"No need, I'd also like to ask a favor of your supremacy."
"Go ahead, we owe you compensation anyways," he responds.
The next words gave the people in the room a little startle.
"I'd like it if everyone were to not spread the word out about my accident, especially not to my family."
"And why is that?" the Supreme Demigod probes.
"If you send word back to my parents, they wouldn't allow me to leave the castle anymore, or even the courtyards in the Jun Empire. That would be troublesome. At the same time, the Demigod Society won't need to worry about backlash from the Beria Kingdom from this incident by not telling them. It's a win-win situation," says Violetta calmly.
The Supreme Demigod looks at the girl with surprise, 'How intelligent, this girl! Not only does she state her benefit but an appeal to our side too. She negotiates just like a professional! Haha, if this princess is called 'sheltered' what are all those kids who actually traveled the world with street smarts called?'
He starts laughing, "Yes, of course, we will agree to these terms."
"Also-"
The crowd turns to her in expectancy, especially Claude who is eager to know just how smart this little kitten is. There were also a couple of frozen statues completely blown away by the professional, wise demeanor of the 'sheltered' princess.
"I'd like to pick out a couple of mages to accompany me in the Jun Empire for at least a year," she voices clearly.
Then, she points at the water mage and the mage apprentice, "Namely, these two please. I'd like to keep my real personality a secret."
The elderly strokes his beard and laughs, "Very well, I shall arrange that."
"Your supremacy!" the water mage exclaims surprised.
Why would the Supreme Demigod agree to such a request! It is too brazen of one considering all the tedious changes that will have to be made in the society.
"It will be fine, Delta, I will have someone cover for your position until you return."
Delta, the water mage, closes her mouth with nothing to say.
Meanwhile, the mage apprentice looks around like a bewildered lost child. Even though his hood is covering his face, anyone could tell he was nervous.
Claude nudges at the little boy, "Go introduce yourself to your new master."
Claude pulls off the little boy's hood, showing a chubby little kid with identical hair and eye color as Claude. Violetta's eyes widened in surprise.
"U-um… my n-name is C-christopher. I-it's an honor to serve you, big sis-" he suddenly covers his mouth and blushes, realizing his mistake.
Violetta looks at the cute child.
Unexpectedly, her cheeks start to show a pale pink color. She rushes forward and immediately hugs the blue haired angel while everyone else stands around, agape.
"... kawaii!!!" she mumbles to herself.
The mages standing around became even more dumbfounded.
'What?' This mood change is too- Even Claude who thought he knew the most about the princess's personality realized that he had only known about five percent of the whole ocean of emotions in her. Claude slowly turns his head to face Blade, about to say how depressed he feels. He felt like a robot, turning his head with mechanically or something…
Suddenly, Claude's jaw drops as he looks as the unrecovered Blade.
'Did the sun rise from the west today?'
Blade's face is frozen in total (yes I mean total) shock. The one expression that Claude has been trying to see so badly, the one that is Claude's literal dream come true! He remembered all those scenarios, where he would make his composed friend lose his calmness, and at that moment, he'd be able to get the greatest (blackmail) weapon of all times! Non-existent tears start to drop and fall onto his cheeks. He felt so accomplished!
"I-i, I'm so proud!" Claude shouts with a voice crack, breaking the moment of silence.
Violetta, who was still rubbing her cheek against the little boy, stands up. She glares at the annoying Claude who disturbed her train of daydreaming thoughts.
"What?!" she demands sharply.
Claude points at Blade, with his nonexistent tears, "H-he finally, finally, …"
Violetta finally recalls her drastic mood swing and the fact that there were so many people around...
'Wait did I really just-'
She massages her forehead with her fingers, 'First, let's change the topic…'
"Ahem," she clears her throat.
"Anyways, these two will be accompanying me for at least a year."
Then, she frowns as she realizes something, "You, why is your brother serving as a servant, doing labor work or something in this palace, huh? How could you abuse this poor kid like this?"
"Wow, you could tell that he's my brother?"
"Anyone who isn't blind would be able to. Anyways, answer my question."
"Well, you see my brother wanted to stay with me even though I offered for him to be able to receive private education, so I made him my personal mage apprentice."
Violetta stares straight into Claude's eyes with a sharp gaze for a good five seconds before turning to the little Christopher, "Aww, Chris is such a good little boy~"
"Mmmf-" was all she got in response from the little child being crushed by her tight hug.
She carries the child into her arms and pats his head.
At the same time, Blade and Claude started to fight again. Blade was absolutely fuming at the picture Claude took with magic of his shocked face. It's one of the rare times Claude was bullying Blade instead of the other way around.
"You two, stop right now!" the Supreme Demigod bellows, "We have a patient in this room, not to mention her being a guest!"
He turns to Violetta gently, "We have bothered you, princess. I will leave our two mages in your care."
Violetta gives the Supreme Demigod a formal curtsy as they leave. At the same time, little Christopher hurries to catch his breath, his cheeks red from lack of oxygen.
"Your, highness! Please give your orders," Christopher gives a slight shaky bow.
Violetta frowns, " Call me what you did before."
"??"
"..."
"Big sister?"
Violetta smiles and ruffles the little boy's hair.
However, his next words caught her off guard.
"B-but doesn't that mean you're married to big brother?"