It's lunch time at school. Unlike usual, where our usual group gathers in the cafeteria and talks about classes and stuff, this time I am surrounded by my fans. My fans, who I didn't know until 1159H today, who are suddenly interested in what happened the other day.
Instead of the cafeteria, our lunch today might as well be in the classroom itself. I am surrounded not only by my classmates, but also by people from other classes and other years. Maybe it's because I'm the earliest one to be discharged from the hospital, and information is still scattered, that they thought they could get some interesting information from me.
To add insult to injury, Master Merlin released a so-called motion picture of our battle to the public. It's the latest creation of our land, developed by your truly Sas and Master Merlin. Special thanks also go to Nar and the Ministry of Magic. I also had a hand in it, as I tested it when Sas wasn't around. They found a major bug in its development thanks to my mistake. I don't know what bug it is, but apparently, I can't communicate with it. Such complicated bug
Anyway, the creation called Magic Motion Orb is a public orb installed in strategic locations that can relay information to the public when needed. For example, whenever Auntie Amleth wanted to speak to the masses, she would usually call the people to gather around the castle, and those who couldn't attend for various reasons could only rely on the word of the masses, but now Auntie Amleth just needs to activate this orb and everyone can hear what Auntie Amleth said. It's a wonderful creation.
However, Master Merlin accidentally or intentionally, whichever it is, releases our battle, recorded in her special kaleidoscope, to the masses. Naturally, the masses are thrilled to see how their beloved knight and adventure protected their country. Praise is thrown left and right. The thing is, Aunt Amleth never approved of it, and when she confronted Master Merlin, Master Merlin just smiled and said, "Oops, I made a mistake". Knowing Master Merlin, I can bet my arms it wasn't a mistake. She was just curious and wanted to see what would happen if what she was able to capture in her special kaleidoscope could be transmitted through the Magic Motion Orb.
Of course, those who noticed my involvement wanted a fresh tale from my mouth itself. They couldn't help but get excited when I am about to tell them my heroic action, how I sneak around and able to uncover the truth of this organisation, but
"Sorry. While the battle is being shown as part of the experiments for the Magic Motion Orb, the actual details of what happened will soon be made public through the same orb. Dear Mother herself will address the matter." [Kara].
"Therefore, please note that anything that isn't conveyed by Dear Mother is nothing more than a rumor, even if it comes from the person involved in the incident" [Mara].
"Boo... You two are no fun" [Diana]
"Pardon?" [Kara, Mara]
"I mean, as expected of the future ruler of Amleth. I definitely, one hundred percent agree with what you just said, although a little scoop wouldn't be a problem, would it?" [Diana]
"No. It is!" [Marianne]
Instead of Kara and Mara, it's Marianne who punishes me by twisting my ear again.
Since Kara and Mara stand by their statement, the others, afraid to provoke the two princesses any further, leave without any questions, although they still praise me. Of course, this pattern is usually followed by
"How about coming to my house for afternoon tea? We can discuss our house cooperation further"
"No, thank you. As a dignified lady, I shouldn't carelessly accept an invitation without a formal letter to my brother" [Diana].
"That is..."
"Of course, even if my brothers received the invitation, they would probably be so excited that they would personally visit you with their full support" [Diana].
~Gulp~
When they hear that, they just leave. Of course, I can do that now. It's not much fun, but I can tell that the others are impressed by my growth.
"To think my little sweetie Diana can now gracefully decline an invitation. I am proud of you" [Merlin]
"You know, they wouldn't be swarming us if it wasn't for you letting the public know what happened" [Diana].
"Whatever you say. As I mentioned to Little Amleth, my hand accidentally slipped while handling both my kaleidoscope and the orb, causing me to accidentally transfer and release it to the masses. In the short time of five minutes I realized what had happened, it's already too late" [Merlin].
(She basically admitted that she did it on purpose!) [Everyone]
"Sigh... If it weren't for you being Her Highness' tutor, things would be very ugly for you" [Tiara].
Master Merlin and Ms. Tiara, seeing that we are still not eating our lunch, decided to treat the six of us in the classroom. Today's menu, chicken fried rice! Simple yet delicious. As we talked during our lunch, of course, Ms. Tiara reminded us about the upcoming final.