-Saturday. Guyver household-

Sam reluctantly introduced the princess to his parents. When she came through his closet, she jumped out the window and rang the doorbell. After an introduction, they went upstairs, and the wind warrior cringed at his mother as she told him not to do anything funny, which the princess found humorous, more so at his embarrassment. In his room, Sam explained his Let's Play and reaction videos.

"People actually watch others react to the content they are viewing?" The princess asked, furrowing her brows at his streaming content. "Why?"

"Mostly gauge on how other people view the tv show or game and laugh at how they react. Some watch for commentary or to see a video game that is not available anymore."

"And why did you start your own channel?"

The wind warrior looked embarrassed. "I got frustrated when some of them kept playing the game wrong, like skipping side quests or using the wrong strategy. So I thought to myself, 'Brother, why don't you show them how it's done?' And then I created Guyverman Reacts... and following the same trend as the rest of the clowns, but my way." He snorted. "It sounds just as stupid now as it did then, but I can't stop. When Mom found out, she wanted me to shut it down, but Dad convinced her to let me keep it as long as it does interfere with my school work."

"Your reasoning is..."

"Stupid, yep."

"It's not stupid, Mr. Guyver." She stared at the computer screen. "You wanted to show everyone how to play the game from your perspective. Regardless of your decision, you have shown your viewers a viewpoint they may not have considered before."

Sam sighed. "That's one way of making sense of my decision, though it did not occur to me later. I'm still making content because it's fun. I don't have a huge following to make the green. Some days, my friends use my channel for their commentary on movies and shows, then there are sporadic collabs with J.K.L, which the next one will be in two months." He glanced at her with a smile. "I gain more views and subscribers only because Christina, Tanya, and Amy react to dramas."

"And Lina and Blair don't participate?"

"Lina thinks it's weird people are entertained by reaction videos, and Blair wants privacy. Jack thinks it's a waste of time."

"Hmm." the princess appeared deep in thought before excitedly clasping her hands together. "Would it be alright if I am recorded?"

"Will I get in trouble?"

"No one in this world knows me, and I don't have to show my real ears."

"If you do show your long ears, people will think you are cosplaying as an elf."

"Will my image grant you more subscribers?"

"You wiggle your nose, and all the simps will be begging for your SnapBook page or making lewd comments about you." He scratched his head while looking annoyed. "On one hand, it will be annoying for those clowns to beg for your contacts. Do I want that? Will I lose my subscribers if you never return? Plus, I think Jin will most likely hand my ass to me if I even suggest it."

"Jin values his position seriously as a knight. It's charming."

"Sure, we all have our quirks. So... I don't believe it would be a good idea. Sorry."

She nodded. "I'm not offended. Having too much attention comes with royalty. You and the others will have eyes on you, mostly because people are curious about when the remaining Radiant will arrive."

Sam scoffed. "Attention, huh. Honestly, if I knew I would have eyes on me, I would have thought about it more carefully before signing up for the job, but my idiot cousin was in danger and needed to be bailed out... twice."

"You wouldn't become a Radiant if the situation were different?" wondered the princess.

"The crystal came when my cousin was in danger." He replied as he exited from the site. "If that scenario hadn't happened, I would have considered it more carefully. A strange gem and aliens would make me cautious, but I threw caution in the wind. I don't regret it now, but who knows what could've happened."

"Even though you don't regret it, what about gaining the attention of allies and enemies alike?"

He chuckled. "There are eyes on us on Earth for different reasons. What difference does it make for a different set of eyes." He scoffed. "We'll be traveling to Galvania to not just use our fists to fight, but to prove ourselves to not screw up, right? We will be analyzed under a magnifying glass and be compared to the previous group."

The princess frowned. "Indeed, everyone will view you differently."

"We are trained under what I assume are big names. Hell, Pilot sounds like he has enough connections and strength to back up his image. Having his name will have people measuring us to him."

"Are you worried about everyone comparing all of you to Pilot and the others?"

The wind warrior leaned back on the bed and closed his eyes. "It's more like if we screw up a mission, how quickly will rumors spread on how and why we failed? A friendly smile one minute, then a hollow smile hiding a sneer. We have a legacy to hold up, not just as the next Radiant, but as the third group of humans to walk your world and having the best warrior-driven brothers and sisters to look after us." He rubbed his nose. "It's going to be such a drag, but after trying to help my cousin, I don't want to exhaust myself trying to please people."

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"Good."

"Hmm?" The wind warrior eyed the princess. "Good?"

"I'm a princess. I have to set an example of how someone in my position should behave. It can be tiresome; that's why I am relieved Pilot, Selen-ja, and others truly respect me when I am myself. You and the Radiant will encounter many who will hold you to your duty and who trained you. Despite that, don't overtax yourself trying to sway public opinion. Swaying others does not usually come quickly. It takes time."

"Exactly, we can't please everyone." The wind warrior sat up. "Just gotta complete the mission and make sure there is no disaster."

"Indeed."

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-Next Day-

When the princess arrived, the crimson-haired teenager took the royal to an outdoor cafe. The two of them sat in a booth while drinking coffee.

"How often do you visit the cafe, Miss O'Grace?"

"Twice a week." The flora warrior lazily spoke. "A place to stimulate my mind and to people-watch." She glanced around the room. "Like that couple over there. Are they comrades or on a date? If they are dating, what brought them together? What could drive a wedge?"

