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  Footsteps echoed on the massive and spacious halls time after time as the m sun started to rise. Rather than the clug of roosters or the m bell, such was what greeted people as they woke up in the m.

  There was also the st of flowers from a nearby garden and the sweet smells of the bedroom from a variety of perfumes and fresheners pced all over the room. It was as luxurious as one would expect from one of the royal castle's guest rooms.

  "Gwey... Wuv you..." ［Yuna］

  Still half asleep, Yuna snuggled closer to Grey as she embraced him tightly, listening to the sound of his heartbeats with a satisfied smile on her face. His warmth, fort, and st made her feel safe and secured, hugging even tighter by the sed.

  After yesterday's events, Grey and Yuna passed time by pying a lot with the little princess. As soon as the suhey then had dinner and they were offered a room by the King, ohey couldn't refuse with his extreme persistence.

  And as one would expect from royalty, the room was very grand and massive, beating the previous rooms they have stayed at by leaps and bounds. The bed, the couches, the drawers, the closets, and everything there was in the room was very luxurious, costing thousands each.

  The King also offered to have some servants cater to them, but the two immediately refused without a sed thought. After all, their privacy would be on stake if they thoughtlessly accepted such a proposition. Of course, they wouldn't be doing such things in other people's homes, but still, they wao rest in private.

  "Yuna, let go for a moment." ［Grey］

  "No... Cuddle..." ［Yuna］

  "e on now, we still have to prepare for the day. It's almost 7 o'clock already. We'll be te for breakfast." ［Grey］

  "No... Stay... Cuddle..." ［Yuna］

  She was now in spoiled-child mode. Despite Grey using breakfast to his advantage, Yuna didn't budge and just tio snuggle closer to him. Her giness was off the charts that even Grey doesn't know how to deal with her.

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  As Yuna tio g onto Grey, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed in the air. The closer the footsteps drew, the louder they became, until it suddenly stopped. The owner of the footsteps stopped right in front of Grey and Yuna's room.

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  Suddenly, a kick struck the doors. Eve was locked, it was quickly opened with the force behind the kick. As for the one who did su act, it was her than a blonde-haired woman with a stomach which is already bulging.

  "Rise and shine, you two!" ［Vanessa］

  A smug expression stered on Vanessa's face as she forcefully broke through Grey and Yuna's room, startling the tere just flirting not too long ago. Even the half-asleep Yuna was quickly woken up, her face red as one be and her face feeling feverish.

  As for the one who suddenly intruded, she didn't really care much even wheruded on their privacy. Despite being pregnant, Vanessa's energy wasn't any lower than before. If anything, she only became more eid mischievous.

  "Ah... Please excuse me and tinue what you were doing. Big Sis will be ba an hour. Hurry up with it, okay?" ［Vanessa］

  "Big Sis Vanessa, it isn't like that! And you should have knocked first before entering! What would you feel if someoered your room like this?!" ［Grey］

  "Hmm... Nothing in particur, I guess... Do Grey and Yuna want to enter my room? We head there now if you want." ［Vanessa］

  It was a very Vanessa-like answer. An answer which left Grey utterly speechless as he reevaluated what he thinks of the former. If she was a troublesome older sister before, now she was a troublesome and airheaded older sister. One even more annoying.

  Meanwhile, Grey and Yuna's embarrassment only grew as Vanessa tio look at them with impartial eyes. Yuna was even c her face with a pillow while Grey got out of bed and headed to the closet to get himself a nice ge of clothes.

  "Anyway, Big Sis Vanessa, how did you know we are in this room?" ［Grey］

  "Ah, that... His Majesty told me. I also had a little help from the prihey were really good with dires." ［Vanessa］

  "I see. His Majesty, huh..." ［Grey］

  With how many rooms there are in the massive royal castle, Grey found it strange how Vanessa was able to find theirs. But now, everything finally made sense, a certain hatred growing inside his heart.

  The King and the two princes. Grey made sure to remember who was the cause of their embarrassment. A dark smile loomed over his face as he finally picked a set of clothing, a pn for revenge brewing inside his mind.

  "Big Sis Vanessa, you wait outside for a moment? We'll just chaー !!!" ［Grey］

  "Hm? Is something wrong, Grey?" ［Vanessa］

  Grey couldn't even finish his words. Out of nowhere, two more figures appeared behind Vanessa without any of them notig. One had an apologetic expression on his face while the other was wearing a terrifying smile, one which could scare the living hell out of anyone.

  Those two figures were her than Ranzel and Kurt, obviously chasing after Vanessa. The former then pced his hand on Vanessa's shoulder, shog her greatly as soon as she saw her husband's terrifying expression.

