Chapter 11. De, caught 2020.03.10.
When I glared at Oscar with a terrifying face, Oscar smiled embarrassedly and averted his gaze.
“On mercy. Could you get me a book from the attendant outside?”
“Your Highness the Prince.”
After a while, thick books piled up on the bed. Do I really have to read all of that? Oscar, who was picking up a book, felt my gaze and lowered his head.
“Oh, this is an assignment.”
‘There are too many of them…?’
Are these difficult books like thesis this time around? I wanted to find out, but it was impossible because I couldn’t read the letters. God is so unfair If you gave me the ability to understand words, you should have given me the ability to read as well. I calmly leaned on Oscar’s arms and looked at the book he was reading. However, there were a lot of pictures in the book. I asked, pointing to the book with my finger.
“Ohh?” (What?)
“This is a map of the continent.”
“Wow!”
Interesting! I looked at the book with twinkling eyes. But Oscar shook his head resolutely and slammed the book! covered up
“This is not fun, so let’s play with something more fun.”
what?! Ignoring my academic passion?
“Ugh…”
I whimpered as I stretched my arms toward the book, and Oscar was taken aback.
“No, didn’t you say the book wasn’t interesting the other day?”
‘That’s natural. I’m not curious about Algor Chekhov’s claims.’
However, it was good to know the continent map in advance for common sense. When I didn’t give up and grabbed Oscar and waved it, he reluctantly opened the book.
“Yes, yes. okay. Are you big? This is the Empire Ermano where we live.”
Oscar pointed to the largest piece of land to the east.
“Is it big? It’s been about five hundred years since it reached this size. At that time, they said that they had greatly expanded their territory through wars of conquest.”
It was an enormous territory that occupied most of the continent.
“Wow…”
I exclaimed, and Oscar muttered, “What do you know and love so much…?” I ran my finger all over the map. Then, like a vending machine, Oscar’s answer came out immediately.
“That’s Abelardo of the Sacred Kingdom. I’ve been here before… Oh no. Forget what you just said.”
“There is the kingdom of Persia.”
“There is Bargata Kingdom.”
I’m still six years old, so maybe my brain is too good? When I thought of myself studying world geography, I felt a sense of shame. Even a six-year-old memorizes maps, but what did I do when I was 20? Having barely overcome my sense of shame, I pointed out the second largest country.
“Yoi?”
Then Oscar frowned. Um…. The reaction is unusual, isn’t it?
“That’s the Devlin Empire.”
‘Devlin? If it’s Devlin…’
The first thing that came to mind was red eyes. As a bonus, the black hair. I’ve only run into them twice, but Devlin’s Devil Boy has left a pretty deep impression on me.
‘Did I run away well?’
I caught a cold and was distracted, so I didn’t hear anything about what had happened. The only information he knew about Devlin was the conversation he had with the priest Montego the other day.
“Recently, Devlin’s movements have been unusual, so always pay attention, Your Majesty.”
“Devlin?”
“yes. Maybe it’s to get the hostages back. Either that or you have other plans. It reached the extent of reaching out to the Holy Nation… I’m afraid it might affect the Ermano Empire.”
When I recalled that conversation, it seemed that Ermano and Abelardo of the Holy Kingdom did not like the Devlin Empire very much. Second, because the territory is large, is there a lot of disputes? I stared at Oscar with my finger on Devlin. Then he added an explanation.
“Devlin is an empire that is not on good terms with Ermano. They invaded, targeting Ermano. Abelardo, the holy kingdom in the middle, acts as a buffer, but historically, there have been several major wars. There is also a border in the north anyway.”
“Ugh.”
“Recently, there was a small war on the border, and at that time, the Ermano army was annihilated. But there are also stories that say it was all done by one person.”
“Eh?”
Is it possible for one man to annihilate an army? I think it’s a lie… Oscar, who was explaining seriously, suddenly came to his senses, took a breath, and closed the book.
