Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 140
Translator and Editor: Nana and Tea
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Chapter 140
“Is there anything wrong?”
She remembered that it was approaching the time when the monsters turned the Kuchard Mine into their lair. So, she couldn’t ignore the comment she saw. It made her feel uneasy.
“Nothing’s wrong.”
That was a lie. Why was it that Count Mirccino, who turned the mine into a monster lair, kept coming to mind at this moment? Trying to push the nagging worry away, Siervian cupped her cheeks in her hands and settled into her reserved seat.
‘It’s fluffy.’
There were now three cushions on her seat, all of which Karmen had given to her as he came to see her.
“Anyway, I won’t be back for a few days. Just so you know.”
“You’re going to the mine?”
“Yes.”
Karmen was doing better than she thought at the mining job her brother had tasked him. Eventually, he gained her father’s attention and seemed to be in charge of overseeing the mages dispatched to the mine.
“It seems the Kuchard deposits are more abundant than expected.”
“Really?”
It was information she already knew from her previous life, but Siervian pretended not to know. Unlike in the past, the investigation of the Kuchard mine itself was progressing a bit slowly. Hence, Count Mirccino, who had insidious intentions, hurriedly reported the mine’s deposits.
‘It seems that Karmen is leading the investigation now, and it’s safe to say that Count Mirccino didn’t exaggerate.’
If the extent of deposits wasn’t a lie, it was very good news.
Kuchard ore, which increases mana conductivity, could be used to create various magical items. It was a valuable material because it could be melted and used to draw magical circuits.
‘But what could be the problem?’
Even as she thought to herself, she couldn’t bring herself to question him. He must be worried about her.
“Well, at least the Kurchad Mine hasn’t run out, so if this investigation goes well, it should be quite helpful.”
“I’m glad.”
In any case, the fact that the mine had a large number of deposits was the good news in this complicated situation. Thanks to that, Siervian genuinely showed a pleased expression, and subtly looked at his thoughts..
[Karmen Kasselov]
Thoughts: Anyway, she likes hearing this kind of news. It seems like when she’s older, she’s going to work as hard as Damian. Are all royals like this?
…She couldn’t help it. She had to make sure the mine issue was successful. She didn’t want to cry and make a fuss.
‘As expected.’
Seeing her pleased, Karmen thoughtlessly brushed at his neck and continued his thoughts. She felt warm for no reason, seeing him understand her so well.
‘Yes, Karmen will handle it well.’
He was the youngest disciple of the Magic Tower, and although his awakening came slightly later than the others, he was already making a name for himself as an excellent mage. So, no matter what happened, he would handle it well.
“By the way, Damian recommended the Justice Guild.”
“He did?”
It was a procedure to make sure there weren’t too many monsters in the way of supplies and people now that the mine’s development was underway. This process required a significant number of mercenaries, and Damian recommended the Justice Guild as a reliable supplier.
“It’s not exactly a mercenary guild, so I’m hesitant. What do you think?”
“Hmm.”
The Justice Guild leaned more toward activities as an information guild. However, considering that the mine held important resources, trust was deemed the most crucial factor.
“The Guild Master is skilled, and I can recommend them.”
Considering the high levels of the Guild Master and Guild Vice-Master, there was no need to doubt their prowess. Hence, Siervian conveyed to Karmen the characteristics she had observed in the guild and the reasons to trust them.
“Well, let’s give them the job this time.”
Karmen nodded in agreement. Her opinion was taken into account, and it made her feel a bit relieved. As a result, Siervian smiled and bid him farewell.
“Finish it well and come back.”
“Don’t worry about that.”
Although he grumbled until the very end, Karmen blushed and left the Imperial Palace.
Two days later.
Karmen still hadn’t visited, and Siervian’s days continued to be idle. Especially since her father had not yet granted permission for her magic lessons, there was even less for her to do. Of course, she could practice in the Imperial Palace from time to time, but she had too many questions she wanted to ask a teacher.
“Princess, why are you going to the library?”
“Just because!”
Her father would probably tell her to rest for another two weeks, so she decided to try something else. She wanted to resolve the lingering questions in her mind.
‘Hmm, there were originally five duchies.’
The source of this concern was a nobleman’s thoughts she had seen while passing by yesterday. The nobleman was silently seething with anger, claiming that the current emperor was personally severing the lineage of the remaining duchy.
Thus, the question arose: why did the other duchies disappear?
‘I have a rough understanding of history.’