  "Dear, let's talk for a minute, alright?" ［Ranzel］

  "N-No... Dear, this is... Umm... This is..." ［Vanessa］

  "Why are you stuttering, Dear? I just want to have a sweet chat with my lovely wife. Let's go, alright?" ［Ranzel］

  Vanessa couldn't reply to Ranzel anymore. Her face started to get pale as her eyes swam to different dires, avoiding Ranzel's stares as much as she could. In the end, she was dragged bae by her g husband.

  The ones who were left were Grey and Yuna, who still hadn't uood what was happening, and Kurt, who could only heave a lengthy sigh at his older sister's antics. She has really beore troublesome after getting pregnant.

  "Grey, Yuna, sorry about that. I hope you five Elder Sister. Even if she's like that, she isn't a bad person." ［Kurt］

  "No, it's alright... Actually, Kurt, are you sure you two are reted?" ［Grey］

  "Haah... That's also what I want to know." ［Kurt］

  After that weird start in the m, Grey and Yuna then prepared themselves for the day and headed towards the bath. It was just as luxurious and grand as they had expected and they really eheir time there.

  After which, they then had a quick ge of clothes and headed to the dining room for breakfast. And as usual, it was with the whole royal family. Grey and Yuna also took the ce to py with the little princess once again.

  "Do you like it, Little Princess?" ［Yuna］

  "Um! I wuv it!" ［Natalia］

  And just like Eliza before, for some reason, the little princess had started to imitate Yuna's "Un!" way of answering in the pce of a "Yes". Though her pronunciation was still a little off so it ends up sounding like "Um!" every time. Well, she was still very cute heless.

  "Iris, here, you have this parfait." ［Grey］

  "Th-Thank you, Elder Brrey!" ［Iris］

  Well, apart from the little princess, they were also spoiling the Princess Royal. She was the same age as Eliza so it wasn't that hard to i with her. If anything, they have gained yet another younger sister. It would have been ideal if Eliza was also there with them.

  "Oi, Grey, Yuna, why are Iris and Natalia the only ones getting sweets and treats? Give me a bite, too." ［Julius］

  "Shut up. The treats are only for the kids. If you want some, make one for yourself. The kit's empty, you know?" ［Grey］

  "Un. That's right. A prince shouldn't be whining over such things. Isn't that right, Princess Natalia?" ［Yuna］

  "Um!" ［Natalia］

  "Fufufu! Our Little Princess really is the cutest!" ［Yuna］

  O, two hits, three hits. Julius was strue after another by Grey, Yuna, and Natalia. Even though he knows Natalia doesn't even uand what the two were talking about, it still hurts when his lovely niece agrees with them.

  Well, when the Queen requested for some, Grey and Yuna also gave them some sweets they have in store. Only the Queen, the Princess, and Carlton who just happeo enter were givehe troublesome ones weren't given even a single piece to savor.

  "You two, are you sure it's alright to treat a King this way? I'm the King, you know? The King, I say." ［Ernes］

  "Your Majesty, it's unbeing of a King to whine over mere feeries. Please sit still and be quiet." ［Grey］

  Eve was the King who requested it, Grey remaione cold and didn't give them much attention, tinuing to treat them like mere pebbles by the roadside. It served as a little revenge for the troublesome thing they did not long ago.

  On one side of the room, happy smiles were blooming everywhere as everyone had their sweet time enjoying some novel feeries. Oher side, there was only darkness, an atmosphere of depression and gloom over them.

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  A familiar pattern. After the heavy sound of footsteps, a loud bang echoed in the dining room as Vanessa intruded on the castle once again. She has a bright and happy expression, seeming like she still hasn't learnt her lesson.

  "Everyone, I'm back～!" ［Vanessa］

  "Oh, Vanessa, you're quite early this time. Did something happen?" ［Ernes］

  "Fufufu, still as eic as always, Vanessa." ［Talia］

  Well, even with her antione of the royal family was surprised. It wasn't the first time such a otion happened in the royal castle. Rather, it happened pretty often, about twice or thrice a week. They have gotteo it.

  Evetle princess was not startled. Children of her age would usually be scared of loud noises, but she was pletely calm as she tio adorably mun the mochi Yuna had given her. Just like a cute chipmunk.

  "Oh, Princess Natalia, what are you eating?" ［Vanessa］

  "Moushi!" ［Natalia］

  "Mou... Shi...?" ［Vanessa］

  A puzzled expression stered on Vanessa's face as she tried to uand the little princess' baby talk. It was only when Yuna worded it out silently for her that she uood what it was. Her bright smile returned back to her.

