Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 125
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 125
Siervian had no intention of trying to handle such a massive task alone. One of the lessons she learned after regressing was to entrust difficult matters to capable individuals. Besides, Siervian had the ability to recognize who was truly skilled.
‘Father will surely support me,’ she thought.
In the current situation, her most reliable shield was her father. Furthermore, she had sufficient reason to seek his help since she had a Harmin leaf allergy.
It would be natural for her to investigate it.
Perhaps in the course of unraveling this incident, she might discover more about the assassins. Moreover, she might uncover the intrigue she had seen in the Empress and Duke’s strategy in their status windows. If there were people with multiple secrets, they would likely try to conceal them altogether rather than managing them separately, especially for significant things like Harmin leaf and noble executions.
‘Is Father alright?’
Siervian worried the most about the matter concerning her father. Even with just what she found in the hidden Imperial Legacy, her father’s mind must have been overwhelmed. Furthermore, since it was related to Harmin leaf, there could be a connection. Although she didn’t understand the correlation between dark magic and Harmin leaf, she decided to hold on to hope.
It could be a situation where all the imperial subjects were in danger, and she couldn’t pretend not to know any longer. As she approached her father, she momentarily acknowledged the attendants bustling about and respectfully greeted them, adhering to proper etiquette. However, as soon as the door closed, she rushed toward her father with excitement.
“Dad!”
“You’re here. What’s the matter?”
Though it was an intimate gesture that defied etiquette, the Emperor casually opened his arms and hugged his precious daughter. Nestling her face into his warm embrace, her complicated and uneasy feelings gradually settled.
‘Everything will be fine.’
“Hmm.”
Though rough and distant, the Emperor embraced Siervian tightly so she wouldn’t fall. He effortlessly sat down in his chair, maintaining the position with his daughter in his arms. In the same manner, the attendants, who were familiar with this situation, quickly arranged a presentable tea set before them.
“First, eat…”
“Hmm?”
“…Keep eating.”
Perhaps due to excessive concern, he served something sweet. Siervian naturally took the macaron in front of her and took a bite.
As she followed her instincts and acted, she couldn’t help but feel that she had been too rude. She discreetly glanced around, avoiding direct eye contact, only to be met with her father’s stern expression. But…
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thought: Hmm, could it be that Siervy is hiding her wings under her clothes? Then I must protect that secret as her father…
“T-these macarons are delicious!”
Trying to act nonchalantly, she casually grabbed another macaron. It seemed her father’s secret thoughts about the theory of her being a hidden fairy had resurfaced recently. Now, she had become adept at pretending not to notice such things, allowing her to gracefully ignore her father’s actions.
“Prince Damian is here, Your Majesty.”
“Let him in.”
“Father, Siervy.”
“Brother!”
When Damian entered and saw her sitting in their father’s lap, he didn’t seem surprised at all. He calmly took a seat beside them, his handsome face looking somewhat weary.
“Seems like you’ve been quite busy lately, Damian.”
Given the circumstances, she couldn’t hide her remorse as she silently offered a macaron to Damian.
“Eat this, Brother.”
“Thanks, Siervy.”
Although it was just a small gesture of sharing a macaron, Damian smiled warmly in response. Suddenly, she felt a renewed aversion to the plots and schemes of the Duke’s family, who caused distress to such a kind-hearted person.
“Where are you going?”
As she jumped from her father’s lap, he immediately questioned her. Oblivious to the macaron crumbs on her lips, she clambered into a nearby chair with a serious expression.
“Siervy has something serious to say.”
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thought: How adorable.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thought: Siervy is serious, yet cute.
Ignoring the numerous pop-up status windows that appeared, Siervian maintained a nonchalant demeanor. As she improved her ability to gracefully navigate through her father and Damian’s status windows, she remained serious, knowing that her intended discussion would create a heavy atmosphere.
She handed the guild’s report to her father, who accepted it with a simple “Hmm.”
“Please take a look at this first… It’s something I can’t handle alone anymore, Dad.”
“Yes.”
“Is this… related to the task you entrusted to the Information Guild the other day?”
“That’s right, Brother.”
Listening to them talk, the Emperor narrowed his eyes. Although he had been receiving reports on Siervian’s actions, he knew that the knights he had assigned to protect her did not provide all the information. Since capturing the hearts of his subjects was also an essential quality for the Imperial family, the Emperor decided to overlook such attitudes. Of course, if the safety of his daughter was at stake, he wouldn’t have been merciless.
