Baby Princess Through Status Window
Chapter 11's
Siervian had no idea who the 'old man' that Karmen kept mentioning in his mind.
However, after a glimpse into his mind, he wondered why he became so quiet later when he later became an adult.
“You shouldn't be alone this late. You don't know how scary the palace guards are.”
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"But you're alone too."
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“A-i'm okay? I'm taller than you!"
Is he someone else? He was very different from the cold Karmen he knew, so he had reasonable reasons to doubt him.
Come to think of it, the status window next to it was also quite strange.
Karmen 'Kasselov'?
Karmen, the Master of the Magic Tower, came from the slums and had no last name. He never heard he had it.
It is also mentioned when he was officially appointed by the Emperor as the youngest tower ruler in history.
“Even my father refused to give me a last name. He said that I am not suitable for it.”
What's Karmen doing here late at night? And he's close to the Princess' Palace.
He was on his way to investigate the food scraps incident, but this encounter made him nervous. He was one of the people who hated Siervian for the incident.
"What are you doing here?"
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“...I'm taking a break from my Master's lesson*.”
{ tl/n: not like 'owner', but he calls it like this, like how martial artists call their teachers 'masters'. }
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: The old man of the tower master. I ran out to avoid her scolding, but she would get angry once I got back. I don't want to go.
Siervian peered into his status window, shocked to learn who the old man he was talking about was. He wondered why he was so afraid to return only to be scolded.
In his memories, he was a terrifying Karmen whose magic talent could even rival the Emperor's abilities.
“Oh, hence..”.
As he mentioned his master, Karmen kicked the ground in front of him. Her full lashes, which glittered subtly, perfectly matched this secret lilac garden.
'Handsome.'
This time, Siervian was amazed by Karmen's face, not the flowers. He had a reserved expression on his face, but his handsome appearance did not disappear.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: I want to go home. But I have to work hard so they can eat. Those guys are fine.
He seemed more alive now rather than aloof, and the thoughts he made made made Siervian see him in a new light as well.
He knew that he had no family, but he definitely kept working hard with his magic training because of the children he considered to be younger siblings.
"W-what's that?"
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When he regained consciousness, Siervian realized that he was patting his head accidentally. Karmen, embarrassed, revealed her emotions a little. It was an angry expression.
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However, his body froze and he did not retreat from his hands. He even lowered his head so that the short siervian could pat him better.
“Stay strong.”
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Seeing that, he wanted to comfort her again.
The mage robe he had placed on the ground was clearly too big for a small child.
He was the same age as the Crown Prince, three years older than Siervian. However, right now, he was only an eight year old child.
'I think it's very difficult to learn magic.'
In his previous life, he had no talent in magic, so he was not given any magic lessons. He had no idea how difficult they were.
But it must have been so difficult that he had to find a hiding place like this while thinking about his younger siblings.
“Definitely difficult..”.
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So Siervian patted his head for a long time. It was a bit awkward to pat someone much taller than him on the head.
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Soon Karmen backed off, then spoke aggressively.
"Stop it now."
"okay."
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But when she moved, she saw how her ears were so red. And he hesitated to get away from her.
While thinking her hair was as soft as it seemed, Siervian somehow still felt sorry for her.
“Do not touch me.”
[Karmen Kasselov]
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Mind: Shit. I want you to pat me more, but my pride is hurt.
Rubbing his ears violently, Karmen moved away from him.
"OK okay."
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He replied, unharmed by what he said. His body was that of a child, but his mind was that of an adult, so he could comfort him this much.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: Your hands are also very funny. How can you be so small?
Although she did not know why Karmen's mind was more mature than the way she spoke rudely.
"But you. What are you doing here?"
Karmen looked down as she asked.
After getting up to pat her head earlier, she sat back down. Maybe it was because he was a little tired, but he felt the need to use this opportunity well.
"I'm looking for something."
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“Tell me what it is. It's annoying, but I'll listen to you.”
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: Then I have to come with you to find her. Dark and dangerous at night, so I can't let you go alone.
