The sky, blue like it always has been, and the leaves and grasses, verdant like an emerald uhe blissful sunlight. Colors of pink, white, yellow, and many more danced by the wind's soft blows, an orchestra of colors and fragrances drifting freely.

  The beautiful sery was not alone. From left and right, bees and butterflies buzzed and daheir wings shimmering like stained gss, the fpping of their wings ringing like a soft melody. The early afternoon is once again full of tranquility.

  "Hmm... It sure is o have great weather, doesn't it, Grey, Yuna?" ［Ernes］

  "A-Ah... Yeah, it's wonderful..." ［Grey］

  Yet despite the beautiful and peaceful sery, there was only tension looming above the garden table. The King drank his tea in silence, Grey was smiling wryly, and Yuna couldn't even answer. An awkward silence was drifting about.

  Well, there weren't only the three of them. Around the garden table, there was the ever so youthful Queen, the mischievous Prihe lovely Princess, the quiet Princess Royal, and the very adorable Little Princess. Only Julius was missing.

  How did the situation e about, one might ask? To answer such a question, one o look back to several minutes ago when the sun had just started to desd. Everything started just when Grey and Yuna were pying with the Little Princess.

  "Waah～! Our Little Princess really is smart! Your memory is even much better now! Big Sis is impressed!" ［Yuna］

  "Nalia, good?" ［Natalia］

  "Un! Our Little Princess is very, very good!" ［Yuna］

  It was a normal afternoon. After pyi aname of Memory, Yuna is once again praising the Little Princess like doting older sister. She patted her head gently, the tter giving off a big smile in response like a little puppy.

  And after Yuna, the Little Princess' eyes shifted trey's dire, staring at him ily in a manner which could only be called adorable. She hasn't even said a word yet Grey already knew what she wanted.

  "Yeah, Princess Natalia is the best of them all. Good job." ［Grey］

  "Hehehe." ［Natalia］

  As adorable as she is, the Little Princess only wanted a head pat from Grey as well, wanting to be spoiled rotten. Just like before, She once again beamed a bright smile, giggling softly as she closed her eyes. Noe, she was like a purring little kitten.

  "Then, should we py aname?" ［Yuna］

  "Um! Nalia wansh shesh!" ［Natalia］

  "Hmm? Chess...? You want to py chess?" ［Yuna］

  "Um! Shesh!" ［Natalia］

  With a bright smile on her face, there was no way two softies like Grey and Yuna could deny her request. Though they know the Little Princess most likely doesn't have any idea about what she's talking about, all was fine. What mattered was that she was happy.

  Quickly, Grey opened up his "Iory" and took out a chess board. The moment he pced it atop the table, a soft cck could be heard, followed by a series of more as he pced down the pieces. The Little Princess' eyes were shining all the while.

  "Princess, do you know how to py chess?" ［Grey］

  Grey asked, but there was no immediate answer. Instead, the Little Princess only nodded her head fervently, eyes still sparkling like a ke basked in the sun's gentle sunlight as her cheeks turned rosy from excitement.

  "Fufufu! The's py together, okay? Big Sis and Big Bro will reach you along the way. Just watch carefully." ［Yuna］

  "Um! Nalia watsh!" ［Natalia］

  "Fufufu! That's a good girl!" ［Yuna］

  There was no time to waste. As soon as all the pieces were pced, Grey headed to the other side, taking the bck pieces for himself, and in turn, Yuna took the white ones. Soon, a series of ccks echoed as the pieces started moving.

  The game was slow and steady, Grey and Yuna taking slow turns so that the Little Princess could see what's happening. Though she couldn't pletely grasp what's going on, she was very excited as the pieces moved about.

  "Then, Little Princess, where should we pce this?" ［Yuna］

  "Umm... Here!" ［Natalia］

  Of course, the Little Princess also pyed along with them. Though many of the moves she made were illegal, Grey and Yuna just let her be, letting her enjoy herself to the fullest. A warm atmosphere enveloped the room.

  The fun tinued and the hands' clocked ticked with every passing sed. Natalia sitting bad forth from Grey and Yuna's ps with each game, excitement was all over the pce. Shasha also turned up from time to time, cheg their situation. And soon, the clock finally struck past two.

  Yuna... It's time to go. ［Grey］

  Oh, already? ［Yuna］

  Yeah, it's about time, after all. ［Grey］

  Mmn... That's too bad... ［Yuna］

  It was finally time frey and Yuna to go. Though they wao py with the Little Princess more, there was nothing they could do about it. It was almost time for the Prio check up otle Princess. It would be troublesome if they get caught, after all.

