Baby Princess Through Status Window
Chapter 34's
“Y-Your Highness..!”
The followers could not hide how shocked they were by orders that were too different from what they expected.
However, when the emperor's cold eyes passed through them, everyone lowered their heads as if they had never tried to speak.
Just then, one of the followers who politely avoided the emperor's gaze raised his head.
"Your Majesty, may I dare to speak?"
"Speak then."
It was Duke Pacour who calmly opened his lips.
The Duchy of Pacour was a household that contributed to the founding of the Northern Kingdom. Hannibel Pacour took over the Duchy around the time of Siervian's birth, and he is known to be an ambitious man. She is also the sister of Empress Cybelle.
"I'm sorry for the irreverence, but I'm afraid the time is not right, Sire."
Hearing the bold words he uttered, the middle of the throne room became so silent that their ears were ringing.
“Time? You said that timing is something that is considered more important than my daughter's birthday.”.
Tapping on the armrest of his large throne, Alderuan spoke in a low tone. It was a calm voice, but it was nothing less than snatching like lightning.
Alderuan Erveldote's. The Iron and Blood Emperor, who led the Third Continent War to victory, was famous in many ways.
"That's right, Your Majesty."
A reputation built on blood is usually something that will give rise to fear.
However, Alderuan dispelled those fears a few years after he ascended the throne as emperor.
Due to his overwhelming sense of diplomacy, his strong mastery of magic, and the many practical policies he had put out, he had the support of the imperial people.
Therefore, Emperor Alderuan was revered as a wise emperor by his subjects.
"Explain, Duke."
Even so, the side of him that was a war hero never left him.
If the imperial people praised His Majesty's mercy, then the dukes and other vassals were afraid of the emperor.
This was because the emperor was compassionate to the people, yet tireless towards the nobility.
“That's because of the situation in Garambell, sir. While one side of the continent is suffering, our Empire must hold back and—”
“So you mean Garambell is in danger, therefore my daughter's birthday should not be celebrated.”
The emperor cut the duke's words ferociously, but the duke just lowered his head calmly.
Seeing him face the emperor in this way, the old followers simply gulped. They could feel what was behind the duke's words.
"First, there's one thing wrong with what you said, Duke."
“Please give me enlightenment.”
“Garambell is no longer in danger. The news arrived at the palace today that the case of the epidemic has dropped sharply.”
Since it was information that he had yet to obtain, the duke cursed inwardly.
“In particular, the old King Garambell has also recovered. Do you think the Empire should remain humble?”
It is not easy to get in touch with people during hurricane season because communication spells become several times more difficult than usual. The witches suspected that due to the strong weather mana became unstable.
During this period, the imperial palace used artifacts that strengthened communication spells several times.
"And who do you think saved Garambell ?!"
The moment the emperor hit the armrest, there was a mana fluctuation at the same time. The followers quickly lowered their heads as they instantly felt the emperor's anger through their bodies.
The pure and dense mana also made the duke aware of the cold sweat running down his back.
“However, Your Majesty. Foolish rumors spread in the Imperial Palace. It is said that His Majesty's firm decision was influenced by the young Princess.”
The followers also inwardly agree with this statement. For them, the young princess' reputation was too high as it spread too quickly.
Only the chancellor, a close aide to the emperor, knew that the resolute emperor always paid attention to his daughter.
"That's right."
"That's right Your Majesty ..."
"No. My point is true that Siervian changed my decision.”
The followers could not hide their shock. And at that time, some of them were reminded that the name of the princess, who was not present, was Siervian.
Crown Prince Damian's position was so firm that the princess was relatively unnoticed. No matter how young he was, he surprisingly had no outside activity.
"Your Majesty...!"
The duke, who did not even know that the emperor would admit that he shared his authority, shouted furiously. Wasn't everything going too differently than he expected?
“Garambell is on the verge of collapse. Because I have decided not to provide help.”
After hearing the fate of the kingdom, the followers subconsciously questioned this in their minds.
According to a report by the commander of the imperial order who personally went to Garambell, the situation would become uncontrollable now if the empire did not send support.
“It was the Siervian Princess who changed the fate of the kingdom. Even though she is young, she says that upholding good faith is important.”
"Well…"
The rumors are out of control, in fact, true.
When the emperor declared it himself, the followers turned their heads and thought quickly. They measured the whereabouts of the princess, who was mentioned at a political affairs meeting, for the first time.
“So the Princess who saved Garambell deserves a big compliment. Understand?"
“... Yes, as you command, Your Highness.”
In the end, the duke had no choice but to retreat, gritting his teeth.
* * *
"Is it going to be okay, Your Majesty?"
Following in the footsteps of the emperor, Hex asked.
The rumors that have been circulating recently are the reason. He was worried, but Hex was overjoyed to see Duke Pacour retreat with a distorted expression as if he was chewing dirt.
“I'm afraid those rumors will get even hotter, Mr.”
Despite Hex's worries, Alderuan was relaxed.
After all he was not making it up, so he did not hesitate to say it. Especially in a situation where it was clear that the duke was making up nonsense.
