The sun has sunk midway in the sky, the sound of resonant bells eg all over the Royal Capital as the clock struck 3. The stall vendors tio sell, the builders tio build, and the soldiers tio patrol. It eaceful as usual.

  Peace was even more notable in the noble's district, only the monotonous sound of carriages passing through to be heard, the horses neighing as they pulled the cars behind them, apahe occasional shing of the whip.

  In that very district, inside a gmorous aiful mansion, a little angel basked uhe gentle sunlight, her stomach heaving up and down as she snored ever so peacefully, making sweet faces from time to time.

  "Waah～! Anne is still so cute when she's sleeping!" ［Yuna］

  "Right～? She's my daughter, after all!" ［Vanessa］

  "Big Sis Vanessa, let's take a lot of pictures!" ［Yuna］

  And beside the sleeping awo figures were admiring her passionately, their loud voices eg in the room. Though fortunately, a barrier was already erected so the little angel tio sleep in peace.

  If there was something else to be heard, it was the soft chimes of the spirit h about the little angel. It may not have eyes but one could easily tell from its as that it was the sleeping Antoie, curiously and adorably.

  'The spirit's really fond of Anne, huh...' ［Grey］

  It has been quite some time since Grey and Yuna arrived at the Fistra mansion, and while Grey did think of telling Vanessa the truth about Antoie's aptitude with the spirits, he and Yuna decided to hold off ohought,

  Not only was it a difficult topic to talk about, it could also risk getting Grey exposed. It was a situation he wao avoid at all cost as his daily life with Yuna could be very much jeopardized at one wrong step. It was far too risky.

  Plus, Antoie was still young so no one would mind if she pyed around with them sihey would only think it was an imaginary friend or something of the sort. They decided that they would only reveal the truth when they learn more about spirits and whetle angel is old enough.

  "Grey, would you like to take some photos of Anne as well? I heard from Yuna that yood at making albums. you teach me ter?" ［Vanessa］

  "I don't deserve that much credit, but I'll do my best." ［Grey］

  "Great! Just what I would expect from my Little Brother!" ［Vanessa］

  Or so she says but they really weren't siblings or anything blood reted. Her real younger brother is still at the castle, w his best and buried in a mountain of paperwork that his older sister dumped on him.

  Well, it's not like it was the first time it happened anyway. Kurt and the others are already used to Vanessa's antics after being with her for years. Even if they didn't want to get used to it, there was nothing they could do about it.

  Moreover, the oppo was Vanessa. God knows what kind of mischief she's up to once everyoakes her eyes off her. She might look like a geher right now, but deep inside she was still the same troublemaker she has always been.

  "It was really hard raising A first, but seeing her sleep like this just melts all my fatigue and anguish away. She's really an angel, isn't she?" ［Vanessa］

  "Mmn... Big Sis Vanessa... Is it really difficult being a mother?" ［Yuna］

  "Well, yes, that's a matter of fact. Especially when you have work, juggling your time really bees a hassle. Why do you ask?" ［Vanessa］

  "W.. Well... In several years' time, I... I would also bee one, wouldn't I...? I... I'm just trying to prepare myself... Is all..." ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu～! You sure are adorable, aren't you, Yuna～?" ［Vanessa］

  Though, rather than thinking about how to deal with Vanessa, it seems like Grey has to deal with someone even more difficult. She makes those surprise attacks from time to time, but it is when she's unaware of what she just said that it nds a critical hit.

  Well, it didn't take a long time for the young dy to realize what she just said, her face exploding a fierce red color as steam rose from embarrassment. Panic struck her heart as she looked at her beloved, heart rag like galloping stallions.

  "G-Grey! I-I-I... I didn't... I mean, I did, b-but! Th-That's not it! I meanー" ［Yuna］

  "It's alright. I get it already, so please stop. You're only making it worse." ［Grey］

  "S-Sorry... I'm not ready yet, I promise..." ［Yuna］

  Grey doesn't even know what the hell was going on, but all he knew was that his beloved really was something, pag a destructive power even more powerful than his fists. He truly couldn't uand her...

  The clock ticked a little more, and the two finally calmed down. Whilst the little angel tio drift in dreamnd, everyone was chatting happily, talking about all sorts of topics from food to the various mysteries in the world.

  It eaceful time, everything flowing naturally as they let themselves be carried away by the current of destiny. And whilst that was happening, Vanessa suddenly remembered something important, making a "Hmn?" sound inside her mind.

