[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-princess-s-struggle-for-survival":3,"chapter-princess-s-struggle-for-survival-princess-s-struggle-for-survival-chapter-83":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Princess’s Struggle for Survival",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1801233,2401,"Chapter 83 83: Experiment of Potion","princess-s-struggle-for-survival-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>As dinner approached, Astrid heard a knock on the door in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stretched her legs, which had been still for a long time, and walked to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently pushing the handrail, she opened it to find a delicate-faced, pink-haired maid standing outside, holding a birchwood box in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness Astrid, this is the intermediate level potion you purchased from Professor Elowen earlier. I have counted the individual bottles in the shop, and the types and quantities are correct,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra carefully cradled the box with one arm while supporting its bottom with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her well-trained arm strength proved invaluable at that moment, as it would likely have taken two ordinary maids to carry such a heavy wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astrid glanced at her own slender, pale wrists peeking out from the hem of her skirt and abandoned the thought of helping with the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she stepped aside to let Lyra into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just place it next to the dresser,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lyra bent down, her skirt hem brushing the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white stockings at her knees stretched thin with the movement, slightly revealing the skin beneath, creating an alluring sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the clinking of glassware, Lyra straightened up and noticed Astrid standing near the door, her hands clasped to her chest, her pink lips parting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Elise back?\" Astrid asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra shook her head. \"Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving Astrid's orders, Elise had left the palace alone and had not returned since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished speaking, Lyra added, \"By the way, Your Highness Astrid, it's time for dinner...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Astrid was skilled in magic, capable of brewing potions, cooking exquisite dishes, and blending fragrant perfumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite her many talents, she had one flaw: she often forgot to eat when engrossed in her tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During her time serving Astrid, Lyra had noticed that the princess either needed reminders from Elise or herself to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without such prompts, Astrid would likely skip meals and only reach for some desserts when hunger became unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra's mother had taught her from a young age that eating three meals a day on time was essential for maintaining good health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a dutiful daughter, Lyra had always adhered to this principle, and now, as a maid responsible for caring for others, she upheld it diligently, reminding Astrid repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll eat right away,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her words, Astrid did not head toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she walked slowly to Lyra's side, crouched down to inspect the wooden box, and retrieved the list and instructions from its mezzanine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then settled into a chair and began reading quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Astrid showed no intention of going to dinner, Lyra folded her hands against her skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs, clad in delicate white silk stockings, stood straight as she remained in the room with the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the potions in the box were transformation potions that Astrid had requested, with only a small portion being combat potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Elowen, noticing Astrid's keen interest in transformation potions, had included a detailed explanation of how they worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the drinker consumes the potion, it unconsciously releases an illusion spell similar to those found in arcane magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spell can induce various hallucinations for the enemies, affecting not only sight but also hearing, smell, and even touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the potion drinker is in direct physical contact with others, the latter will not detect any anomalies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To give a simple example, if Astrid were to cut her waist-length silver hair to shoulder length, others might still see her in a black dress with long, flowing hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might even reach out and feel the silky strands hanging down to her waist, despite the change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the effect is impressive, the illusion is not difficult to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one possesses mental strength equivalent to that of a Peak Knight or an mage Apprentice of the same level, they can easily dispel the illusion using mental detection or elemental vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the practical applications of this potion are somewhat limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is occasionally used in assassinations or espionage activities, but more often, it is employed by nobles in certain recreational activities to enhance the harmony and pleasure of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if the illusion is convincing enough, who would want to break it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the instruction manual word by word, Astrid subconsciously called out, \"Lyra...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here. What does Her Highness Astrid command?\" Lyra stepped forward and replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astrid initially considered drinking the potion herself and then having Lyra engage in physical contact with her to test the potion's effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she realized that before consuming the potion, Lyra would only see her as she truly was, making controlled experiments impractical in this scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing. I was mistaken,\" Astrid said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as she finished speaking, another idea occurred to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pursed her lips slightly, retrieved a potion bottle from the box, and handed it to Lyra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by Astrid's cold yet melodious voice, Lyra took the potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the label marked \"One-Way Transformation Potion\" on the glass bottle, she hesitated not for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Astrid's gaze, she removed the cork and drank the entire contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid had a sour taste at first, followed by a bitterness far more intense than bitter gourd soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lyra swallowed, her smooth neck rose and fell slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lyra, who was not usually picky about food, showed a rare trace of discomfort after finishing the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This potion... is quite unpleasant to drink...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half a minute after consuming the potion, Lyra's appearance began to change before Astrid's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grew half a head taller, her hair became slightly shorter, and her body, though still slender, now had a well-developed chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her maid's outfit transformed into a simple white shirt, over which a set of shimmering knight's armor appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further down, her thin, breathable white tights thickened significantly, with sturdy leggings and knee pads added to her calves and knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dark, matte leather shoes vanished, replaced by bright silver steel combat boots adorned with a honeysuckle pattern, tightly encasing her slender feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyra stood still, her sky-blue eyes now reflecting a sense of perseverance and courage forged through the trials of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fluttering eyelashes exuded a warm, peaceful strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the image of the protagonist of a web novel that she had once followed, Astrid felt a brief connection in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing Lyra transformed before her, the gentle yet resolute knight of holy light in armor stood vividly in her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Astrid's gaze shift suddenly, her bright red pupils now filled with a clear sense of inquiry, Lyra bit her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her two slender, pale index fingers unconsciously drew closer, their tips lightly touching like dragonflies skimming the water's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This subtle movement was reflected in Astrid's eyes. Lyra lowered her gaze slightly, a hint of shyness in her demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands, clad in knight's gloves, naturally came together, the protective iron pieces on them brushing against each other and producing a faint metallic sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astrid stared at the metallic sheen reflecting off the surface of the gloves for a long moment, her mind once again recalling the crisp sound that had just reached her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pretty face shifted slightly, and her pink lips tightened subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a clever use of psychological implication, constructing an illusion through the interplay of hearing and vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only the observational abilities of an ordinary person, it would be impossible to discern the difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't known in advance that this was an illusion... she would have likely been deceived...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no, if she hadn't used her mental power, she wouldn't have been able to break free from the illusion on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would have been forced to sit there, waiting for the effects of the potion to wear off over the next two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Astrid leaned forward, closing the distance between them before Lyra could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful, snow-white face was now just a dozen centimeters away, close enough for Lyra to see the delicate, smooth texture of her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astrid leaned in closer to Lyra's neck, her nose lightly sniffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet scent of osmanthus, mingled with the fresh aroma of mint, filled her nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly... this potion can even deceive the sense of smell...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Astrid, who was focused on analyzing the effects of the potion, Lyra was struggling to maintain her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded so violently it felt as though it might burst from her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of their proximity, Astrid's bent position brought her body almost entirely against Lyra's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the angle of her movement gave Lyra a view she would never have seen under normal circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Astrid's warm breath brushed against her neck, Lyra's gaze inadvertently caught a glimpse of the snow-white, mellow beauty hidden beneath the luxurious fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate body stiffened, allowing Astrid to continue sniffing her neck and shoulders like a curious cat.\u003C\u002Fp>",1508,"2026-06-09T04:47:04.076Z",1,"novelbin.me","182ebf4e09331e18b776678b46002b13b9eafd439567ea77cb6b16aebef915c7","princess-s-struggle-for-survival-chapter-84","princess-s-struggle-for-survival-chapter-82",607,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fprincess-s-struggle-for-survival-cover.jpg"]