Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 121
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 121
As soon as they arrived through the teleportation magic circle, Emperor Alderuan was aware of Siervian’s rapidly changing expressions and felt his heart sink. Without any delay, he pushed aside the Duke who was blocking his way and approached Siervian.
“You seem disoriented. It must be because you used the teleportation magic circle too much.”
“Ah, Dad–”
The tall Emperor effortlessly knelt in front of her and locked eyes with her. As the Emperor lowered himself, everyone around, except for some nobles, bowed their heads and prostrated on the ground.
As Siervian’s field of vision was filled with his blue eyes, she realized she had truly returned home.
“Sob…”
“Siervian?”
Finally perceiving it as the real end, the tension that had gripped her incessantly unraveled all at once. Her body, which had been barely held together with a low synchronization rate, relaxed instantaneously, like that of a child finally releasing tension.
“Sob… Dad… sniffle…”
Unable to hold back, she burst into loud sobs. The journey she had experienced at the tender age of eight had been filled with unimaginable hardships.
Her bewildered father hesitated for a moment but soon embraced her tightly. Nestled in his large and warm embrace, Siervian sobbed even harder.
“Umm… Why all of a sudden?”
Until just moments ago, she had been an exceptionally bright and articulate young girl, always expressing her opinions. Suddenly, now that she was finally behaving like her age, the Emperor was taken aback.
Then, he abruptly turned his head toward the person who seemed to be the cause. It was Duke Pacour, who was prostrated on the ground.
“Duke.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
A sense of foreboding gradually rose within the Duke, causing him to quickly bow his head in response.
It was not just a matter of feeling uneasy; it was clear that a sinister intent emanated from the Emperor’s eyes that he briefly met. It couldn’t be just a result of his mood.
“I hope you always pay careful attention and act respectfully in front of the Princess.”
“I… I will remember that, Your Majesty.”
He received the command to be careful once again. Feeling somewhat unjustly treated, the Duke obeyed the order with a heavy heart.
“Umm…”
In truth, the Emperor had wanted to be the first to greet Siervian. However, due to the Empress abruptly stepping forward, the untimely Duke had taken the lead instead.
Of course, Emperor Alderuan decided to conceal his displeasure. After all, Siervian had returned safely, and that was what mattered most to him.
“Well, Siervian, it seems that the Duke frightened you once again.”
“Sob…”
It wasn’t like she had a good time, so this reaction was relatively mild, he thought to himself.
The attempted assassination incident targeting the nobility had a significant impact on the people of the Northern Empire. It was particularly intense as it coincided with the fluctuation in grain prices, which began to affect the lower class. Various conspiracy theories abounded, but unfortunately, the investigation into the assassin made little progress. The lack of evidence was the main obstacle.
‘Of course, I already know…’
However, unfortunately, Siervian had no choice but to accept the situation as it was. Claims without evidence were difficult for others to comprehend.
‘And there seems to be too little evidence.’
The investigation was conducted both within and without the Empire. Therefore, if someone had attempted to move an assassin from a distant northern region, there should have been some trace left behind. However, this speculation was ultimately fruitless.
As no significant progress was made, the assassination incident gradually faded from people’s memories. Several weeks had passed, and now it was only occasionally mentioned.
“Princess, the dressmaker is scheduled to arrive soon. Shall we go to the dressing room?”
“Yes!”
Instead, it became a time when a sense of longing circulated among the people, as the end of summer approached.
Once Siervian returned to the composed princess she was, there was enough time for her to be treated like a delicate flower by those around her. Even Karmen, who usually spoke with a careful and meticulous tone, showed her great kindness.
‘Really, why did I cry so much?’
Despite being only an eight-year-old child, Siervian had always been mature for her age. Therefore, her behavior (or lack thereof) embarrassed her greatly.
Afterward, every time they met, her father would try to console her as if she would burst into tears at the slightest sneeze.
“Today, the Carpe Salon is coming, right? I’m so excited, their clothes are so popular these days!”
On their way to the reception room, one of the maids approached Siervian excitedly. As it was common in the Imperial Palace, another maid who happened to be nearby responded to her.
“Even though they are so popular, they chose to present the clothes to our Princess first.”