“What am I saying to him… you wouldn’t understand it anyway. It’s okay Mabel. Let’s do something fun other than this!”
“Aww!”
I took it away so resolutely that I missed the timing of Joe again. He pursed his lips, but Oscar shook his head. It was a stubborn personality, so it seemed that he would not yield any more.
“ruler. Shall we try this?”
Whew. Watching Oscar open his palm and clench his fist repeatedly, he clench and straighten it a few times. Then Oscar smiled brightly and was delighted.
“Good job Mabel!”
Yeah, well… It’s been less than a year since I was born anyway, so it would be useless to know about the state of affairs. Let’s play with Oscar.
‘Because when you’re six, it’s time to play.’
***
Finally entered the 8th month of life.
“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with his expression so clear… I’m worried because he doesn’t move at all.”
The nurse complained to the doctor who regularly stopped by for a check-up. The doctor who looked at me everywhere smiled benevolently and diagnosed me.
“It’s definitely slow, but since you flipped safely, there should be no problem. It is said that he sometimes crawls. Results today are good too. You are very healthy.”
“I’m glad that’s the case…”
The congressman said he was healthy, but the nanny couldn’t take her eyes off of her concern as if she was worried about me.
‘It was too much to lie still.’
Should I show it casually by turning over slowly? However, it was difficult to match because I did not know at what rate other babies were growing. I smiled and stretched out my arms, and the nanny smiled anxiously and patted my cheek. Time passed and night came. As I closed my eyes and yawned sleepily, the nanny came over to the bed.
“It is already time. Good night then, Your Highness.”
“Ugh…”
Everyone left… clicked. There was the sound of a door closing. When I opened my eyes, a soft light from a single candle greeted me.
‘Then let’s start exercising alone!’
This had to be done covertly and quietly, as there was no doubt that Lisandro would be outside the door. I started moving very slowly. In the meantime, I was vomiting blood (not vomiting) and moving to the bed railing with my flipping and machine skills that I honed through my bone-breaking (not cutting) efforts.
“Whew…”
‘It’s hard to deal with it quietly.’
I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand for no reason and then grabbed onto the bed railing. And then I gave strength to my limbs at the same time.
“Huh!”
Let’s go Mabel! you can stand up! you can do it! Recall your past life memories! The pleasure of walking around! I lost strength, but I didn’t give up.
“Aww!”
It gave me strength again. And finally…!
“Wow!”
‘Stand up!’
Even though I had to hold on to the railing, I stood up on my own! Now I can walk on two legs! I clung to the railing and rejoiced at what I had finally accomplished.
‘no. This is not the time.’
If you stand up, you have to walk while sleeping. I haven’t even taken my first steps as a human being yet. I took a step with a solemn expression. I stumbled and almost fell, but I easily passed the crisis. And the moment I was about to take two steps. Took degururu…
“!”
My head slowly turned at the sound I heard from the door. There stood the emperor wearing a spit. The emperor’s eyes met.
“….”
“..”
I was caught.
***
I was so surprised that my hands went numb. I just pounded my buttock backwards. It didn’t hurt at all because it was on the bed, but I didn’t have time to worry about that. It was a moment of suffocating awkwardness. The first to break the silence was the emperor.
“…Mabel?”
“Ugh.”
Although I responded with a babble to the emperor’s words, my head was busy. How can I overcome this situation? At best, a baby who is all about crawling, suddenly walks holding on to the railing…? It was an award no matter who saw it. The emperor seemed to think so, too, as he stared at only me, stiffened. How should I make excuses? You weren’t trying to cheat? Didn’t you say something out of fear?
‘ah. I can’t speak!’
I can’t help it. Accept any reaction. He humbly waited for the emperor’s words. By the way…
“…Excellent Mabel.”
“…?”
“She is also my daughter.”
“…??”
for a moment. Isn’t this the reaction I was thinking of?