  "ht... Grey, Yuna, are you ready for the party?" ［Vanessa］

  "Eh? Party...? arty?" ［Yuna］

  "Hm? You silly things, what else would I be talking about? Princess Natalia's 3rd birthday party, of course! Don't tell me you fot?!" ［Vanessa］

  "Oh, that... The Little Princess' birthday party... Hm?" ［Grey］

  One... Two... Three... And a couple more seds. Silence swallowed the air and the two stared into one another's eyes. It took a little bit of time before what Vanessa said registered iheir minds, but when it finally did...

  ""Eh?! The Little Princess' 3rd birthday party?!"" ［Grey and Yuna］

  ... A boisterous cm in the air, two shocked faces floating all of the sudden. What followed after was a couple of loud thuds as Grey and Yuna smmed the table, almost breaking it to smithereens by the sheer amount of force alone.

  When they realized how loud they just were, they quickly covered their mouths and looked at Antoie's crib. Thankfully, the sound-isoting barrier was still in effed the little angel was still sleeping soundly. They heaved sighs of relief.

  The two then sat back down and calmly tried to assess the situation, both frowning as they were sent to deep thinking. It truly was a shog revetion, but they got a little too worked up. It was a little bit embarrassing, to be fair.

  "Oh my, have you fotten already? For someone so smart, you two are rather fetful, aren't you, Grey, Yuna?" ［Vanessa］

  "No, Big Sis Vanessa... Rather than fetful... We weren't even informed that the Little Princess is holding a birthday party... Eve time we visited, we only ate sweets and pyed around like usual." ［Grey］

  "Hm? Why are you here today then?" ［Vanessa］

  "That... We were buying alchemy ingredients for Yuna." ［Grey］

  "Un. There's been a she retly in Galderia, after all. Though... ing here really wasn't all that productive as there's also a she here." ［Yuna］

  It was a little ued, but they were gd that they came to the Fistra mansion for the day. Otherwise, they would have pletely missed the news about the Little Princess'. They don't know whether they should call themselves lucky or unlucky.

  Though, after learning about it, it was still w that they don't know anything about it. They just visited a few days ago, and there wasn't aion of it. They feel at loss, her of them knowing what they should do.

  "Maybe we're not invited...?" ［Yuna］

  "No, that's impossible! I could have sworn His Majesty wao invite you. Princess Natalia is fond of you two, after all. She would cry if you didn't attend." ［Vanessa］

  "Hmm... Then what could it be..." ［Grey］

  Vanessa was absolutely right, but with that, things became even more puzzling. Grey and Yuna stopped and thought for a long while for an answerー or well, at least they wao, but it didn't even take them a couple seds then realize the problem.

  Grey... It's His Majesty's fault again, isn't it? ［Yuna］

  Yeah, that's most likely... No, I'm sure it's his fault... That damn King... ［Grey］

  There wasn't even a ue as they could already guess what happehe King simply fot to tell them about the Little Princess' birthday party or something along those lines. It was the King they were talking about, after all.

  The two of them have ne against the King, they really don't, but seeing as how he fot to tell them something so important, they just want to give him a good smag. Just a couple of smacks to get him back to his senses.

  Meanwhile, in a certain room decorated with vish furniture and luxurious works of art, a certain man suddenly stopped using his pen. He felt an it his ears and he scratched it soon after, jolting as if he just heard something disturbing.

  "Hm? Did you hear something just now, Anderson?" ［Ernes］

  "Please focus on your duties, Your Majesty." ［Anderson］

  It was her than the King who was still in the middle of signing the paperwork. ANd beside him was the ever so responsible Prime Minister, looking quite angry as he talked back to the King. Karma had already struck him.

  Ba the Filsatra residence, Grey and Yuna were still frowning, wearing troubled expressions on their faces as they tried to think up a gift for the Little Princess. It was a simple task, but also troubling at the same time.

  After all, the Little Princess was a royal. Even if they don't give a luxurious gift, they at least wa to be memorable. If they could make something handcrafted, then it would eveer as they rest assured with the quality of the product,

  "Anyway, when is this party again, Big Sis Vanessa" ［Grey］

  "Oh, it's going to be held tonight. At 6 o'clock to be precise." ［Vanessa］

  Said Vanessa with the calmest look on her face, but the same couldn't be said frey and Yuna. They are now both frozen and speechless, looking as if the world is crumbling down before them. They aren't just shocked, they are extremely shocked.

  ""EEEHHHHHH?!!!"" ［Grey and Yuna］

  It went without saying that a pair of booming and thundering screams ruptured the air and rocked the whole mansion. They were so loud, all the birds in the garden were spooked, flying away as fast as they could, scared as be.

