Beade's own mother, Wanda, who is meeting Meena for the first time, is a Viscountess.
　Her marriage to the emperor is not a political game for the nobility, but rather because the emperor is keen to have her as a result of her pretty appearance.
　Considering the fact that the emperor and his consort, the two are on good terms.

''How did my daughter come to be like this?

　Wanda, who retains her youthful, dainty appearance even though she's over forty, bemoans her daughter's uninhibited nature with a twinkle in her indigo eyes.
　Even though it's a dinner, it's an informal occasion at their own residence, so both she and her daughter, Bearde, are dressed casually.
　Bearde is in red, Wanda is in blue, and Meena is in a green dress borrowed from the Princess.
　Surrounded by beautifully dressed women from three directions, Val is dressed in a silk white shirt and black pants.
　It's no different than any other country, even in a large empire, that men's clothing is not of many kinds.

''Come on, wasn't it by birth?

　Beard says matter-of-factly in response to his mother's lamentations.
　Meena doesn't smile, but Val can't stand it and blurts out.

'Bartolomeus,'

　Wanda does not blame him, but looks at him with sullen eyes.

''Her unprincess-like character is one of the things that makes Her Highness Beade so attractive.

That being said, ......

　The queen was not convinced by Val's answer.

'There is a Highness who says one is good. You don't mind if it stays that way, mother.'

What's wrong with that?

　Wanda's head snapped up at Bearde's statement.

''I understand your feelings, but I know it will be extremely difficult to convince His Highness Bearde of this.

　Val told him directly to give up.
　If you're thinking about correcting your character, you should have done it at a younger age.
　Maybe that's why Wanda feels the same way and that's why she deeply regrets it now.

'Your meat is going to get cold, now let's eat.

　Bearde says this and quickly begins to eat.
　It's not a very commendable act even in an informal setting, but she's not in the nature to care about it.
　Besides, it's not a good idea to leave the food you've been working on unattended, so Wanda also has no choice but to pick up a fork and knife.
　After the queen and the imperial princess start eating, Val and Meena also move their hands.
　Today's menu is beef fillet steak, lamb and vegetable stew, pork loin on cheese, and grilled white fish.
　Incidentally, "What about the appetizers and salads? Meena was the only one who thought it was a good idea.
　She glanced at the bar and learned from his appearance that this was the norm here.
　There was a wide variety of drinks: rose tea, tea, mineral water, wine and barley wine.
　Wanda ordered wine and Val ordered wine and beer, but the other two opted for the rose tea.

Mmm, it's good. Happy.

　It was Bearde who let out his thoughts with a happy expression.

'It's a shame you're eating,'

　Wanda cautioned her daughter, undaunted.

'Because it's delicious. I'm happy. It's the best thing that could happen to you.

　Beade doesn't take offense, but praises the food and the chef's skills.

'Good food, good drink. It certainly makes me happy.'

　When Bal tried to empathize with the princess, Wanda made a silent protest with eyes that seemed to say, "Don't say anything unnecessary.

''I can understand what you and Your Highness say, Bal-sama,''

　However, even Meena took Beade's shoulder, and the queen's eyes widened in shock at being betrayed.
　She didn't realize that Meena was only taking Val's side, as she had only just gotten to know him.

''Isn't that right?''

　Bearde also didn't notice, and was simply glad to have more allies.

'Hey, mother?'

　She looks at her mother with a victor's expression.

'Though I can't deny that,'

　With a troubled look on her face, Wanda replied.
　She's not someone who can say that the others are good, but not the emperor.
　That's why she herself overlooks the possibility that Beade has become the character she is now.

'Yes, the stew is good too.'

　Bearde tasted the food again.

'It's delicious,'

　Val followed and Meena followed him.
　Wanda gave up and decided to focus on her own meal.