Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 116
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Chapter 116
‘It looks just like the prince had described.’
While spending time with Prince Abrel, Siervian had many opportunities to hear about the legends of the Western Empire. Intrigued, she even received recommendations for several books to read.
According to the description, this mana stone seemed really familiar.
‘But why was Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand there in the first place?’
Mana stones were rare items occasionally found in nature. They possessed the ability to manipulate properties according to the energy they contained, making them quite valuable. Of course, depending on the quality of the mana stone, some had permanent abilities, while others lost their abilities after a few uses.
Nonetheless, they were generally expensive items; even a small one could buy a whole city. Their scarcity made them difficult to discover, resulting in such high value.
‘Perhaps having this in my hand brought comfort because it was filled with mana.’
The Empire’s treasury had several mana stones, the most notable being the Frozen Mana Stone of the first Emperor that Siervian had seen with her father.
‘Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand may have slightly lower performance than the Frozen Mana Stone…’
Mana stones usually indicated their abilities through their names. The Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand had the ability to manipulate sand, but it couldn’t create sand. On the other hand, the Frozen Mana Stone, as the name suggested, had the ability to create ice in places with moisture.
‘My teacher mentioned that its range of abilities was much broader than simply creating ice.’
Mana stones’ power varied depending on the surrounding environment also. It wasn’t a coincidence that the Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand, considered a hero’s relic, was located in a desert region. Similarly, the Frozen Mana Stone was an extraordinary relic of the first emperor, displaying incredible performance in regions abundant with ice and perpetual snow.
‘Hmm, so was this really the Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand?’
Pondering deeply, Siervian slowly infused mana into the mana stone. In response, grains of sand floated up from the small pot in the room. Being able to use it required at least a sensitivity to mana, which meant that only those with mana affinity could use mana stones.
‘Hmm, judging by its range of abilities, it’s definitely not an ordinary low grade mana stone…’
Since there was no stone with the exact same nature, it was safe to say that the Ageros’ Mana Stone of Sand was rare. Not only was it a rare find, but understanding the complete nature of each mana stone was difficult and time-consuming. Each stone varied in terms of the level and scope of its abilities. Therefore, it was clear that this mana stone itself was no ordinary item.
‘How can I utilize this?’
Mana stones were, naturally, traded at high prices. If it was a mana stone with strong and extensive abilities, it could hold value equivalent to an entire kingdom. Moreover, if it had historical significance, its value would be even greater.
‘But something feels… strange.’
As Siervian pondered, her face contorted oddly and held the mana stone in her hand. It was undoubtedly the first time she had personally held such a precious mana stone, considering her entire past life. Yet, she couldn’t shake off the peculiar feeling of it being ‘familiar’ to her.
‘How can this feel so familiar?’
Her head throbbed in pain due to the incomprehensible situation she was in. Just as she recalled the repercussions that finding the mana stone would bring, she heard a soft knock on the door.
“Siervy, can I come in?”
“Yes.”
The voice of her stern brother, who seemed to have just finished a meeting, reached her through the door. Siervian stopped her contemplation and stood up with the mana stone securely held in her palm.
The knights’ countenances were tense as she entered the reception room. They were earnestly studying the maps, and their expressions reflexively changed upon seeing the appearance of the young princess. It was an expression of concern, as if they were worried about startling the child.
However, she could clearly see their heavily guarded inner thoughts.
[Thoughts: This is troublesome. It’s not easy to calculate an escape route to avoid a war with the Mosae Kingdom.]
[Thoughts: Although King Mosae is inclined toward peace, he does not neglect his military forces. …Escaping won’t be easy without sacrifices.]
‘The situation seems to be more severe than I thought.’
To avoid showing her surprise, Siervian casually approached her brother, who seemed to want to explain something while still holding the mana stone.
“Siervian, did you hear that father dispatched the mages?”
“Yes.”
A large number of mages were currently on their way to Mosae Kingdom, accompanied by the commander of the imperial knights. They were using teleportation spells consecutively, traversing through multiple cities. This was why the Mosae Kingdom was currently on high alert.
“…It’s risky to mobilize so many mages.”
“They have no choice but to use consecutive teleportation spells.”
Her brother nodded agreement with the notion of the risk, a wry smile forming on his lips. Using consecutive teleportation spells naturally consumed a significant amount of mana. That was why they needed a considerable number of mages to cast consecutive spells, all for the purpose of quickly bringing Damian and Siervian back to the Empire.
