Chapter 117

Ekaterina was doing her best to host as the mistress of the house, answering the questions of her classmates as they came and went, and looking out for anyone in need at a distance.

At first, I thought that Mikhael was going to give me a free pass since he was nearby all the time, but I was rather grateful that he was able to assist me when I was being talked to by several people at the same time.

Ekaterina is particularly impressed with Mikhael's ability to handle almost all the boys who come to talk to him.

You're the best, Prince. If it weren't for you being the incarnation of the flag of doom, I'd want you to come every time.

Well, Flora-chan has been around the whole time, and before I knew it, the two of them were talking quite friendly. Maybe I really should invite them every time I want to support these two.

1st Person PoV (Ekaterina)

The Krymov siblings are the ones I want to see every time I visit, and even though they are fighting with each other today, both of them have an aura that makes the place warm and inviting just by being there. Attracted by this, they are surrounded by a constant stream of people. With them around, most events would always turn out to be a success.

...That was the most amazing thing about them. However, they're not the only ones with such presence.

That includes the Yes Trio!

I almost forgot about them with all the traveling and tests. Well, I'm glad to see them here. I mean, those three have a huge amount of energy.

Well, they have been eating well. It seems like they are complaining about various little things to their servants. If they don't like the taste of the food, then don't eat it, and if they have any complaints, come down here to Versailles! But when their eyes met mine, they freaked out and quieted down....

By the time the boys and girls, especially the boys, had devoured their meals with a hearty appetite, I was beginning to feel a bit bored, or at least a bit mellow, no matter how magnificent the rose garden was.

So, just when I thought it was time to go, the atmosphere in the garden became tense.

It was because Alexei, the head of the garden, had appeared.

The tall Duke walked leisurely to the corner of the lawn where Ekaterina, Flora, Mikhael, and a group of their classmates surrounded them. No one announced his appearance, but everyone's eyes were drawn to him.

What power. As expected of a big brother.

Even at school, the difference between the highest grade students and freshmen is like that of adults and children. Even Nikolai, who is also a third year student, is a few steps ahead of his male classmates in size and composure, but big brother is even more special.

Standing in front of his sister and Mikhael, Alexei takes a bow.

"Your Highness Mikhael, welcome to our home." (Alexei)

"Sorry for the sudden appearance. I was wondering if we could talk about why I was here today." (Mikhael)

At this point, Mikhael glances at Ekaterina, then turns to Alexei and smiles.

"It looked like many boys would be here, so I thought I'd come too. It's a gorgeous rose garden." (Mikhael)

"..." (Alexei)

Alexei squints his neon blue eyes.

He felt like a bug telling him that Mikhael was here to repel other bugs...I don't know if I should say this, but as a vassal to speak those lines, it would be very offensive to the point of lèse-majesté.

His slightly thin lips lifted in a smile that seemed strangely fierce.