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‘It doesn’t matter at all. My father will always love me regardless.’
She felt like her head was instantly cleared like the bright orb earlier.
With that realization, her sobbing gradually calmed.
“…Okay, eat this instead.”
Eventually, the Emperor, who couldn’t convey his true feelings aloud, put a cake in front of her.
“Yes. Sniffle.”
Siervian thought she was fortunate to be able to get a glimpse of her father’s thoughts at times like this.
“Drink this as well.”
When she nodded and calmed down, her father diligently placed the desserts in front of her; he even used magic.
It was clear that the tea party had been planned in advance.
This party was to commemorate her going to the Hall of Glory and touching the Orb.
“Tower Lord, let’s discuss this together.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Because the Emperor said so, the Tower Lord could finally sit down albeit awkwardly.
In the meantime, Siervian sipped the cold juice and vigorously rubbed her eyes.
‘In my previous life, did my father act this way?’
At least when she was a child, before she was dubbed the villainess and her father hadn’t yet turned his back on her, was he this way?
‘I feel sad.’
Her resentment toward the Empress deepened.
It was just a feeling, but it was probably the Empress’ plots that caused the entire Empire to hate her.
“Of course, it would be better to learn magic with His Highness the Crown Prince and Karmen.”
“…Your apprentice?”
The Emperor raised an eyebrow at his suggestion.
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Thought: Eek! I shouldn’t mention Karmen made a fuss about wanting to study with Her Highness the Princess.
Quickly noticing the Emperor’s resistance, the Tower Lord avoided eye contact.
“Umm.”
Karmen also had expected Siervian to learn magic earlier. Thinking of his cute appearance, Siervian quickly grabbed her father’s sleeve and shook it.
“I want to study with Brother and Karmen!”
“Hmm…”
The Emperor was about to say no and instead shut his mouth.
He kept looking at his ring on his daughter’s small hand and kept his objection to himself.
“Hmm, as for magic lessons, I will plan it and tell you separately. How would you like to study other things?”
He asked about it because he was the Tower Lord.
Then her father, who had been silent for a long time, declared, “Siervy, we’ll study together for your imperial education.”
Siervian was the one most surprised by his announcement.
“Study together…?”
“Yes. Do you know what that means?”
Siervian was surprised, but she nodded after much consideration. Her eyes shook.
In her previous life, there had been no option for her to get educated by the Emperor.
‘What should I do? I don’t want to fight with my brother.’
Her father looked at her as if he was willing to explain to her.
Thanks to that, Siervian, who had hesitated, expressed her opinion.
“That, that is something a Prince like Brother should study, not Siervy.”
“Hoho! You’re so clever.”
The Tower Lord laughed at her reply that seemed to indicate she understood the meaning of her father’s words.
While he burst into laughter in this serious situation, Siervian searched her father’s face with anxiety.
“You’re worried for nothing, Siervy.”
“Really…?”
Fortunately, her father didn’t look particularly upset.
However, there were still many things that worried her. Right now, she was worried whether the aristocrats would protest, and above all, how her brother would respond.
As an adult, she thought it was a sensitive issue.
“But what if Brother hates Siervy?”
“Hahaha!”
“Hmm, did you even think about that?”
Siervian looked at the Tower Lord, who kept bursting into laughter at her serious worries.
Her father also stroked her hair as if her worries were ridiculous.
“There’s no way Damian would think that way. When I explained to him first, he said he liked the idea and would like to take the classes together with you.”
Siervian’s face brightened.
As he had said, she would be able to join her brother’s class.
“And the next Emperor would be Damian anyway. By any chance, did you want to be an Emperor?”
Siervian shook her head at the terrifying question. She shook so vigorously that the hair Ellie styled prettily came loose and messy.
“Is… is that so.”
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Mood: ♡A little bit dissatisfied with my daughter.♡
Thoughts: Don’t children usually think their father’s job is cool? I didn’t think she would hate it this much.
There was a slight misunderstanding, but Siervian didn’t bother to correct him. Because she was more afraid to be misunderstood that she wanted the throne.
