
"Do you like it, Princess?"
"Yes…"
Ellie asked this when Siervian fiddled with the small drawer model for a long time. He also did not forget to write down the model number that the princess saw with sparkling eyes.
In the memo, there are also a few lines of Ellie's own thinking, such as how beautiful the princess is today. His hobby started not long ago.
'Maybe he doesn't like to see me using the colors of the Imperial family.'
Perhaps not because the Empress did not like the color blue, but she did not like Siervian to use that color. And given his preference, it's a possibility.
But for now, Siervian put that thought aside. In the future, he would try to avoid the Empress as much as he could.
“Princess, how about this chair?”
[Eylie]
Mind: It looks fine, but it should have more gems to embellish it. After all it will be placed in the bedroom of our beautiful Princess, so only furniture that matches her beauty should be ordered.
Seeing the model of the chair Ellie showed her, Siervian suddenly returned to the present. This chair is definitely a luxury piece of furniture that has padded padding, and just by looking at it, it is clear that its height is made especially for children.
Doesn't something like this cost a lot of money?
'Luxury is not allowed.'
As he held the model chair in his hand, he felt blood coming out from his fingertips.
Under no circumstances could the luxury of a member of the Imperial family be seen well. Even if he was free from interfering in the Garambell incident, Siervian could not expect the same luck to happen twice.
"No, I don't need it."
But then all of a sudden, the door opened and a different maid came in to bring another model of furniture.
And inside the living room outside his bedroom were countless other models of furniture scattered in the middle.
'That's a lot!'
And come to think of it, Ellie also brought some more catalogues.
Siervian thought that he would spend too much money to redecorate his room.
“I don't need much furniture. A little bit is okay.”
How much money will be spent on this?
In fact, it was difficult for Siervian to guess the exact number. Of course, in his previous life, he also never had the opportunity to learn how money works.
[Eylie]
Mind: Hmm, is there nothing His Majesty likes? It would be nice if you talk more about your thoughts ...
Ellie did not understand what Siervian meant.
First of all, these are the things the princess has liked so far.
'If I can understand better, I can tell Ellie more clearly.'
Hugging the doll tightly with her secret stash, Siervian felt uneasy.
This only made him even more eager to understand the world around him.
“Yes my goodness, Your Majesty. It's not much.”
When she tells Ellie that she only wants a few pieces of furniture, Ellie simply says that this is not much. And it doesn't seem like a lie based on the status window.
But the important thing here is that Siervian will maintain his frugal attitude.
Trying to make his uncooperative tongue say the things he wanted to say, Siervian managed to come up with words similar to his thoughts.
“I don't want to. I'm going to spend too much money.
[Eylie]
Thought: Your Majesty still misunderstood what happened last time. How can I explain it. Princess, we have a lot of money!
Rather, it was a misunderstanding that Ellie herself thought.
It was not that Siervian thought that there was no budget in the Princess Palace like before, but he did not want to use it in vain.
'I want to speak more clearly. This is very frustrating!’
At that moment, as if cutting off his thoughts, a servant from outside announced the arrival of someone.
"The Emperor's Majesty has arrived."
The Emperor, who had little free time in his busy schedule, came to the Princess Palace.
"Sierv."
Unexpectedly, his father would visit him many times.
As expected, she still felt ashamed because her body was following the mentality of a child.
"You didn't come into my garden today either."
"Yes." Yeah."
As if he was being interrogated, the Emperor narrowed his eyes as he looked at his daughter.
Since he was used to his gaze now, Siervian did not budge, only slightly fiddling with his finger.
“Are you still afraid? That man will never appear before you again.”
The court physician advised that it is better to take a walk little by little and not to lie on the bed for too long.
However, Siervian was not willing to go out yet, so he only stayed in the palace. Therefore, the Emperor seemed to have misunderstood.
"Yes." Yeah."
Even so, he only nodded to show that he understood what he was saying.
Of course, he also felt relieved that Antonio would never appear before him again.
He really did not expect that he was doing such horrendous things.
"I didn't hear any rumors about it before."
No one said it directly in front of Siervian, but since he could read the status window of passers-by, he knew Antonio's deeds.
'Then in his previous life, how many children had to be sacrificed?'
It was a relief to be found so quickly this time. She was very afraid of meeting him just once, but she was happy to meet him if this was the result.
Thanks to this, more people are being given help.
"Do you see the catalog?"
"Yes." Yeah."
Siervian was deep in thought, but this time he raised his eyes as what he saw lifted into the air.
His father must have seen a model of furniture in another room on his way here. What if he thinks that the princess is being wasteful?
"Your expression doesn't look good."
“Umm..”
He picked up one model of furniture and touched the hard jewel that passed through his fingertips.
With that touch, Siervian tried to think of what to say to regain his stability. What reason did he have to say so that he would not be misunderstood?
“……”
He remained silent for a while after, and the Emperor glanced towards the lady next to the princess.
“I apologize profusely, but it seems the Princess is worried about her budget.”
