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“Don’t be surprised. This is just in case you need to be prepared for something.”
To put it lightly, the emperor’s concern was real. After learning magic, his daughter noticeably became more active. This meant that the frequency of her doing some independent projects has increased. Although that was the way a mage lives, in his eyes, she was just a small child.
“I’m already wearing a necklace, so I’d like to put it on top of that.”
The emperor suddenly recalled the time when one of the children in the foundation turned out to be a spy.
She knew in advance and said he didn’t need to worry. She even took more knights, but that didn’t reassure him all.
He would never have allowed this trip if he hadn’t heard that Siervian would love it.
“Like this?”
“Yes.”
The round pendant fit snugly into the mana-accumulating necklace she wore around her neck. So, it looked like a blue jewel surrounded by a silvery moon.
“Thank you.”
Taking the unexpected gift, Siervian tried to behave properly. This time, she politely replied to show off that she was doing well in class.
However, he, full of fatherly emotions, felt disappointed instead.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Mood: My ♡daughter♡’s growing up. It’s sad.
Thoughts: Why does it seem like she’s trying to grow up so fast? I should’ve made her study later.
‘I know that I have been delaying my studies due to my mother’s will…’
But before she knew it, Siervian’s study plans seemed to be mixed with her father’s self-interest.
Siervian had been agonizing for a while and quickly jumped into her father’s arms with a smile again.
“I like my dad the most!”
“Well, you’re fussing over nothing.”
She already understood etiquette perfectly, but she decided to take a little more time to act childish.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: Hmm. Wouldn’t it be better to create a sea within the empire?
Siervian’s father, still appearing to hold her in a cold and indifferent way nonchalantly, began to have such absurd thoughts. It would also be a great achievement that will remain in history for a long time.
[Damian Elverdotte]
Thoughts: As expected, let’s cancel all unnecessary schedules and go to the sea. After eating there, we should have Siervian’s favorite dessert…
…Meanwhile her brother was also struggling with a strange plan instead of thinking about his job.
Siervian looked back and forth at the two people who seemed exactly like each other and scratched her cheek in embarrassment.
‘Is it really okay to go to the Mosae Kingdom like this?’
The trip to the Mosae Kingdom was arranged smoothly. A large number of people were mobilized as the trip was important. Among them was Marco, who was now treated like Siervian’s vassal.
“I have contacted the mercenary guild branch of the Mosae Kingdom in advance. I think they can keep us informed about news in Garambell as well.”
Everyone packed and gathered at the Imperial Palace to carry out the necessary procedures before they departed. Siervian could show up at the end, but she was curious about the process, so she arrived earlier.
“Really?”
“Yes. Garambell also sends an envoy, so there won’t be any problem with the transfer of information.”
In fact, no matter how close the relationship between Mosae and Garambell was, it was a little unusual to see each other in the Mosae Kingdom.
“Is it alright to use Mosae Kingdom’s branch like this?”
When Siervian, who had a slightly broader view due to learning the heir’s education, tilted her head, Marco repeated the news he had heard.
“Oh, technically, Garambell is not a complete outsider, so it’s possible. We also took the first step in this grain agreement.”
Garambell clearly realized how scary it would be if the epidemic spread from the previous incident. In addition, endemic diseases in the west weren’t eradicated just by taking care of the surrounding environment. It was a disease that hadn’t had a cure yet, which caused a problem.
“It would be beneficial in many ways if some trade groups brought the grain.”
“That’s right.”
This was actually more efficient than going around the vast continent several times. In addition, it was more reassuring if the two kingdoms worked together.
“When you’re working, I’ll go to the mercenary guild in Mosae. I got permission in advance, so there should be no problem.”
“Yes, I look forward to your kind cooperation.”
A branch of the mercenary guild was established in the kingdom of Mosae. Siervian hadn’t realized that the Konoa scented candle sold there was very popular.
‘Was the scent that I myself mixed that popular?’
“Oh, they say we’re leaving now. Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
She shook off her concern as they left together.
Due to her father’s simple request, the envoys raised the flag high and moved forward. All the south gates of the palace were open. Many people nearby came out to see the magnificent departure of the group.
She was glad everyone looked bright. The grain agreement was widely known throughout the empire. Those who discovered the cause of the rising grain prices over the years had become hostile to the Southern Kingdom. So now, everyone was happy with the hope that the price of grain would go down even a little.
“I’m finally going to ease my worries about my meals!”
“I know, right!”
“The princess is already so smart, isn’t she?”
Siervian could hear some people discussing her, but she ignored it firmly. The words of the people were not as scary as they used to be.