  "G-G-Grey! Wh-What should we do?! Should we just buy gifts from across the streets?! No! Wouldn't that seem insincere! Ah! Maybe there's something in my ste ring! Maybe the Little Princess would like thatー" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, calm down a little bit, alright? Plus, there's only herbs inside your ste ring! I doubt the Little Princess would like them! She's still a toddler, you know?" ［Grey］

  "R-Right! Then what about your 'Iory'? Is there something we use to give her? Maybe some jewelry?! What about money?!" ［Yuna］

  "No, that won't do! There's no siy in those either! And we mostly have ons, remember? There's absolutely no way we should do that!" ［Grey］

  What came after shock anic, the two running around in circles as they tried to think of a present for the Little Princess. With only less than 3 hours left for them, it only made things even more difficult, the two fused as be,

  Meanwhile, Vanessa was only giggling by their side. She always sees the two so calm and cheerful, so seeing them panic like that was somewhat refreshing. She couldn't help but break a smile at the rare sight of the two.

  "Fufufu! Thehis Big Sis of yoursー" ［Vanessa］

  "Sorry, Big Sis Vanessa, but we'll be going now! We still have to search fift for the Little Princess. We had a wonderful time here!" ［Grey］

  "Un! Please look after Anne and give me some photos of her ter too! Let's tinue our versatioime, okay? Promise?" ［Yuna］

  Vanessa tried to extend a helping hand to the troubled youths, but she was just oep too te. Before she could even speak her words, the two suddenly dashed out of the room a in a hurry as if someone was chasing them.

  "Eh...? Will they be okay...?" ［Vanessa］

  A single question floating in the air, silence soon swallowed the room. Meanwhile, the winds tio howl at Grey and Yuna's wake, a veil of invisibility hiding them from the public eyes as they leaped from one roof towards another.

  What would have taken several mio travel only took them a few minutes as they rode along the winds, reag the gates to the outer district soon enough. The sight of a million buildings greeting them as the clock towers tio tick.

  The two of them were so mu a hurry, they didn't even bother and tried putting back their disguises on and simply rushed away. With only so little time in their hands, they don't even care about being seen anymore.

  "Yuna, I'll take the left, you take the right. Let's meet back at the mansion before 5 o'clock. Is that fine?" ［Grey］

  "Un! Copy that!" ［Yuna］

  There was o think so much. As soon as Grey gave his and, Yuna simply followed and the two of them parted ways. They both darted out like bullets, flying off into different dires with a trace en their faces.

  Yuna headed to the east and tinued hopping along the roofs of the houses, her steps silent as the dead and the winds whistling past her as she darted like a passing hurrie, making the birds fly as she approached.

  Her eyes swam left and right as she sed the viity of any notable stores which she could get a present from. There were accessory shops, bakeries, pastry shops, and many more, but what caught her eyes the most was...

  'This is it...!' ［Yuna］

  She desded down the roof, nding light as a feather. She had already taken off her "Nihility" and so she has been revealed to the world, shog the eyes of many as she suddenly dropped from above, not even making a single sound.

  But Yuna paid o the eyes of the masses, and simply looked straight ahead, her eyes peering through the gss windows as she observed the dispy items of the shop. From teddy bears to tops and rattles, they were all present. It was a toy shop!

  G G G G

  She opehe doors and the chimes rang in the air. Yuna sooered the shop and a sight of happiness greeted her. There were toys left, right, and all over the pys. Not just for children, but for those kids at heart as well.

  Though, as much as she was curious, Yuna was even more panicky as time was not on her side. Her eyes quickly swam left and right, sing for every toy she could find that the Little Princess might like, crossing dozens off the list in an instant.

  "Huh...? Silver hair, that's a rare sight, isn't it?"

  "Mama, look! The Elf Big Sister has nice blue eyes!"

  "Eh?! An elf with silver hair and blue eyes...? Don't tell me..."

  Well, she wasn't the only one who was fidgety. The more people took note of her redeemiures, the more otion there was in the air. She was quite the looker as well, so many were especially captivated by the sight of her,

  It didn't take too long for everyoo piece the puzzle together. After all, there are only so many elves who had a bination of silver hair and blue eyes. She was also in the same age range, as well. Only a single figure came to their mind.

  "Uh... Umm... Big Sister! Are you a Hero?"

  An i child asked, looking at Yuna with such expet eyes. And hearing his words, every other person iore quickly looked at her. Even the ones outside peeked a little bit, all of them wanting to hear her answer.