"Hm?"
Elli, no!
At this rate, it seemed like he was asking for more money.
Siervian hurriedly grabbed the sleeves of his father's clothes that were still standing there.
Since he was sitting on his bed, his hands stretched out easily.
"All right, I'll sit down."
And his father naturally called out to someone from the side. A waiter brought a chair away from the bed.
"But I'm not asking you to sit next to me!"
“Why is Siervy worried about his budget?”
Her father sat beside her solemnly, then he turned his gaze towards Ellie to suppress her.
With a nervous heart, Siervian clutched his father's sleeves even tighter to keep his gaze fixed on him.
But the Emperor only glanced at him for a moment and patted his head once.
[Alderuan Erveldote]
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Thought: My daughter must be whining a little. Funny thing.
There was no time to feel the warmth that touched his head.
Siervian looked at Ellie nervously, but Ellie opened her lips with a grim look.
“Yah... I'm sure Your Majesty misunderstood because of what happened earlier.”
"Ah."
The Emperor's expression suddenly darkened.
Feeling that the atmosphere was turning downward, Siervian clenched his puppet with his other hand.
[Alderuan Erveldote]
Minds: Right. Because it is a memory that is not easily forgotten. No, it's because this stupid dad allowed it.
Ah, what to do?
"That's a useless worry."
He was deep in thought for a moment, but he immediately spoke firmly.
However, unlike that cold voice, she grabbed her daughter's little hand and grasped it gently.
“If it is difficult to choose the model of furniture she wants, just decorate her room differently once a day and let her spend the day like that. He is young, but he has good judgment.”
Is... Is it okay?
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Ellie replied instead.
Groping his hands, Siervian was surprised by his father's words.
That was so futile!
“After this, do not think about how much it will cost. Simply redesign his room as he pleases.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ellie received the Emperor's order with a face full of determination.
Seeing their conversation, Siervian inevitably shouted out loud.
"You can't!"
"What's up, Siervy?"
He was grateful that his father did not think that he was wasteful and only took care of him like this.
But what he was afraid of was the gaze of others. She did not want to be branded as a princess with unnecessary luxury.
“I-It's futile. You can't waste stuff.
He desperately tried to convey his thoughts.
'Listen to me, my young body!'
"Do you mean wasting items that are used once only to be thrown away?"
"Yes." Yeah."
Huge!
Siervian thought his father finally understood what he wanted to say, so his expression became brighter.
However, as soon as he read his father's mind, he became anxious again.
[Alderuan Erveldote]
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Mood: ♡ My daughter ♡ I – very – touched
Mind: I can't believe you're so wise.
Huh huh?
He was just afraid of the rumors …
"good. Then I'll pay for it.”
"Huh?"
"Then it won't be in vain."
"But…"
The budget he received was more than enough.
On hearing Ellie talk to Jane, Siervian heard that the funds to redesign the palace were quite large.
Why did he give her more?
"I'll order, so take care of it."
“Yes, Your Majesty,” replied Ellie.
No, it's still in vain!
But right now, Ellie seemed more motivated.
Thanks to this, Siervian had to think hard about which model she really wanted because Ellie would probably redecorate day after day, just like her father had said.
* * *
Siervian was troubled with decorating the palace for a few days afterwards, but he was also preoccupied with other things.
"Daughter, please look here for a moment."
"God! This color looks really good on you, Your Grace.”
"really? I know, this fabric will fit this kind of accessory all around.”.
“Ya, and on the back of the dress..”.
Ellie and Jane were very excited as they talked to the princess while sheathing various cloths on her body.
She was so cute that everything went well with her, and their status windows kept popping up as if it was a big deal.
"It feels weird."
They are preparing for the upcoming Siervian birthday celebration.
He never spent his birthday with the commotion around him.
Especially on his sixth birthday. In his previous life, it passed even without a small dinner.
“How about this, Princess?”
"Mh, it's been twice."
“Isn't this heavy?”
"Ah, that's right."
When it comes to birthdays, there are many things that come to his mind.
There was no place for him in the great hall, a great gift.
Stifling food.
People whispered around him. Their sharp looks.
"But this time it might be a little different."
For the time being, incidents of food wastage did not occur, and the fall of Garambell disappeared.
That's why the princess' birthday will be held customarily. Just this much is a big change.
"I heard that this celebration will be quite extraordinary."
"God. Isn't this great news, Princess?”
There must have been rumors that birthday banquets would be great.
However, Siervian did not think much about it. He could not simply believe all the rumors.
'I shouldn't raise my hopes just to be disappointed later.'
Right now, Siervian was satisfied with just the fact that she would not spend her birthday alone.
* * *
Alderuan sat on his throne with a condescending expression on his face.
His apathetic gaze was fixed on the servants who lowered their heads in front of him as they waited for their orders.
They were all extremely nervous as the Emperor continued to ponder.
Obviously, a very important order will be issued soon.
"Make this year's Princess's birthday party the grandest of all."
Accompanied by a strong will, firm orders were issued.