"Hehehe! Hehe! That ticklesh!" ［Natalia］

  Soft and merry giggles chimed in the air, six balls of fluff running around the pce. The little princess runs and they chase after, stumbling and tumbling on the soft, green grass and cuddling with one another.

  The little princess giggled and the furballs woofed back, tinuing to run around even though they had already fallen over many times already. It was a warm and fluffy se watched over by a few figures, eyes full of happiness.

  Snap Snap Snap

  And of course, what better way to preserve su adorable and precious se is there than taking photos of it? And so, Grey has been snapping photos here and there, capturing the best of shots and angles like a professional photographer.

  Though the Queen and Princess were watg, Grey didn't shy away in using the camera in front of them. Julius already khat he had some odd things on him. There was no harm if another person or two knew about it.

  Well, it's not like they do it anyway. Other than the fact that Grey was the only one who knew how to make them with his knowledge in sce, magid rune making, there was also the faly he could produce the photo papers. Even if they were to reverse-ehings, there is only so much they aplish.

  Even then, Grey still made sure to use the same ve lieー I mean, excuse that he used with Julius. With him saying that they found it in the Labyrinth, even if they were Kings of Emperors, they could only give up.

  Though many would surely suspect if their cims were real, there was only so much they could do against Grey and Yuna who have established es with many important figures. Only they could decide if they want to give them one or not.

  "Hmm... This looks good... This ooo... Oh! This is perfect!" ［Grey］

  Joy aement were pstered on Grey's face as he admired the photos he took. Photos which fully captured the adorableness of the little princess and the familiars pying happily in the Royal Gardens, smiling ever shtly.

  Though it was a shame that Poris was already returo Eliza's side, there was only so much he could do about it. heless, he was already satisfied with the photos that he took, grinning like a doting father.

  If there was ohing Grey regretted the most, it was that he didn't take pictures of the little prihe days prior. He pletely fot after their exhausting adventure in the Labyrinth. The only thing which soothed his heart was seeing their lovely smiles.

  "Aunthie! Aunthie! Here! Here! Catalia!" ［Natalia］

  "Slow down, Natalia! You're too quick!" ［Iris］

  "No! Nalia not wuick! Aunthie, shlow!" ［Natalia］

  "Ehhh?!" ［Iris］

  Well, it wasn't just the little princess who ying. Iris and Yuna were also pying with them, taking slow turns iing chased and chasing after. Of course, the familiars were also part of the game, Vega, Kentaurus, and opus being just as eic as the little princess.

  On the trary, just like Natalia had previously said, Iris really was very slow. Well, rather than slow, she was just bad at running. Really, really bad at running. It was to the point she couldn't even catch the little princess who was still 2 years old.

  Yuna wasn't running too fast either, maintaining a pace which even toddlers like the little princess catch up to, letting herself be caught from time to time. Both her childish and motherly side were on py.

  "Haah... Haah... Haah... So fast..." ［Iris］

  "Iris, are you okay? Do you need a break? How about water?" ［Yuna］

  "N... No... I still go on..." ［Iris］

  Or so she says, but she has beeing bullets for some time already, grasping her breath in rapid succession. Even then, even with how terrible she was at the game, she was enjoying it to the fullest, pying to her heart's tent.

  "Okay... Then just let me know if youー Oh?!" ［Yuna］

  "There! I caught Elder Sister Yuna!" ［Iris］

  Yuna couldn't eve, or rather, she just chose not to. She already knew Iris was going to lu her with open arms, so she just stood there carefreely, waiting for the tter to catch her. And it was just as she expected. Now, the Princess Royal was ging unto her.

  "My... It seems like I've been caught..." ［Yuna］

  "Hehehe!" ［Iris］

  "Okay then.... Since I've been caught, I'll give you 20 seds to run. Run as far away as you , okay?" ［Yuna］

  "Y-Yes!" ［Iris］

  Rapid footsteps echoed in the air as the numbers ted up. Though Yuna gave quite a bit of time to run, Iris didn't really get away really far. Still, she tried her best and that's all that matters.

  Whilst the girls and familiars tinued pying tag, Grey also tinued snapping photos of them, drying the photos, and piling them. The only times he stopped was when he o refill the photo papers and when showing the pictures to the Queen and Princess.

