A blinding light appeared in the corner of the monitor Clan was staring at. The image moved, positioning the light in the center of the screen and zooming in. What was being displayed was an explosion and dust being kicked up into the air. It was a sign that an attack using some kind of weapon had been performed.
“...It's finally started...”
Clan was sitting in the bridge of the Hazy Moon and hastily operated a panel, giving orders to the Cradle currently positioned above the battlefield. While she couldn't help any more than that, she wanted information of what would happen in the worst case scenario. Clan activated all of the Cradle's sensors and attempted to confirm the situation. Data sent from the Cradle was processed and appeared as images on the monitor, one after the other.
“Your majesty...”
“Your highness, be safe...”
For each time an image appeared, the whispering voices in the bridge increased. Clan wasn't the only one in the Hazy Moon's bridge. A portion of the civilians that had saved Theia were in the bridge as well. They feared for the safety of Elfaria and Theia and pleaded with Clan to be present on the bridge on the condition that they didn't get in her way. Clan approved of their plea, and as a result, a dozen or so men and women were worriedly looking at the monitor.
Honestly, I'm envious, Theiamillis-san...
The past Clan most likely would have chased them off the bridge. But now, not only did she let them stay, but she also felt envious of Theia. If Clan was in the same position as Theia, would the citizens worry like this? Clan didn't have the confidence to say yes, and that proved that she was lacking as a princess. The situation made Clan remember how foolish she had been.
“There's no need to worry, everyone. Theiamillis-san and the others are strong. And in the worst case scenario, the Hazy Moon will come to the rescue. So you can continue watching at peace”
Clan was now a lot different than she had been in the past. That's why whether the citizens would worry for her or not would gradually change.
“Princess Clariossa... We are grateful for your consideration”
“T-That's only obvious. You are all citizens of Forthorthe, and I am its princess”
A glimpse of that change could already be seen. The people bowing to Clan proved it. But since Clan was unused to dealing with others, she was unable to notice even that.