"A delightful m, Yhnesses." ［Gustav］

  "Grey, Yuna, it's been quite some time～!" ［Eleanora］

  What a wonderful m it was. The sun was shining brightly, not a sich of dark clouds in the sky. The breeze was cool and the wind was refreshing, leaves and curtains alike dang at their whimsical tunes.

  It was yet another busy day in the Royal Castle, all the maids, butlers, and servants running around as they did their chores and the knights patrolling around the castle. They were all doing their busy jobs, doing the best they today as well.

  The same also goes for the Gustav and Eleanora sibling duo. The former had just firaining with the knights and the tter had just submitted her report to the Minister of Finance, tally meeting familiar faces on the way back.

  "It really has been quite some time. Good m as well, Sir Gustav, Missus Eleanora. Fancy meeting the two of you here." ［Grey］

  "It seems like you're in a good mood, Missus Eleanora." ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu! That's because I'm doh all the work for the time being～! It's been some time, but I finally have a nice long call with Fritz and Liz!" ［Eleanora］

  "Ohh! Good for you, Missus Eleanora! Ah! Maybe Grey help you have a nice chat with them! Wouldn't meeting them face to face be much better?" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah. I'm sure Liz would be happy to see her main." ［Grey］

  "Oh! That would really be appreciated. Thank you～!" ［Eleanora］

  It has been a couple days sihe spirits became middle spirits and life has been ever so peaceful. The two of them tinued on taking and pleting quests, now clearing all the high-ranking ones in the nearby regions.

  Now, si was the day of their weekly visit to the Little Princess, the two of them decided to take a break and rex whilst pying with them for a little bit. They also have some business with the King so visiting was very mueeded.

  They have already met with the King and the Royal Family a couple moments ago, and got the information they needed. Now, they are expl the Royal Castle and enjoying a leisurely time together...

  "It's been quite some time, but... I didn't think you'd have children already... I didn't think you'd be so quick about it, Yhnesses." ［Gustav］

  "Hahaha... It just happens sometimes..." ［Grey］

  Well, it wasn't just the two of them. There were three other people wandering around the castle with them. There was the Princess Royal, Iris, the Little Princes, Natalia, and the Little Angel, Antoie. A strange bination, they truly are.

  "Good m, Yhness. I hope you've had a wonderful day." ［Gustav］

  "It's a pleasure to see you too, Sir Geldoria, tess Landevar." ［Iris］

  "Hi～! Py with Nalia!" ［Natalia］

  Though Iris was simply walking beside them, the same couldn't be said for the Little Princess and the Little Ahe former was having a piggyback ride on Grey, and the former was being carried carefully by Yuna.

  It would have been uandable if it was only Princess Iris and Matalia, but with the 8-month-old Antoih them, there couldn't be any stranger of a situation. No matter how you spin it, they look like a young family at a single gnce.

  The others couldn't see it, but there was also the Lesser Wind Spirit from long before following Antoie around. It seems like it really fahe Little Angel and stuck close to her ever si was ag like the family pet.

  "This may be a little sudden, but... How did this e to be...?" ［Eleanora］

  "Hahaha... I also want to know that..." ［Grey］

  Eleanora asked, but even Grey and Yuna were just as fused as she was. All they could do was smile wryly, a tinge of tiredness in their voices. To better uand the situation, one would o peer a couple moments into the past.

  It was just like their usual visit, Grey and Yuna heading to the Little Princess' room, pying with her, the Royal Family members arriving, having snacks with them, and engaging in long and leisurely chats as they pyed the game.

  They've also givetle Princess some of the things they found on their quests such as the smooth aiful shells, pearls, and beads they found in the ke, and the feathers of the Rhapsodic Macaw a couple days ago.

  "Oh my... Aren't these Rhapsodic Macaw feathers? And very high quality too. Is it really fio give these to Natalia?" ［Talia］

  "Un! We don't have much use for them anyway. It's better to give them as presents rather than have them collect dust in the ers." ［Yuna］

  "Nalia have all?" ［Natalia］

  "Un! You have all of them! They're pretty, aren't they?" ［Yuna］

  "Um! Super Pretty! Nalia love it!" ［Natalia］

  The Little Princess was very pleased about the present they brought, smiling from ear to ear as she fiddled and tinkered around with them. She was on the peak of curiosity aement, her eyes sparkling ever so radiantly.

  Well, she wasn't the only ohey gave presents to, but the other members of the Royal Family as well. The Queen and Princesses were especially happy with the high quality items like fur, silk, ahers even they rarely get a hand of.

  But perhaps what they're most enthusiastic about were the snacks Grey and Yuna made. There was a new sele of them, and eae was delicious as be. The King was especially happy... Happy to sck off, that is...

