{back at Jean’s office sometime earlier in the week}

“Emilia, please, come in,” Miss Sweetbell invited her when Emilia stepped through the door.

“Good day, Miss Sweetbell,” Emilia bowed her head. “Did... something happen?” She was confused about the fact she was called to come to the headmistress’ office in the middle of her class.

“Hello Snowflake,” her dad, who was sitting on the chair facing backwards to Emilia so she couldn’t to see him, stood up to greet her.

“D... dad?!” Emilia exclaimed, totally not expecting to see him being there.

“Hmm...” Mister Frizz smiled happily, extending his hands to the sides to welcome his daughter for a hug.

“Dad!” Emilia rushed to have him embrace her. “I missed you so much, dad.” She spoke, hugging him tight.

“I missed you too, Snowflake,” her dad spoke, laughing joyfully.

“But... what are you doing here? I thought you were away because of your work and wouldn’t come back for another two months,” Emilia wanted to know after pulling away from him.

“Things happened and... I had to come back,” he said.

“How about I leave you two alone, so you can catch up on things?” Jean offered, standing up.

“Thank you, Miss Sweetbell,” Rickward Frizz said, bowing his head.

“You’re most welcome and take as much time as you need. I will make sure no one will interfere in the meantime,” Jean added before exiting her office.

“Did something happen? Is my mother doing ok? What about Izavella?” Emilia shot a tirade of questions at her father.

“Ahaha,” he laughed. “As worrisome as ever, I see. But don’t be, they are all fine. Your mother is in good health and Izavella is doing wonderful too. She just found out she is pregnant with her second baby.”

“Wow, that’s amazing,” Emilia exclaimed, clapping her hands joyfully.

“So, tell me how you are doing, Snowflake?” Emilia’s father wanted to know.

“Oh, I... I’m doing fine,” Emilia blushed all of a sudden, her dad’s eyebrows shooting up when he noticed it.

“Aha, so it is serious,” he commented with a smile.

“Wh... what do you mean, dad?” Emilia spoke, trying to pretend she didn’t know what her dad was talking about.

“Care to tell me more about him?” Her dad enquired.

“About Narias?” Emilia spoke, her eyes shooting to look at her father’s eyes.

“So, his name is Narias?” Rickward Frizz gave Emilia a kind smile.

“Ah, yes...” Emilia lowered her flushed face, clenching her fists that were placed on her knees.

“Is he also the one who gifted you the ring that you have on your hand?” Emilia’s father was very perceptive.

“Daaad...” Emilia removed her hand from her knee, covering her ring by placing her other hand on top of it.

“Ahaha,” Rickward laughed again. “Aren’t you a little too old to feel so awkward about these things?”

“I’m not old, daaad,” Emilia pouted her cheeks.

“Yes, I agree. You are still very young and very charming, my little Snowflake,” her dad said, still laughing a little.

“But... how did you know... that Narias gifted me this ring?” Emilia asked, the redness not leaving her cheeks.

“I can’t imagine a lady of your status would wear such an inexpensive ring if it didn’t hold a different kind of value,” her father wasn’t direct, but he still made a point.

“Sigh...” Emilia took a deep breath. “I’m sorry for not telling you about him, but... I was afraid you wouldn’t approve of our relationships.”

“What are you saying? Why wouldn’t I approve of you finding yourself a husband?” Emilia’s dad countered.

“Because... because Narias comes from the tier four family,” Emilia told him timidly.

“Oh, hmph...” Rickward Frizz squinted his eyes when he heard her say that. “I see. Well, you’ll have to discuss it with your other future husbands how they feel about you having someone like him on the side and if they agree to it.”

“But I don’t want any other husbands!” Emilia shot back without a hint of hesitation in her voice. “I want... only Narias.” She clenched her hands, her eyes sparkling with courage and determination.

“Do you now?” Her father spoke calmly. “You do understand this might cause trouble for your family, don’t you, Snowflake?”

