal Palace.

The King and Queen had been married for many years but had no children.

They longed for a child but could not have one.

At this time, the King heard about Rhine and summoned the young Magician.

Riding in the carriage towards the Royal Palace, the boy looked at his reflection in the glass, unable to stop himself from falling into memories.

Rhine's face was reflected in the glass.

The youth wore a classical robe, his features delicate and handsome like a painting, appearing to be only twelve or thirteen years old.

A hood concealed his silver hair, and his pale blue eyes held a clear, cold light. His skin was so pale it was almost translucent, like a child from a fairytale.

"It's been several years since I came to this world, and my appearance hasn't changed at all..."

"Did I not only become a Magician, but also an immortal being?"

Rhine sighed softly.

Three years ago, he had arrived in this world, which resembled the Middle Ages.

The little knowledge he brought with him from his transmigration told him that this was a fantasy world with true supernatural power and magic that was nearly omnipotent.

Legend had it that a powerful Magician could turn all the people in an entire country into animals with just one Spell!

It was just like a story from One Thousand and One Nights!

And within the kingdom alone, there were over a dozen powerful Witches.

They possessed vast abilities, able to summon wind and rain and command the spirits of nature to serve them.

Fortunately, perhaps because he had done many good deeds in his previous life, Rhine directly became a Magician upon transmigrating.

Transmigrating to a fantasy world and becoming a true Magician.

Such a perfect start had made Rhine incredibly happy!

However, just when Rhine thought he was as powerful as those legendary Magicians, he discovered that it was nothing of the sort!

The newborn Rhine was incredibly weak; he couldn't fly, burrow through the earth, summon wind and rain, let alone predict the future.

As a Magician, his initial magic power was extremely feeble, only capable of performing a few small tricks.

Besides that, his only skill was concocting magical potions with herbs—much like the Wizards and Witches in many fairytale and mythical stories.

Fortunately, as a benefit of his transmigration, Rhine also learned a method to "level up":

As long as he found a "Child of Destiny" and helped these protagonists of fate fulfill their wishes, he could absorb the Will of Wishes carried by the fate of the world, increase his magic power, and gain new abilities!

Of course, even if he couldn't find a "Child of Destiny," simply helping ordinary passersby fulfill their wishes could absorb a sliver of Will of Wishes.

However, the effect would be greatly diminished, perhaps only one-thousandth or one ten-thousandth as effective, requiring an exceptionally large base number for significant improvement.

As for how to identify a "protagonist of fate," Rhine had no idea.

Because he didn't know where to find these so-called protagonists of fate, Rhine simply helped others randomly, trying to find the legendary protagonists of fate among them.

For the past three years, he had done his best to utilize his expertise, concocting magical potions and treating the kingdom's people, fulfilling their wish of "recovering their health."

A true Magician, willing to live in the countryside and treat commoners every day, charging only a symbolic, meager fee.

For impoverished patients, he even treated them completely free of charge, seeking no reward!

Such a good deed, it sounded like a fairytale, almost unbelievable.

Many people were skeptical when they first heard this rumor.

It wasn't until they personally witnessed their gravely ill loved ones recover the next day after taking Rhine's medicine that they became convinced and wept with gratitude.

As miracle after miracle of healing occurred, Rhine's reputation for kindness and prestige gradually spread throughout the kingdom.

Many desperately ill individuals even traveled great distances, having their families carry them to Rhine's small cabin, all for the chance to take the medicine from this legendary young Magician.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye.

Until today, Rhine's reputation had reached the Royal Palace, and he was summoned by the King himself.

On the bumpy carriage ride to the Royal Palace.

Rhine turned his palm upwards, and a pure white, tranquil radiance slowly emerged, as if capable of healing all things.

Healing Art.

This was a new magic Rhine had comprehended after three years of helping thousands of people and absorbing their wishes.

"Because the wish fulfilled was to regain health, I gained healing magic?"

"My magic power is much stronger than three years ago. Unfortunately, besides healing magic, I only know a few minor tricks. I'm nowhere near the level of those witches from the kingdom's legends..."

Feeling the power flowing within him, Rhine sighed silently.

"Sigh, I still haven't found the so-called protagonist of destiny. I wonder what kind of person qualifies as the protagonist of destiny?"

