"Can we, Big Brother Olivert!?", Princess Alfin shot, darting her eyes toward Prince Olivert.
"Oh I do not see a problem with that. It is quite rare to see such a gathering like this. We've our respective nations, but no one knows that this is presently happening, haha!", Prince Olivert replied in agreement. He then looked toward a particular direction. "Oh Mueller my boy, be a dear and go fetch the orbal camera will you?"
"Fine, fine. Just know I'm not your lackey, Your Highness...", A grumbled voice said, appearing annoyed by such a task. But I still caught a shadow departing toward the front of the villa, likely where Prince Olivert's car was. It didn't take long for him to return with an orbal camera in hand, as did a couple members of the secret service.
"You do, Teacher. No one is getting left behind.", I said, calling out to Phillip. He smiled.
"It's a shame Grandpa isn't here to join us.", Elie said, revealing a frown.
"Oh Elie my dear, whoever said I couldn't come?", Another voice called out, appearing old, yet firm. Our eyes welcomed a new person at our side, being guided. Elie's eyes brightened seeing the person arrive.
"Grandpa! I thought you were going to arrive later to pick me up.", Elie said, rushing toward the aged man, and tackled him with a hug. He was Henry MacDowell. You'd think the active Mayor of Crossbell City wouldn't do something like this, but he did. I couldn't help but shift my eyes toward Father.
"You planned this didn't you, Father?", I asked. He's always the one to scheme something. Did he approve the Mayor to come earlier than his normal pickup time? Does that mean he's joining us for lunch?
"Haha! I'll give no comment to that, my son. He isn't the only one.", Giliath said, smiling back at me.
"This certainly is a crowd of people, as annoying as it sounds. You set me up.", Another voice said. A very familiar one. This time, Emma's eyes lit up, seeing the Crimson Roselia arrive.
"Grandma!", Emma happily said, and ran over to her side.
"It seems I missed out on a spectacle earlier. Are you well Emma dearest?", Roselia said, greeting her.
"Uh-huh. You missed out on another one of Naoto's spars with Mister Phillip.", Emma responded.
"Is that right? You know, you aren't half bad, old man. You'd seem like a worthy challenge one day.", Roselia said, looking at Phillip.
"Thank you for your kind words, Miss Millstein. But I am merely a humble old servant with a little bit of skill. I am not in my prime as I used to be.", Phillip said, smiling back at her.
Now that wouldn't be something? The Sword Fox versus the Crimson Roselia.
As much as I wanted to see that happen, I heard one more voice call out to us. It was another woman's voice.
"Oh my, so this is what you were up to, General. I didn't think you'd gather such individuals here today, and for a photo no less. But it wouldn't hurt to join now, would it? I am afraid that my Lord Husband will not be in attendance today, as he has matters back at the palace to attend to.", The woman said, revealing a woman in a vermillion red dress. This was Empress Priscilla.
"Mama!", Princess Alfin happily chirped.
"Mom.", Prince Cedric said. The two quickly rushed toward their Mother, and hugged her.
"A bit of a shame, but this was the most I could do. This should suffice for a photo, right, son?", Giliath asked, looking back at me with a grin on his face. He really did plan this whole thing, didn't he...
I couldn't help but suck in a cold breath of air seeing this group of people. But I nodded my head nonetheless.
"Oh dear. It looks like I will have to set out more plates than usual. But before we can all enjoy lunch, let us gather around now!", Kasia said, urging everyone into a small huddle. Even Mueller and a couple guards were brought into the group, not leaving anyone behind.
This was quite the group, wasn't it?
Giliath Osborne. Kasia Osborne. Rean Schwarzer. Myself. Empress Priscilla. Prince Olivert. Princess Alfin. Prince Cedric. Elie MacDowell. Henry MacDowell. Emma Millstein. Roselia Millstein. And Mueller Vander. He was actually with us, and wasn't the one holding the camera. We left that duty to one of the guards.
"Alright everyone. Say cheese!", Kasia called out, smiling from ear to ear.
After gathering around in front of the Osborne Villa off to the side, we all posed for the camera. With a flash, we all exclaimed in unison.
""Cheese!""
[Ding! Kasia's Favorability has been unlocked and has risen to 25%.]
[Ding! Rean's Favorability has been unlocked and has risen to 25.]
[Ding! Elie's Favorability has risen to 50%.]
[Ding! Henry's Favorability has risen to 50%.]
[Ding! Emma's Favorability has risen to 50%.]
[Ding! Roselia's Favorability has risen to 75%.]
[Ding! Mueller's Favorability has risen to 75%.]
[Ding! Empress Priscilla's Favorability has risen to 75%.]
[Ding! Prince Olivert's Favorability has risen to 100%.]
[Ding! Gamer Naoto has forged a strong bond with Olivert Reise Arnor, the current Crown Prince of Erebonia. Olivert's Blessing has been awarded to Gamer Naoto. It is now available for viewing. Gamer Naoto's Stat Preview has been adjusted.]
[Ding! Due to unlocking Olivert's Blessing. Accessory: Tears of the Vermillion has been deposited into Gamer Naoto's Inventory.]
[Ding! Giliath Osborne's Favorability has been locked.]