  "Your Majesty, Missus Natasha, what do you think of these?" ［Grey］

  "How beautiful... These photos really are fantastic..." ［Natasha］

  "Oh! Oh, goodness! How adorable! Natasha, look at this! Our Iris and Natalia looks so cute here! Look! Look!" ［Talia］

  "You're right, Mother... Ah! Here's another one!" ［Natasha］

  Well, there was o ask what their reas were. The way they looked at them py with such warm and loving eyes, it was obvious that they were the type to dote on the children. It was fortuhat the King and Prince weren't there. Else, they would have surely gone crazy over praising them.

  Of course, they weren't the only ones who were enjoying themselves. Grey was also happy to have snapped a few photos of Yuna, which, as one would have guessed, would go into his "Yuna colle" sooner or ter.

  "Still... Is it really fine for us to keep such amazing photos?" ［Talia］

  "That's right. I'm sure these pictures would fetch quite a hefty sum. Is it really okay for us to have these, Grey?" ［Natasha］

  "Of course. Just think of it as a present. There isn't anything wrong with giving presents to the Royal Family, is there?" ［Grey］

  "... No... No, there isn't..." ［Talia］

  Shaking her head ever so gently, the Queen could not refute Grey's goodwill anymore. When he says it that way, it would only be rude if they dee. They were both very thankful for the wonderful gifts they received.

  Well, speaking of presents... There was a better one Grey had been thinking of giving the Royal Family. It was the very camera he's been holding ontoー another replica of the camera, to be exact.

  Other than the fact Julius has been b him every time he had the ce to, he had also given a camera to Kris and Aria already so it's only going to be a matter of time before people find out and start asking about them.

  It wasn't only the camera. The same thing also goes for the cellphohey were tools which would allow people to orate memories and ect with their loved ones. A privilege Grey thinks everyone should have,

  Well, it's still a pn in his mind. One he is still sidering after weighing down the pros and s, ansidering the effects it may bring to the world. For now, he is fully satisfied watg the children and familiars py with Yuna, a little gentle smile f on his lips.

  Time passed and after several hours of pying with Grey, Yuna, and the familiars, the little princess finally fell asleep. And it wasn't only her. Iris, who was uo pying so eically, had also fallen asleep, resting their heads on the familiars' soft and fluffy bodies.

  "My... Would you look at this... It seems like they're really tired..." ［Talia］

  "Should I have them carried to their rooms, Your Majesty?" ［Grey］

  "If it isn't too much trouble, then please, and thank you." ［Talia］

  "Hahaha. It's my pleasure." ［Grey］

  Grey's ughs slowly drifting in the air, he gave a signal to signal to the familiars. The tter theheir bodies to the size of that of adult wolves, helping one ao carry the sleeping princesses like a soft and fluffy carriage.

  Gentle as one be, the familiars headed to the little princess' room alohough Iris has a room of her own, it was decided that it was best to have the two of them sleep together, cuddling each other, now in the embrace of their fortable beds.

  "Fufufu! My daughter and granddaughter sleeping peacefully... What a beautiful sight, wouldn't you agree?" ［Talia］

  "I agree, Mother. They look so peaceful..." ［Natasha］

  "Un! Iris and Natalia are so cute～!" ［Yuna］

  Soft snores and fleeting giggles danced around the air as people slowly exited the little princess' room, leaving the two princesses to py in dreamnd. The sun had almost reached its Zenith, a peaceful atmosphere looming over the room.

  "Well then, I'll be heading out now, Grey, Yuna. Thank you for everything," ［Talia］

  "Don't worry about it, Your Majesty. We also enjoyed pying with Iris and the Little Princess. It was a fun experience for us." ［Grey］

  "Un! It was no trouble at all! If anything, we'd love to py with the princesses more! I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!" ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu! I'm gd to hear that. I'm sure Iris and Natalia would also love to. I would appreciate it if you tinued pying with them." ［Talia］

  A happy atmosphere about them, it wasn't long before everyoheir own ways. The Queen headed to the throne room to attend to her duties, the Princess headed to her office for her studies, and stly, Grey and Yuna headed back to their rooms to rest a littleー

  "Grey! Yuna!" ［Ernes］

  Stomp Stomp Stomp

  ... Or so they were going to. But they were still in the corridors when a loud voied towards them. The owner of such a voice was her than the King who was now marg aggressively towards them, his footsteps eg in the air.

  The King was still quite a distance away but Grey and Yuna could already feel the tension in the air. They didn't know what he wanted from them, but they could only smell trouble. Big trouble, that is.

  "A-Ah... What seems to be the problem, Your Majesty?" ［Grey］

  "What's the problem?! You're asking me what's the problem?! Are you really askihat?! How unbelievable!" ［Ernes］

  Repeating himself over and ain, the King's voily became higher and more furious-sounding with time. The closer he became, the louder and more chaotic his steps became. He was alo it sounded as if a whole squad of knights was marg ever so fervently.

