Baby Princess Through Status Window
Chapter 17's
“It...”
Why is he asking this?
At the Emperor's question, Ellie replied awkwardly.
Sometimes, he brought food scraps, but it was good enough for Siervian. That was why he was at a loss as to why he was shrinking in front of the Emperor.
"Tell me the truth."
“I tried to make it work with the remaining budget, but it was not easy ..”
"Until then?"
“...If my salary can not cover it, I often..get leftovers from other castles..”.
Siervian surprised—Ellie suffered more than she expected, and it was all for her. Is that why Ellie disappears once every night?
When he heard the servant's words, the Emperor did not say anything for a moment. However, Siervian could read what was going on in his mind.
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Mind: God of Mana. What does this mean? Just what I ...!
The Grand Chamberlain, who was beside the Emperor, was also shocked. In fact, since he himself was looking at the quiet kitchen, he reacted even more violently. It was unbelievable that this was the Imperial Princess Palace.
[Paolo Velmang ]
Occupation: Grand Treasurer of the Emperor's Palace
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Atmosphere: Surprised
Thought: Oh my goodness, our poor daughter. It's ridiculous!
Sierra could not understand their reaction. He's much happier now than when he was still eating Sarah's pepper soup.
…Or is it bad because he ate other palace food?
“Why didn't you tell me earlier. Why!" exclaim the treasurer.
"I'm so sorry."
Regardless of Ellie's trembling body and the words she relented, her voice was very determined. Then, he glanced at the Emperor for a very short time, but immediately lowered his head.
[ Elli ]
Mind: Because I don't know who to trust. I can't even see His Majesty in person.
Sierra really can't understand.
The Princess Palace's financial problems also seemed to be someone's. Could it be the person Siervian was thinking about?
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Mind: Perhaps this servant is wary of the Empress.
Whenever Siervian thought of his previous life, this was something he could not think of.
The Emperor is in charge of the external affairs of the country, while the Empress is in charge of the internal affairs of the Imperial Palace.
However, if a concubine were to give birth to the Emperor's child, when the child was a child, the concubine would be able to exercise authority.
'But in my case, since I have no mother, I am under the authority of the Empress.'
It was customary for the Emperor to respect the authority of the Empress as much as possible.
This was also depicted in the Empire's supreme law, called the Emperor's Pledge.
"That's why it's inevitable."
It was only natural that the Emperor would leave the duties of Empress in his hands. Even if something went wrong in the process, it was not the fault of Siervian's father.
It was enough for Siervian to know that she believed him.
He comforted himself like this first without knowing the reason. Then, he saw his father kneeling down to level with his eyes.
"I'm sorry."
But as soon as he heard her apology, he realized it.
Maybe he wanted to hear this from his father.
"This father is sorry, Siervian."
Surprisingly, his status window did not appear.
It was strange to see her father so close for the first time.
“From now on, I will definitely take care of everything. And I'll take care of you.”
As Siervian looked at him blankly, the Emperor's regretful gaze stared back at him.
* * *
"Do you think this makes sense, Empress!"
After the Emperor visited the Imperial Palace yesterday to see its own truth, a snowstorm swept across the Imperial Palace. In the cold anger of the Emperor, the ministers had to bow their heads.
Many people came and went to the Princess Palace.
And many people were arrested.
Surprisingly enough, Siervian managed to sleep through the night while all this was happening.
“Your Majesty, I am not lying. If I have sinned, then it is only because of trusting the people under my command!”
But since Siervian was sensitive to his surroundings, he understood. If someone was hovering near his room, there was no way he wouldn't know.
But when she asks Ellie how she can possibly sleep well, the waiter tells her an unexpected fact.
'Your Majesty visited once more while Your Majesty was sleeping. But when he sees that you are sleeping, he casts a silencing spell around you.’
It felt strange to hear his father acting further by using magic to block out the noise. It was totally unexpected.
And even more unexpected was, today, Siervian suddenly sat face to face with the Empress in the Emperor Palace.
"Princess. Please say something."
With tears in her eyes, the Empress pleaded with Siervian.
In fact, if it were not for the Empress's fondness still being very low, Siervian would not have doubted her at all.
Even if the state of the Princess Palace became like that, Siervian would think that the Empress would not do it on purpose.
[Cybelle Erveldote]
Kindness: -8,990
Mind: How do you know that the leftovers are there, bad boy. It was a good plan, but it failed.
…until he sees the status window.
“Servy. Does this mother* really seem like a bad person who would torture the Princess?”
“……”
First of all, he had never heard the nickname 'Siervy' in his entire life— to the point that he was even confused whether the Empress actually spoke to him or not.
And besides, Siervian relied heavily on the previous Empress in her previous life, and when she asked if she could call the Empress 'Mother'...
