Chapter 77

All of the money was from her father, she had nothing to do but had her head down while nodding.

‘I suppose I am relying too much on my father.’

Originally, according to their plan, they would collect funds little by little at the time of the operation of the top.

But as time goes on, those missing children will still remain, doing tasks against their will.

Then a low soft voice poured down her head, removing her worries.

“Siervy, don’t you run out of money spending it for yourself?”

“For Sebi…?”

“Yes, I know for certain that you have a big heart, and you must be feeling lots of sympathy for the children.”

Siervian nodded at that fact.

And a warm, large hand patted her head carefully.

“We are born as imperialists, and it’s natural that we love the people of the empire, but aren’t you still young, Siervy?”

[ Alderuan Erveldote ]

Thoughts: You are quite the spoiled child. I’m just afraid you might push yourself too hard at this age. Just like Damien.

“…”

Her heart, which was pounding with anxiety, finally calmed down.

But this time, it felt like it was touched.

Siervian quickly lost her words and looked at the blue eyes of the Emperor.

His eyes were full of worries.

“Sebi is alright.”

“You are saying it’s all fine again.”

She shook her head at her father’s rebuke of concern.

Though it was truly alright.

Unlike before, she wasn’t hungry at times, and she has all the clothes in the world that fit her.

And someone by her side when she was sick.

“But what is the reason you’re saying everything is alright while sometimes it’s not?”

Siervian clenched her fist, she couldn’t give up now while her father’s at this attitude.

Then her reason.

“Sebi is alright. Sinc-Since…! Sebi has this Papa!”

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She still has nightmares sometimes.

A nightmare where she was in a dark, cold dungeon. Too dark to even think of happy moments that she wished would happen.

And she walks through the terrible voices of accusations and abandonment, and finally, to the death row.

“Sebi is fine because of Papa. Papa always gives Sebi delicious foods every day, and loves Sebi!”

And when she woke up, she was relieved.

The warm affection surrounding her was real. Thanks to some miraculous miracle that brought her back in time.

“… I see.”

He patted her head once again.

This forced Siervian to make a promise.

Not to repeat the same things as in the past, and the usual, to thwart the plans of those who often try to undermine her father.

To fulfill constant happiness.

“Yes, Siervy. You’re right.”

“Hehe.”

This time, her father gave her a pat on the back, as if her sincerity had been finally conveyed.

“I’ll set up a foundation.”

“Truly?”

The long-awaited permission has been granted.

Siervian jumped unknowingly onto her father’s arms.

“Yes, but I have to leave it to the treasury and work on a few more things.”

“Yes!”

“And you, Siervy. You will lead the foundation in the future, so study hard.”

“Sebi will!”

Though she wasn’t sure about the studying part.

But still, it was her who learned how important it is to always do the best.

“So, today, on the way here I saw a flower bed, and there..…”

Siervian chatted for a long time before returning to the Princess Palace, she was excited naturally.

The Emperor did not dismiss such a daughter until the meeting time was imminent.

If it wasn’t for Hex coming back, they would have still been chatting.

“Your Majesty seems to be a little sullen today.”

“Does it look like that?”

“It was all but a guess.”

On the way to the Emperor’s palace for a meeting.

The chancellor followed the Emperor, trying to catch what was on his mind.

Alderuan did not deny or affirm the words of the long-serving chief.

It was just a mumble with a lonesome tone.

“I can’t believe my daughter’s already a big person, though small.”

Siervian was, of course, at a young age, objectively speaking.

However, Damien of that age was also realizing his position and tried to learn.

“Without a doubt, the Princess sure has a big heart.”

“Best wishes for the Princess.”

Alderuan smiled brightly

Recalling his little daughter drawing flowers that resemble earthworms.

“By the way, do you think the flower, mana flower, looks strange?”

“Mana flower? Ah, you mean the konoa flower?”

“Yes.”

Hex answered with his head tilted.

“Konoa flowers are known for their beautiful large petals, it was even said it still looks pretty even when it is dried.”

“…”

Alderuan didn’t hear such a thing about that flower.

