Baby Princess Through the Status Window - Chapter 74
Hex shook his head at the Emperor’s question.
“Even the aristocrats who lived close by didn’t notice anything.”
And of course, aristocrats were not the ones who could easily change their sides.
However, once someone withdraws their support, it would be acceptable and polite if they would announce it with at least some time left.
Since it was an era of peace where wars ended, conflicts like this were usually handled in a gentle manner.
“That information is already strange, let’s dig a little deeper.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. After all, what Count Mirccino has done is outraging the nobles who followed him.”
Count Mirccino considered himself as the leader of the people in the Imperial faction, for that reason, there were many lower nobles who gathered around him.
His initial plan was not yet known, but if he had departed from the faction normally, the Imperial faction itself would suffer a huge blow already.
The Emperor narrowed his eyes from this puzzling circumstance.
“By the way…”
“…”
There was one more strange thing.
“Siervy, what’s that matter?”
“It’s just…”
Siervian has been by his side since yesterday.
Hex had already told her to excuse them for a moment for their talk, but both of them seemed to be particularly stubborn today.
Alderuan let it slide since the cute little Princess was especially close to him today.
“You must be afraid that the playmate might bother you again.”
Siervian flinched at the plausible guess, seeing this, the Emperor held his hand against her little head.
But Siervian was thinking about the other one.
‘I’ll be relieved if I saw it with my own eyes. This status window isn’t always practical.’
She learned a lot by experiencing Lara’s thoughts.
A person’s thoughts could only be recalled as much as that person knew, hence the unsatisfactory status window.
If Lara could have thought of the exact location of the room, Siervian would have set up a more diverse strategy.
“…Uumg, Sebi’s scared.”
And of course, it wasn’t Lara that was scary.
She was just worried about what happened to Count Mirccino.
Like in her previous life, he was afraid that he would lead all other nobles that he transferred to the aristocrat faction.
“It’s a little bit subtle, rather, it’s well-timed.”
“Well-timed?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Did you not wish to entrust the development of the newly discovered mine at the east gate to Count Mirccino?”
“Hmm.”
Developing mines hidden in snow mountains was one of the important industries of the northern empire.
That decision had actually been made in her previous life.
No one thought Count Mirccino would betray his Majesty the Emperor.
“It was entrusted to the most loyal person…but I am rather fortunate to have known all of this in advance.”
Even from the aristocratic faction, important tasks such as mine development aren’t to be neglected.
Because it would also be beneficial to the aristocracy.
It was an important position where the Emperor’s authority could become stronger depending on how his closest ally managed their position, however…
“It would be difficult to reclaim power if he transferred to the aristocrat faction after taking such a heavy responsibility.”
The aristocrats in charge of my development would definitely increase their wealth. A situation where a good source of funds could be handed over to the aristocrat faction.
“…”
[ Alderuan Erveldote ]
Thoughts: He even used Siervy as an excuse. He must be trying to get the legitimacy of going to the aristocracy. If that were the case, a large amount from the imperial faction would also depart.
Her father did not reply to Hex’s words.
In spite of that, Siervian unconsciously nodded after reading the situation accurately.
“But I can’t just say that I am fortunate as my Siervy was harmed in the process.”
The Emperor looked down with a small movement and spoke in a slow, cold voice.
“… Thoroughly punish his authority.”
It was Hex who was worried now, quickly lowering his head.
But he didn’t forget to bow his head to the Princess.
Pretending not to know again, Siervian simply poured her face onto her father’s arm.
‘I’m very glad this was handled quickly.’
Siervian also learned for the first time that the Count had obtained the authority to develop the mine this time.
She only thought that he had left the Imperial faction from her previous life.
‘He is still a failure either way!’
At that time the Count failed to develop the mine entrusted by the Emperor.
To summarize, a whole valuable mine turned into a monster den by some stimulating hordes of monsters from the north.
His performance was very bad considering that he went to the aristocracy under the pretext of having a child that was the Princess’s playmate.
‘Was that part of his plan too?’
It was doubtful that his purpose was to harm the empire at all, it was more accurate of him using funds for the aristocratic faction.
Even more so, considering that he left a child at the palace like this.
‘The Kuchard ore, I suppose I’ll have to look for it later.’
A random thing from Siervian’s memory suddenly came to mind.
It was about the precious kuchard ore that could increase the conductivity of Mana, the more damage to the monster, the better performance.
“I will do so.”
Seeing the determination of the Emperor, Siervian felt secured.
