Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 127
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 127
“Let’s go quickly!” Siervian moved hurriedly, feeling like she was already late.
She decided to come back later if she wanted to give enough mana to the Cassia flowers.
‘Huh?’
However, the Cassia flower garden, which she glimpsed, was sparkling with mana as if it was already sufficient.
Siervian felt she was possessed by the sight as she tilted her head in confusion.
“Are you okay, Your Highness?” Roid asked nervously.
“Yes, yes!”
Then Siervian relaxed and casually walked forward, making Roid feel that the situation wasn’t as serious as it seemed.
“I’m fine. It’s a pity the children aren’t here today.”
“Everyone must be busy.”
Finally relieved, Roid followed behind Siervian. His face seemed to indicate he guessed that she only had something profound to think about.
“Your Highness, you’ve arrived.” As soon as they exited the foundation building, they were able to enter the place where the Guild Master waited.
The Justice Guild was conveniently located near Siervian’s foundation.
‘The children will be safer that way, right?’
The Justice Guild naturally promotes the guild to those who come and go from Siervian’s foundation, and the foundation became a bit safer. It was a mutually beneficial situation, so Siervian felt proud.
“Hello!” Although they occasionally met due to the proximity, today’s visit had a different purpose.
The Guild Master contacted her first, asking her to come.
“What’s the matter?” Each time they met, the Guild Master’s favor toward her seemed to increase.
Upon pondering the reason, it seemed that he was quite fond of the operation of the Welfare Foundation. He could see that the children were doing well every day.
“Today, I have something to apologize for.”
As he began to speak, Siervian calmed her mind. She had a feeling that it was related to the previous incident.
“We did inform you that the infiltration was exposed due to our mistake, didn’t we?”
“Hmm.”
In fact, even if they had covered it up, the Guild Master didn’t hesitate to admit it was his own mistake. His honesty gave Siervian a sense of trust.
“Since then, we continued to observe how the target would react secretly, and we discovered something unusual.”
“Did they notice us on their end?”
The Guild Master’s expression became awkward.
“Well, the traces were undoubtedly erased, and the target didn’t reach the places we passed through, but…”
It seemed like he had been diligently following up on the situation. Yet, there was a problem, and something felt off.
“Yes?”
The guild leader lowered his voice and whispered quietly to Siervian.
“But somehow, it seems they also know we’re investigating the Harmin incident and digging into the matter.”
“…!”
Siervian’s small face quickly filled with worry. Sir Roid, who was standing behind them, had the same expression. He understood the implications of the situation.
“I’m not trying to make excuses… but it seems that the target knows that we didn’t really focus on Harmin’s allergies, but rather were probing around in general.”
In response to his report, Siervian cautiously nodded her head. It wasn’t something she couldn’t comprehend. If the target was the Duke’s biggest weakness and secret, it would likely be related to Harmin.
If they couldn’t find any leads, even Siervian herself would systematically investigate the surroundings.
“Well then…”
“Yes. If they continue to investigate, there’s a good chance they’ll figure out what we were trying to discover.”
“….”
The Duke’s approach may take time, but it was the proper way to proceed. They would need to thoroughly examine the details if they couldn’t grasp the situation, and in doing so, they would inevitably realize that someone had investigated the people affected by Harmin allergies. They couldn’t possibly silence every witness they encountered during the investigation.
“Thank you. You didn’t have an obligation to tell me.”
Although Siervian was tense because it felt like the Duke’s pursuit was approaching rapidly, she didn’t forget to express her gratitude. In response, the guild master simply smiled warmly, with a hint of kindness in his eyes.
“That’s how faithfulness blossoms in places like this, Your Highness.”
“That’s why I’m even more grateful.”
She also smiled beautifully as she faced the guild leader. If they could get through this incident successfully, he seemed like someone who would become a reliable companion for a long time to come.
Despite having discovered the Duke’s movements in advance, there was no progress in the investigation, which made Siervian occasionally anxious. Her father expressed concern when he noticed that she only ate five macarons.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell, Siervy?”
“Yeah.”
Worried, her father asked if her stomach was hurting. Her brother and Roid also looked at her with concern. Siervian hastily denied any stomach ache.
“Wait no!”