‘Never!’
Alderuan looked at his daughter with a slightly dissatisfied expression and continued to explain again.
This was also a justification he would use for the aristocrats if they disagreed.
“The heir’s education is not necessarily only for the heirs.”
“Do other people need it, too?”
“Yes, if they are part of the royal family, they should learn it at least once. The lesson explains how to love their citizens.”
“Ah…!”
Siervian realized she never had thought about it that way.
However, the Emperor, who didn’t think she would understand this deeply, simply stroked her head as if she was cute.
The child’s small head fit into his palm.
“Siervy, aren’t you interested in this kind of thing? It would also help you manage the Welfare Foundation well.”
“Wow…”
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thought: If Damian becomes the Emperor, she could help him manage the capital city. But that time is still too far away, I shouldn’t burden her.
Contrary to her Father’s concern, his thoughts ignited Siervy’s determination.
“Sebi will do my best!”
“Alright.”
She could help her brother instead of simply lounging around in the palace!
It wasn’t a future she didn’t want!
“Sebi can do it!”
With her two fists clenched, Siervian made her declaration.
The Tower Lord next to her laughed again as if she had done a good job and praised her.
“You’re passionate. It’ll be easy for me to teach you. This old man seems to have the great fortune of having good disciples in my later years.”
“Hmm. You should refrain from flattering too much.”
Her father warned him in a stern voice.
He even expressed his concern, saying the Princess could become spoiled.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Thoughts: Come to think of it, the Tower Lord must’ve had a hard time since he was busy. Should I reward him?
However inside, he was thinking of the opposite thing.
Siervian laughed without realizing it.
The Tower Lord must naturally accompany the royal family to see their mana level.
This was because there was a risk of them manipulating their result.
Nevertheless, it was funny for her father to think that the Tower Lord had a hard time accompanying her.
“Let’s stop talking about your studies. I have a gift for you.”
When the conversation was nearly over, her father gestured to an attendant.
The attendant approached proudly and placed a small plate in front of Siervian.
“Your Highness, congratulations. This is something the Emperor’s palace put their hearts and souls into.”
It was none other than a cake that the imperial palace poured their energy into.
“Wow…”
The cake had an unusual shape.
It was separated in the middle, and there were glittery things that looked like jewels inside the cake.
“Are they real jewels?”
When the startled Siervian asked, her father smiled slightly.
His smile disappeared quickly, but Siervian saw it.
It was as if he wanted her to react this way.
“They’re made of hard sugar.”
“Wow…”
“You can eat it.”
After that, the attendant who had been standing nearby and saw the Princess’ reaction, added, “His Majesty made it for you himself, Your Highness.”
“Dad?!”
“Hm, it’s not a big deal. So don’t panic.”
He said so quietly but there was something strange in his tone.
[Alderuan Elverdotte]
Mood: ♡Looking forward to my daughter’s reaction.♡
After seeing that, she expressed her feelings honestly.
“Dad, you’re the best!”
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Then she quickly picked up a fork and tasted the jewel cake.
She expected the jewels to be hard, but the bite immediately melted in her mouth.
‘Wow, this is real magic.’
Her mouth felt warm as if those jewels were mana.
When she tasted the cake, she suddenly remembered something.
‘I regressed three years ago.’
She remembered when the court ladies of her palace were called in and fired.
At that time, it felt scary and unfamiliar for her to sit in front of her father.
But now, she was disappointed that she couldn’t see him everyday.
When she remembered the change, it made today especially meaningful.
‘I can learn magic now, too.’
Her heart beat fast when she realized the new possibility.
“Eat slowly, and let’s go back.”
After that, Siervian stayed in the Imperial Palace for a long time.
Sometimes, when the Tower Lord asked her a question, she answered honestly and talked about what she would like to learn in the future.
After a long time, Siervian left the Imperial Palace because she was sleepy. She was so tired today.
After sending the Princess away, the Tower Lord secretly spoke with the Emperor again.