Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 134
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 134
“Princess, it’s chilly. Cover yourself with this.”
Outside the wide-open bedroom window, a relentless snowstorm raged on. It was the beginning of her ninth year, the season of storms.
“Sure, thank you.”
After a gloomy family meeting, she had decided to take a brief rest. It was because the storm season was upon them.
‘This storm seems unusually fierce.’
Before the storm season arrived, there were too many things to resolve. It was a time when the empire shut its doors and hunkered down.
‘I hope Marco is doing well.’
His responsibilities were just as demanding. The mercenary guild headquarters, which needed regular supplies, was also facing communication difficulties. In fact, if it weren’t for the empire’s significant impact on the continent, the storm season would have been a time of great seriousness.
‘That dream comes to mind.’
That was why Siervian couldn’t help but recall a dream she had not very long ago. A dream where she became the storm itself, frolicking freely in the world.
‘It would be great if I could freely move through that storm.’
If that were the case, even during this time, her father wouldn’t have to reduce his sleeping hours. The mercenary guild, unable to go outside the empire due to the storm, wouldn’t face any problem also.
‘The grain prices should be alright this year.’
Above all, those who conspired to take advantage of the empire’s isolation during the storm would also disappear. Navafal had played tricks with grain only after the storm passed. They knew the empire couldn’t be touched during that time.
‘I’m really thinking so hard about something I can’t help.’
However, Siervian soon smiled faintly and shook her head. The storms in the north were an inevitable natural disaster. How could anyone find a way to break through such a massive storm that disrupted mana?
“Huh?”
Just then, something indistinct caught her eye near the storm. It looked like a giant bird flying.
“What’s wrong, Your Highness?”
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
‘A bird in this weather? That doesn’t make sense.’
Pushing aside such thoughts, Siervian forcefully regained her senses. She clenched her fists tightly. Now that the storm would pass, it was time to take action.
‘On the last day, the war with the Duke will truly begin.’
Just because it was the storm season didn’t mean Siervian and her family were idle. On the contrary, they devised ways to take advantage of the storm season itself.
“This birthday will be even more special, right?”
Standing beside Servian, Ellie handed her blankets and covered her up, while adding. Thanks to her, Siervian could divert her attention from the impending war and focus on her birthday.
A very special event was prepared for this birthday.
“Yes.”
It had only been a few days since the worst of the storm had passed. That meant Siervian’s birthday, which would also fall on the day of the most severe storm, was not far away. And on this birthday, she would finally experience the long-awaited awakening.
“My princess, you’ve grown so much already…!” Ellie exclaimed, almost in tears due to her emotion.
She even had some absurd thoughts.
[Ellie]
Mood: Touched
Thought: She was so small that she could fit in the palm of my hand! She used to be so small and adorable, saying “Eri, Eri” on my palm!
‘Ellie was with me when I was five years old!’
She couldn’t remember exactly, but Siervian had never been small enough to fit in the palm of her hand. Yet Ellie, who remembered Siervian as a fairy-like figure, suddenly started shedding tears as if she had become an adult.
‘I still want to grow faster.’
So Siervian, who uncharacteristically pouted, actively protested. She was still frustrated with being nine years old. The time of awakening was almost delayed because of it.
Then Ellie, trying to hide her tears, said firmly, “But please don’t grow up too fast, Your Highness.”
[Ellie]
Mood: Upset
Thoughts: If the Princess grows up too quickly, maybe I, who is not of noble birth, might become unnecessary.
She had wondered what she was thinking, but Ellie’s inner thoughts were surprisingly unexpected. Siervian instinctively turned and hugged Ellie, who was feeling uneasy.
“Why? Even if I grow up quickly, you’ll always be by my side, won’t you?”
She tried to ease Ellie’s anxiety by smiling playfully. She knew that she relied on Jane a lot.
But Siervian relied on Ellie even more, and she didn’t seem to know that.
“Well, then please grow a little slower.”
Siervian smiled happily and nodded as Ellie’s eyes turned red again, hugging her tightly. She wondered if there was something else she was disappointed about, so she observed Ellie’s expression more closely.
