The request was unexpected for Emperor Alderuan, but it wasn't so strange that she asked for it.
This was because, just in case she had gotten too scared from what happened yesterday, it was explained to her that the purpose of the criminal wasn't to kidnap her, but to steal something in the treasure room.
That's why it was natural that the child would become interested in the treasure room.
"Here it is, Siervy."
"Wow…"
As they went further inside compared to yesterday when the thief was caught, Siervian saw the magnificent dome-like structure.
There was a white corridor in front that was connected to this place. Pillars engraved with colorful engravings lined up at the sides, and between the pillars, the unusually bright sunlight seeped through.
At one glance, this place seemed to be just a small and simple prayer room.
'It's the first time I've come this close to the treasure room.'
Walking down the hallway next to her father, Siervian couldn't hide her curiosity.
This was because, unexpectedly, the treasure room wasn't all that big. Especially because she was still just the size of a child now, and she still thought the room wasn't that big.
"You must be thinking that the treasure room is smaller than you thought."
"Yees."
Siervian looked up as she heard her father speak. His voice sounded amazing with the acoustics in this place.
"You'll be more surprised when you go in."
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Thoughts: I hope Siervy can remember this until long into the future.
There was an unusual sense of excitement in his words. Thanks to this, Siervian couldn't control her pounding heart.
They soon approached a small white door. It looked like only one person could go through it.
There was a pattern of two blue wolves facing each on the door, and this was the symbol of the imperial family.
"Blue wolfy…"
"That's right. It's the symbol of our imperial family."
With her father's statement full of pride, Siervian carefully examined the symbol.
As she looked at it for a long time, the wolves suddenly seemed to move as though they were alive.
"Uwah…"
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Thoughts: Did it startle you? The wolf engravings seem to have amazed you.
She thought it had something to do with magic, but her father's reaction was a bit strange.
Before she could express her doubt, the emperor reached out to the door.
This treasure room responds to the mana that's unique to the imperial family. Once you learn how to wield magic later, you can come here alone, Siervy."
"Yees…"
It's sad, but that won't be happening in the future.
That's why Siervian was more excited about exploring the treasure room now. This might be the last time she's allowed here.
"Then, let's go in now."
A group of bright lights leaked out of Alderuan's fingertips.
When he infused the door with his pure mana, the wolf engravings glowed. As though it hadn't been tightly closed just now, the entrance swung wide open.
"Wah…"
As soon as the door opened, Siervian doubted her own eyes.
Obviously, the dome looked so small from the outside and she knew that she could have explored the entire place with just a few steps. However, the interior that she could see through the open door was so outstandingly vast.
"You can't leave my side today because it's dangerous, Siervy. Even though it doesn't look like that."
"Why?"
"There's a magic spell in place. If an unauthorized person comes in, they'll get lost. Once you're a little older, you can use your own mana to get out of the spell, but it's better to be careful for now."
She already expected that there would be a security spell in place, but she suddenly got scared. Even so, she had no plans of leaving her father's side anyway, so she was more determined.
Siervian made an effort to straighten her posture, then she nodded.
"Sebi is gonna be caweful."
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At that moment, so many status windows suddenly popped up in front of her eyes.
When she looked around in amazement, her little hand unconsciously tightened over her father's.
"Hm. You look scared. Don't worry."
"Okay."
What a weird reaction. She definitely showed her determination!
However as Siervian's hand was in his already anyway, she decided to let it slide. It made her feel relieved just holding his hand.
This was all because her young body was moving on its own, really.
"There's a space expansion spell inside the treasure room. However, that type of spell is now considered a forgotten magic."
"Ah…"
With her eyes sparkling, Siervian entered.
The treasure room, where all kinds of rare items were neatly displayed, was beyond her imagination.
Most of the information about the treasure room was kept hidden and thoroughly veiled, so this was all a brand new adventure for her.
"Over here are some of the first emperor's things."
"Uwah!"
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Thoughts: I have a hunch that this must be what the thief was aiming for. The first emperor's personal items would be treated as extremely rare treasures wherever you go.
Siervian was also aware that the captured thief had died, so it was impossible to know what exactly it was that he tried to steal.
Just as she expected, she confirmed through looking at a lot of people's status windows that the treasure room really was the thief's agenda.
She looked around to see the treasures, and when she turned back and saw the emperor's new speculative thoughts, her curiosity was revived once more.
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Thoughts: I wonder what it is. Maybe it's the most expensive mana stone of ice.
As Siervian read his thoughts, she inwardly shook her head. Then, she looked at one particular corner on the side.
'It's that one.'
The first emperor's staff.