Welcome To Granzreich!

At the stroke of midnight, The Queen had summoned her daughters and their imperial mentor to her study to deliver an important message.

Leonora groaned, "Ugh! Mother! Why on earth did you call us so late in the night?"

The Queen replied, "Well... sorry for intruding, but I just needed to see my daughters' bright shining faces!"

Licha scoffed, "In that case, 12 am is not the best time for that!"

Professor Heidi reminded, "The sooner Your Highnesses collect yourselves together, the sooner the Queen can deliver her message, and all of you can go back into your deep slumber."

The Queen proceeded, "Thank you, Heidi. I have been requested to meet up with the King of Granzreich, along with my four daughters and their imperial mentor."

Professor Heidi and the Princesses stared at each other, and the screeched at the top of their voices, "WHAT!?!?!?"

Brunia asked in disbelief, "Truly, mother? But what is the purpose behind this visit to Granzreich?"

The Queen continued, "You Princesses have been assigned to engage and get along with the Princes of Granzreich."

Licha squealed with delight, "YAY! I would never pass up an opportunity to interlace with boys! If they're as smoking and sexy as me, I will be fine."

Brunia yelled, "What a lewd comment for a Royal Princess! Or for any woman!"

Professor Heidi inquired, "Your Majesty, is my purpose of chaperoning the Princesses during their visit and giving them lessons at that time?"

The Queen answered, "Umm... that's a part of the job. You will be posing as the imperial mentor to the four Vermillion Princesses and the four Granzreich Princes. Since it is a large group of eight, you will be working with the royal tutor to the Granzreich Princes."

Professor Heidi responded, "I will be honored, Your Majesty."

Kaira asked in curiosity, "What is a royal tutor?"

The Queen replied, "It's the same concept as the imperial mentor. The only difference is the terms used in the two nations."

Leonora posed a question, "I barely know how to speak to a guy! How old are these chaps, anyway!?"

The Queen answered, "I believe that the four brothers are of the same age as each of you."

Licha remarked, "OH! I get it! So there will be a guy who is of the same age as me, Leo, Brunie and Kainie respectively, right?"

The Queen nodded her head with endorsement and affirmed, "Princesses and imperial mentor,; get ready! We will be departing at 12 noon, sharp tomorrow! All of you must gather at the reception hall at eight in the morning and scan your luggage items with Heidi. This is a significant appointment, so I merely desire everything and you to be on your best performance."

The next morning, the four Princesses gathered at the reception hall to review what they have packed for the trip.

Professor Heidi greeted, "Your Highnesses, you have arrived bright and early. Please set your suitcases on the floor, and I will examine each one. Princess Licha, how about you go first?"

Licha cooperated and opened up her bag for inspection. The Professor and the other three Princesses were mouth dropped with what they saw in the bag.

Brunia scolded, "Licha! What the hell is this?! There are no bounds to your indecency!"

Licha countered, "Hey! I do have one ball gown in there! And besides, my fashion choices is what makes me unique!"

Brunia yelled, "Fashion choice means a choice in clothing! These pieces barely have any fabric in them! What the hell are these wiping dishes called!?"

Licha calmly answered, "It's called a crop-top, and don't worry! I will wear them only after the Princes are comfortable with who I am! I will dress like an Arabic lady till then if you would stop nagging me!"

Professor Heidi asked, "Okay, if we put the clothes aside, why on earth are you carrying these lewd magazines?"

Licha argued, "Hey! Gotta have some Cumsta eye candy while I'm gone!"

Kaira responded, "Well... it's Licha's decision... let her bring whatever she wants."

Professor Heidi said, "Okay... fair enough. Let's move on to Princess Leonora's packing, shall we?"

Leonora articulated with pride, "I'm sure, Heidi would approve of my disposition. Unlike Licha, I don't have contemptible material in there."

She thought, "Heidi and dearest sister Brunia might praise me! Praise me! Praise me! Praise me!" Professor Heidi opened up the bag to reveal a few formals. However, most areas of the suitcase were stuffed with sports pieces of equipment.

Brunia commented, "Umm... there are no lewd objects in there. I'll give you that much."

Licha asked, "Leo! We're going on a trip to the royal palace in Granzreich. Why do you need these things?"

Professor Heidi appended, "Yes, I agree. I'm sure there will be plenty of those items in their palace. Please remove these pieces of equipment and make room for your clothes so that your bag will be lighter and more practical to carry."

Leonora threw a tantrum, "NO! This is my bag! I will not take these things out!"

Brunia dictated, "Remove them! Now!" Leonora flinched and obeyed her sister without questioning.

Professor Heidi thought, "Next time, I will ask Princess Brunia to ask Princess Leonora to do tasks that she despises, alternatively of consuming my time and vitality." She then said, "Alright, then... let's move on to Princess Brunia's luggage."