“My daughter is a genius.”
“???”
“Walking right away!”
it’s not that. come back
“Ai…!” (No…!)
My earnest cry did not reach the emperor. The emperor approached without hesitation, picked me up and hugged me while I was sitting and kissed my forehead.
‘Ahhh what the hell is this!’
I lost my mind for a moment at the excessive expression of affection.
“I should give you a present to commemorate your successful walking, Mabel.”
“Ugh…?”
“What can I give you? okay. How about the Principality of Bystante? It is very fertile and perfect for a vacation spot.”
Principality? It’s not bear country…? Of course, I thought it was a joke, so I looked at the emperor, but-.
“Good? yes yes.”
It seemed to be sincere this time too….
***
The atmosphere of the National Assembly was mild today. It was because Emperor Esteban was in a good mood. Therefore, the expressions of the servants who were paying attention also brightened.
‘It seems Her Highness has done something again!’
I could see it now without looking. They also had time to notice and learn during the 8 months. the meeting continued. It was a time when discussions were in full swing about the recent battle at the border after several issues had passed.
“It is said that the ‘Devil of Devlin’ has appeared.”
The friendly atmosphere cooled at the words of a servant, and Esteban frowned.
“It seems that he managed to get back to the imperial castle after he missed it.”
It was a disturbing existence in many ways.
“What about the border situation?”
“It is being pushed. How about considering sending the Sword Master?”
“I guess so. Send the 2nd Knights.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
After the important discussions, all that was left was minor matters. When the atmosphere became somewhat chaotic, the Marquis of Gardenia, who had been silently watching the situation, opened her mouth.
“Anyway, is there anything going on? Your Majesty seems to be in a good mood.”
At that question, Esteban immediately thought of Mabel. The image of him walking alone holding onto the railing, opening his eyes wide, and falling backwards was still in front of his eyes.
‘I was lucky.’
I was able to see that precious scene thanks to deliberately going in quietly without making a sound in case I would wake up.
“Mabel is finally starting to walk. Isn’t that great?”
Ohhh? The servants all opened their eyes wide. A baby less than a year old is walking!
“You mean Her Highness is already a toddler?!”
“okay. After all, my daughter must be a genius. It won’t be long before I can call you Dad. To commemorate her first step, we decided to bestow the Duchy of Bistante to Mabel.”
“…?”
They doubted their ears. What do you mean? Principality of Bystante? The Principality of Bystante was a principality that Esteban received and ruled while he was crown prince. It was an important strategic point of the empire, politically, diplomatically and geographically, which is now managed by sending agents. Some quickly came to their senses. Giving the principality to a princess who is only 8 months old is ridiculous.
“Haha Your Majesty. It’s a joke too.”
“I’m not kidding.”
They exchanged glances at Esteban’s hardened expression.
‘I’m not kidding.’
‘Let’s sew on our own.’
‘Let’s see.’
There was no logical reason to object to the emperor’s granting of privately owned fiefs.
“In just a few months, it will be a year since Her Highness Princess Mabel was born.”
“okay. We plan to celebrate with grandeur at that time.”
The servants trembled in fear as they saw Esteban smiling with satisfaction as if he had already remembered that time.
‘What the hell and how fancy are you going to make it?!’
Even if you list only the things that have already been given, the scale is no joke. Perhaps the celebration will also be unusual. While fearful, it was also accompanied by curiosity. Since the princess had never appeared in public, those who saw the princess counted them on their hands. They secretly looked forward to the birthday banquet.
“Let’s finish the National Assembly.”
The meeting ended, and Esteban was the first to rise from the seat of honor. Esteban, who was excited at the thought of meeting Mabel, turned around at the sight of someone following him. The Marquis of Gardenia was smiling kindly. However, unlike his smile, his eyes were somewhat warlike.
“your majesty.”
“What’s the matter? Marquis.”
“Please let me see Her Highness.”