  Well, it doesn't take a genius to know what the King would be upset about. There was only ohing Grey and Yuna could think of that would make the Ki in su excessive and dramatic way.

  "What's this I'm hearing about Grey reag Camity-Css?! Not only that! I heard one of your familiars is ooo! You better expin yourself!" ［Ernes］

  And... They were right. Their predis were very mu point, even. By the time the King finished his words he was already in front of them, eyes wide open, asking for an answer. One 't say it was fortable.

  "Hmm... You must have heard wrong, Your Majesty. I mea Camity-Css? That's a good joke if I've ever heard one." ［Grey］

  "That's right, Your Majesty. I'm sure it's another one of Julius' pranks." ［Yuna］

  "I never said I heard it from Julius." ［Ernes］

  Sileruck, fast as lightning, and soon, the thunder called awkwardness followed. All eyes were on Yuna as she realized how she fumbled, her face painted a rosy tint. It also didn't help that her eyes were swimming away at the moment. It was a good attempt but, unfortunately, it was not good enough.

  "Haah... I heard it from Duke Redlocke just this m. And judging from your reas... It seems like it's true..." ［Ernes］

  There was no use denying it anymore. After all, there are only so many times you try to fool someohey already expected that it would be revealed sooner or ter, but they hought it would be so soon.

  Well, what was most surprising was that it wasn't Julius who spilled the beans, but rather, Amelia. It all happened while she was telling her family stories about how the trip went, actally talking about it due to her excitement. It was one of her rare, clumsy moments.

  Having heard of it, Duke Redlocke, after one of their regur meetings, asked the King to extend his gratutions to Grey, not knowing the King also didn't know of such a thing. There was also an awkward atmosphere about them at the time and the rest is history.

  As for Julius, well... He is busy with his studies in the Royal Academy. And every time he eats dinner with everyone, he would mostly spend his time bantering and bickering with Grey, totally fetting about everything else.

  "Haah... Really... You always find ways to surprise me..." ［Ernes］

  Said the King as he massaged the ter of his brows, head clearly ag. Though he already expected Grey to reach Camity-Css, the tter was still too fast. He could only smile nervously at his potential.

  It would be a lie to say that he doesn't have even the smallest bit of desire to have them as vassals, but he is already satisfied with everything. He is already far too ied with them and would rather have them keep their freedom. It was the least he could do to repay them.

  "Alright then, you two, follow me. We'll have your privilege cards updated." ［Ernes］

  "Eh? Do we really o do that? I'm perfectly satisfied with an S-rank privilege card. I'm perfectly fine." ［Grey］

  "Of course. This is an exempry achievement! We ister you as soon as possible! That way, the whole world would know of ylory! Hahahaha!" ［Ernes］

  Well, he might want them free, but he also wants t around that their heroes and the royal family's acquaintances are gehey weren't even his children, vassals, nor citizens, yet he is already ag so proudly.

  Surprisingly, his reason was in no way reted to politics or anything or the sort. It was just another one of his idiotic shenanigans. One which he hasn't thought of the sequences yet. It was yet aroublesome situation.

  "e on now! We don't have the whole day! Hurry! Hurry!" ［Ernes］

  "W-Wair, Your Majeー" ［Grey］

  "Ah! There you are! I've been looking for you two!" ［Vanessa］

  They haven't eve with the Ki aroublesome character appeared before them, running around ever so eically and recklessly despite her bulging stomach. It was the pregnant and airheaded Big Sister, Vanessa!

  "I've heard from Her Majesty! You made a lot of sweets yesterday! Why didn't you invite me?! That's so mean!" ［Vanessa］

  She was even more troublesome than the King, like a little child whining over not getting a share of the treats their parents brought home. Not to mention she was a High-Ranker, making things even more difficult.

  "Hey! Grey, Yuna! e one! Let's head to the Royal Kit!" ［Vanessa］

  "Oh! That doesn't sound so bad as well! I've also been wanting to eat some again. I guess the update could wait." ［Ernes］

  "Your Majesty, you really are a wise King! All hail his Majesty!" ［Vanessa］

  "Hahaha! You're praisioo much, but I guess I do have credit in that regard! You know me too well, Vanessa! Hahaha!" ［Ernes］

  Gey and Yuna couldn't even follow the versation anymore. The versation about updating the cards is now toone, repced with the talk of sweets and the ughter of two individuals eg loud and clear i.