Brunia opened up her suitcase and affirmed, "Mistress, I can positively reassure you that there's nothing lewd or extraneous material in this container!" Professor Heidi and the other three Princesses glanced inside the luggage to see it filled with books, stationery, and a few formal gowns. Licha noticed the same scarlet heart-shaped box that Brunia was trying to conceal it from her before.

She asked in curiosity, "What is that container you keep hiding, Brunie!? Lemme see!"

Brunia blocked Licha and yelled, "I do not expect you to invade my privacy!"

Professor Heidi responded, "Now, now, Princess Licha, that's enough of that. If it pleases you, I will look into that box myself, and see whether it's any content in it that you should worry about. And for you, Princess Brunia, I think it suffices to say that I identify no problems whatsoever in your packing. However, Her Majesty orders still stand that I should examine all the contents in your bag. If it's any consolation, I will check that container when we're alone."

Brunia acknowledged, "Thank you, Mistress!" But in reality, panic seized her, and nervous trembles of negative energy were flowing through her body, causing her to shudder in fear."

Professor Heidi observed Brunia, but proceeded for the time being, "On to the last one, Princess Kaira's suitcase."

Kaira didn't desire to unlock up her case for the reason that she knew alone. Professor Heidi asked, "Princess Kaira, what is it that you're hiding? It is not as revolting as what Princess Licha had in her luggage, right?"

Licha screamed, "Hey, darling! That was uncalled for! I don't have revolting stuff in my packing, do I?"

Professor Heidi neglected the Princess's statement and opened the bag to reveal the palace dog inside it, along with Kaira's clothes! The dog pounced on Heidi and started licking her face.

Leonora asked, "Kaira, what is Shyra doing in your suitcase?"

Kaira answered while fidgeting her fingers with nervousness, "Well... I don't know for sure whether Granzreich has cute and soft things... just cannot live without them..."

Professor Heidi reassured the Princess by saying, "I'm sure that you will find objects to your requirement, Highness. But with that said, taking the palace dog may not be something that the Queen might approve."

She then continued, "So, everything is said and done for; you may hand over your items of baggage to the bell boy who is currently waiting for your Highnesses at the courtyard. Except for you, Princess Brunia, your luggage will be taken later. The other Princesses can proceed over to the carriage."

Professor Heidi asked, "Princess Brunia, shall I look into the matter at hand?" Brunia looked down and didn't reply as she didn't want to sound disrespectful.

Professor Heidi inquired, "Why are you even carrying it anyway, is it of significant importance?"

Brunia responded, "Mistress, if you want to examine it, you can because it's mother's orders."

Professor Heidi replied, "Never mind. I won't do it."

Brunia asked in surprise, "Why? Isn't that what mother instructed you to do?"

Professor Heidi answered, "It is, but if it causes you this much discomfort, I shall not do so. Also, I have my own set of questions that I have wanted to ask you, but I doubt whether you would answer me. I may be curious about a lot of things about you; however, I choose to keep it inside because I know that it may hurt you to answer those. Well, we shall be off then, it's almost time."

Brunia beckoned, "Mistress, wait!" Professor Heidi turned around and was willing to listen to what the Princess had to say. Brunia continued, "Mistress, I promise that you will find the answers to your questions, whenever I'm ready to happily address them for you."

Professor Heidi responded, "Understood."

The Princesses, The Queen, and the imperial mentor took their seats in the royal carriage and departed to Wiennier, the capital city of Granzreich. They arrived at the Weisburg palace of Granzreich within five hours. The King of Granzreich, Viktor Von Granzreich, his four sons, and their royal tutor were waiting at the palace entrance to receive the Queen and the four Princesses of Vermillion. As the carriage came to a halt, the Queen descended and courtesy in front of the King whereas he did the same. The King politely greeted, "We are so thrilled to have you with us, Your Highness, Queen Viktoria Von Vermillion!"

The Queen responded, "Likewise, Your Highness, King Viktor Von Granzreich. Let me introduce you to my daughters!"

The Queen introduced, "This is Princess Kaira Von Vermillion, the second-eldest; 17 years old; she's next in line for the royal throne of Vermillion after my eldest daughter, Eina Von Vermillion who's currently 23 years of age. I believe that Prince Eins might be of the same age as well."

Kaira greeted, "It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty."

The King commented, "What a charming girl!"

The Queen moved on to the third daughter of the family and interjected, "This is Princess Brunia Von Vermillion, 16 years old; the third daughter."

Brunia acknowledged, "I am sanctified to have this opportunity to meet you, Your Majesty."

The King raised an eyebrow and asked in curiosity, "A very polite girl. Have we met before?"

Brunia answered, "I'm positively sure that this is the first time I'm meeting you, Your Majesty."