For the past three years, Rhine had secretly hoped that one day, the so-called "protagonist of destiny" would come to him for treatment. After the treatment was complete, he would suddenly gain an overwhelming amount of wish power.

Regrettably, to this day, Rhine had not encountered a "protagonist of destiny" who met the criteria.

Thinking of this, the young man glanced at the fully armed soldier escort outside the carriage and felt a bit amused:

Although he was a true magician, he only knew how to perform minor tricks and healing magic. His body was also that of a child.

Any one of these soldiers could kill him with a single sword strike if they suddenly attacked.

"My magic is really too weak. In a fight, I'm not even as good as any ordinary adult. I don't even have a combat power of 5."

"If only I could find the so-called protagonist of destiny, I wouldn't have ended up like this!"

The young man spread his hands, his face a mask of helpless resignation.

The carriage stopped in front of the Royal Palace.

Rhine collected his scattered thoughts and entered the magnificent Royal Palace, bowing to the King and Queen on the throne.

The Old King spoke:

"Sage of the forest, your good name is whispered around bonfires and wells.

"I have heard that your medical skills are comparable to the most skilled physicians, and you have healed thousands of patients."

Before Rhine could ask the reason for the summons, a shadow of gloom fell upon the King's face, revealing weariness and helplessness:

"The Queen and I have been married for many years and have longed for a child, but to no avail.

"I am growing old, and this vast kingdom needs an heir.

"Sage of the forest, do you have a way to fulfill our wish?"

The little magician immediately understood the purpose of the King's summons.

He was here to treat infertility!

Just as Rhine was about to ponder further, his body suddenly trembled as if he had sensed an incredibly powerful force.

That surging power came from the throne.

It was the Power of Wishes.

An unprecedentedly vast Power of Wishes!

Far exceeding any patient Rhine had encountered in the past three years!

"Such immense wish power..."

Rhine understood the answer in an instant.

"Child of Destiny!"

"Are the King and Queen the protagonists of destiny?"

He had no doubt that if he could perfectly fulfill the King and Queen's wish, the wish power he would absorb would far surpass the slow accumulation of the past three years!

Rhine was shocked.

He never expected that the protagonist of destiny he had been eagerly awaiting would appear today.

No matter how difficult the King and Queen's wish to "give birth to an heir" might be, he had to find a way to fulfill it!

The little magician lowered his head, lost in thought:

He couldn't use other magic, but mixing potions and healing magic were precisely his strengths.

Under normal circumstances, he could cure the King and Queen with a mere flick of his wrist.

However, Rhine's concern was:

In a magical world with supernatural powers, is the birth of a new life purely a medical issue?

Seeing the young man's pensive expression at the foot of the stairs, the Old King comforted him:

"Sage of the forest, even if you cannot do it, you need not fear or blame yourself.

"My kingdom has 13 powerful witches. I summoned twelve of them one by one to the palace and presented the same predicament.

"But all twelve of them were helpless.

"Even if you are unable to help, I will not blame you."

As he spoke, the Old King's expression darkened further.

Yes, even the 12 incredibly powerful witches couldn't accomplish it.

What chance did a newcomer Magician, who looked so young and had only recently gained fame among the commoners, have of creating a miracle?

It was nothing more than a last resort, a desperate attempt to try their luck.

13 witches?

They only summoned 12?

The King's words at that moment sent a shiver down Rhine's spine.

He had heard before that there were several powerful witches in the kingdom, but he didn't know the exact number.

Suddenly, Rhine remembered something.

An astonishing guess surged in his mind.

A prickle of unease ran down his back.

This was a fantasy magic world...

Was it possible...?

He quickly pressed further, "Your Majesty, since there are 13 witches in the kingdom, why were only 12 summoned?"

The Old King, unaware of Rhine's thoughts, answered naturally, "Among the 13 witches, the most powerful, Maleficent, is a Black Witch. She excels at terrifying Curses and Black Magic, and the nobles fear her."

Rhine's eyes narrowed.

Just as he suspected!

A kingdom with 12 good witches and 1 Black Witch.

A King and Queen who longed for a child.

He hadn't transmigrated into an ordinary fantasy world...

This was the kingdom from Sleeping Beauty!

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Originally, after pre-collecting, I planned to officially publish within a month. But then various other things got in the way, and I'm only publishing it now. 5555