'Hehe… But he's still trying to aid me in them… even while he finds it difficult… I should do as he says so no more stress falls on his shoulders.' — As I made my way to the dining hall where I knew the Princess and Dioclecià awaited, I thought, still feeling tingly inside as I contemplated about the moment I would be able to meet the crown prince to give the good news. — '… I wonder how he will react… I am sure he must feel a little anxious… dad came to me in a bit of spite after all, haha~'
"! Marianne! You are here!" — The little prince as soon as he caught a glance of me said, running my way immediately while the princess stood from the seat where she had been waiting for my arrival. — "How did your talk with the Duke go? The Duke looked serious… did he scold you because of us?"