  "Right, Grey, Yuna, didn't you say you have something to ask us?" ［Ernes］

  "Oh, that's right... I almost fot." ［Grey］

  The information Grey and Yuna wanted were her thaeworthy details about the western ti, Vartes, and the tries which beloo it. It is all because of what Grey remembered the other day.

  It hasn't been long sihey've been to the Labyrinth of Stars, but now, they have to depart once again for another long jourhe Labyrinth of Thunder in the Western ti is about to bee active, and it was the perfect time to ask about it.

  It ce very far away from the Eastern ti, Oiros, in which they are in right now, separated by an o spanning several thousand kilometers. Asking for some information beforehand is one of the basics of traveling.

  "I see... So you want some useful information, huh... I hought you two would ask me a favor about this... So, what do you want to know? Geography? History? Political situations? I also know some top secretー" ［Ernes］

  "Ah, no. We just want to know some ourist attras is all." ［Grey］

  "Un! Their especially cuisioo!" ［Yuna］

  "Eh....?" ［Ernes］

  Not just any information, but tourist attras! That's what Grey and Yuna want to know! After all, if it's just about the things the Kiioned about, he already has a bit of knowledge from what God gave him long ago.

  Some of the information may be outdated, but Grey still put the bits and pieces together to get a full picture. Grey also knows some of the tourist spots and cuisines, but it wouldn't harm them to know a little more. Every bit of information is useful.

  Of course, who would be better to ask than the Royal Family Members. Being royalty themselves, they have goo many parts of the world and experie first hand. The very same Royal Family who are still shocked about their replies.

  "Haah... We really 't beat you two, huh..." ［Galleus］

  "Don't think too much about it, Galleus. These two aren't bound to on sense. You'll only hurt your brain if you think too much about it." ［Ernes］

  "Fufufu! You never really cease to surprise us, Grey, Yuna." ［Talia］

  They grumbled and giggled, but in the end, they all gave the two of them a number of wonderful tourist spots they have been to before, cuisihey have tasted, and the unique experiences one has to try for themselves.

  Grey made sure to take note of everything they were saying, especially taking note of the Kingdom of Aldengard. It is the Kingdom where the Labyrinth of Thunder was at, and has also quite the number of formidable tourist attras.

  There are beaches, natural springs, colorful mountains, spring fields, great kes, and all sorts of natural wonders. Best of all, their cuisines are also different and delicious. The more they hear about it, the more they bee ied in it.

  "If you head to the left, you'll seeー" ［Natasha］

  KNOOOCK

  "Your Majesties, Yhnesses, I apologize for suddenly disturbing your free time, but I have something important to discuss with all of you." ［Anderson］

  The Princess couldn't even finish her words, when a series of knocks came eg from the other side of the door. What came after was a familiar voice, the calm ale waves of his voice ringing all throughout the room.

  It was the Prime Minister, and as it seems, there is an urgent matter which just came up whieeds the opinion of all the Kingdom's higher-ups. It was a matter whieeded to be discussed immediately, nodding their heads as they listened.

  "Srey, Yuna. It seems like we'll have to save this versation for another day. Something urgent just came up." ［Ernes］

  "It's alright, Your Majesty. We uand." ［Grey］

  "Great. Then you look after Natalia for us for a little while?" ［Ernes］

  "Sureー Huh? What did you just..." ［Grey］

  Grey and Yuoo slow. Before they could even realize what was happening, the King, Queen, Prince, and the Princess had all left the room to head to the Grand Office to have their meeting.

  The ones left behind were Iris and the Little Princess who were still too young to join the meeting, and Grey and Yuna whose minds were still filled with question marks. They became baby-sitters before they eve.

  "Oh, Grey! Yuna! iming!" ［Vanessa］

  To make things worse, they tally met Ranzel and Vanessa as they walked by the corridors. It seems like they're on a break and taking Antoi on a walk when the meeting suddenly calls for them. They were Lt. Generals, after all.

  "I'll leave Anne in your care, okay? Good luck～!" ［Vanessa］

  "Sorry about this, Grey, Yuna. We'll repay the favor ter." ［Ranzel］

  As if it was the most natural thing to do, Vanessa and Ranzel haheir the sweet Little Angel over to Grey and Yuna and have them watch over her for the time being, handing over the baby toys and milk while they're at it.

  Once again, Grey and Yuasked with responsibilities they never wished for, silening over the corridors as they watched Ranzel and Vanessa slowly but surely disappear before their sights. They still haven't processed what happened.

  That brings us to the current situatiohe two of them have to take care of not just one, but two children. It's a relief that Iris resent. She may be a child in their eyes, but she was more than reliable enough to help them around.