What Siervian and Damian were discussing was something that the Emperor learned for the first time.
“…You’ve been investigating the Harmin leaf allergy.”
Though he had been somewhat taken aback by the gravity of his daughter’s recent actions, the Emperor was now more surprised than ever.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thought: She seems interested in allergies. Well, it’s natural given her constitution.
“Yes, that’s right. You know why I started looking into it,” Siervian answered to the question that couldn’t be readily explained. Thankfully, her father didn’t press further.
The Emperor quietly flipped through the report and finally closed it with a serious expression.
“Siervy, is that… the truth?”
Seeing the same contents in the copy Damian had read, he looked worried and asked. His reaction made Siervian feel a little uneasy.
The reason she started all of it was because she was wondering about the contents in the Empress’ status window regarding the allergy.
She was grateful to avoid explaining that.
As her father silently continued flipping through the report, Siervian could finally breathe a sigh of relief. From the beginning, it was her investigation into the Empress’ excessive reaction to the allergy that led to this. If she didn’t have any concerns about it, she could have just remained quiet.
Then, as he closed the last page, the Emperor’s face hardened.
“Siervy, this… is serious.”
Damian, reading the copy with a stern expression, also spoke in a worried tone. The way he looked made Siervy feel a little sorry.
“Siervy was surprised, too.”
“….”
[Damian Elverdotte]
Mood: Embarrassed
Thought: The Duke’s family… they committed unforgivable acts against the Goddess of Mana!
Although Damian had always tried to judge the Duke’s family objectively, considering the connection through their bloodline, there was now something he couldn’t defend.
‘I never thought my Harmin leaf allergy would lead to such a significant incident.’
As the Empress was responsible for the entire Empire, Siervy’s investigation revealed something suspicious concerning the Duke’s family.
That was the issue. Harmin leaves had to be completely flawless. If there were any imperfections, it would impact the entire Empire. This meant that any flaw in the Harmin leaf would spread throughout the entire Empire. It would imply a flaw in the Duke’s family’s ‘sacred’ duty.
“Do you have any other copies, Siervy?”
“No, this is the original with the cipher.”
As she brought out the original document encrypted with a code, the Emperor nodded in agreement. Then, with a simple gesture, he quietly burned the papers that weren’t encrypted.
“…We can’t let this slide like this, Father.” Damian’s voice was firm and rigid.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thought: I should thoroughly investigate the black magic data I found in the ruins. I can’t leave it to uncertainty.
Judging from the passing thoughts, it seemed Damian had been researching black magic on his own, but cautiously, as just delving into the subject itself was a risky endeavor.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thought: Could it be that the black magic data Damian found is related to this?
They seemed to be separately investigating it. It appeared that their father’s mind was heading in complex directions. If there were colors in the status window, it would be filled with intricate patterns.
“This is going to be an extremely difficult matter. Can you handle it, Siervy?” His worried blue eyes were fixed on her. Her own warm eyes returned his gaze.
“Yes, I want to find out why people with the same disease as Siervy had to die.”
“…I see.”
Despite her young age, Siervy was as mature as an adult, or perhaps even purer in her determination.
“Ah…”
Emperor Alderuan had a strong premonition in that moment. This incident would lead to a significant upheaval in the Empire.
“I will officially start an investigation into this matter.”
Then, his role became clear. Protecting the Empire, protecting the people who trusted and followed the Emperor, and protecting his children.
“Thank you, Father.”
“…I will do my best.”
Looking at his son, who was reading and re-reading the list of those who had died with a pale face, Emperor Alderuan frowned.
He noticed his daughter was looking at her brother with concern, and gently caressed his son’s head with his large hand. His son was resolute, standing strong even when he was about to tremble.
“But…”
As he ruffled his son’s silvery hair so like his own, Emperor Alderuan gathered his thoughts.
Suddenly, a curious point came to his mind.
“Siervy, how did you come across that information guild?”
His voice was filled with curiosity, and Siervy was momentarily startled.
‘Ah!’
She had been so focused on Harmin that she overlooked an important detail.
The very fact that Siervian had found a way to acquire such information was already very suspicious!
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