  Though it would have been fine if it was in normal circumstances, Grey and Yuna just snu with "Gate" this time. Not only did they trespass, the King also had something to settle with them. They 't get caught at all costs.

  "Little Princess, it seems like that's all the time we have for today. Let's py again some time ter, okay?" ［Yuna］

  "Big Sish, Big Bwo, go?" ［Natalia］

  "Un, sadly... But don't worry, we'll make sureー" ［Yuna］

  "No! Dun go! Shtay wif Nalia!" ［Natalia］

  Yuna couldn't even finish her words when she was suddenly cut off by the Little Princess, a tight embrace apanying her little outburst. To top it all off, tears also started trig down her small face. A tactic whily served to make Grey and Yuna's face pale.

  "Umm... Little Princess... Don't be sad. Big Sis and Big Bro promise to visit you every now again? We'll py lots ime!" ［Yuna］

  "No! Shtay!" ［Natalia］

  "Uhh... Little Princess... Princess Natalia... Let's let go of Big Sis for now, alright? Look here, Big Bro's got a surprise for you." ［Grey］

  "No! Hic... Shtay... Hic... Shtay..." ［Natalia］

  It was over. Doom ohough Grey and Yuna already expected her to have some sort of rea from them leaving, they never imagi would be to such a frightening degree.

  To make matters worse, Grey could already see the Princess heading to the Little Princess' room. Not only her, the King and the other members of the Royal Family were also with. A bination whily spelt trouble.

  "Pr-Princessー" ［Grey］

  "No!" ［Natalia］

  Yup, it was finally over. Though they could just make the Little Princess fall asleep, the ime they visit, things would get much worse for them. A cd creak reverberated in the room as the tted their fate.

  The door opened and a couple of iing faces to be seen. There was the g face of the Little Princess, the awkwardly smiling faces of Grey and Yuna, and ones full of surprise from the Royal Family. The King was especially dumbfounded.

  "Haah... I did hear you were here, but to that it really is true... Haah... It's been some time, hasn't it, Grey, Yuna?" ［Ernes］

  "Y-Yeah... It's been some time, Your Majesty..." ［Grey］

  Still smiling awkwardly, Grey couldn't help but greet everyone. Yuna followed soon after with a silent nod. Awkward silence was looming about the Little Princess' room as everyoered oer another.

  Thankfully, because of the Queen and Princess, the Little Princess finally calmed down. Unfortunately, Grey and Yuna were caught. And so, that's how our main characters got themselves to such a suffog situation.

  "Little Princess, why don't we sit with Missus Natasha for now? Your mother would be sad if you always stay with Big Sis, you know?" ［Yuna］

  "No..." ［Natalia］

  Well, even if she has stopped g, the Little Princess still stuck close to the two, sitting whilst sulking on Yuna's p. Thankfully, no one miー rather, everyone simply looked at her with warm gazes.

  Cck

  The King put down his tea cup and a single cck echoed in the air, turning everything silent. Though he is usually mischievous and annoying, he was very dignified right now. Even Grey and Yuna couldn't help but feel intimidated.

  "You two... You do know what you did was trespassing, don't you?" ［Ernes］

  And there it was, the topic Grey and Yuna wao avoid the most. The moment the Kiioned such words, their eyes quickly went swimming. There wasn't any sort of aura released yet they felt intense pressure in the air, weighing down heavily on their shoulders.

  "I know that the kingdom is greatly ied to you two, but such behavior is still uable. You could have gotten punished if it was any other Royal Family, or noble household for that matter.

  You two are extremely powerful, there's no denying that. I'm sure you could easily crush the kingdom if you wao, especially with the powerful abilities you possess. But just because you , doesn't mean you should.

  You might think you're still normal, but you should be aware of your identities by now. There are people who would gdly follow your examples. And there isn't just one or two, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands.

  You should be aware of your influend responsibilities. Especially you Grey, now that you've reached Camity-Css, you should think your aore thhly. This could be sidered an act of terrorism in other tries, you know. In addition to that..." ［Ernes］

  Everyone was shocked by the bomb the King dropped, about Grey's rank, but he didn't mind their reas and simply tialking. Though Grey and Yuna wao retort, they could only keep quiet.

  The King's lecture tinued for several more minutes, pointing out many aspects withards to Grey and Yuna's feelings. His words were harsh and sharp like a deadly sword. He had bee a totally different person.

