That day came just as the storm season was in full swing. On Siervian's birthday, the most intense and severe blizzard arrived.
[ Siervian Erveldote (6 y.o.) ]
Body and soul synchronization · · · 8%
Current actions are in line with the body.
:◈:
When she looked into a mirror this morning, she saw a small change in her status window. Siervian didn't know that it would change right away on the day of her birth itself, so she looked at the window with wonder.
But she soon saw the synchronization percentage and just sighed. The number went up very minimally. At this rate, it looked like she wouldn't be in sync with this body until she was very, very old.
"Princess, shall we go?"
"Okayy."
She was all dressed up, and so Ellie asked kindly.
Until then, Siervian couldn't imagine what her birthday party would look like.
'How did this happen!'
As they approached the most luxurious place in the Imperial Palace, the White Hall, Siervian trembled with anxiety.
She was worried that they might have taken the wrong turn, but Ellie just smiled knowingly.
"The Princess' birthday celebration will be held for three days."
"Thwee… days?"
With relentlessly shaking eyes, Siervian asked in disbelief.
Originally, it was customary for any member of the imperial family to celebrate their birthday for over three days. However, Siervian was unfamiliar with what's happening now because she had rarely ever done any such custom.
As the carriage arrived, she saw that many people had already gathered.
"Siervian."
[ Alderuan Erveldote ]
Favorability: +100
Thoughts: It's the day that such a pretty child came to this world. We should celebrate this day splendidly. Of course.
In particular, the star of the party would be the last to arrive at the imperial family member's banquet.
Thanks to this, the emperor, the crown prince and the empress were already gathered at the banquet hall.
And filling the hall were high-ranking nobles.
'Ahh, what do I do.'
Many nobles were gathered with the intention to meet the figure amidst all the raging rumors, the imperial princess.
Actually, this party was a big opportunity for them because not everyone could meet the young princess.
'Why is it large scale. I shouldn't be extravagant.'
At one glance, it's clear that the banquet hall was magnificent and opulently decorated.
As soon as she arrived, Siervian froze at once when she saw the flashy place.
The sight made her remember all the criticism she heard in the past. She couldn't get used to the way people looked at her.
"Your Majwesty."
Like a broken magic golem, her joints creaked as she curtsied.
And when her leg slipped, she became even more teary. She was going to be criticized for not having studied etiquette properly.
"Hiccup!"
At that moment, a translucent sphere appeared in front of her.
"Siervy."
"Your Majwesty…"
"Now, if it's like this, the others won't see you, right?"
Her father had hidden her with magic.
When she looked up at him with a puzzled face, she saw a somewhat awkward expression.
[ Alderuan Erveldote ]
Favorability: +100
Thoughts: Goodness, you're really shy. You're a smart child, so there must be a reason why you're feeling very shy. It's because not everyone's allowed to see this cute side of yours.
When her surroundings had been blocked, her mind surprisingly became calm.
The emperor continued to use his magic to move her and lifted her carefully.
"I think this is a great start to the party. Siervian will first spend time in the garden."
That didn't sound like a great start at all, but his words were comforting.
Unknowingly, Siervian nuzzled deeper in her father's arms and swallowed the tears that threatened to come out.
The White Hall's garden was, just like the emperor's private garden, another renowned place in the palace.
It had a fountain with a permanent spell, making it possible for water to move brilliantly and freely in the air. There were also fairy sculptures nearby, and as their wings fluttered, they looked almost alive.
"Uwah…"
Obviously entranced, Siervian was mesmerized by the dream-like scenery.
In her previous life, she came here mostly during the night. It was her first time coming to the garden with the sun out like this.
"Mm."
The emperor casually pushed a bowl of macarons in front of Siervian.
But because she was watching the fountain's water soar to the sky and fall like lightning, she didn't see this.
"Pwetty…"
The water in the fountain had split into such narrow streams that it couldn't be seen as it touched the ground. The droplets scattered on the flower petals there.
The fountain show changed again so that the water wouldn't drop to the same location.
With her hands clasped together, Siervian looked very happy while looking around the garden.
The emperor watched her like this for a while, then gestured to a servant who was standing near the entrance of the garden.
"People will start coming in. Don't be surprised."
"Yees."
Siervian recalled her ugly past again. She became nervous as she tried to sit upright.
"Princess."
"Your Majwesty the Empwess."
"You're pretty today, too."
The empress approached her first and, hearing her words, Siervian felt anxious.
[ Cybelle Erveldote ]
Favorability: -9,050
The empress' favorability fell even more, even as she praised Siervian kindly just now.
"Thank you."
Siervian managed to curtsy politely and the empress then went to her place next to the emperor and sat down.