
“It has been a long time since I felt the scent of mana so strong. As Your Majesty knows .. ”
"Be careful with your words, Tower Master," said the emperor.
Around the age of twelve Siervian first met the ruler of the tower in his previous life. Originally, he was not the one who attended such a banquet.
Back then, he only greeted her because she was there to see her older brother. And he just passed by, as if he didn't even hear it.
"Is the smell of which Princess is so wonderful?"
“Yes, Her Majesty The Empress. That's…"
It seemed that the emperor felt uneasy, and as he blocked the words of the tower lord, the tower lord started to feel wary.
Listening to the conversation that flashed across his head, Siervian also put on a serious expression.
There's something strange here.
Clearly, she started learning magic when she was eight years old by custom. However, it was known that she had no talent in it, so she had to refocus on other areas of study recommended by the empress.
'I want to know what happened. If I really have a strong mana scent now, then back then, how about.’.
Pondering amidst his confusion, the ferocious voice of the emperor boomed again in the garden.
"The scent of which a person can change as much as possible while growing up."
“Itu—namun..”
The tower lord agreed, but looked a little frustrated.
“I'm afraid Siervian will act rashly.”
But after the abrasive tone of the emperor, it was the empress who spoke this time while bowing her head.
Understanding the atmosphere, Siervian also nodded. The empress also felt uneasy from smiling at Siervian as if she was being nice.
‘Oh... It could have changed.’
Siervian did not know that the scent of mana could change because he did not continue his previous study of magic.
'Maybe that's what happened to me too. It was there when I was young, but it will soon disappear.’
Eventually, the hope he held ended up in vain.
Nevertheless, he still felt uneasy about something.
Unknowingly and with a gloomy heart, he looked towards his father who still had a stern expression on his face. He did so subconsciously, but he looked at his status window to make sure that he was not angry.
[Alderuan Erveldote]
Mind: There is no reason to put unnecessary pressure on Siervy. And there was also Aviche's will, so should Siervy play as he pleased when he was a child?
Looking at her mother's name in her status window, her mouth opened a little unnoticed.
His mother left such a will.
He was afraid that Siervian would have trouble learning when he was a child.
“But wouldn't it be in vain, Sire?”
“Siervy's education will be enough after he is eight years old.”
"Yes, Your Majesty?"
Siervian desperately tried not to shed tears. He was happy to hear about his mother. He didn't want to cry because of it.
And he now saw that his father did not ignore him even though he knew. He just wanted to give her a peaceful childhood.
'You don't know that my mana scent will soon disappear, so there's nothing to be done about it.'
It would be futile to learn magic at an early age if the mana blessing within him would be lost as well. His determination, which had faltered for a moment, soon became stronger.
But then a — odd status window appeared near the empress.
[Cybelle Erveldote]
Mood: Very surprised
Mind: The princess's ability is that good? How could this happen…
While her expression was calm as she even smiled amiably, the empress' mind did not match. Siervian did not believe that the empress could manage her facial expression so calmly even though her thoughts were very different.
Siervian was also nervous with the empress' sudden vigilance. Did he think that way because he thought Siervian would threaten the position of crown prince?
“By the way, there are more things to celebrate, Princess.”
[Cybelle Erveldote]
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Holding her father's collar tighter, Siervian managed to bend down to express her gratitude.
'I'm scared!'
Fortunately, what happened after this was an ordinary tea party.
The crown prince who arrived a little late gave a serious and formal greeting to Siervian.
“Happy birthday, Siervian.”
"Yes." Yeah."
[Damian Erveldote]
Mind: I can't even admire my sister even though she's my little sister. You are so beautiful now, I want to sit close to you
And at this moment, Siervian subconsciously nodded in agreement as his eyes that were continuously looking towards him looked like he really felt it was unfair.
Perhaps understanding his nod, the crown prince's face brightened.
"Now, let the nobles come in."
When the emperor's order sounded, the knight guards guarding the garden retreated.
And the nobles entered in pairs or threes gradually as if they were coming in sequence. Siervian was confused because they were very careful.
"Happy princess birthday."
"Happy birthday."
There are many familiar faces. Some of them carry bad memories, but today, their status windows are generally favorable.