“I’m sorry, but... I love him and I don’t want anyone else,” Emilia spoke, her voice trembling this time.

“That might be how you feel now, but... Hmm... Miss Sweetbell said we can take as much time as we need, so why don’t you tell me more about... this Narias that you love?” Mister Frizz asked after thinking something through as he spoke, removing seriousness from his voice.

“About Narias? Well, his full name is Narias Talrone and he is the kindest person I had ever met. He was the only one who treated me like a real person from the moment we had met and I love spending time with him. Well, when Narias has free time to spend with me, that is since he has other girlfriends too. It is a real struggle sometimes, but Narias’s other girlfriends are my friends and we get along well.” Emilia became much more cheerful the instant she started talking about Narias.

“Wait, he has other girlfriends too? But didn’t you say he comes from the tier four family?” Emilia’s father thought he might’ve misheard her.

“Ah, yes, that’s correct,” Emilia confirmed it. “We went to visit Narias’s parents during our school holiday. His mother is the loveliest woman I had ever met and his father is very fun too. He made me laugh so many times when he and Narias would get into some sort of argument.”

“So, you’ve already met his parents,” Rickward Frizz wasn’t actually asking a question and he was neither surprised nor upset about the news. “How many other girlfriends does Narias Talrone have?”

“Oh, let me see... Ileena, Flavia, Flamiris, Milenna, Belinda... That’s right, and Layla too. So, that’s...” Emilia tried to count, using her hand’s fingers to help her.

“Wait, a boy from the tier four family has six girlfriends, with you being the seventh?” Emilia’s father spoke, clearly being surprised by the news this time.

“Ah, yes, but it’s not like Narias treats us differently. Well, not by the numbers. He never refers to any of us as being first or second, or any other number. Although, I was the first one to receive a ring from Narias,” Emilia wanted to tell her father about the ring for some reason.

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“Hmm...” Rickward Frizz leaned back in his chair, touching his chin with one hand to think about something. “Can you tell me more about him? How is he faring at school and... what are his accomplishments?” Rickward asked his daughter, adding a kind smile.

“Yes, of course,” Emilia was happy to talk about Narias.

{after some time}

“So, that’s what happened. Now I understand. Oh, I am happy to hear Narias Talrone was able to return safely from the dungeon,” Rickward Frizz said after Emilia had finished telling him about the incident and about many other things before that.

“Yes, I was really happy too. I was afraid I would never see him again,” Emilia added with a smile, frosty tears glittering in the corners of her eyes.

“Thank you for telling me all that, Snowflake,” her father smiled.

“By the way, dad, you never told me why you came here. Do you have some business at El’Roonst?” Emilia suddenly realized she was the one talking all the time.

“Yes, about that,” Rickward Frizz took a deep breath in, his facial expression showing Emilia the news might not be something she will be happy to hear. “I came here to get you, Snowflake. Your mother and I decided to transfer you to another academy.”

“What?!” Emilia jumped to her feet, her face becoming very pale. “But... but why? I like it here and... and I keep up with my studies too.”

“Yes, I know. But it has been already decided. You’ll be leaving today together with me,” her father informed.

“No... No, NO! I won’t go! I want to stay. I will stay with Narias!” Emilia declared loudly, her heart pounding so loud she couldn’t hear her own words.

“I’m sorry, but it is what it is. I apologize that I had to deliver the news to you so unexpectedly, Snowflake. I’ve already discussed it with Miss Sweetbell. You are no longer a student of Reina’s Magic Academy,” Rickward Frizz spoke calmly but assertively.

“No, dad, no! You can’t!” Emilia protested, her body starting to shake.

“I’m sorry. You might not see it right now, but it is for your own good,” her father added, lowering his head with a sigh.

“But... but... no, I won’t go. Even if I am no longer a student here, I still won’t go. I’d rather die than be separated from Narias!” Emilia declared, her eyes glowing with determination while the frost started gathering around her.

