Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 130
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 130
A while ago, a proper ledger had been given to her. Having already seen through the con artist’s intentions, she anticipated the profits to increase by roughly double the original amount. To her surprise, however, the ledger revealed a sum nearly ten times larger.
‘I was truly shocked.’
It turned out that the con artist had embezzled a significant amount. It seemed that even the mercenaries who had participated in the scam and members of the con artist’s guild had managed to steal a considerable portion of her wealth.
“Princess, you’re here.”
“Hello, everyone!”
As she entered Tanka’s personal research lab on the top floor, Siervian greeted him cheerfully. Lately, Tanka had been spending more time here than at the palace. Initially, he would do anything to avoid his responsibilities, but now, it seemed that he had formed a strong bond with the children.
Marco sarcastically remarked that it was because Tanka and the children had the same mental age.
“I greet you, Your Highness.”
Angel, who had been attending lessons, was also present in the lab.
“You don’t have to greet me like that every time.”
“Yes, yes…”
[Angel]
Thought: But if I don’t greet politely, the guards will rush in, the children will be taken away, and this foundation…!
‘…Angel still worries a lot.’
Despite their frequent interactions, Angel remained an anxious child. Nevertheless, Siervian felt a sense of pride in entrusting Angel, who would become a master of magic arithmetic, to Tanka.
“Were you in the middle of a lesson?”
“We just finished.”
Angel possessed a natural affinity for mana, yet she lacked the typical qualities of a mage. Nevertheless, Tanka had been an excellent teacher for her, nurturing her gift. It was said that Angel had a unique talent for interpreting and formulating magical equations.
“Thank you, T-teacher.”
“Cough.”
Tanka coughed awkwardly at the mention of ‘teacher’ and waved his hand as if to say, ‘Okay, you can leave now.’ Even without fully grasping his true intention, Siervian could sense that Tanka secretly enjoyed being addressed as ‘teacher.’ With a mischievous glimmer in her eyes, she observed Tanka, who avoided her gaze in discomfort.
“Cough. Angel, you’re really smart.”
“Is that so?”
“Oh, well. Perhaps I’m just being overly generous with my praise…”
Even as a former slave, Angel had devised a magical formula that significantly enhanced mana efficiency. Considering her current comfortable circumstances, the thought of how much further she could progress was exhilarating.
“What have you been studying lately?” Siervian casually inquired, mindful not to burden her.
However, the response she received was surprising.
“Ah, would you like to see it as well? Angel has come up with quite an intriguing idea. She has developed a formula that compresses mana using a magic circle to enhance efficiency. If you look here…”
‘What? Already?’
As Siervian scanned the paper handed to her, she saw a magic circle formula that remained far beyond her own comprehension. Nevertheless, she could grasp its significance with clarity. She knew that a magic circle capable of greatly reducing mana consumption was being developed right before her eyes.
‘Does that mean the 12th Magic Circle formula has already been devised?’
Originally, the 12th Magic Circle was on its way to the Empire around the time Siervian was about to be executed. Before that, the kingdom of Navafal had nearly monopolized Angel’s ability, taking advantage of the new magic circle she created. It allowed mages to use their mana more efficiently and enabled them to cast more spells with the same amount of mana.
‘I remember my father making tremendous efforts to introduce at least a part of the new magic circle…’
Naturally, Navafal had no intention of readily revealing this formidable magic circle. They only disclosed and sold it at exorbitant prices once the magic circle had been fully analyzed and its secrets leaked. Her father even attempted negotiating for the exchange of the magic circle.
“Angel, you’re really amazing.”
“T-Thank you…!”
This time, the magic circle would originate within her own empire. Siervian harbored no intention of sparing any generous treatment or reward for Angel. She was determined to provide her with everything she deserved.
“How did you come up with such a wonderful idea?”
Although Angel had progressed at a faster pace in her current life, it was known that she had discovered the magic circle at a relatively young age. Consequently, Siervian’s curiosity grew naturally. She wondered about Angel’s thoughts, since they will be different from those of her previous life, given the current circumstances.
“W-Well, it’s just that I have a lot of concerns… and I also want to repay the Foundation’s kindness…” When Siervian’s eyes sparkled, Angel blushed and quietly replied.
However, when Siervian saw Angel’s ‘real concern,’ she had to make an effort to keep her jaw from dropping.
[Angel]
Mood: Worried
Thought: I’m afraid that all the mana in the world will disappear and vanish. I shouldn’t say it’s research I did because I was worried. It’s embarrassing.
W-what if all the mana disappears? If mana disappears, people will disappear, too. If everyone disappears, the sky will collapse. Ahh!