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“Hurry, hurry!”

A few weeks later, the welfare foundation, promised by the Emperor, began to be established.

For that reason, the Princess Palace became the liveliest.

And there were a few things that needed to be dealt with in the process of establishing the foundation.

“Princess, are these the special scented candles you mentioned back then? Can we make this in quantities?”

“Yes! Mixed flowers can grow easily, so it’s fine.”

Marco nodded to her explanation.

Siervian moved her hands, working smoothly like a dancing flower.

This boosted her motivation since it was her idea and could really sell tons.

“Princess, why am I here…?”

On the side, there was Tanka, who was forced to come.

The same could be applied to Marco, so their eyes were on the Princess.

Siervian shouts proudly at the two who do not understand the obvious fact.

“Tanka is a really great wizard!”

“I am…?”

“This person…?”

The two seemed surprised about it, especially Tanka, the person himself.

Siervian carefully put down the petals so they wouldn’t crumble, and put her hands on her waist like the most vigorous Princess she is.

“Tanka needs to be more confident!”

“Yes…”

“And Marco shouldn’t judge people by their appearances!”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

Though it was true that Tanka checked all the marks of a lazy person.

Even so, Marco quickly apologized.

Tanka quickly relaxed himself and sat down, looking like he was bowing down.

“First of all, it was really thoughtful of the Princess to appreciate my skills. I send Your Highness my warmest thanks, but…?”

Furthermore, the questions remained unanswered/avoided.

It was hard to find a job to secretly enjoy as a good librarian, but to find himself being called out of the blue to the Princess Palace is just too much of a surprise for him.

In addition, why on earth was he called for the creation of a welfare foundation?

“There will be a lot of work ahead, and Tanka has joined us for the research of magic modification.”

“…!”

The welfare foundation was progressing with the goal of raising children.

Siervian believes that Angel among the children also has nowhere to go.

Then she had an idea that Tanka could greatly influence Angel with magic.

‘Tanka is very good at adapting to situations since he is too lazy to use mana, And the new magic circle Angel will build is simplification and reduction of mana consumption.’

She was already informed by Marco on what necessary parts the wizard needs.

The profession itself was already useful to whatever job, needless to say, there were endless things a wizard could do.

So when the Emperor said he would send her a wizard, Siervian actively recommended Tanka for the foundation.

“You mean, I, I…!”

[ Tanka Mallo ]

Thoughts: I have to work a lot…! No!

Tanka’s face quickly turned pale.

As Tanka sank like a dead person hearing his new job, Marco still looked disbelieving at him.

[ Marco William ]

Thoughts: The Princess may be thinking about everything, but… can someone join like this and collapse at the sound of their job?

Looking at their innermost thoughts, Siervian did not worry much.

Marco has a good eye, he will probably recognize Tanka’s skills soon.

Siervian knows this the best because she knows that the level part of the status window has never lied.

“Princess! Please, I need to sign the resignation!”

“No way!”

Tanka cried desperately to quickly escape this situation.

“Cough- Cough-! I am too weak for this kind of work. I beg Your Highness, please dismiss me!”

“No! Then Sebi will give Tanka medicines good for the body!”

Siervian gave the perfect counter attack for Tanka.

“M-My skills are never good. This kind of labor for me is too much. Please, Your Highness, Your Grace, let me resign!”

“Liar! The Lord of the magic tower praised Tanka for being an impressive wizard!”

“That can’t be true!”

Or course, the Lord was worried about this disciple who was very lazy and wouldn’t listen.

So Siervian asked to take Tanka and would take care of his laziness.

[ Tanka Mallo ]

Thoughts: This couldn’t be! This is an abuse of power! This can’t be happening! My daily naps…!

Tanka became frustrated as he lay on the cold floor.

But Siervian smiles and pat the great wizard on the back.

While cheering the sad sack, she picked a choco from her pocket and put it in Tanka’s mouth.

“…”

Staring at this scary image, Marco felt a cold chill up his spine.

He was also restless for days because he kept getting in the business zone with the Princess.

“Oh, Have Marco looked into Sebi’s request?”