
"He's a really weird guy."
Now that he was on his way back to the Princess Palace with Ellie, Siervian recalled something earlier.
The more he thought about it, the more curious he was about Duke Pacour's status window.
'How is it possible?'
Since he had gone to various places so far, Siervian was able to precisely gauge the favorite points of many people.
Anyone who saw it for the first time had around a thousand points.
It is actually strange for anyone to hate someone they met the first time if they have never heard of you before.
‘Although 50 million is too high.’
Of course, there were cases like Karmen where her fondness surged once she saw him.
In some other cases, the fondness will surge suddenly, like Marco.
'So the duchy was the consort's household before she was married.'
The very similar hue of the green eyes suggests that the two have a blood relation.
Perhaps that was the reason for the duke's strange fondness, because he was someone close to the empress, who hated the princess.
"Maybe he heard something bad about me before he met me."
Nevertheless, strangely enough, he could not shake this uncomfortable feeling.
If it is a negative number as with the empress' favorite points, then Siervian may understand the duke better.
But it's zero—no more, no less.
“That means he's always ready to hate me, not.”
A strange chill descended onto his spine, making him shudder.
Not paying attention to the child's suffering, Ellie spoke in a clear voice.
"Daughter, it's lucky you're going to go on a spring picnic, right?"
"Yes." Yeah."
Hearing Ellie's voice that was like the spring breeze, Siervian again felt warm, as if she had never felt cold before.
Thanks to this, he was able to put the duke out of his mind.
However, this time, there was another worry that came to his mind.
'The terms my father asked me, what will happen?'
* * *
Today, Siervian met Marco in the park near the south gate. With him, Marco brought some materials.
"Well, here's some cloth that normal people use."
"Oh…"
As if he was a wandering merchant, Marco took out items one after another, then stretched out small folding cloths at him.
It is interesting that the fabric that is in the stage before becoming this clothing is dried finely.
"It's soft?"
“Yes, because the person who makes clothes from this cloth is a richer person.”
"Okay, I get it."
Of course, this made Siervian a little surprised because he thought everyone was making their clothes out of tailors.
“This is a ready-made dress. The fabric is slightly coarser, and the color is uneven.”
"Ready-to-wear?"
"Yes. It is made before, and it is up to the wearer to shorten or change it to fit its size.
Once again, Siervian nodded cautiously as he concentrated on Marco's words.
Seeing how he nodded his little head, Marco scratched his cheek, looking a little troubled.
The imperial princess asked him to become her teacher, but it was strange how he only asked this strange question.
“But why are you curious about this, Princess?”
Since they had met several times now, Marco treated Siervian more comfortably.
Of course, he did not forget to uphold the correct etiquette, but it was thanks to this that motivation suddenly appeared in him. He wanted to do better for these classes.
And he wanted to know why he seemed enthusiastic about learning how commoners lived.
“Umm..”
Holding the rough clothes in one small hand, Siervian frowned with a puzzled expression.
Marco lowered his head quickly as he looked at his lips pouting like that.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have questioned His Majesty ..."
He shook his head lightly. He was just wondering how he should answer.
“Only.. Sebi does not understand many things.”.
He said this because he really did not learn many things in his previous life, but Marco took it differently.
It became a refreshing fact that imperial princesses, born with high and enviable status, were attracted to the lives of people in the lowest social classes.
[Marco William]
Favorites: +50
Mind: Even from a young age, Your Majesty has the qualities of a saint!
"W…!"
“……”
Because of the thought Marco was thinking, Siervian clutched the clothes in his hands hurriedly.
What does he mean, 'saint'? Even though he was part of the imperial family, such a word was only suitable for his successor.
Looking around for no reason, Siervian hurriedly changed his words.
“Marco from viscount family, right?”
“Yes, Your Grace. I am the youngest son of Viscount William.”
In the lower administrative offices, there were far more ordinary people than nobles.
This was because competent commoners were much more eager to study while aspiring to become imperial officials.
Thus, even though he was a noble of a lower standing, it was very unusual that Marco was a junior administrative officer.
"Maybe…"
Of course, descendants who do not have the right to inherit the title of nobility of their families must also find their own way to live.
They marry politically, or make new contributions to earn their own degree.
This is usually done under the protection of their household, so Marco's case is very unusual.
"In the viscount family, is it very difficult?"
Siervian asked Marco, looking at him nervously.