“Look! It’s the princess’ carriage!”
“Wow, I heard she’s cute!”
“Yes! They say she is incredibly nice!”
“It could be both!”
Above all, the hopeful voices of people and children seemed to give her positive energy.
Soon afterward, the group moved smoothly toward the border.
“Siervy, it’s dangerous to lean out of the window like that,” said Damian, who was riding a horse next to her carriage.
The thousand-year-old garden where she went for a picnic was also quite far from the Imperial Palace. Siervian couldn’t remain still when she reached the border, which was further away than that.
“But…!”
She threw away etiquette and manners as she was fascinated by the scenery outside the window.
Damian sighed as if he couldn’t help it, then he smiled brightly again and kept riding the horse.
“The empire is so wonderful…!”
The snow-covered mountain welcomed them wherever their eyes could reach.
The capital of the empire was similar to a huge basin. Therefore, in order to get out of the capital and go to the border, they had to move along the long, long mountain path for a long time.
Thus it was natural that the scenery of the high snow mountain waited for her.
“Haha. Aren’t you cold?”
“I’m fine!”
Jane followed her as a maid in the carriage behind her.
Ellie had been left to manage the palace and anxiously had dressed Siervian warmly as if to relieve her resentment.
Even now, her cheeks were a little flushed, but they were warm thanks to the thick hat and cape. The cape stretched over her back, wrapping her shoulders like a small wing.
The thick hat had the ears of the blue wolf, which symbolized the Imperial family.
“Why is the road so wide?”
Although it was called a mountain road, it had been a long time since the Empire had paved a road that was so wide that three carriages could move side by side.
Seeing that there was only a little shaking, it was clear that some measures using magic were taken.
“Yes, the border road is the most important road. There is also a separate border guard that manages it.”
“Wow.”
There were knights surrounding the entire temple as if escorting them when they entered the border road.
She definitely heard about it before.
‘Why couldn’t I travel often then?’
Suddenly, the time she spent in her previous life felt like a waste, and she thought she was going crazy.
She couldn’t believe she had to die without seeing such beautiful scenery.
She needed to be stronger. Then her father would be less worried about going out of the country.
This time, it was best to return safely.
Even before they left, her father was busy worrying about her. He visited Princess’ Palace several times to check that the pendant was working well.
“Stay in line!”
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the back while she was thinking of her father.
“Knights! Come on!”
Damian, still on his horse next to the carriage, hardened.
Then he said calmly, turning his head around.
“I’ll find out what’s going on. You have to stay here, Siervy. Okay?”
“I can help you, too.”
She heard the knights pulling their swords in unison in the distance.
When Siervian nervously spoke out of concern for Damian, he replied firmly.
“No. Be sure to stay in the carriage. Okay?”
[Damian Elverdotte]
Mood: Firm
Thoughts: I can never put Siervy in danger.
“Oh my God.”
She could have been an unnecessary burden if she rushed forward. Siervian had discovered exactly how powerful Damian was while learning magic and nodded for the moment.
When she nodded obediently, Damian smiled faintly and ran back.
The horse, a breed about which the North often boasted, seemed as if it wasn’t cold and bothered at all as it headed forward.
“It’s just a Cariby! Take care of it right away!”
“Yes! Captain!”
A loud cry came from behind.
Siervian couldn’t resist her curiosity upon hearing the name.
“Sir Roid. Cariby is a monster, isn’t it?”
Sir Roid approached the carriage as if to fill the crown prince’s vacancy, looked behind him and said, “Yes, Your Highness. It’s not a very strong monster, so you needn’t worry.”
“Have you ever caught one?”
“Yes. It’s the monster that knights catch most often in the first test to join as a knight.”
Siervian, who was looking around, stuck her head out the window again.
The journey had already stopped in place to deal with the monster.
When she looked back with her head extended out as far as she could stretch, she saw a two-headed monster larger than humans.
“That’s Cariby!”
The Cariby leaped, showing its huge teeth that were sharper than the knights’ swords.
The four-legged Cariby was quite hideous. To the point where her heart pounded uneasily.
“Is there only one?”
The Cariby was covered with blood, perhaps after the knights had dealt with it. The mages in the back also properly used magic to assist the knights.
It was then that the Cariby, which had been rushing recklessly, slipped on the ground made more slick due to magic.
But its whole body didn’t fall. It rose angrier instead.
Then, it charged forward from the slippery place but not in the direction it was going earlier. It moved toward the carriage behind her.
“Oh no, stop it!”
“Come out now!”
“Wait, there’s Jane!”
A bright light burst from Siervian’s hand as soon as she shouted.