“Die? You would choose to inflict such pain on your own family for the sake of your immature selfishness?” Instead of raising his voice, Rickward Frizz spoke calmly, sadness accompanying his words.

“No, dad... daaad...” Emilia burst into tears, falling into his father’s embrace. “Please... no.”

“I’m sorry, but it has been decided,” her dad said, brushing the hair on her head.

“But... today and... right now? Please... At least... at least let me see Narias one last time. It’s just... too sudden,” Emilia spoke, sobbing loudly.

“Hmm... I suppose that is a fair request on your part. Fine. You can stay until the day the Magic Power Games start, but then I expect you to come with me obediently, Snowflake,” Emilia’s father agreed to it, patting her head.

“Yes, I promise I will,” Emilia spoke, her face buried into her father’s chest.

{Sunday, the day of Narias’s date}

“Wow, you look so handsome, Narias,” Nicky commented when she saw Narias show up.

“Cool suit,” Growly added.

“Ah, thanks,” Narias felt a little awkward after hearing the compliments.

Narias was wearing the golden layered suit that Milenna had bought him during their date. With how much his body had matured after the incident inside the Magic Dungeon, wearing a suit made Narias look manlier and much more handsome. His hair had grown since his last haircut, but it still retained the similar style as before which also added smoothness to his facial features and made Narias look elegantly smart.

“It’s a bit early, isn’t it?” Narias spoke.

“Yes, it is. I guess your girlfriends wanted to have enough time to get ready for their date,” Nicky added with a chuckle.

“Yes, probably,” Narias said, feeling the heat gathering on his cheeks.

“I spoke to my dad yesterday. He’ll be expecting you,” Growly informed.

“Right, ok. Thank you, Growly. I suppose we should visit your parents’ shop first thing after arriving at El’Roonst,” Narias said.

“Yo’, partner,” it didn’t take too long for Narias’s first girlfriend to show up. Knowing Flavia, she couldn’t help but rush to the meeting spot, so she could arrive sooner rather than later.

“Hi, Flavia. Wow, you look so pretty,” Narias complimented her the moment he saw her.

Flavia was wearing a bright yellow summer dress with some flowery ornaments on it. She also had on a white ribbon belt, comfortable white shoes and the white hair ribbon that Narias had won for her during their first date. In addition, Flavia was wearing makeup, her cheeks and her lips glowing light red. With how playful and energetic Flavia was as a person, her current looks couldn’t have made her look cuter.

“Thank you, Narias,” Flavia smiled wide, seeing his reaction and hearing his compliment. “But you look so sleek yourself and you’re wearing yellow too. That makes us the perfect match.” Flavia grin was the widest.

“Yes, that’s true,” Narias couldn’t argue with that.

“Good day, all,” the next to show up was Ileena. She was wearing her elegant-looking long black dress and stylish black lady’s shoes. Her laced black bra was almost unnoticeable, probably because it was helping to push her beautiful breasts up, drawing all attention to her chest instead of anywhere else. Just like Flavia, Ileena had also put some extra effort to dress her face with a mild makeup, her purple color eyeshadows and her purple lipstick making Ileena look elegantly mature and very attractive.

“Woah, you look so elegant and... sexy... ah, I meant stunning or... gorgeous, and...” Narias almost choked on his own words.

“Good morning, Narias,” Ileena gave him a kiss, her satisfied smile showing she was very happy her efforts paid off.

“Huh? All of you are already here?” Suddenly, they heard Flamiris voice a few steps away from where they were. “Tss... whatever. Good... morning.” She greeted everyone, brushing her flaming red hair away from her face before covering part of it again to hide her flushed face.

No way! Narias’s eyes almost popped out of their eyeholes.

“Hi... Flamiris. You look... hot...” Narias mumbled, his eyes running up and down her body.

“What? No, I’m not. I’m not wearing my jacket today and it’s not that hot outside either,” Flamiris retorted, her red face showing she was feeling rather embarrassed.