He was indeed a man of noble descent, but he clearly knew more about the lives of commoners than he expected.
Given that he was in the lower administrative office from a young age, it might be difficult for him to get protection from his family.
"I'm sorry? No, um, if I dare say, my family is rich, but..”.
But against Siervian's mind, Marco widened his eyes and denied his suspicions.
"Thul? But why is Marco working so hard like this?”
It was a place that most noble children would avoid if they just wanted to pass through.
“Haha, well, not really. It was only because I was trying to serve the empire with the best I could, Your Majesty.”
[Marco William]
Mind: I must not say that I am happy to see how money flows, which is why I work at the Ministry of Finance.
Regardless of his thoughts, Marco only smiled and spoke politely like a learned young noble.
But in his heart, his full sincerity was fixed on money.
"okay."
So Siervian pretended not to know and just looked at him.
"Um, I don't like to say it myself, but William Visounty has been involved in a lot of trading."
"Oh."
Feeling somewhat alarmed by Siervian's sudden interest in his family, Marco continued to speak.
“Ehem, um. Well, rather than engaging in pursuits like royalty, my family involves itself more in business and commerce, so.”.
[Marco William]
Mind: I am proud of my father's achievements, but we are still considered rude among other nobles.
As quietly as possible, Marco then went on to explain that his family business was incompatible with the elegance and dignity of the nobility.
However, since Siervian could see his innermost thoughts, he was annoyed for no reason.
"It's not like that."
"I'm sorry?"
"The William Viscounty, you did a very important thing for many people, that's what Sebi thought."
“... Thank you for saying that, Your Highness.”
[Marco William]
Favorites: +50
Hearing his thoughtful consideration, Marco expressed his deep appreciation.
It seems that his father's contribution to the welfare of the citizens of their region was at least acknowledged.
“Recently, Viscounty noticed most of the daily needs. Commoners..”.
As he is overwhelmed by emotions, Marco talks about this and that without even realizing it.
Then, suddenly realizing that he was talking too hurriedly, he looked again at the princess's face.
To be honest it was hard to believe that she was this young, considering how the princess was such a calm and attentive person.
[Marco William]
Mind: Haha, what I think, really. The princess was still a child, but sometimes she really thought of adulthood.
Siervian just listened to her family's latest product with great interest, but she suddenly looked at the floor as she was shocked by her thoughts.
“However, when it comes to making real money, it's nothing compared to how the nobles handle money.”
"That's because nobles spend so much!"
“That's right, Princess. You're a very smart kid.”
To Marco's praise, Siervian timidly gripped the puppet in his hand.
She had just touched the cloth that an ordinary person wore as clothing, and as she held onto the doll clothes that Ellie had made, she could clearly see the huge difference between this and that.
'This one is for nobles ...'
When Marco said, 'The more money, the better, ' Siervian agreed.
“You know, Sebi has a great idea.”
"What's up, Your Majesty?"
“It's secret, but..”
As if she wanted him to get close, she cupped her hands to her lips sweetly.
Without hesitation, Marco bowed and approached, and before long the whisper quietly came out.
"Is that true, Your Majesty?"
"Yes!"
"No, but, does it really sell?"
Hearing his bold reply, Marco could not hide his shock.
It was not that he could not understand his reaction, but Siervian immediately gave something else to him.
"Here."
Marco jerks.
"Are all these gold coins ?!"
It was Marco's favorite. Of money.
“You're right? Sebi trusts Marco.”
"You can leave everything to me, Your Majesty."
[Marco William]
Favorites: +50
There is nothing wrong with having money.
So, Siervian gave Marco some money so he could invest in his own property, and some to take away.
'I just hope it will be the same as in my previous life.'
* * *
On the way back to the Princess Palace, after leaving a large sum of money for his investment, Siervian glanced at one of the walls.
“……”
Then he walked at the same speed.
When she came out and brought in a large sum of money, the maids did not say much.
Maybe his father had given instructions before.
“……”
Disturbed by this, Siervian walked forward again, and this time glanced towards the grass.
For a moment, he thought about what to do, but then he found something there.
On the grass, a status window appeared.
[Aadante Roid ]
Occupation: Princess Guard Knight (Lv.87)
Favorites: 7.565
Mood: Quietly confused
Mind: You found me?!
Well, if he wanted to, he could call someone's status window from much closer to him so that he could read it.
And Siervian recently realized that he could also find anyone who was hiding in an instant.