With the official announcement that Ray and Mile are now part of the Duke Hiaccio family (more specifically the son and daughter of Clair), the citizen were left in shocked. While adopting a children from a different races were uncommon even among the commoner, that act have never be done in noble society, this make their family the first to do so. As the commoner were left in bewilderment, the noble's reaction on the other hand can't be seen yet as the news still haven't reach most of the noble household. But judging by the noble interaction with their family, only other Duke's household will openly opposed to it but as always, Duke Hiaccio household isn't one that would fall down under such talk. As for the Royal especially King Edward, Alfin and Aurora would convey what happen to him by themselves.

With that, the group (excluding Cupid and the other adventure) took on the official carriage and went back to the castle

Inside the carriage, Alfin, Azumi, Kucin and the students have a little chat

"That was a nice speech Sis!" [Kucin]

"Why thank you" [Alfin]

"But still the Holy Kingdom invasion huh..." [Guz]

"Are you that worried Guz?" [Blanc]

"Of course, except for the kingdom of non-human Ledang, I believe our country are "non human friendly" as compared to other, its make sense that the Holy Kingdom will target us sooner or later" [Guz]

"If they dare to do it, that is" [Azumi]

"Azumi?""Brother?""Teacher!" [all]

"They are also no fool, while I do believe the chance if invasion is there, our country is pretty strong too, and with our alliance with Kingdom of Ledang, they will definitely help us if worst case scenario happen. Plus..." [Azumi]

"""""""Plus....""""""" [all]

They all gulped and simultaneously said the dame things, even Alfin can't help but to hear his opinion

"It's a secret" [Azumi]

"Azumi!" [Alfin]

"Well, all you need to know is that it would prove difficult for them to do so, sure they invade other smaller countries, but they have to think more than twice to do the same to us" [Azumi]

"Teacher, that's a mood breaker" [Emma]

"Yeah..." [Blade]

"Even Emma and Blade can't help but sigh for what you did" [Alfin]

"Sorry, but leaving that aside, all of us sure got so much question regarding Alfin School huh" [Azumi]

"Brother, I'll play along with your bad changing topic tactic, but yeah, it's a lot" [Kucin]

"No kidding, Once they somehow realized that Blanc is a noble, the question thrown to us somehow increases" [Lydia]

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"Well, they even try to stop us when we try to board this carriage" [Blanc]

"True, but Cupid and the other help is though by answering in our stead" [Kucin]

"For the time being that is, if Princess Alfin, Teacher Azumi and the Duke family can't come to an answer, who know how long they have to answer in uncertainty" [Guz]

"Why am I also included" [Azumi]

""Obviously"" [Alfin, Kucin]

"But you are right Guz, we have to came with a solution fast" [Alfin]

"The Holy Kingdom, the noble betrayal, the school, the announcement of a new family member, and let not forget Mahsuri and Ishmelga, we sure have a lot in our hand" [Blanc]

""You talk like that is your problem!"" [Guz, Lydia]

"Well, let just said I am impressed by how much Princess Alfin and Teacher Azumi can handle" [Blanc]

"True" [Emma]

"I'll, no we will all support you!" [Kucin]

"I know you guys will, but you guys are student first and foremost, so prioritize that, as for Kucin, don't neglect your guild work!" [Alfin]

"Yeah, let us handle it, you guys have other priorities to take care first, but we still appreciate the thought" [Azumi]

"Oh, don't forget about Cupid request" [Kucin]

"That almost slipped from my mind" [Azumi]

"Azumi!""Brother!" [Alfin, Kucin]

With their little chat finish, they arrive at the castle. After preparing themselves for tonight dinner. After dinner, they have a light celebration to officially welcome Ray and Mile becoming part of their family. A nice strawberry cake was prepared by the chef and brought over by Mr Wright. Mile happily cut the cake and distribute it to other first before taking the last piece of cake

"Nice girl" [Clair]

"Please let her stay that way, unlike certain someone..." [Albert]

"Agree" [Azumi]

"Ohh, did I hear something bad from those two gentlemen" [Clair]

""Nothing"" [Albert, Azumi]

With a scary smile, Clair manage to shut those two, other can't help but hold their laughter

(I also want it)

(You can take my portion)

(Really! Thank you!)

Aqua quickly summon herself beside Azumi and grab the cake. Seeing her, other can't help but to wonder

"Aurora, is she the one that help flooded the basement?" [Alfin]

"She is" [Aurora]

"And since when did both of you manage to form a contract with highest ethos!" [Alfin]

"Allow me to explain"

A mysterious soft voice can be heard in the dining hall. With some already familiarise with the voice (That is Azumi, Aurora and Aqua, who doesn't even shown any sign of surprise) other were shocked to see the appearance of Mahsuri, the owner of that voice

"Master Mahsuri!" [Aqua]

"And here I was, thinking when will you show yourself, Lady Mahsuri" [Aurora]

"Same here" [Azumi]

"Did I come at the wrong time?" [Mahsuri]

"No, you come at the right time, please take my seat, I can just took another one somewhere else" [Azumi]

"Allow me then" [Mahsuri]

"Let me take it for you Azumi" [Mr Wright]

In a calm voice, Mr Wright were the first to snap out of the suprise visit and quickly goes and grabbed a seat for Azumi