She didn’t want anyone to suspect that she might be feeling unwell. Even Ellie, who usually spoiled her, wouldn’t give her any snacks if that were the case. It would complicate things if they started suspecting she felt ill.
“Well, that’s good then.”
Seeing Siervian’s surprised face, Damian smiled, a rare sight for him. This tea time, where the three of them gathered, had become an important afternoon routine.
‘Come to think of it, we used to have breakfast together… didn’t we?’
Siervian realized this fact and turned her gaze to the peaceful garden where butterflies danced. Even in that tranquil scenery, worries quickly overwhelmed her. What if the Duke discovered that she had investigated and sent an assassin?
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: It seems like she’s really worried. To make my fairy worry like this… the duke’s crimes continue to increase today.
“He’s more cunning than we thought.”
“…He isn’t someone to be taken lightly.”
The two of them had been discreetly observing Siervian’s behavior and couldn’t help but change the topic of their conversation. The Emperor had been secretly investigating the Duke. The conclusion they reached was that there was no reason to suspect him unless they had solid evidence related to Harmin allergies.
“It’s strange that we can’t figure out what he’s after…”
In terms of financial management, the Duke was doing a good job. Although he wasn’t completely flawless, there were no significant flaws for someone in his position as the only Duke in the Empire. Naturally, it meant that it would be difficult to investigate deep into the Duke’s affairs.
“He always had ambition, but now that he’s in a position that matches his ambitions, it’s hard to see through him.”
Siervian nodded as well in response to her brother’s calm evaluation of the Duke. If it were a more uncertain time for the Empire, she might have thought differently. Perhaps he was plotting to seize the throne and had been scheming.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: The Duke wouldn’t dare to aim for this position. The Elverdotte Empire is currently in the most stable state it has been since the previous Emperor.
Furthermore, Duke Pacour held the position of the Emperor’s father-in-law. There was no reason for him to conspire in such a situation, just as the Empress had no reason to suppress the Prince.
‘But still, the Empress strongly opposed me learning heir’s education.’
Of course, the Empress’ speculation was baseless and unfounded. The stern Duke would not have agreed with her opinion.
“For now, I will scout around.”
“Okay.”
“Be careful, Brother.”
“Thank you, Siervy.”
Having barely finished his share of the repast, her brother put on a dark expression and left the Imperial Palace.
Lately, he seemed to be intentionally immersing himself more in work, which was a cause for concern.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: Damian, that child. Even though his abilities are exceptional, he’s still young. It’s a pity that there’s nothing I can do as a father.
Siervian’s father also seemed concerned.
His expression remained indifferent as if he deliberately pushed the Crown Prince toward a monster, but deep down he was worried.
“Your Majesty, it’s time for Duke Pacour’s audience.”
The voice of the Imperial Palace’s timekeeper, signaling the end of tea time, was heard.
Siervian was about to get up and leave naturally but suddenly asked, “Dad, what is the Duke coming for this time?”
“He’s called for a report on grain coordination with the Navafal Kingdom. Why do you ask?”
As the agreement on grain with the western Mosae expanded, the grain imports from the southern Navafal had decreased.
There seemed to be strong backlash from Navafal, which had lost a significant grain market.
“Can I stay by your side, Dad?”
“Hmm. Are you curious about the content of the negotiations with the south?”
“Yes!”
She was indeed curious, but there was a bigger intention behind it.
‘I think I need to personally delve into the Duke’s true intentions.’
She hadn’t had many opportunities to talk with the Duke, so it was difficult to gather information even through his status window.
So, if she could just dig into his mind, perhaps more clues would emerge. Besides, his mind would likely be complicated right now, given the recent intrusion into the Duke’s residence.
“Very well.”
The Emperor simply ordered the Duke to be called to this place.
“Your Majesty, I greet you.”
“…It’s been a while, Duke.”
“It’s been a while indeed, Your Highness.”
After a while, the Duke approached their table and smiled as if he was pleased to see Siervian. He seemed to have come prepared, not showing even a momentary expression of stiffness.
However, his true intentions were already delivering a massive shock.
[Hannibal Pacour]
Thoughts: They said that he was investigating people with Harmin allergy, so could it be because of her?
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