  Of course, Grey wouldn't just let themselves be strung along by their uable flow. Not letting the opportunity that they are still distracted slip, Grey quickly thought of a way to escape the current situatioing a solution not long after,

  "Haah... Alright then, we'llー Ah! Mister Ranzel! Your Honor! Over here!" ［Grey］

  Well, actually, there was o think too hard. There was aremely easy way, after all, All Grey o do was yell out to he King and Vanessa's heads turning around soon after.

  At the same time, while they were still distracted, Grey quickly grabbed Yuna by the hand and increased the distaween them by a couple dozeers in just mere fras of a sed, effectively running away.

  "Geez, Grey! You scared meー" ［Vanessa］

  By the time they noticed, it was already far too te. Grey had already created a gate, his and Yuna's bodies already halfway iheir faces which were oroubled were now filled with brightness, waving their hands goodbye.

  Though it was a shame that they o leave a couple things in their rooms behind, there is only so much they could do about it. They would rather have it that way tharung along the two's shenanigans. It was a worth-it trade off.

  "Your Majesty, I just remembered that we have something important to do. Please tell the princesses we're sorry we couldn't py with them for the time being." ［Grey］

  "Goodbye, Your Majesty! Goodbye Big Sis Vanessa! See you ime!" ［Yuna］

  "Wait! Grey, Yunー" ［Ernes］

  The King couldn't even finish his words whee suddenly closed, Grey and Yuna o be seen. Ay and barren atmosphere surrounded him and Vanessa as the winds of silence blew past them.

  Meanwhile, at the other end of the gate, Grey and Yuna safely arrived at their home, their bodies softly nding on the master bedroom's bed, a soft and fluffy sound soon resounding in the air as they fell towards it.

  Frozen, the two were but their hearts were still rag. They looked at the familiar ceiling above them, reevaluating and adjusting about what just happened, before slowly turning their heads towards one another.

  "Pfft... Puha... Hahahaha!" ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! Fuhaha! Hahaha!" ［Yuna］

  A burst of ughter rang out as soon as they met one another's eyes, still in disbelief about what just happehough it was a little silly, it being only esg from the King and Vanessa, they found it strangely funny.

  Especially after seeing their surprised faces as they turned around. They were just like kids who just successfully ran away after pranking someohe merry ughter tinued as the two sprawled leisurely and fortably on the bed.

  "Hehe... That was fun! Should we do it again?" ［Yuna］

  "Nah... I think I've had enough troubles for one day. You could even say it's already too much. Maybe ime." ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! Theime it is!" ［Yuna］

  Smiles were afloat the pce as Grey and Yuna finally and fully realized they were truly home, resting in their bed. A pleasant and fortable feeling surging in their hearts. Home truly was the best pce, after all.

  Well, of course, now that they're home and aloogether, they could finally do more intimate things with one another. Like a small animal, Yuna sloroached Grey, poung and ging to the tter soon after. She yearned for cuddles and cuddles is what she gets.

  "Hey, Yuna... Let's wash up first, alright? I'm still a little sweaty from pying. Let's cuddle ter, okay?" ［Grey］

  "No way... I'm also the same so there's no problem. I won't let go!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, just a quick minute, alrightー" ［Grey］

  "No! And that's final!" ［Yuna］

  It was useless iating. With the way Yuna is now, she wouldn't be bag down. After all, they have been separated for a month, and though they do call each other, there was still a ck of warmth and physical tact. She's only making up for the time they lost.

  Well, it's not like Grey couldn't uand her nor does he hate her being gy. Still, he wao at least smell fresh when cuddling with Yuna. He only wants to be in his best for her, after all.

  "Haah... Then how long should we cuddle?" ［Grey］

  "Mmn... Four hoursー no, five hours!" ［Yuna］

  "That's quite a long time..." ［Grey］

  "Un! After all, I love you thi～s muchー" ［Yuna］

  Groollllll

  So much for five hours, it hasn't even been a minute and Yuna's stomach already started growling. She was still stretg her hands out in a big motion, freezing as her stomach growled, her face quickly turning red.

  "Haha,Ha Then how about we cuddle after we have lunch? That's fine, right?" ［Grey］

  "Un... Let's do that..." ［Yuna］

  An embarrassed Yuna and a smiling Grey. Such were the faces of the two as they went out their bedroom and dowairs. They then headed dow, took out some ingredients, and cooked a delieal for themselves.

  Home really is the best!

  CHAPTER 200 END