  "So... Do you uand what I'm getting at?" ［Ernes］

  ""Yes..."" ［Grey and Yuna］

  "And what should you say?" ［Ernes］

  ""Sorry..."" ［Grey and Yuna］

  "It's alright. As long as you two uand." ［Ernes］

  They were like childreing scolded by their father, only able to keep their heads down and apologize. It was a truly iing situation unlike any other. The King simply drank another sip of tea soon after, ag as if everything was normal.

  Well, the situation wasn't over yet. Though Grey and Yuna's situation was finally settled, there was still another pressing matter. Many members of the Royal Family were still in shock about the King's nont revetion.

  "Well... Now that that is over... Do you have some reats with you? I'd love something sweet if possible. You have someー" ［Ernes］

  "Wait, Father, it's not time to think about sweets! What is this about Grey reag Camity-Css?! This is the first time I've heard of it." ［Galleus］

  "That's right, Dear. I also didn't know about this." ［Talia］

  Everyone had the same thoughts around the table. Though it has been about a month sihe King knew of Grey and Yuna's rank, only a handful of people knew of suformation, something like fidential information.

  It was very surprising. Though his usual personality was thoughtless and overactive, he only told a couple people about it, he Prime Minister and the General. It was only natural that everyone was surprised.

  "Hm? I didn't tell you about it?" ［Ernes］

  "No, you didn't, Father. Not that I'm aware of." ［Galleus］

  "Well, you already know so it's fine, isn't it? Right, Grey, Yuna, about the sweets... you have e on yht?" ［Ernes］

  "Father..." ［Galleus］

  "Dear..." ［Talia］

  It was hopeless. Though they were all greatly surprised, the one on the receiving end of their questions remained retively calm, seemingly more ied is thaate secrets. Both the Queen and Prince couldn't help but sigh.

  And with the King's request, Grey and Yuna had no other choice but to take out a few sweets from the "Iory". There was also the tiramisu from when they visited Eliza, something new and delicious which everyone weled warmly.

  "So, Grey, what are you going to do with your status? If you want, we have it updated right now." ［Galleus］

  "Galleus, that's no use. You should know that that's the reason they suddenly escaped st time." ［Ernes］

  "Yeah... His Majesty's right. It's too troublesome to deal with things like that. I just want to live a normal life with Yuna." ［Grey］

  "Normal" he says... Such was what everybody's eyes were trying to say. Though they wao retainst Grey's words about his standards, they just let him be for a moment. It's not like they don't uand him, after all.

  Be it today, tomorrow, or the days following after it, Grey has no iion in updating his privilege card uhe need arises. He didn't rank up his guild card, after all, so why would he bother doing such for the privilege card. It was just too bothersome.

  "Well, it's uandable... It's quite troublesome to deal with letters and invitations, after all. I uand why Grey would refuse." ［Talia］

  "e to think of it, I still have to attend a tea party week. Would you like to join me, Mother?" ［Natasha］

  "I'm afraid I 't... I still have some work piled up. Maybe ime," ［Talia］

  Just like that, the versation and atmosphere has finally returo normalcy. Evetle Princess has stopped sulking, simply enjoying the sweets Yuna was feeding her, just like a little hamster.

  "ht, speaking of which... You two, you've been ign all the invitatioers, haven't you?" ［Ernes］

  "Yeah... Is there something wrong with it?" ［Grey］

  "No, there isn't... But you should at least give a respoo some of them. There are may people among them. It would be best to pay them some attention from time to time." ［Ernes］

  The King couldn't be any more correct with his words. Though they couldn't really do much against Grey and Yuna with their authority and es, simple things like that could affect their reputation, both in good and bad ways.

  Of course, if they respoo some and accepted their invitation, it would be a good boost to their reputation. And if things go well, they could acquire more es and gain a more solid foundation. Such will only bring good fortune.

  Ironically, though it is troublesome to deal with suvitations, it could make their life much easier in the long run. There was nothing to lose in trying it, only something to gain. It was something worth sidering.

  "Hmm... Maybe we'll think of it some other time." ［Grey］

  "Haha, that's good to hear... And, oh! Make sure it isn't the Aldridge, Landevar, or the Geldoria households. People already know how close you are. It won't help if you only visit them." ［Ernes］

  "O-Of course... We'll keep that in mind..." ［Grey］

  And there goes the pn of visiting the households they are acquainted with. Though the King didn't mention the Fistra or Helsberg households, they were more thaain that they very much fall in the same category. Things only got harder.

  'Hm? Would't that work?' ［Grey］

  Thankfully, there was still a household which met the requirements. Grey was just thinking of going to their territory after his previous talk with Fritz, so it was the perfect opportunity to accept their invitation. It was killing two birds with oone.

