“This is the balcony, where you will make an appearance tomorrow . ”

The youngster pushed open the large window that came down to the floor, allowing the four sisters to take a look at the s.p.a.cious balcony . The palace operated at an astonis.h.i.+ngly fast pace . The open day was mentioned yesterday, yet everything was practically ready the next day . The invitations had been sent to everyone they needed to be sent to, and the public announcement had been made . As well, they had finished preparing the visitor and ticket limits .

While it was called an open day, not everybody was permitted entry; they had to limit the number of people permitted to enter the palace grounds . The lawn had been repaired . The chefs could forget sleeping for the night in order to prepare the food and refreshments . The maids originally split into three s.h.i.+fts were all busy .

The youngster was in the middle of taking the four sisters through tomorrow’s program . The program was fairly packed for the four sisters . First, they had to accompany Miss Vera on a tour . Then, they had to accompany her for her speech . In the afternoon, they had to have afternoon tea with the n.o.bles . At night, they had to attend an official ball .

Nona enthusiastically ran to the balcony . Fragrant flowers had already been placed in the hanging baskets outside . She happily had a sniff then peered down . One could see every corner of the imperial palace from the balcony, thereby making it an ideal location for a speech . The realisation that everybody in the s.p.a.cious area below would be watching her during the speech excited her . The back of the balcony also functioned to transmit the speaker’s voice .

The youngster watched the four girls go to the balcony . With a smile, he explained, “Tomorrow, you just need to stand next to Miss Vera . Once she has finished her speech, you simply need to give the people below a wave . I know that tomorrow’s schedule is packed and tiring . However, I am sure that it will be a rewarding day . This grand ceremony is rare to chance upon . Outside of your work hours, you can play as you like . ”

“What’s more fun than ceremony you mentioned?” Ling Yue almost asked that, but she stopped herself in time .

The memory with the scent of the sea and sight of the stars belonged to Liu Yue alone . Though the four sisters were close to each other, they weren’t always together . They all had their own little secrets . As such, Liu Yue, who wanted to keep her secret, decided not to ask . Nevertheless, she really wanted to know what was more fun between the ceremony and tomorrow .

“Aaaaahhhh . Aaaaahhhhhh . ” Nona cheerfully shouted out in a loud voice . She tried all sorts of ways of raising the volume of her voice .

“That’ll be it, then . ” Vera quickly lost interest in her sister’s game . She spun around and said, “We’ll be fine as long as we don’t embarra.s.s ourselves, I presume . After all, we represent our dad’s reputation and dignity . ”

“That’s right,” responded Liu Yue . Recalling her ears and tails were different, she inquired, “Do I need to cover my ears and tail?”

“No need . While it is true that we have not seen a magical species such as yourself, I think that is what makes you, you . I believe everybody wants to see the real you . You are representing King Troy this time, not trying to convince others to like you . ”

Liu Yue’s ears twitched . She wondered if she misheard .  She asked herself, “How did this block of wood suddenly manage to say that?”

The youngster wore a somewhat awkward expression . His ears started to burn up . Vera voiced, “There’s nothing to gain from getting on Liu Yue’s good side . ”

“No… I am not trying to get on her good side… I just… I just genuinely feel that way… Mm… Miss Vera also really likes Miss Liu Yue’s tail and ears . I… I… I, personally, think they are pretty, as well… so… so…”

“Forget it . Vera is right . ”

Vera covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing . Liu Yue kept a calm and nonchalant expression, albeit wagging her tail . Liu Yue lacked self-awareness just as her mother did . Her tail revealed everything on her mind . In any case, judging from how the youngster’s face was beet red and looking as though he’d run at the first opportunity, he probably didn’t know what Liu Yue’s tail implied .

A few maids came up to the sisters and bowed: “Your Highness, your clothes have been prepared . ”

Daisy’s eyes sparkled . Pretty formal clothing was one of the other things Daisy liked besides weapons . It was her mother’s influence . Nier always had a regret, which was not having any nice memories when she appeared at a ball with her husband for the first time . Daisy saw the old model of the Valkyrie uniform . Going to a ball dressed in it didn’t match the occasion . That, presumably, was why Nier paid a lot of attention to her formal clothing henceforward .

“I shall take my leave, then,” said the youngster .

The youngster couldn’t partic.i.p.ate in the clothing testing . Not to mention his awkward conversation moments ago; therefore, he was eager to leave . Nona cheerfully bid him farewell . Nona, who never took anything into consideration, looked forward to tomorrow . It was her first time appearing at a large-scale ceremony in a foreign country . Nona was excited as a child about to attend a sports festival .

Liu Yue actually shared Nona’s sentiment, but she didn’t reveal it on her face . When night fell, she might look forward to chatting with the youngster again .

Miss Vera was reading doc.u.ments in bed .

“Miss Vera, are you ready?” The youngster brought fruit juice to her room .

“I don’t have anything left that needs doing . Are the Princesses ready? I’m fine here . They’re the important ones . ”

“They should be fine . The girls are all keen, and everything is ready . ”

“I see . The main problem is whether or not we can guarantee their safety . That is of utmost importance . We must ensure the safety of the Princesses and the palace at all times . Those are our top priorities . Oh, right, what happened to the envoy?”

“He does not take orders from us; nevertheless, he should be trustworthy, I would presume… His swordplay skills are splendid, and he is very alert . If he can be trusted, that would be fantastic…”

“He definitely can be trusted since he is an envoy from King Troy . I am certain he will watch over the Princesses . ”