* * *
A few days later, Siervian headed to the green hall.
It is the smallest of the three party halls in the palace, but today is going to be something special.
“Siervian, what a surprise to see you here.”
As soon as she arrived, Damien ran over towards her in excitement.
This odd behavior of the Prince has made the crowd stir up.
Siervian smiled awkwardly upon hearing her brother’s greeting.
“Brother, hello.”
“Do you want a snack?”
Does her brother think she’s a snack seeker or some sort?
“Yes!”
He saw right through it.
As expected from the smart Prince.
Damien busily led Siervian to the corner of the party hall.
Eyes were once again focused on the Princess who walked holding her brother’s hand.
“Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule.”
For a moment, Siervian looked back for a quick gaze.
She then wondered if her brother greeted someone other than her.
However, there was no one close around, and she realized that she was the ‘busy’ person her brother was talking about.
“Noo, Sebi isn’t busy.”
“Ha ha.”
“No it’s true.”
[ Damien Erveldote ]
Thoughts: Our Siervy is even modest.
Siervian became bashful because of this and quickly picked up a chocolate.
“It’ll start soon.”
“Humg.”
Their plan for today was a banquet.
A celebration of the returned children who were kidnapped and sold by the wizard Antonio.
The Crown Prince made a great contribution in the process, so the Emperor decided to commemorate it extensively.
‘Did everyone come back?’
Glancing at the status window of the nobles passing by, they seemed to have various intentions.
Highlighting the merits of the Crown Prince, while also informing the general public of the Emperor’s mercy, and many more.
And the most important thing was that the children would also be participating in the banquet.
[ Damien Erveldote ]
Emotions: Nervousness
Thoughts: I hope the kids should find a good sponsor today.
She fully realized what her brother’s intention was right then.
Although it said he was nervous, the Prince who was dealing with the nobles appears to be not disturbed even in the slightest.
Seeing that he was already showing such a credible appearance, Siervian felt proud of herself for some reason.
“The sun of the empire, His Majesty has entered.”
It was a banquet attended by commoners, but only the Emperor of the highest class appeared. The Empress reportedly declared that she would not come first, knowing she would not let Siervian meet her.
“Everyone has worked hard to resolve the kidnapping.”
The nobles bowed to the wise words of the Emperor, showing their backs one by one.
Siervian, who made eye contact with the Duke in that course of action, struggled to hide her surprised expression.
[ Hannibel Pacour ]
Favorability: -3,500
His favorability was zero, but had become negative in a period of time. Perhaps he grew his hatred due to the Empress’s works.
‘It can’t be helped.’
It was inevitable that this could happen with the people related to the Empress anyway.
Siervian clasped her hands tightly and cleared up her mind.
‘Especially because of the Crown Prince’s actions, many children were able to return safely. Kudos to the Crown Prince who practiced his heart for the people of the empire.’
“Cheers for the Crown Prince.”
Following the Emperor, nobles raised their glass and admired Damien’s courage.
The young Princess clapped her hands together looking at the prestigious appearance of her brother.
‘My brother is really amazing!’
Unlike Siervian, he did not know the power of the status window or the future, but he was still doing a great job.
“Children, go on.”
Right after honoring the Crown Prince, the Emperor summoned the children themselves.
The kidnapped children came up to the Emperor with frightened faces.
Siervian got nervous as this was also a new experience for her, although she was only spectating.
‘The future sure is changing a lot.’
Most of the children had an empty occupation on their status window, they made Lara look like a rare case.
But a lot of them are frozen with their status windows shaking.
‘Why are they showing the kids?’
This must be her brother’s strange way for the children to find a sponsor.
But the empire indeed did everything they could to save those children.
The curious Princess wandered around and peeked at the thoughts of the adults.
‘There’s Hex, too. I should go.’
The banquet just started and the atmosphere became free.
It was Siervian who finally found his familiar Chancellor, quickly running towards him.
“Hex!”
“Oh, the Princess is here, too. Do you want a snack?”
These people strangely want to feed Siervian, is it because of the mood today?
“Uh-uh, Sebi already had one.”
She shook her head as the chocolate she ate was being digested.
“I see!”
“Are the kids all right?”
On the front platform, children were seen answering adults who spoke.
Everyone was so frozen earlier that she felt sorry.
Siervian looked like she was worried about nothing, but Hex gave an awkward smile.
“Yes, the kids, they will be fine now. They were rescued safely!”
But the innermost thoughts were a little different.