  "Do you have any households in mind? I could give you two reendations if you want. There's some good pces I know." ［Ernes］

  "Me too. If you would like, I could also name a couple acquaintances. I could name some territories with fantastic treats as their specialties." ［Talia］

  "Then I'll also reend some. You could also go to our territory." ［Natasha］

  "A-Ah, me too! I could help Elder Brrey and Elder Sister Yuna!" ［Iris］

  They truly were good people. Though her Grey nor Yuna asked for their help, they voluntarily reached out their hands. The tter couldn't help but feel warm and fluffy from their ersonalities.

  "Then, we'll be accepting gracefully." ［Grey］

  "Un! We'd be happy to!" ［Yuna］

  "Nalia, happy too!" ［Natalia］

  Of course, the Little Princess also joined in on the versation when she could. Though it was almost certain that she didn't uand a word of what everyone was talking about, she still expressed her thoughts freely, a smile blooming on her face.

  Just like that, the afternoon tio pass, the cool and refreshing breeze drifting in the garden. Soon, the King, Queen, and Prince headed back to their offices. Their breaks were finally over, and it was time to tiheir duties.

  The only ones left in the garden were her thahree princesses, Grey, and Yuna. Though there were only a few left of them, it didn't make their time together any less fun. They still ehe afternoon happily, pying and chatting merrily.

  "Ah, right... Grey, before we fet, shouldn't we give those?" ［Yuna］

  "Oh, you're right. Just a moment please." ［Grey］

  The princesses puzzled by their words, Grey took out item after item from his "Iory" and pced them atop the garden table. Of course, they were the presents they just bought this m, fresh from the gift store.

  "Oh, these are...?" ［Natasha］

  "They're just some gifts we bought just this m." ［Grey］

  Or so he says, but in no way could it be described as "some". There were too many gifts that Grey had to use at the nearby garden table so that he could dispy the gifts. Even then, it was also filled to the brim. It was only then did the two realize that they really went ham and bought too much.

  Apart from the flowers, the garden was now full of colors from the presents Grey and Yuna bought. Eae was ed iiful and high-quality ing papers, skillfully ed to look the most presentable they could.

  "Here, Iris, this is for you." ［Grey］

  "A-Ah, thank you!" ［Iris］

  Flustered from surprise, Iris gracefully accepted the gift from Greyー or rather, gifts. There wasn't just ohere were a few gifts to be found. There were a few accessories, a couple boxes of sweets, some stuff toys, dresses, and many more.

  But what caught the Princess Royal's attention the most was the hairpin she saw by the er of her eyes. It was ed in transparent ing, showg its artistic beauty. Though it was not riddled with gems, it was very beautiful.

  "Hm? Would you like to wear this now?" ［Grey］

  " I...?" ［Iris］

  "Of course. Here, I'll help you put it on." ［Grey］

  "Mmn... Thank you..." ［Iris］

  Iris ag shy and bashful, she sat still as Grey put on the hairpin on her golden hair. As soon as Grey put it on, Iris' i appeal was enhanced even more, her beauty glowing even brighter. She really was her mother's daughter.

  "Hahaha, I k. Our little Iris really does look good with it. I'm gd we chose this hairpin." ［Grey］

  "See? What did I tell you? I knew Iris would look cute with it!" ［Yuna］

  "Th-Thank you..." ［Iris］

  Now, after receiving pliments from both Grey and Yuna, Iris became even more bashful. Though she acts mature in front of other people, in front of Grey and Yuna, she was but a little child they treat as their little sister.

  After showing it to Grey and Yuna, she then headed to where the Princess and Little Princess was, asking for their opinions. An even brighter and more beautiful smile beaming soon after.

  "Then, norincess Iris is do's time for Princess Natalia's gift!" ［Yuna］

  "Nalia, too?" ［Natalia］

  "Of course! Who would fet our Little Princess?" ［Yuna］

  "Waah～!" ［Natalia］

  Smiles and giggles were afloat the pce as the Little Princess received Grey and Yuna's gift. Though her smile was different from Iris', it made Grey and Yuna very happy heless. It was just as precious.

  Time passed and the sun soohe moon and stars taking over. They all had a wonderful dinner with each other, chatting and ughing merrily. Of course, they also gave away the presents while they had the ce, smiles blooming on everyone's faces.

  And befrey and Yu away, they promised to visit the Little Princess every week, to the tter's delight. It was yet another day full of aplishments. Ohey would surely remember. A day full of preemories.

  CHAPTER 210 END