  "I see... That's quite the bizarre experience, huh..." ［Gustav］

  "Hahaha. You say that again... Everything just happened so quickly, and poof. Here we are, babysitting Natalia and Anne." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! Kids tend to like you two, after all." ［Eleanora］

  Eleanora couldn't have worded it out aer. Actually, there are a lot of maids in the Royal Castle who do the job, but for some reason, the children have bee too attached to them that they don't want to leave their side.

  The Little Princess was uandable, but even the 8-month-old Antoie was very attached to them too, evehey barely see each other a couple times a month. They don't know if it's a blessing or a curse, maybe even a bit of both.

  "Bbaa! Baa! Buu～!" ［Antoie］

  "Hm? Do you want to drink milk already, Anne?" ［Yuna］

  What Grey surely knows is that Yuna was an expert in handling them. He had almost fotten, but Yuna has quite the strole and motherly side too, knowing when and how to best hahe children no matter the age.

  It doesn't even take her a couple seds to realize and uand what the Little Angel wants, immediately giving it to her before another sed pass. The tter is more than happy, excitedly sug in her milk bottle.

  Not just milk, she also knows whetle Angel wants to be cradled, embraced, walked around, and all sorts of things. Evetle cues of curiosity which sparks itle Angel's eyes are noticed by her, approag whatever she's curious of in a jiffy. She is a genius at parenting.

  "Baby drink milk?" ［Natalia］

  "That's right. You were also like that before, but the Little Princess is big now, isn't she? You're Anne's Big Sister now, alright?" ［Grey］

  "Um! Nalia is big! Anne is baby sis!" ［Natalia］

  "Hahaha. That's good. Our Little Princess is so reliable." ［Grey］

  Thankfully, the Little Princess doesn't mind Yuna g for other children. Rather than envy or jealousy, she was more curious about the younger child and wao py with her. They've been a few times already before, after all.

  Well, not that Grey and Yuna would allow her to py aloh the Little Angel for now. With how lively and eic the Little Princess is, one could only imagine what it would be like if she "pys" with Antoie. All hell would break loose.

  "Fufufu! It seems like you still have a long day ahead of you. Why don't we have a seat by the garden? It should be more rexing, no?" ［Eleanora］

  "That's a good idea, Missus Eleanora. Let's do that." ［Grey］

  "Nalia py with Anne! Py in garden!" ［Natalia］

  "Fufufu! That's right. We'll py in the garden." ［Yuna］

  Without further ado, everyohen quickly headed to the garden and found themselves some nice seats to sit down onー or rather, they id down a soft piiket on the soft grass and made themselves home.

  It was a shame that Gustav still had some things to do at his mansion, and so, he had to part ways with them soohan expected. Who were left behind were Eleanora and the others, happily enjoying their little garden piic.

  "Oh my, the number of puppies has increased again." ［Eleanora］

  "Puppies! Nalia py with puppies!" ［Natalia］

  "N-Natalia, slow down! Yoing to hurt yourself again!" ［Iris］

  Of course, they alsht out the familiars to py with, a whole nine of them, with only Poris missing. As soon as she saw them, the Little Princess immediately ran towards them and cuddled them as if there was no tomorrow.

  The spirits were also out, but sino one see them, they're practically not there. Grey and Yuna just let them py with the other spirit following Antoie, and some of the spirits in the garden. They were having their own fun as well.

  Lastly, Yuna put the Little Angel down the piiket. The grass was soft and the b was wide. There were also no is or critters crawling around, so it erfectly safe to let her down, the Little Angel rolling over as soon as she could.

  "Oh my... As expected of Lord Ranzel and Lady Vanessa's child," ［Eleanora］

  "Fufufu! Isn't my daughter great, Missus Eleanora?" ［Yuna］

  "Hey, don't go g other people's daughters as yours." ［Grey］

  The moment she successfully turned over, Antoie quickly started crawling. She still couldn't get her tummy off the ground and she was super slow, but she was crawling heless, eyes sparkly aed.

  With how much the Little Angel crawled, Grey had no other choice but to whip out an even bigger piece of fabric atop the grass for the Little Prio practice crawling on. With how big the area was, crawling around was not a problem.

  Of course, it wasn't just any normal fabric either. It was the silk dropped by the A-rank monster, Empress Arae, costing several huhousand kiels. They have silk from a higher variant, but they'll be in trouble if anyone finds out.

  The fabric was smooth, silky, soft, and fortable, more than fitting to be used by an angel like Antoie. After all, it's just gathering dust in the Iory. It was better to use it in such a way than nothing at all. on sense doesn't apply to them.

