Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 117
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 117
Less than a day later, the selected group of mages arrived, not only to ensure the safety of the two children but also as a precautionary measure. However, it was nearly impossible for all the personnel dispatched by the Emperor to enter the kingdom, so it was more of a symbolic gesture. Surprisingly, among the group was the Tower Lord.
“Teacher?”
“No, why would the teacher come here?”
The sight of Tower Lord in the group left Siervian and Damian astonished. Just as it was highly unusual for the Emperor to leave the empire, the presence of Tower Lord, the pillar of the Magic Tower, was equally unexpected.
“Haha. It’s reassuring to see both of you unharmed.”
Despite the concerned gazes directed at him, the Tower Lord simply chuckled. Damian had known the teacher for a longer time than Siervian and could sense something amiss in that forced laughter.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thoughts: Could it be true? Is it really turning into a war?
‘What? War? No way!’
At the sight of the teacher, Siervian unconsciously felt uneasy and was overwhelmed by conflicting thoughts. Could it be that something irreversible had already taken place?
“For now, I will connect the magic communication device.”
“Magic communication device?”
“Yes… His Majesty has been truly worried and concerned.”
This time, Siervian also distinctly sensed something unusual in the Tower Lord. He seemed incredibly fatigued, as if it wasn’t due to the long journey to this place.
[Turana Ellison]
Thoughts: I almost got swept away by an unstoppable storm of anger…
As he ruminated over his ominous thoughts, the magic communication device, which usually took some time to establish a connection, immediately lit up. It was as if the other end had been infusing mana continuously.
Through the connected device, Siervian saw her father’s face.
“Father!”
“Father.”
At that moment, Siervian was overwhelmed by an immense wave of emotions, realizing how much she had longed to see her father.
“….”
However, despite the successful connection, her father remained silent for a long time. His tightly closed lips were visible, making Siervian wonder if sound wasn’t being transmitted.
After a while, her father’s mouth finally opened.
“Both of you… are safe.”
Strangely, his voice carried deep emotions.
However, due to the stiffness of her father’s face, it was difficult for Siervian to interpret his emotions, and she harbored a hope to know his thoughts. Then…
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Mood: ♡ Deep concern for the safety of my daughter and son ♡
Thought: Thank the Mana God they’re safe.
“Oh.”
Beyond the magic communication device, she saw a familiar status window. It radiated a bright light, revealing her father’s inner thoughts, shining brighter than anyone else’s. She didn’t expect to see the status window even though she wasn’t facing him directly, so she was surprised.
They stared at each other for a while, as if it had been a long time since they faced each other like this, their faces reflecting more than just exhaustion.
Siervian was the first to regain her composure and was about to ask about the situation when her father’s status window suddenly changed, indicating another issue to be resolved.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Mood: Indescribable anger.
Thoughts: I won’t forgive them. Anyone even remotely involved, all of them…!
“I can stay behind, Father.”
“No, you can’t.”
Her brother, who was standing next to her, offered to stay behind to take care of the aftermath, but his suggestion was immediately rejected.
“We’ll decide how to deal with the Mosae Kingdom later.”
His subsequent words also carried a firm determination, even from a distance. Siervian sensed it. This moment was the beginning of events that would unfold in the future. Although she only knew about the vanished past, she now felt as if she had glimpsed the future in this moment.
“Is Father angry?”
The question escaped her lips reflectively. The gaze of the mages, including the Tower Lord, focused on her.
They all had expressions that went beyond mere exhaustion.
“…Of course he is.”
Behind their fatigued demeanor lay the Emperor’s terrifying anger. Siervian finally dared to speculate on that.
However, on the other hand, there was still a lingering question. Siervian was surprised to see her father truly angry. Although she had often witnessed him scolding his subordinates, this situation was completely different.
It contradicted her previous belief that her father was always angry.
‘Why is he so furious?’