When the founding emperor established the empire, there were those who helped him and became heads of the duchies created, each excelling in a different field. Four of the duchies fell into ruin, with one even plotting treason and meeting its demise. The remaining three duchies faded into obscurity in the back alleys of history.
All books expressed it in the same way: ‘They disappeared into the back alleys of history.’
However, no details were provided on how exactly they vanished. The more she focused on the incident, the stranger it seemed. If the current Duke of Pacour were to fall, it would surely be recorded in history in some form.
But was there really no reason for the entire noble family to vanish?
‘At that time, there were five ducal families, so they didn’t have much authority, right?’
As she pondered, she found herself in a library. Siervian had told Ellie to take a rest and calmly browsed through the books.
Perhaps due to the unfavorable atmosphere of the palace, there weren’t many people in the library.
“Your-Your Highness, have you come?” The newly appointed librarian rushed out, startled by the sudden appearance of the princess.
He was a young mage with freckles still dotting his face. Later she learned that it was common for novice mages to work as librarians.
Tanka, a skilled mage, had held the position for a long time for selfish reasons.
“Don’t mind me,” Siervian spoke casually and quickly moved inside, hoping that the new librarian wouldn’t follow.
She didn’t want to reveal what she was looking for to others.
‘Pretending to look for history books would be the most natural.’
Coincidentally, rumors had spread that she was studying history diligently. This was because her other private tutors, excluding the history teacher, changed frequently. Anyway, it was perfect for avoiding suspicion while looking for history books.
‘Let’s see…’
Most people using the library were mages, and they often sought out spellbooks.
Siervian had monopolized the section on the empire’s history and now picked up a book. It had a very straightforward title: ‘The Rise and Fall of the Aristocracy.’
‘…The ducal family… ah, here.’
Unfortunately, the book wasn’t very informative. Instead of delving deep into the roots of the nobility, it focused more on the gossip surrounding them. The book described the ducal family that disappeared last in this way: ‘…the Salamande Duchy failed to produce a successor, eventually declined and fell. It was an incident which fueled the Duke’s infertility rumor.’
‘Hmm.’
She searched through a few more books, but they were similar. ‘The eighth head of the Pacou Dukedom successfully married the Grand Mage Ariel after more than a hundred attempts at courtship. However, according to the rumors circulating secretly, it was a political alliance… far from romantic.’
The remaining two ducal families either gave up succession or had no heirs, leaving only speculation.
‘Was it just a coincidence?’
Perhaps if all the ducal families had been involved in a conspiracy, she could have found something strange. However, to meet such a disappointing end…
‘What should I look for next?’
As Siervian left the library empty-handed, she frowned slightly. The topic she had been deliberately avoiding returned to her mind.
‘What happened to the records of the first emperor? Why did he mention the Harmin grass from the beginning? There must have been a reason.’
The first emperor wouldn’t have instructed his subjects to consume poison. So Siervian hypothesized that the Harmin grass had been switched.
‘When I read the records of the Karmin grass, it looked exactly like the Harmin grass. So at some point, the seeds must have been switched.’
‘Karmin, the Wrath of the Gods’ mentioned in the herbalism book, and the black magic ingredient Karmin mentioned in the ancient ruins document. If everything they contain is true, there was a high possibility that Karmin grass was indeed the Harmin they know. And the real Harmin grass had disappeared somewhere.
“Princess, are you going for a walk somewhere else?”
“Huh? Oh, no. I was just lost in thought.”
As she unconsciously headed toward a place other than the Princess Palace, Ellie quickly asked about her intentions. She wondered if she should hurry up and put a parasol over her head.
Perhaps due to her aimless wandering, Siervian had unknowingly walked all the way to the opposite side of the library, near the eastern gate.
‘Oh no, I’ve come all the way here because of that.’
She felt a bit sorry for Ellie, who had been walking for a long time. There were many knights bustling around near the eastern gate.
Among them, Siervian saw many of the border defense force soldiers that she had encountered when she went to the Mosae Kingdom. They were there to escort resources coming from the mountains or from outside.
‘I hope Karmen is doing well.’
Through this eastern gate, she could also reach the Kurchad Mine where he was dispatched for development.
The low mountain slopes surrounding the imperial capital extended toward the city as if reaching out their arms. And this eastern gate was the closest to that place. Afraid of causing any disturbance, Siervian quickly tried to move before the knights noticed her and took action.
‘That person seems a bit strange, though.’
It was at that moment she noticed a mage, hunched over and heading outside the gate, who appeared somewhat suspicious.
[Thoughts: With just this, a calamity of monsters will befall us.]
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