"I saw the Empress being expressionless for the first time that day."
After that, Siervian never asked again. And the Empress continued to give him a smile after that.
But here, Siervian couldn't believe how easy it was to get it. Then again, he was heartbroken because it was nothing more than a ruse.
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Mind: Why. I am disappointed.
Sierra hadn't thought about this feeling for a long time. She no longer needed to, especially now that she knew the deepest thoughts of the Empress.
Instead, he cares more about others. Siervian wondered why the Emperor was talking about it again. He didn't even hide this time when he saw his father, so why?
“Siervy?”
[Cybelle Erveldote]
Mind: Seriously, isn't this brat so presumptuous? Why didn't you answer?!
The empress called out to Siervian once more as if urging an answer. It was a very friendly and gentle voice, as if she was a kind mother who embraced her stepdaughter wholeheartedly.
However, when Siervian saw the status window, he felt goosebumps on his back. She's trembling.
"I don't want to answer."
And the child's body is honest in its expression.
When he regained consciousness, he was half hanging on his father's arm. As if to hide.
"…Daughter?" ask Empress.
"Siervian is very shy" replied the Emperor.
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Kindness: +100
Kindness: +100
The Emperor continued to speak with an expressionless face, as if nothing had happened.
However, he casually shifted his arm that his daughter was holding. Thanks to this, Siervian's little body could hide behind his father's arm.
“Do not make it difficult. She's shy except against me.”
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Kindness: +100
Kindness: +100
Kindness: +100
"Is that so…"
What he said was far from the truth, but Siervian remained silent. After all, his father was the one closest to him in this room.
"And there's only the three of us here."
The Empress, who tried to persuade the Princess, immediately turned her attention to the Emperor again.
The ring on the Queen's finger looks very sharp today. Siervian was relieved that the Empress had retracted her outstretched hand.
“Starting today, I will remove your authority over the financial management of Princess Palace.”
“Yang Mulia…! You can't do this!
The empress jumped from her seat and protested her statement. Siervian did not expect that he would do this, so he was also shocked as he looked at his father.
"Your Majesty, it is stated in the 'Emperor's Pledge that it is my authority to manage the internal affairs of the Imperial Palace. How can...!”
"How dare you fight me while quoting the Emperor's Pledge."
“…!”
The tenderness of the Emperor as he lent his hand to his daughter now could not be found anywhere. The frown he had now was not even aimed at him, but Siervian jolted reflexively.
“The violation that occurred at the Princess Palace has been revealed. If the authority to punish remains on you even when you are at fault, are you saying that your authority is higher than that of the Emperor?
“I-Not it..”
The empress, who had stood up from her seat, sat down carefully again and made excuses.
'The 'Emperor' Pledge has been written by the First Emperor and is treated as the Empire's supreme law. Regardless, however, challenging the Emperor's authority was a serious crime.
And Siervian was executed for a crime he had never committed in his previous life.
"If you know, then calmly surrender your authority."
"…I understand."
By strict orders, the Empress finally shrank. The appearance of this Empress, who had always reprimanded Siervian with pride, was no stranger to him.
“You can go now.”
His words were advice, but his tone of voice said otherwise. So, the Empress immediately got up and saluted the Emperor.
But at that moment, something very strange appeared in the Empress status window.
[Cybelle Erveldote]
Mind: I know that. This boy looks like his mother, how unpleasant.
Mammy?
But the Empress's mind disappeared suddenly as it appeared. He had already left the room with his face becoming expressionless.
'Just what am I doing?'
That's not fair. Someone was angry with him again. It was an emotion that Siervian could not have avoided in his previous life. And he kept thinking that it was all his fault.
Why would the Empress hate him to the point that he would make an incident of food waste?
It's frustrating.
And he felt annoyed that he could not say what he knew. What would happen to Siervian if the Queen's sins were buried like this?
He gripped the sleeve of his father's shirt tighter, which he still held in dismay.
However, his father was pondering, watching the Empress leave.
[Erveldote Alderuan]
Thoughts: The Empress is suspicious.
Seeing this, the tension Sierra felt disappeared a little. Because now his father also thinks something is wrong.
He doesn't have to step.
He can trust her for now.
So he took off his sleeves and cautiously got off the chair. He wanted to leave without disturbing his father.
"Where are you going now?"
However, as soon as the Princess stepped on the floor, Alderuan's gaze pointed towards her.
Naturally, he recalled the gaze he gave the Empress as he pressed her down. But he managed to control his body so as not to flinch unconsciously.
"I'll go to Pwincess's Palace."
Maybe he's not happy because he didn't ask permission first. When he'll ask for it now …
What came out of his father's lips was that nickname.
“Siervy.”
…Did he hear wrong?