Of course, Siervian knew very well that he had every reason to be concerned about the dangerous situation she and her brother had faced. If the roles were reversed, she would also be angry and worried, too.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: If necessary, I will change the topography of the Western Coast. I won’t allow them to ever do something like this again.
However, her father’s anger was too powerful. He was ready to severely punish the yet-to-be-revealed culprits, even the Mosae Kingdom itself.
“Whoever is behind this… how dare they commit such acts.”
Her father’s words resonated in a way that could be felt even from such a distance.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: They dared to harm my children.
Even without the status window, Siervian naturally understood that.
‘Ah.’
“Yes, we must eliminate them.”
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thoughts: They dared to harm my younger sister.
Her brother standing beside her calmly spoke with a face that resembled their father’s.
Seeing that, Siervian realized how far she still had to go.
To be so loved and yet fail to fully understand her family’s anger…
‘I was only scared and didn’t think much about anything else.’
She was just afraid that she could lose her family forever.
Siervian felt her heart filling up.
She could sense it without even needing to see the affection her father and brother had for her. She understood how precious she was to her family.
‘I have to step up.’
With that determination, Siervian made up her mind to actively take part in this situation.
“Father.”
“What’s wrong Siervy?”
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: Exactly. I should eliminate all those who oppose us myself…
Siervian stared directly at her father, who seemed ready to cast a teleportation spell at any moment with his eyes narrowed as if he was about to take immediate action. Perhaps her father was about to become angry again.
“Please don’t punish the Mosae Kingdom. They are not the masterminds behind this.”
She had to speak up, before something irreversible happened. Before any grievous events occurred that her family would later regret.
“Siervy.”
“Siervian.”
At the sudden request from her, her father and brother’s faces both turned toward her. Nevertheless, she didn’t waver and spoke her mind. They were a family that she believed would always make better judgments than herself. And they usually did. However this time was different. It was not the case this time.
“Siervian, you’re still young. You fail to understand why Father and I are so angry.”
One of the mages standing behind gasped audibly as if afraid of the situation.
“But still, it’s not right for our Empire to act like this.”
However, Siervian was no longer afraid.
“Even if they are not the masterminds, they are at fault for failing to maintain the security in their area. Shouldn’t they be held accountable for that?”
Her father responded curtly, causing the mages’ faces to pale. Even her brother standing beside her had a stiff expression.
However, she wouldn’t back down. For the sake of her family, for the sake of the Empire’s citizens waiting for the grain, and for the people of Mosae who might become good friends with them in the future. It was what she had learned from Imperial Studies.
“Father, you always taught me that instilling fear through excessive retaliation will eventually come back like a double-edged sword.”
Her father had the power to stain the entire continent with blood, and it could lead to a previous continent-wide war. It would really be dangerous if it continues like this.
“When we make such decisions, it is ultimately the ordinary people who suffer. Do they deserve to bear the result?”
Those were words she had learned from her father, who spent nights contemplating policies for the people, even if he was strict with his subordinates.
Her father remained silent for a long time in response to Siervian’s question. A status window did not appear, yet she was not afraid. Her father was listening attentively to her.
“But even if they are not the masterminds, their inability to manage security near the border and the fact that they reached the capital is practically a declaration of war. And sometimes, leniency with the punishment that should be given becomes a double-edged sword. Showing strength at the right time is always important, Siervy.”
Her father solemnly declared, as if even the current situation bore out that truth. It was a time to show strength, regardless of the circumstances.
“To resolve this escalated situation, we can’t rely on such aggression. And the moment our Empire shows any sign of trying to avoid the situation, that’s when our prestige will be damaged.”
“….”
Even the Tower Lord, who was infusing mana into the magic communication device, nodded in agreement with Siervian’s words.
Siervian bit her lip while thinking, ‘There must be a way.’
A way to seek reconciliation without compromising the Empire’s prestige.
In an instant, she felt a weight in her hand, as if it were a hint.
“Ah!”
With the idea that flashed through her mind, Siervian immediately spoke.
“Siervy has the Mana Stone of Sand.”
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