"There's no reason that it won't be okay."
Something about today's war of words in the throne room he thought was strange. It was strange for Duke Pacour, the head of the aristocratic faction, to say that it was natural to refrain from showing the luxury of the imperial family.
As he recalled the duke's demeanor, Alderuan's eyes were filled with gloomy energy.
“It's weighing on me. Isn't it suspicious that he blocked all Siervy's birthday banquets?”
Hex was still worried about the princess's reputation being too high, but right now, he had to keep his mouth shut.
Until the age of four, the princess's birthday celebration could not be held for a good reason. However, Hex also doubted the importance of this year's incident.
"What is the movement of Marquis Parma today?"
“It's regular. I have someone inside with him.
It means that nothing very striking has happened yet.
"Hm."
This time, the Marquis, who lost the Pharim medicinal herb, was also a representative of the aristocratic faction and was close to the duke. However, the relationship between the two has not been revealed.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
There are things to put aside for now.
So Alderuan decided to think of a more pressing matter at this time.
His birthday present to Siervian.
“It's a big problem.”
"What are you talking about, sir?"
“What will Siervy like? Hm…"
“……”
As the subject suddenly changed, Hex fell silent for a moment.
Of course, he immediately picked it up calmly.
This was the first time since the princess was born that she and the emperor were as close as now.
And this alone is an achievement.
"Can't you ask her yourself?"
“So the Rector does not know the charm of surprise gifts.”
“……”
Hex just tried to give him advice, but he eventually decided to keep his mouth shut.
As he walked into the Emperor Palace, Alderuan slowly suffered from it. The more he thought about his gift, the more he remembered the birthday party and the more he couldn't stand the duke.
"Send a financial audit order to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
"…Suddenly?"
The head of the Foreign Ministry is Duke Pacour.
Hex felt sorry for the Ministry, which would be interrupted by another audit as soon as the latter. He did not pity the duke, but the officials who worked under him.
“I can't ignore it. How dare he try to stop Siervy's birthday party again?”
Now that he thought about it, the duke was in the aristocratic faction, but when it was the crown prince's birthday, he only opposed it nonchalantly. Of course, the crown prince's mother's house behaved differently while guarding Siervian.
"You can go now."
The moment they arrived at the emperor's office, Hex immediately bowed and left on Alderuan's orders.
Instead of sitting at his desk, the emperor quietly looked out the window.
As Siervian's birthday draws near, she misses her lover dearly.
“Aviche.. May you rest well in the arms of God Mana.”.
He knew very well that he had an abusive personality. Although he cared deeply inside, it was difficult for him to reveal it.
That's why Siervian who was raised by the empress since she was born found it hard to be with her father. It was very difficult to face each other just because he was so intimidated by his approach.
“What a relief that Siervian is similar to you.”
But recently, Siervian approached her first, so she was very happy. He seems not to be too afraid of her.
Shouldn't he have a big birthday party?
"...I hope you stop calling me 'Your Majesty'."
Although he spoke in a disappointed tone, there was a faint smile on Alderuan's lips.
* * *
It seems like her mother is against her sister.
The brilliant crown prince noticed this fact from a very young age.
The more he showed interest in his little sister, the worse her mother's feelings were. So he made a mask that resembled his father.
Nevertheless, it was a big deal because her little sister was so cute.
“What should I give to Siervian?”
Normally, the empress would think too much about other things, but since she was someone who liked to save face and show off, she would not stop her from giving official gifts.
But this time, he wanted to give Siervian something he liked.
"The jurisdiction over the budget has been transferred to Father ..."
It is known that magic is an analytical study.
The crown prince, who excelled in magic, was still young, but he was able to piece together two and two things related to the flow of funds in the Princess Palace.
Of course, if he knew that Siervian was suffering so much, he would immediately visit his mother no matter how much he opposed it.
"Hmmm…"
He had not been too close to his little sister, so he had to think about the gift he would give her for a long time.
* * *
As much as the wind changed in the imperial palace around the time of his birthday, Siervian still knew nothing about this.
“Ta-da! Look at this, Princess.”
"Amazing!"
The life of a princess who has not received formal education is very monotonous. He just eats and plays every day.
"If you turn it like this, it becomes a star!"
“Uwaah! Jane is a witch!”
"Ha ha ha."
Because it was soon her birthday, she wondered if she could eat a cake. That's how relaxed he is.
What Siervian wanted was simple.
“You're bored without Ellie, right?”
“Sleep! I also love Jane!”
“Aww, how beautiful our Princess is!”
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Ellie finally gets a vacation and goes home.
Hurricane season has also started, so Siervian almost forced Ellie to go see her sister.
As was his custom, he looked out the window to see the blizzard. He kept thinking his birthday was near.
"But didn't something happen around this time?"
He doesn't remember what it is.
As she looked out the window alone during her birthday, she had a faint thought that something must have happened in the palace …
"Do you want some snacks now?"
"Yes!"
But in front of the almighty chocolate, the thought immediately scattered like snow.