  "Fufufu, then could you give Aunt Vanessa some? I also want to have a taste of this moushi. Please～?" ［Vanessa］

  The little princess didn't answer immediately. She first looked at her mochi which she had already bitten. She then ran towards Yuending her hand with an open palm. There was no way Yuna could refuse to give her another one.

  "Fufufu, here you go～!" ［Yuna］

  "Shank you!" ［Natalia］

  After getting a mochi from Yuna, she then ran back to Vanessa with her little legs and when she was in range, she then hahe mochi to the tter with expet eyes, looking forward to Vanessa accepting her goodwill.

  "Fufufu, thank you, Princess Natalia～!" ［Vanessa］

  "Um!" ［Natalia］

  tinuing to bite down on her mochi, Natalia nodded adorably to Vanessa's thanks. It was such a warm se one couldn't help but feel their hearts beied from the little princess' ess. Eveing grandfather who was just whining a little while ago was now shining with happiness.

  A happy expression also bloomed on Vanessa's face as soon as she had a bite of the mochi. And as one would expect from the one and only Vanessa, she looked at Grey and Yuna with the eyes of a predator, asking for more.

  It was also then that Grey and Yuna had finally fiven the King and the two princes from their thoughtless as. They were so happy about receiving sweets from them that little tears formed in the er of their eyes. It was a disturbing sight seeing three grown men cry over sweets. Truly disturbing.

  "ht... By the way, Big Sis Vanessa, why are you here? Did you have some business with the royal castle?" ［Grey］

  "Ah! I almost fot! Grey, Yuna, do you want to go to a theater?!" ［Vanessa］

  It was pletely out of expectations. Grey initially thought that she had some sort of important business with the royal family, but oh h he was. What was he expeg? It was Vanessa, after all. There was no way she'd make sense.

  On top of that, she suddenly ihem to a theater. While Grey and Yuna were also ied in the pys in the royal capital, they hought they'd be going there in such a way. And si was Vanessa, it would be hard to refuse her with her forceful nature.

  "Wait, Big Sis Vanー" ［Grey］

  "Ah! Princess Iris, Princess Natalia, would you like to go with us, too? We'll be having a lot of fun today." ［Vanessa］

  "Big Sisー" ［Yuna］

  "Then after the theater, we could also go horse riding! Ah, e to think of it, Grey and Yuna have their familiars, right? We could also fly in the sky!" ［Vanessa］

  It was useless. No matter how much Grey and Yuna tried to interveh Vanessa, she didn't budge a bit like an unstoppable et streaking across the sky. Grey and Yuna were quickly strung along by her whims without much resistance.

  In just a couple of minutes, a whole pn was made by Vanessa. There was the theater, flying with their familiars, expl the marketpce, cooking by the royal kit, overseeing after the knights' training, and many more. She was amazing in ways more than one.

  "Tasha, Your Majesty, is it alright if I borrow the princesses for the day. I'll make sure to take goo care of them～!" ［Vanessa］

  "Fufufu, that's fine. Iris has been cooped up too long in the castle. I think it's a good time for her to stretch her body." ［Talia］

  "I'm also fih it. I rest assured if it's you." ［Natasha］

  Uedly, her the Queen nor the Princess went against Vanessa's suggestion. Their quick deade Grey and Yuna worry for a bit. After all, what kind of parents would quickly entrust their children on a sudden whim.

  Well, it's not like they don't uand their perspectives. With Vanessa, Grey, and Yuna with the children, there would be er escorts. After all, with three high-rankers around, there are barely anyone who could touch them.

  "Prince Julius, would you also like to go with us?" ［Vanessa］

  "Hmm... I think I'll have to dee. I've already made pns with Amelia yesterday. We'll be doing some quests today." ［Julius］

  "Aww... That's a shame... Well, at least we have both Grey and Yuna with us! Alright, let's go!" ［Vanessa］

  Not even asking frey and Yuna's opinion, Vanessa quickly decided that it was a fact they'll be joining her. Well, it's not like there would be much the two could do against her. It was Vanessa, after all.

  Everything (arbitrarily) decided, Grey, Yuna, and the princesses dressed up for the occasion and wore luxurious dresses. The Queen and the Prihemselves personally picked out the dresses for the girls.

  Even though Iris was still young, her beauty was already on another level. In five years' time, she would definitely be one of the most beautiful women in the kingdom. Though it would be unclear whether men could approach her. With the King and the two princes fawning over her, it would be very difficult.

  As for the little princess, she was dressed in a soft and fortable dress fit for little children. While she would be a true beauty like her mother after several years, for now, she was the cutest little prihere is. She looked even cuter with the dress.