‘With so many mages gathering like this, it’s understandable that the Mosae Kingdom is nervous.’
Her worries were gradually becoming a reality. Siervian looked at her brother, hoping to persuade him.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Mood: Extremely angry.
However, his status window consistently showed anger to an incomprehensible extent.
Curiously, and especially since her brother couldn’t hide his angry expression, Siervian asked him.
“Brother, why are you so angry?”
“…Just because.”
Her brother’s low-pitched voice was extremely angry. Although it wasn’t directed at her, she could tell.
“I’m not angry at you, Siervy, I’m just really angry in general.”
Her cautious question was met with a firm response from her brother.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thoughts: This is an intolerable situation.
His thoughts only continued to be severe as his furious inner turmoil was displayed in his status window.
Perhaps encountering assassins had made him this angry. After all, he was still a child when she remembered his age.
“Huff… Oh right, Prince Abrel has come to visit.”
“The prince?”
“Yes.”
Her brother spoke to her with an expression that clearly conveyed his desire not to relay the news. It made her tilt her head in confusion since it was the first time her brother couldn’t manage his expression.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Mood: Calm.
Thought: …Even in moments like this, Siervy is adorable.
Surprisingly, her brother’s anger subsided slightly. The exact reason couldn’t be determined, but it was still a fortunate development.
“I told him that it’s not a good time, but the prince was too stubborn.”
Thanks to that, her brother’s expression, which kept conveying the desire not to share the news, improved slightly.
Though his characteristic stern expression was still present.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thoughts: I should’ve just chased him away. No, Siervy might end up resenting me if she finds out later…
If her brother thought the prince was being a bother and unceremoniously chased him away, Siervian would have respected that judgment.
Siervian suppressed her laughter as she watched her brother fret unnecessarily.
“When will the prince come to visit again?”
“Oh, well…”
Her brother seemed noticeably uncomfortable at her casual question.
She discreetly glanced at one of the knights who was waiting on the side, and the knight nodded slightly with the same uneasy expression.
“Why?”
“He’s waiting outside right now.”
“Huh?”
“He came earlier and has been waiting there the whole time until he can meet you.”
Surprisingly, it seemed that the prince hadn’t simply sent a message to arrange a meeting but had come in person. And he had been waiting diligently in front of the palace until they could meet.
‘Well… Should I go and see him?’
After considering it for a moment, Siervian decided to meet the prince.
Given the sensitive situation, it would be too harsh to send the prince away like that.
“Alright.”
Once she made that decision, her brother didn’t say anything more. He simply instructed one of the knights standing to the side to escort the prince politely to their location.
It was obvious that her brother had no intention of allowing any private conversation between her and the prince.
“Princess!”
The prince, whose face was flushed, perhaps from waiting outside for a long time, hurriedly entered the room. Despite the ominous presence of the guards, he quickly composed himself and sat across from Siervian.
“I apologize for making you wait for so long, Your Highness.”
“It’s alright. It was my impulsive decision to come here. Thank you for agreeing to meet me.”
As Siervian observed the prince, who seemed tense, she carefully delved into his thoughts.
For the time being, she couldn’t understand why he had come to meet her in person.
But surprisingly, Prince Abrel had a very straightforward purpose.
“Your Highness, it’s a relief that you and Prince Damian have returned safely.”
“Thank you.”
“And, I must say, this incident was definitely not instigated by the Mosae Kingdom. Please don’t misunderstand.”
[Abrel Garambell]
Mood: Desperation.
Thought: There’s no way my grandfather would do something like this. Absolutely not. It must all be a misunderstanding. It will only bring losses to the Garambell family, the Mosae Kingdom, and the Empire if he continues to be misunderstood like this!
The prince’s desperation was evident on his face.
His light brown eyes glistened with moisture. They held fear and frustration. Seeing that emotion, Siervian became lost in thought.
Anyway, she could understand why he was acting this way.
“For now, please go back.”
“Your Highness…!”
As she firmly spoke, the prince was on the verge of shedding tears. However, she pacified him with a gentle gesture.
“I don’t want the relations between the Empire and the other kingdoms to worsen too, Abrel.”
“…If you say so.”
Looking at him with a hopeful expression, Siervian decided to speak her mind.
She actually held a vague solution in her mind. But before voicing it aloud, there was something she needed to confirm.
“However, we need to approach this issue cautiously. For now, please go to a safe place, Your Highness.”
“…Yes.”
The prince turned around with drooping shoulders and left the room. As he left, Siervian was lost deeply in her thoughts.
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