‘Oh my goodness!’
It was impolite to add to or minimize someone else’s worries, so Siervian had to bite her lip to hold back her laughter.
Mana was like the essence of the world itself. Hence, Angel’s worry about mana disappearing was truly as terrifying as the sky collapsing.
‘But wait, where does mana really come from?’
With Angel’s fresh perspective, Siervian found herself contemplating the question as well. Her mind wandered for a moment, but she arrived at the same conclusion. Mana simply existed within the world.
‘When Angel sees that device that momentarily depletes mana, she’ll probably faint.’
The tools used by the assassins in the granary region came to mind. Thinking about Angel’s surprise when she saw them, a wry smile crossed Siervian’s face.
She wanted to get her hands on those tools and understand their principles, but they’re all self-destructive, making it not so easy.
‘That’s right. Perhaps, if I ever acquire the device that depletes mana, it could assist Angel in understanding it.’
One good plan led to another. Remembering it vividly, Siervian praised Angel once again.
“Thanks to you, we found another way to help the Empire!”
With numerous concerns on her mind, Siervian believed that frequent praise like this would bolster Angel’s confidence.
“I-I dare not presume to do something for the Empire…!”
“I told you not to say such things!”
“U-Understood…”
Despite Angel’s towering height, Siervian gently patted her head, displaying a maturity befitting an adult. Angel’s radiant red hair added to her overall cuteness.
Originally, she had two reasons for coming to the foundation today. The first was to discuss future plans with Marco…
“By the way, here’s the book you requested.”
“Thank you, Tanka.”
And the second reason was to read the special book she had entrusted to Tanka before leaving.
“It’s quite a thick book, isn’t it?”
It was a massive book that seemed to have been around for a long time and emitted a faint smell of indelible dust.
“Yes, considering all the things you mentioned, I ended up searching for an old book.”
Siervian had asked Tanka to find books documenting rare herbs and plants with unique properties, ones that were not easily found in regular publications.
‘Since I can’t directly mention Harmin, for now, this is the only indirect investigation I can do.’
Despite seemingly slacking off, Tanka had spent a significant amount of time working in the library, accumulating extensive knowledge about books.
“Didn’t I work hard as a librarian? This kind of investigation is quick for me.”
“Well… yeah…”
Actually, Siervian still found it hard to believe that Tanka had such profound knowledge about books while seemingly slacking off. Nevertheless, she went along with it for now.
“Do you want to read it here?”
“Yes! I’m curious.”
“You seem to have a lot of interest in herbalism. If you want in-depth knowledge, Madeline would be better than me.”
“Yeah, I’ll ask her later!” Siervian casually continued the conversation, pretending to be interested in herbs.
She knew that anyone who knew about her investigation on Harmin could become a potential threat, especially if it was related to black magic.
‘Harmin… is not here.’
Naturally, the book’s contents made no mention of Harmin. Well, she didn’t anticipate finding any relevant information on her first attempt.
The herbalism book was filled with unfamiliar things. It delved into herbs with extraordinary properties, and it contained descriptions of legendary plants that seemed ludicrous.
“The book itself is enchanted to preserve it, but we can’t be sure if the content is reliable.”
“Enchanted?”
“Yes, it’s a spell that prevents the book from deteriorating, but we don’t know the exact principles behind it.”
Upon hearing that, the texture of the pages felt different beneath her fingertips.
“Even with such magic, does it change the value of the book?”
“Well, sometimes it’s like this. Even if we don’t know what kind of book it is, the fact that it’s an enchanted book can alone determine its value.”
Immersed in the conversation, Siervian nodded, absentmindedly flipping through the pages with one hand.
“Hmm… What’s this?”
Suddenly, her hand halted abruptly on a page. The book, dedicated to herbalism, contained rough illustrations of various herbs on each page. The drawings were so crude that one would doubt their accuracy in depicting the actual herbs, especially those from legends, which seemed utterly far-fetched.
However, Siervian’s gaze wavered as she fixed on a particular plant.
‘…Doesn’t this resemble Harmin grass? Or am I mistaken?’
Like the other pages, the illustration was poorly executed, more like a child’s drawing. However, she couldn’t hastily turn to the next page.
The image of Harmin grass she had discovered in the ruins remained vivid in her mind. The memory had etched itself deeply due to its astonishing nature.
“Hmm…”
However, the illustrations in this book were poor and made it difficult to compare. It wasn’t until she heard Tanka’s remark that Siervian froze.
“Why are you looking like that? Ah, that’s Karmin herbs, right?”
‘The name…?’
Only now did she read the name of the herb that bore such an uncanny resemblance to Harmin grass.
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