It was at that moment that he realized how powerful it was to change the rumors.
"Try this."
And here, the emperor diligently brought snacks for him from afar through magic.
Thanks to this, it seemed like snacks were flying from the tea table in the distance.
"Norris…"
“Yeah, how beautiful.”
“Hm, hm. Amazing, indeed..”.
Suddenly, a murmur was heard inside the garden.
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Siervian felt a little self-conscious at first, but when she realized that the general atmosphere around her was good, she became calm.
In many ways, the status window helped him to enjoy this moment calmly.
[Alderuan Erveldote]
Mind: Everyone's eyes seem to be working. Every time they're in a cabinet meeting, I doubt if their heads are really messed up. Perhaps the only thing that worked in their heads was their feeling of appreciating beauty.
Reading his father's extremely harsh judgment of the nobles, Siervian carefully held his fork again.
She had already finished her little cake specially made for children, but she wanted more.
“Your Highness, I'm afraid our shy Princess will get a stomachache. Let's stop feeding him.”
However, Siervian froze after hearing the empress' voice.
"Hm?"
His heart is pounding. The words the empress had said to her over the years left her paralyzed.
Siervian thought she was doing better when she was not under the empress' gaze, but now that she was facing him, she felt fear.
Finally, Siervian put down the fork he was holding. It was a quick and reflexive act.
"I can't breathe."
As expected, it was because he had been eating very well lately. Does he look weird because he's getting fatter?
As Siervian gulped involuntarily, the emperor's indifferent voice flowed out as if breaking cold ice in the air.
"What are you talking about, Empress."
“... Your Highness, I only worry about the Princess.”
The empress suddenly had the face of a kind-hearted mother as she said this. It really made it seem as if he really cared about Siervian.
In fact, the nobles also praised the empress, thinking that she seemed to pay great attention to the princess when they did not even have a biological relationship.
Looking clearly at their innermost thoughts, Siervian clenched his fists unhappily.
"It's okay. You don't seem to know how well Siervy eats.”
"That's…"
“If you really pay attention to him with interest, then you will know how well he eats the food of the palace chef without complaining at all. Embarrassment."
However, the atmosphere quickly changed as his father said this.
[Mind: Gosh, I think Her Majesty the Empress is taking good care of the Princess? ]
[Mind: Indeed, Your Majesty only has one small cake. Did Your Majesty criticize the Princess? ]
[Mind: The Princess did not complain about food at such a young age? The children of our family should respect His Majesty. ]
The minds of the nobles quickly passed.
Until all the thoughts of Siervian depression are gone.
“Come, bring what's prepared. The Princess seems thirsty.”
The Emperor issued a new order while Siervian was still frozen with a fork in one hand.
He seemed to think that he was thirsty.
Before long, what the attendant brought was a glass of fruit juice that matched the refreshing atmosphere of the garden.
"Continue. You can still eat more right, Siervy?”
"Yes!"
With those supportive words, Siervian picked up a glass of juice with both hands, with vigor.
“……”
Only the empress who did not appreciate how adorable Siervian took the glass with her cute hands.
'It's okay. It's okay now.’
Her father took care of her like this and everything was fine.
As the emperor continued to give orders for a while, the quiet tea party became even more lively.
First of all, a party like this was more of a socializing place for nobles. Moreover, when the main character at that time, the princess, was very young.
So Siervian was able to look around the park casually thanks to his rather distant interest.
'The spell at the fountain was incredible. Is that some sort of forgotten magic?’
Although magic was very advanced on the continent, sometimes there was also forgotten magic.
They are too difficult or too dangerous. For various reasons, that forgotten spell was not widely used today.
In particular, there were many magical mysteries in the imperial palace.
“Luckily I can come here during the day. Since I only come here at night, I can't even see this beautiful sight!’
Not knowing when he could visit this place again, Siervian eagerly observed the fountain and flower fields nearby.
'uh? What're those?'
At that moment, something suspicious went into his periphery.
The officer who brought the Siervian drink was moving and the new person entered as if filling his place.
Although she was dressed for the role, the new person's status window was strange.
[Easie]
Occupation: Thief (Lv.85)
Mood: nervous
Thought: Heck, why don't the aristocrats gather in one place?
…What? Muttering?!