  Normally, Yuna would have just dehe question and moved on quietly. But now was not a time for that. Rather, it may even be beneficial to do the opposite. And so, she took out the Medal of Honor from her ste ring,

  "A-Ah, sorry for my son. He was just curious, he didn'tー"

  "Fufufu! It's fi's fine. And... Yes, people do call me that from time to time. My name is Yuna. What's your name?" ［Yuna］

  Said the young dy whilst showing the sparkly and eye-catg Medal of Honor, a smile floating on her face. The very moment she did that, she basically firmed everyone's suspi. And their reas were...

  "Ohh!! It really is Her Highness! Look, she has the medal on her hand!"

  "It must be our lucky day! To think I would meet Her Highoday!"

  "She really is as beautiful as the rumors say! Should we ask for an autograph?!"

  ... Just as expected. Aed cmor rocked the store and rumors quickly spread like wildfire. The children's eyes were all sparkly aed as they looked at Yuna with admiration, jumping up and down as they couldn't tain their joy.

  It was rowdy and chaotic, the very reason why Grey and Yuna always hide their identities when they're out in the Royal Capital. But thanks to it, everyone now knew who Yuna was. She could finally move on to the stage of her pn.

  "Actually, everyo's a little embarrassing and... It might be a little bit troublesome for you, but... Could I ask you all a favor?" ［Yuna］

  "A favor from Her Highness...? Isn't that amazing?"

  "Of course, Yhness! You're our Hero so you ask us anything!"

  "Me too! I'll also help Yhness!"

  It was effective, no, actually, maybe it was a little too effective. Yuna has yet to say what she waheir help for but everyone was already full of enthusiasm, their help without hesitation with bright smiles pstered on their faces.

  It wasn't just the adults, but the children as well, cheering happily as soon as they heard Yuna's words. They were so enthusiastic, they looked like warriors heading towards the battlefield. It was actually a little bit scary.

  Then and there, Yuna then expined her situation and everyoentively listeo her, nodding their heads from time to time. It wasn't that big of a problem so even the children could uand it. It wasn't long before they finished.

  "I see, I see, so Yhness is pig a present for Her Highness, Princess Natalia... That is quite the trouble indeed."

  The people looked even more serious than Yuna was, thinking deeply about it. After all, the present iion was for a princess, after all. Even if they weren't the one giving, they would still feel nervousー or so what Yuna thought...

  "Yhness, lowly as I may be, let me assist you in your endeavors!"

  "Ohh! We get to pick a present for the Princess! Isn't this amazing!"

  "This is the ce of a lifetime! Let me help you too, Yhness!"

  ... But the people became even more enthusiastic than before after hearing her out, their eyes lit abze with passion as they swore to help Yuna. It was a sight to behold indeed, Yuna puzzled whether she should be happy or puzzled.

  Just like that, everyohen started sc the toy store for any suitable present for the Little Princess, trying to match Yuna's needs and bringing them to her for the final approval, even the owner of the store joining them.

  Some people eveo the other stores and tried to search for a perfect present, the rumors only spreading far and wide as time tio pass. It was as if there was a or something, the streets filled with cmor and otion.

  "Yhness, what do you think of this? It's fluffy and adorable."

  "Hmm... That's true, but the color is tht. Is there a different one?" ［Yuna］

  "How about puzzles, Yhness? Isn't Her Highness a smart one?"

  "Oh! That's a good idea! Thank you fgesting that!" ［Yuna］

  At first, Yuna was worried about imposing on other people, but that worry soon faded away. Rather than being troubled, the people were actually quite happy to help out, pig out the presents with cheerful smiles on their faces.

  Even the children were having some fun, thinking of it as some sort of treasure hunt game, and rag to see who give Yuna a satisfactory present. Some were even ting the presents they picked, having a little silly petition of their own.

  Meanwhile, oher side of the Royal Capital, a young man was just receiving a number of items from the ter, paying the appropriate amount, and heading back out to the open streets, the chimes ringing as he opehe doors.

  "I hope the Little Princess will like these..." ［Grey］

  That young man was her than Grey who was just on the way out of the 2nd store he visited. It was an art shop with a bunch of pretty c material and high-quality paper which many kids love to draw with.

  Grey has been using all his abilities to scout the Royal Capital of the potential stores which he could buy the perfect present from, now once again veiled in his disguise as to not attray unwatention.

  "Now then, where should I go ... Huh?" ［Grey］

  And just as he was to head to search for other shops, he saw an unusually rge traffic of people over one district of the Royal Capital. There weren't just hundreds, but thousands of people crowding around and creating a ruckus.

  But perhaps even more surprising was the one who was at the ter of the ruckus, it was her than his dearest and most beloved fiancée, Yuna. Everyone was handing toys to her and she ting them, much to Grey's fusion.

  "Wha... What the hell just happened...?" ［Grey］

  CHAPTER 351 END