Unlike his words, Siervian looked at his seemingly cooperative inner thoughts, then chose his words well. It would look suspicious to others if she said she wanted to go to the tower garden, so she should have said that she was looking for flowers.
"This is a pwetty flower like this."
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The detailed description is difficult to pronounce, so Siervian took a small stone from which to grow and did his best to draw Cassia flowers on the ground.
"Do you know?"
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"…Yes.Yes."
Karmen was very cooperative, and she focused on the picture that was drawn by Siervian's tiny hand.
He thought he would definitely recognize her, but the status window betrayed his expectations.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: What is it... A worm? I thought you were looking for flowers.
“…”
Sierra looked at Karmen with complex emotions. He thought he was an outspoken person so he had just thrown thoughts like this, but it was surprising that he was a concern.
When their eyes met, the status window changed again.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Kindness: +100
Although inside, he was full of rude thoughts.
“Like this.. small and yellow.”.
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“Aha.”
"It's Cassia!"
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He stuttered for a long time trying to describe the appearance of the flower, but he ended up mentioning the name.
Karmen tilted her head to the side as if daydreaming.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: Is that a flower in the old man's garden?
'That's it!'
His eyes sparkled and he jumped. Karmen's expression changed as she looked at him, whose hands were clasped.
"What do you see?"
[Karmen Kasselov]
Kindness: +100
Mind: I must be crazy. You're so cute. I had to pick all the flowers in the old man's garden. I'll bring you a full basket.
No, wait, he doesn't need that much.
“Um... just this.”
If Karmen goes to loot the garden, he'll be in big trouble.
So Siervian opened her open palm towards him and said that, meaning she only needed about five.
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Then suddenly, the status window blinked so much that he was dizzy.
Karmen flinched backwards as she extended her hand. His heart is beating very dangerous.
"S-So far from me."
"Okeyy, I get it."
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Since Karmen knew where the flowers were, Siervian decided to listen to him. But as he retreated slightly, Karmen's face looked like it was twisted in pain.
[Karmen Kasselov]
Mind: Ahh, you are very far away now. Maddened. Why would I say that? An idiot!
His inner thoughts were full of bitter self-criticism.
That was why Siervian, who was still cautious, took one step closer to Karmen.
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“Ehem. Um. It's dark outside, so stay close to me.”
"…OK." Okay."
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It occurred to him that it was rather difficult to match his mood swings.
"There's about five there."
"Thank you?"
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"Yes. Come with me."
Karmen rushed out through the gaps between the branches of the lilac tree without waiting for his answer. Rows of lilac trees glowed softly under the moonlight.
"Here. What is this one?”
As Karmen said, there was a patch of Cassia flowers under a large tree nearby.
"Aah!"
Siervian rushed with her tiny legs towards that place.
He staggered while running, so Karmen followed closely, pretending not to worry.
Siervian slowed down and found the Cassia flower, then immediately sat on the ground to dig out some flowers.
“Gosh.”
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But it was difficult for him to dig the ground with his small hands. First of all, she was the Imperial Princess, so she had never done this before.
“So you'll just take it like that? Standing."
Observing him from behind, Karmen said this as if he was frustrated, then crouched onto the ground and dug out flowers for him.
Despite her outspoken tone, Siervian knew she was working hard for him, so she thanked him.
“Thank you yes.”
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Karmen turned around, then suddenly spoke.
“...I just tried to do this quickly because I didn't have time. Understand?"
"Yes." Yeah."
[Karmen Kasselov]
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Mind: How can I make your little hand do this. Let me do it.
“I'm really lazy. This is a one-time thing. ”
"…OK." Okay."
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Siervian was really grateful. But he still thought he was a difficult person to deal with.
Was Karmen like this in his previous life?
“But why do you need the root? Will you plant it anywhere else?”
"No! To eat!"
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"…For food?"
Diligently digging the ground in Siervian's name, Karmen's face tangled. He realized that he was not explaining well, that was why he saw this expression.
"This one ... for ouchies."
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However, despite her more obvious explanation, Karmen's suspicions are still unresolved.
“You will use this flower for medicine? Are you hurt?"