Calling Flamiris looking hot was an understatement, actually. The reason being, she was wearing a skirt instead of pants and a striking red color at that. Her skirt was halfway down her thighs in length and was tightly pressed against her skin, but from the looks of it, it also offered for some stretch too. She was also wearing similar red color lady’s shoes but no socks. And if that wasn’t enough, Flamiris wore a white, slightly loose blouse with short, frilly sleeves that covered only the top of her shoulders. As so it happened, the blouse had a nice, deep decollete, opening a view to where Flamiris’ breasts were touching one another in the middle, also revealing the top parts of her red bra as well. To add to the whole ensemble, Flamiris wore reddish color eye makeup and a red lipstick too. The flaming contrast of Flamiris’ hair, makeup, the lines of her bra, her red skirt and shoes, made Flamiris look hotter than the lava inside volcano ever could be and Narias could feel it in his cheeks, gut and everywhere else in his body.

“Ah, sorry, Flamiris. That’s... not what I meant,” Narias said, smiling sillily.

“Eh? Oh, you meant... Humph. Thanks, Mister Mastermind Pervert,” Flamiris managed to finally grasp what Narias meant earlier, the redness on her cheeks not wanting to leave her face, but she was happy her looks made an impact. “That’s only because we’re going on a date, so... you better treat me well or I’m never wearing any skirts ever again.”

“Yes, I understand. You’re my Queen, remember? I cannot treat you any other way, but the best,” Narias spoke, raising his hands in front of him defensively. He’d be a fool to not to after seeing Flamiris looking like that.

“Good. And... good morning,” Flamiris finally eased up when Narias came over to give her a kiss.

“Wow, each one of you look absolutely gorgeous,” Nicky couldn’t stay silent.

“I see you’ve put in some effort today, Flamiris,” Ileena commented, placing her hands around her waist after stepping to stand closer to Flamiris.

“Humph. Did you think I’m gonna show up wearing same old pants I always wear? You might look elegant and sexy, but I look hot,” Flamiris smirked at her.

“That’s good enough for me,” Ileena added, adjusting her glasses.

“I think you two are in for a surprise,” Nicky commented, smiling wide.

“Huh? What? Wooow...” both Ileena and Flamiris gasped when they noticed Emilia show up.

“Holy smokes. Emilia looks so pretty,” Flavia exclaimed loudly.

Emilia was beautiful in her own right, but she looked totally stunning right now. Emilia had her hair done in a single, long braid, leaving several locks of her hair fall down on the left side of her face. Emilia’s makeup looked absolutely magical, almost in a true sense of the word. Her white, frosty eyeshadows and frosty glimmer on her cheeks added additional spark to her already radiant, smiling face. Not to mention, her white eyelashes and the sparkly white lipstick she wore on her lips made Emilia look absolutely dazzling.

Her makeup aside, Emilia wore a dress that nobody had ever seen before. It looked to be more of a prom, or even a wedding dress than any other dress it could’ve been. It was mainly white in color too with some light-blue additions on its short sleeves and the lower part of the dress. The dress was long but wasn’t reaching the ground, showing Emilia’s fabulous white shoes. It also had a wide decollete but not big enough to reveal Emilia’s bosom. That didn’t matter much, because thanks to how slim her waist was and how well the dress was falling on Emilia’s body, the view was jaw-dropping from how beautiful Emilia looked.

“Wow... You look... the most beautiful ever...” Narias spoke, coming closer and taking Emilia by her hands.

“Thank you, Narias,” Emilia said, showing the happiest smile she ever had.

“I think I’ll need to buy a new dress,” Ileena commented quietly, watching Narias and Emilia greet each other.

“Yeah, me too,” Flamiris added, making Ileena raise an eyebrow since Flamiris had never wore a dress before.

“Ah, right. H... how about we join the others? The transport should be here soon too,” Narias suggested, still not able to take his eyes off Emilia.

“Yes,” Emilia smiled, placing her hand around Narias’s arm.