  For Yuna, there isn't much left to say. Even though was only touched up with light makeup, she already looked very beautiful. She may not be a dy of noble blood, she doesn't lose out to any of them. In terms of beauty, she was one of the most beautiful in the whole world.

  "Oh my... Yuna really is beautiful..." ［Talia］

  "Elder Sister Yuna looks amazing..." ［Iris］

  "As expected of Yuna! My little sister really is so beautiful!" ［Vanessa］

  Eveies of the Queen and the princesses' levels couldn't help but admire Yuna. She was like a doll whose fairness rivals that of a goddess. Her fair white skin, her glossy, silver hair, and her deep blue eyes. Such a cold yet alluriy.

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  Just in time as the dies fiheir preparations, a symphony of knocks echoed from the other side of the door. The in was her than Grey who just also finished dressing up, borrowing a princely attire from Julius.

  "e in." ［Talia］

  "Pardoru... sion..." ［Grey］

  He was frozen. As soon as he id his eyes on the silver-haired elf before him, Grey's movements slowed down until he pletely stopped. His heart was rag madly as he tio look at his beloved with eyes full of affe and amazement.

  "Grey... You're staring too much..." ［Yuna］

  "Ah, sorry..." ［Grey］

  Flustered expressions on their faces, the others couldn't help but giggle warmly at their reas. It remihem of the days when they were still ieenage years, enjoying their lives together with their loved ones. Loved ones who have now bee their husbands.

  "Big Bwo! Cool!" ［Natalia］

  "Hahaha, thank you, Princess. You look adorable yourself, too." ［Grey］

  "Um!" ［Natalia］

  Well, the first to pliment Grey was her thae little princess. Grey doubted whether she fully uood the meaning of her own words, but he was still happy heless. A surge of warmth filled his heart.

  Everyone dressed up and ready, everyohen headed towards the theater using the royal carriage. With such a grand crest engraved on the carriage, it was only natural that it garnered a lot of attention. Too much attention, in fact.

  It didn't take too long before they arrived at the theater, and when they headed down, all eyes were on them. Not only was it the royal carriage, the people riding it were also quite famous. It was a grarance.

  "Waah～! It's the heroes～!"

  "The princesses are here too!"

  "Agh! I would have bought a ticket if I khey were ing!"

  Differeions came from the crowd as they saw them get down from the carriage oer another. Some were even despairing over the fact that they couldn't go ihe theater with them. Needless to say, it was an iing sight.

  "Greetings, Yhnesses, Your Excellency. It is reatest pleasure to serve such esteemed guests in this humble establishment. Please follow me, I'll be leading you to the royal chambers."

  Surprisingly, even though it was such a sudden notice, the theater was able tanize a warm wele for them. Even the owner of the theater, a ook it upon himself to wele them.

  A warm receptioing them, everyone was then quickly led towards the royal chambers which is the most valuable chamber iheater. It was very spacious, a lot of furniture and appliances present for the guests' eai.

  "Then, I'll be taking my leave. Please don't hesitate to call me if you ever need something. I hope you enjoy the py."

  As stiff and courteous as one be, the owner excused himself, leaving everyoo enjoy the room for themselves. There were fruits, fes, and snacks of all kinds present. It ractically a VIP+++ room.

  "Oh! The py's starting!" ［Vanessa］

  "e here, Princess, you sit in Big Sis' p." ［Yuna］

  Everyone quickly took their seats as the actors ehe stage. Soon, the lights dimmed, the backdrops ged, the props entered, and silence swallowed the whole area. The py has finally started.

  The py was all about the adventure of a young boy all over the world, fag many hardships and entering many people throughout his journey. It was a famous story written by a well-known pywright over three turies ago.

  All eyes were oage as the actors fwlessly executed their lines and acts. The transitions, the iions, and the special magic effects were all fwless. It was to be expected from one of the kingdom's most famous theaters.

  Yuna. ［Grey］

  Hm? Is something wrong? ［Yuna］

  No, not really... It might be too te to see this, but you look geous, my dear. I think I'm falling in love all ain. ［Grey］

  A sudden attack. Yuna's face quickly turned red, her heart rag wildly. Grey had already told her such things tless times yet she couldn't help but have her heart beat madly every siime.

  Un... Me too, I think Grey also looks cool... ［Yuna］

  Her face getting redder by the moment, Yuna also replied to Grey's words in kind. Thankfully, everyone else was focused on the py, otherwise, they would have already seen how flustered she was.

  Their hands linking with one anrey and Yuna tinued watg over the py. Yuna leaned her head to her man's shoulder, her heart only beating faster and faster with the passing of time. Well, Grey was also the same. Just a couple of fools head over heels for one another.

  CHAPTER 167 END