"You think about the end of their relationship?" The princess asked curiously.

"It's not about them specifically. Observing them aids me in accumulating ideas, notably on writing my next book."

"I read your novel." She smiled. "It was a very thrilling read."

"Much appreciation," Lina replied with a gracious smile. "I'm proud of it. I love mystery books. They make you contemplate as you read, helping you figure out the pieces of the puzzle and filling your mind with possibilities until the conclusion is reached. Adding the supernatural and action elements helps fill the void for those who enjoy them."

"The protagonist was well written as if I was solving the mystery right beside her and cheering her on."

"That was my intention."

"Also, the antagonist did not appear to be one-dimensional."

"Truthfully, I believe the villains can be one-dimensional. A bloodlust for carnage for no reason can give the protagonist a reason to fight it. You don't have to make the antagonist sympathetic or give them a reason, but it helps make the story. Even the protagonist can be the villain of the story."

"What about the love interest? I noticed you never included one."

Lina shrugged. "Not important at the moment, that's why I people-watch. I don't want to include the love interest if it's not important, nor do I have experience with intimate relationships." She smirked. "I feel I'm not adequate to conjugate right now."

The princess nodded, noting the girl did put too much stake into her appearance. "It's okay if you don't want a relationship."

"Even the idea of writing romance exhausts me," she sighed. "Luckily, I don't have to, but people will crave it. It would be an inconvenience for an author if the author handled the romantic tension poorly. I won't invest in it unless I can make it adequate."

"Did you always want to be an author?"

The Flora Radiant shook her head. "Nae, I did not think much of being an author. That idea flourished after I dropped out of college. It was something to do other than sleeping all day."

"I'm sorry about that. They never wrote the reason why you quit; they wrote that you are a gifted young woman who experienced a personal crisis."

Lina sighed. "If I am so gifted, I would've kept moving. I would have kept pursuing my degree while ignoring my anxiety. I wanted what other children had and created a scene in the middle of an exam." She scowled. "There is one positive note. I fully saw the true colors of my parents and my brother. They valued their pride that gave birth to a prodigy, not the prodigy herself. If my brother squandered his pursuits, they might toss him aside, but he became just like them."

"I'm sorry."

She shook her head. "I'm not. I'm away from them and allowed to live in my uncle's apartment while he is out of town. He doesn't know about the crystal. I want to tell him, but I don't want him to worry."

"Telling them is up to you. If it weren't for the Dummy Dolls, things would be different."

"True, but I let him know later." She sipped her coffee. "Honestly, after all of that, I am happy."

"Being a Radiant?"

"Aye. When the crystal came, I felt I had a lease on life, a purpose to have than a burnout." She glanced at the princess. "I am also fascinated by traveling to another dimension to view a new world. A world with many wonders, teaming with life." She raised her hand, developing green mana. "And mana, which many have thought not to exist, is shown in front of me." She smiled. "It's amazing." Then she frowned. "Don't take this wrong, but knowing about the essence of chaos fascinates me."

"How so?" asked the curious princess, appearing alarmed

"Because it's new and different... but all evidence so far has shown the essence, along with Valcron, to be a dangerous element people should refrain themselves from exploring. However, at this point, people have succumbed." Her gaze hardened. "Mistress M, Masked Piper, and the Count are examples of abusing power and tampering with forces they don't understand. I want to stop those who share the same belief. Curiosity is fine, but people should know when to experiment and when to refrain. History has taught us examples, and Valcron is a prime example of what should happen if you let chaos take root."

"Some say we should be pursuing knowledge."

"I believe that too, but at times, there are boundaries we should not cross in the pursuit of knowledge. Crossing them can lead to consequences." She sounded hollow. "The consequences can be good and bad, but the conclusion can cause the average person to steer away."

"That is true."

Lina laid her head on the table. "Despite that, I still hold the crystal despite it being a foreign presence. Many won't believe unless it's standing before them, and mana is a topic that will have the most hardened scientists ridicule you for believing in such fairy tales." She yawned. "Sorry, I think I need another cup of coffee."

Rikari-mi nodded. "None taken. Your sleeping habits have worried the others, but Luka believes there is nothing wrong with you physically."

"As I told the others before, I still feel broken." She lifted her head lazily. "I don't know if I will ever recover, but I feel fine. Perhaps I am catching up from the sleep I neglected." She smiled. "Now, on to you. What kind of skill do you believe I need?"

"To help benefit you in Galvania, I will relay to Guardian what you might need individually. Like interrogation or a type of crafting."

"Hmmm, I guess I need to study, alright." She chuckled.

"You all need to learn to drive."

"Affirmative," she perked up. "I helped drive the Porta Hub half the time. Jin taught Jack and me how to use it just in case he was incapacitated or the auto function was not available."

"So he is ahead in teaching you." The princess nodded. "Sounds like you and Jack are ahead, but for someone like you, if you choose to, would you be interested in learning about mana tech?"

"AYE!" Lina's eyes twinkled with delight. "That would be wonderful! Thank you!"

The princess giggled. "That is up to Guardian; I am here to better understand you all. You're the last person, so I will compile documents and send them to Guardian for them to decide."

Lina nodded. "Understood."