It was decided that the place to have tea with Princess Beate would be at the palace where she lived.

Or you could just go to any one of those rooms.

　She insisted, but the female officers did their best to stop her.
　Even the head mistress came out, and as a result, Beate was defeated and accepted to have it at the detached palace.
　A too gorgeous group of people, the Imperial Lady and the three Yagami Teru, would never be allowed to hold a tea party in a mere empty room, no matter how much of an imperial castle it was.
　The female officers seemed to have a headache at the imperial princess, whose common sense was unacceptable to any extent.
　As long as they were allowed to work at the imperial castle, they were all particularly loyal to the royal family, and no one rejoiced at the ugly news of the royal family.
　I was impressed by the emperor's and personnel's discernment, but only Val, Mina and Sidonier could afford to do that.
　When I returned to the palace, I found that the maids of honor had begun preparing for a tea party.

'Oh, you are so clever, aren't you?　I can't believe you're preparing me.

　Beate's mood immediately improved and she smiled and spoke to her handmaiden.

'As for Your Highness, I expected that he was planning to hold a tea party somewhere in the imperial castle without permission, and that the chief lady or the chamberlain would oppose him and he would turn back.

　The middle-aged maid of honor looks familiar and says something like she's been watching the series of events unfold.

''It's so frustrating ...... that I can't say anything back ......''

　The imperial princess really bites her lip in frustration.

''As expected of a fierce man of history. Lord Zenda, whose history dates back to the birth of His Highness Adrienne.''

　Zenda chuckled as Val applauded and praised him.

'I'll take that as a compliment, Master Bartolomeus.

　He shows quite a bit of penetration, but he doesn't flinch at that much and nods silently.

'I had anticipated the tea party, but I couldn't read up on the number of people, so I'll have to wait a while longer.

　Zenda said, bowing grudgingly and withdrawing.
　Instead, a group of young maidservants came over and led them to a white round table in the garden.
　After a short wait, rose water is brought in for a few people.

''As expected of the maidservants who report directly to Her Imperial Highness, they are well-trained, aren't they?

　Sydonier complimented her with a smile.
　It was typical of this woman that she didn't sound envious at all.

'So that's the way it is, isn't it?'

　Beate replied with a look that said she thought that was normal.
　At a time like this, it should be a noblewoman's manners to make an affectionate smile and say thank you, but it doesn't work for her as a matter of course.
　Sydonier herself is of a character that feels such manners are rigid, so instead of raising an eyebrow, she has a good feeling for the princess.

''Sorry to keep you waiting. Please come this way.

　They didn't wait five minutes before being led to the green-roofed terrace.
　There was a large white pot and several scones lined with white teacups.

'Suzu Zenda, I see you've read some of it.

　Val was impressed.
　It wouldn't take more than five minutes, or even enough time to prepare from scratch what would be served at the royal family's tea party.
　Considering the shortness of the wait, it was natural to assume that Zenda was just trying to be humble.

''Well, if I can say that His Highness Beate can easily invite His Highness, and yet there's only one person who would readily accept His Highness' invitation, it would be us. Although it was unexpected that Meena would come, but he must have decided to come if Bartolomeus would come.

　Sydonier tried to say why Zenda could have predicted it.
　It was entirely true, so the maidservant, who was said to be a fierce fighter of the past, only nodded silently.

'Something frustrating: ......'

　Beate growled again.
　Having a subject who could anticipate one's actions would be a great honor for the ruling class of the empire.
　She was an insane girl in this regard as well.

''For now, why don't you give Zenda a compliment?''

　Val can't help but chide him a bit, as expected.

'Oh, yeah?'

　He didn't usually say any of these things, so Beate decided to consider it.

'Zenda, that's brilliant. Keep up the good work.

　He compliments Zenda with a sober face.

'I would like to be honoured by Your Highness with a compliment to the last generation.

　Even if it is perfunctory, the fact that she was praised by the royal family has an immense effect.
　Zenda responds to her not with a "worship" but with a "salute", kneeling on the spot and putting his hands on the ground.
　Unintentionally, Val had proved to be a strong influence on the royal family, like Beate, who seemed to live without common sense, but it was too late for those present, and it was not the case.　

''By the way, when did Vilhemina get to know His Highness?''

　Sydonier questioned.
　She realized they knew each other by the fact that Beate hadn't greeted her for the first time either.

'You and Val came to dinner with me the other day.

　It had been fun, Beate reflected on the memories, but Sydonier shot Val a dumbfounded look.

'So the rumors were true about you using His Royal Highness as a place to eat. You are as insane as His Highness Beate, Bartolomeus.'

I'm honestly aware of that.

　He admitted honestly.

''It's the role of the Yagamihui to interact with the imperial family, and it's also the imperial family's job to keep the Yagamihui close to them.

　It was Mina who defended him, "There are limits to things, Vilhemeena.

'Things have limits, Vilhemeena.

　Sydonier sighs and admonishes her, but of course it doesn't work on her.
　This member of the team would make Sydonier quite sensible.
　He immediately noticed and sighed softly.