The weekend was spent enjoyably, and Regent Prince Yuki left first on Sunday evening, followed by Aoi, Vanilla and Fox.
Jules, Bella, Mana and Raven sat down with King Jaren to discuss their progress briefly before having an early dinner and going off to bed.
On Monday morning, Mana was woken up by a smiling Raven.
"Astra replied, and she sent both items we wanted," he said to Mana as soon as she opened her eyes sleepily.
All sleep was driven away and Mana quickly sat up.
"Both?" she asked.
Raven nodded. "That's what her letter said," he replied. "I haven't opened the box yet to check."
"Let's open it at breakfast, with Papa and Big Brother and Big Sister Bella," Mana suggested.
Raven nodded in agreement – he had the same thought.
The two children got ready quickly and made their way to the breakfast hall. King Jaren, Jules, Bella and the four babies were already seated.
