~Present Day
"This is..." Irvine trailed off, his hands dropped to the side after reading out the scroll, uncertain of what words to say.
And truly, there was not much to be said. It was one thing to be bonded into the imperial family and it was another thing to receive a personalised decree from the aloof and unapproachable Emperor himself.
"It is just as you have read. His Majesty has granted his consent for the reinstatement of all five of you to your previous duties before the bonding to the Noble Saintess and this royal consent takes effect immediately."
"This is to say your movements will no longer be monitored or regulated by any party. You may come and go from estate grounds as you please and you may take up whatever duties pleases you in any establishment in the Deep." Gemi relayed to the harem.