[Ellie]
Thoughts: It seems like Princess’ cute collection is lacking something. I should have preserved her younger appearance a little better.
Ah, can’t I go back to the past? Can’t I regress? If so, I’ll work hard from the day I first saw Princess…
“….”
As she observed her inner thoughts, she endured the urge to use magic to grow up quickly.
And pretending not to know, she nodded as if she understood.
“Then I’ll bring some snacks.”
“Yes!”
With her emotions settled, Ellie hurriedly moved to bring warm tea to Siervian. She smiled happily as she watched her back. There were occasional moments when she couldn’t believe that the Princess Palace was so warm and comforting.
‘The time of awakening…’
Lost in thought again, Siervian leaned her chin on the window sill. She felt a strange mix of anticipation and worry about the awakening. Each mage’s awakening was unique. There was no common point that could distinguish between different branches. The form, content, and even the time of awakening were different for each mage.
‘But I hope it doesn’t hurt.’
Her father originally suggested postponing the time of awakening in case it might be a problem given the upcoming battle with the Duke’s family. As it was a once-in-a-lifetime crucial moment for mages, he meant to take it easy. However, precisely because it was a time like this, Siervian insisted on experiencing the awakening.
‘I need to become stronger.’
While the awakening process varied for each mage, one thing remained the same: successfully enduring the trial would inevitably elevate their magical abilities to the next level.
‘I must be of some help in this fight. I don’t want my father to see me only as a child to be protected.’
Siervian had high expectations for her awakening because of this.
‘And I also need to be treated as a mage in my own right, like my older brother.’
Siervian and Damian were similar in their young bodies, but Damian had been active as a mage from an even younger age. The same applied to Karmen.
They had successfully passed their awakening at much younger ages than Siervian.
‘Hmm, what kind of awakening will I experience?’
She had asked many mages, but the answers were truly diverse. Her older brother had said that his trial was to create a large sphere of light in a white space. It was extremely difficult at first, but when he finally managed to make that sphere visible beyond the horizon, the trial ended.
‘Karmen didn’t tell me.’
However, Siervian did not press him further. She saw a momentary glimpse of pain and anguish in Karmen’s eyes when he mentioned it.
‘I hope it won’t be too painful.’
In the end, Siervian couldn’t prepare anything special and once again cast her gaze into the storm. The white swirling storm still looked mysteriously beautiful.
[Siervian Elverdotte (9 years old)]
Body and soul synchronization in progress… 32%
Current actions are in line with the body
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‘Finally, today is the day.’
The days had passed like a storm. She had been embracing various worries, which might be why she felt better when she regained her composure and realized it was her birthday. The status window that changed as soon as morning came consoled her. The increased synchronization number meant that it would be slightly easier to control her body during the awakening.
‘Ugh, what should I do? I’m nervous.’
Of course, that alone couldn’t completely reassure her. Today was her birthday, but the special awakening time had postponed the party. Perhaps the celebration would continue after she safely completed the awakening. Such things had never happened before in her previous life. After all, she had never been a proper mage.
“Hehe, no need to be so nervous, Your Highness.”
The Tower Lord approached her affably as she had been preparing in the Magic Tower since early morning.
She looked at her teacher with earnest eyes, hoping for some helpful words.
[Turana Ellison]
Mood: Very curious
Thoughts: There’s no need to worry in the first place since awakening trials like Karmen’s are not common. Hmm, I’m really curious. What kind of awakening time will Her Highness experience? I should ask when she’s concluded.
“My apprentice is so anxious, yet I’m here researching until now!”
However, her teacher, who had curiosity about everything, was not much help.
“Now, it’s time for you to go. Experiencing it sooner is not a bad thing compared to prolonging it.”
“…Yes.”
Was it because he was so curious that his urging her to go quickly sounded like she should return soon? Perhaps it was just her imagination. In any case, Siervian nodded obediently and directed her gaze to the place they had been looking at all along. It was a peculiar cave in a corner of the forest inside the Magic Tower.
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