  "Bbuuu! Gaaa gaah! Waaah! Bwaah!" ［Antoie］

  "Looks like Anne likes it." ［Yuna］

  "Ahh! Nalia too! Nalia py with Anne!" ［Natalia］

  The Little Aopped crawling and started rolling over here and there, and it might have looked fun to her, but as soon as she saw Antoie do so, the Little Princess immediately let go of the familiars and ran towards the piiket.

  "Hey, Natalia! Don't run around too much! You'll ruin your dress!" ［Iris］

  Iris followed behind the Little Princess, but pared to her eiiece, she was no match. They haven't even run around for so mud she was already gasping for air, looking as if she just ran a ling marathon.

  Thankfully, Grey and Yuhere to the rescue. With a little bit of magic, they easily dried the sweat on Iris and freshened her up. She rincess, after all. Maintaining one's dignity and majesty is the basics amongst the basics.

  Meanwhile, Natalia couldn't be any different. She now rolled here and there all over the piiket, joining the Little Angel. Surprisingly enough, she was very careful around her, knowing she might hurt her if she's too rowdy. She is a smart child.

  "Oh my～! Are you teag Lady Ao crawl properly, Princess?" ［Eleanora］

  "No! Not Lady! Baby! Anne is baby! Nalia is Bis Sis!" ［Natalia］

  "Fufufu! Oh dear, that's my mistake... So, are you teag Baby Anne how to crawl, Big Sis Natalia?" ［Eleanora］

  "Um! Nalia teach Baby!" ［Natalia］

  She was strangely enthusiastic as well, assuming a crawling position to teach the Little Angel how to improve from crawling to creeping, slowly liftiomach off the ground to demonstrate how things are done.

  Everyone was mostly sure Antoie didn't uand what Natalia was doing, but the Little Angel watched her fervently with curiosity. The Little Princess tio demonstrate her expert crawling prowess, looking proud as be,

  It was so cute, there was no way Grey would miss the opportunity. He immediately whipped out the new camera and recorded a video as quickly as he could. He o capture su adorable moment and preserve it for all its worth.

  CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP

  Seeiry so hard to teach the baby, everyone couldn't help but look warmly at the se. They cpped to show their appreciation, the Little Princess fired up even more at the sound of appuse, even adding silly expnations at the end.

  The little mannerisms the Little Princess has while teag resembled Grey and Yuna teag others. She has been watg whenever Grey and Yuna teached something to Iris, and is currently mimig it. She looked adorable indeed.

  "Bba! Bba! Waah waa!" ［Antoie］

  "Ahh... Hard to teach baby... Nalia teach Baby speak!" ［Natalia］

  And through some straurn of events, the Little Princess decided to teach the Little Angel how to speak. It was funny sidering how she herself is still leaning, even fumbling her words often from time to time.

  "Flower! Say 'Flower'! Anne speak now!'" ［Natalia］

  "Bba baa baa! Bwaa! Gaa gaa gaa!" ［Antoie］

  "No, that wrong! It's 'Flower'! Say again!" ［Natalia］

  Even then, she was very enthusiastic. She doesn't know what she was doing or how to teach properly, but that doesn't stop her. She even had to pick a flower from the nearby bush to show Antoie what she meant, pronoung all the while.

  Normally, one would teach words like "Mama" or "Papa", but the level of difficulty of the Little Princess' lesson was more brutal than Grey and Yuan's spartan-style training. Not just for the learner, but for herself as well.

  Of course, as an infant's attention span isn't that great, there were times that the Little Angel would turn around or roll over and start crawling towards another dire. Not that it stops her anyway. She still tio teach her.

  "Oh my, what's this? Is Natalia teag Anne how to speak?" ［Natasha］

  "Un! They've been going at it for almost half an hour now. Though, she did try to teane how to crawl before this." ［Yuna］

  "Waah～! How cute～! I wanhat too!" ［Vanessa］

  Time passed, and the urgeing was finally over. Everyone was now back to how they were before, heading straight towards the garden after asking a couple of servants about everyone's location,

  "Hahaha! As expected of my granddaughter! She's a genius!" ［Ernes］

  "That's my daughter for you. Not only is she good at learning, but teag as well! I'm sure she'll be a great schor ter on!" ［Galleus］

  "My... These doting fools..." ［Talia］

  One way or another, everyone soon joihe little piid resumed what they were talking about before, all the while enjoying the refreshing breeze of the garden and the ess of the two angels before them.

  Grey soon showed them the video from before, much to everyone's surprise. It was a revolutionary iion, the King even a whole mansion just to get the video of Natalia teag Antoihankfully, the Queen was there to stop him.

  It truly was a day to behold.

  CHAPTER 402 END