Since many people were concerned that Siervian would worry if she didn’t periodically change her clothes, they compromised and did so twice a year.
“But I have plenty of clothes already…”
“Oh my, Princess. It is a virtue of the nobility to stay ahead of trends and consume.”
Jane had been silently listening to the maids’ conversation and spoke quietly to Siervian. As it was just passing words, Siervian simply nodded. After all, she did feel good when wearing beautiful new clothes.
‘I never expected to receive clothes from the Carpe Salon.’
During Siervian’s previous life when she made her debut in high society, the Carpe Salon had made a name and firmly established itself as the most prestigious dressmaker. The Carpe Salon was especially famous for not creating clothes for just anyone. The most crucial criterion for the dressmaker was the ‘character’ of the wearer.
‘…Of course, I’ve never received clothes from them before.’
Of course, if she had ordered clothing using the authority of the Princess, it would have exceeded the capacity of just one dressmaker. However, Siervian naturally didn’t do that. She wasn’t a real villain, so she didn’t want to resort to such coercion.
‘If I had said I wanted clothes from the Carpe Salon, the Empress would have intervened.’
“I present myself to the princess. I am Viscount Carpe, the creator of Carpe Salon.”
A woman in her late thirties elegantly lifted the hem of her well-appointed dress and greeted Siervian. She was a peculiar figure who had used the name ‘Carpe’ and jumped into the world of tailoring. In the beginning, many people found her choice unusual, but her face, radiant with the achievement of her goal, was bright and beautiful.
‘Moreover, she is undoubtedly talented.’
Her dresses caused a sensation every season. It was said that a lady who received a dress from Carpe Salon became the protagonist of the social season.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Viscount Carpe. I’ve heard of the fame of Carpe Salon.”
“It’s an honor, Your Highness!”
Though it seemed like a customary greeting, Siervian’s words were sincere.
Even from a distance, Carpe’s dresses were enchanting, and their true value was revealed when worn. They were not only beautiful like mana fairies, but also rumored to be comfortable to wear.
When Siervian’s social rivals had worn a Carpe dress, which was easy to move and quietly rustled, she found her own corset uncomfortably restrictive for the first time.
“Then let me take your measurements. Please allow me to touch your body.”
“Yes.”
Siervian nodded confidently and went to the designated area to have her measurements taken.
Perhaps because she ate well and slept well, Siervian’s height was rapidly increasing day by day. She couldn’t remember her height at this time in her previous life, but she felt that she would grow much taller when she fully matured.
“Princess, if you ever feel tired, please let me know.”
Ellie had disappeared for a moment on her way to the reception room and returned with a snack she skillfully prepared. Recently, Ellie had become extremely devoted, even making desserts herself instead of just feeding Siervian delicious food.
“Ellie, it’s okay. Just standing there is enough…”
“But if you ever feel even a little tired and want to sit, please let me know. Understood?”
“I got it.”
[Ellie]
Thoughts: Why does our Princess have to be so composed? She could be a bit more spoiled.
While Siervian struggled to control her body like a child bouncing around, the people working in the dressing room began to fill the reception room.
The attendants who entered the room with their heads lowered skillfully arranged catalogs on the table where Siervian would soon sit. Others came in with samples of fabrics and ribbons for people to see and touch.
“Hmm?”
As Siervian stood still, occasionally raising her arm, she absentmindedly observed their actions.
At that moment, she saw a familiar status window on a stranger’s face.
[Maison]
Occupation: Guild Vice-master (Lv. 95)
Thoughts: There’s more work than I thought. But to directly contact the Princess…
‘Huh?’
It was Maison, whom she had met at the Justice Guild. Surprisingly, she looked completely different from when they had met in the guild. Back then, she had a face that seemed too young for her level, but now she appeared ordinary and slightly older.
‘It’s not magic… How fascinating.’
If she had used magic to change her face and tried to enter the palace, she would have been imprisoned during the security check. So, it must have been a different method, and it was incredibly intriguing.
‘The investigation commissioned by the Justice Guild must have been completed.’
Although momentarily captivated by Maison’s face, Siervian’s expression gradually hardened. The reason Maison had come to the palace was finally surmised. They must have completed the mission she had entrusted to them and found out the whereabouts of those who were allergic to Harmin.
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