The King affirmed, "Oh! Maybe not. But you remind me of one girl I've met in the orphanage in Wiener. Maybe I have mistaken you for someone else."

The Queen neglected that awkward turn of the topic and continued with the fourth daughter of the family, "This is Princess Leonora Von Vermillion, 15 years old; the fourth daughter."

Leonora greeted, "I trust you've been well. Thank you for welcoming us."

Professor Heidi thought, "Wait a minute... who is this?! I underestimated her. It seems that the Princess can greet a royal with poise and grace."

The Queen went on to the fifth Princess and introduced, "And this is Princess Licha Von Vermillion, the youngest daughter."

Licha greeted, "I'm honored to meet you, Your Majesty."

The King also introduced his sons in the same manner, Prince Kai (second-eldest; 17 years old), Prince Bruno (third-eldest; 16 years old), Prince Leonhard (fourth eldest, 15 years old) and Prince Licht (the youngest son, 14 years old) and finally, the spotlight came onto the royal tutor and the imperial mentor of the two families.

The Queen pointed at the little guy with red hair and asked the King, "King Viktor? Who is this kid?"

The man got pissed off and yelled, "I'll have you know that I'm a full-grown adult and the royal tutor! My name is Heine Wittgenstein!"

The King responded, "Herr royal tutor, please compose yourself. By the by, who is this little kid you have, Queen Viktoria?"

Professor Heidi also got pissed and screamed, "I'll have you know that I'm a grown woman and the imperial mentor to the four Princesses here!"

The King apologized for the misconception with his diplomatic smile, and proceeded, "Now, the Queen and I have much to discuss. In the meantime, your teachers have come up with a lesson for group endeavor tomorrow and have planned it via correspondence. Enjoy your time here and good luck to the eight of you!"

Licht burst into laughter and squealed, "What a coincidence! You gals also have a tiny tutor!?"

Bruno yelled, "You can't call a teacher 'tiny'! Especially not Master!"

Brunia asked in curiosity, "Master? You have a Master, Prince Bruno?"

Bruno replied, "Yes, this royal tutor in front of me, of course!"

Licha shrieked in delight, "WOW! You and Brunie are going to get along great! Even she calls Heidi darling, 'Mistress'! Both of you are nerds! Brunie, I'm glad to see that you have your type here! Can't help but wonder which one of you are of my age."

Licht jumped forward and spoke, "I'm fourteen! So did you have a boyfriend? How far did you go?"

Bruno yelled, "What in the devil are you asking the Princess of a foreign land!? This is no way to behave!!!"

Licha countered, "Hey! Talking about love is an excellent way to get a conversation going!"

Professor Heine asked, "Is the topic love or lewd acts?"

Licha gleamed and responded, "I actually have dated 45 guys! But none of them last for more than 2 weeks. But still, the fact remains that all the boys in my town are all over me." Everyone present there were making faces of anguish and disgust, except Licht.

Licht asked, "Would you like to tour around my chambers in the meantime?"

Licha answered, "Sure! YAY!" And the both of them slipped away like banana peels on the floor.

Professor Heine and Professor Heidi also departed from the courtyard saying that all the Princes and Princesses have to gather at the reception hall at 8 am the next day for a group endeavor. And that the rooms will be changed for the course of the stay.

Professor Heine announced, "The changes will be made according to your age group. One Princess and One Prince in each twin-bedded room. The allotments will be given to Your Highnesses during dinner."

Professor Heidi added, "And as for Princess Brunia since your condition hasn't recovered fully, I will be stopping by your chambers to give you the medications the doctors have prescribed. Everyone must assemble at the dining hall at 7pm sharp for dinner. We will be informing Prince Licht and Princess Licha about the same. Good day to all of you."

And the two teachers left the area smoothly without another word.

Leonora threw a tantrum, "Is there anything to do here? I'm bored! I wanna play soccer!"

Leonhard asked, "You like soccer?"

Leonora replied, "Yeah! Basically, I am exceptional when it comes to sports!"

Leonhard responded, "Wanna play? I challenge you that you can't beat me!"

Leonora gave an evil grin and answered, "You're on!" And both of them departed the courtyard in glee.

Suddenly, the Granzreich palace dog, Shadow came running and pounced on Kai. Kai was squishing the dog's palm in glee. Kaira couldn't help herself and asked, "May I join you, Prince Kai?"

Kai asked, "You like soft things too? They are the best, aren't they?"

Kaira nodded with approval and mentioned, "Absolutely. I also like to spend my day lying on the grass and watching the clouds in the sky, it brings me peace." Kai smiled and escorted Kaira to the palace gardens, leaving Bruno and Brunia alone.

Brunia inquired, "Prince Bruno, I can't help but ask; are you the one who wrote the thesis 'The State of A Modern Nation: Looking Forward One Hundred Years?' while you were in Orosz studying under Doctor Dmitri?"

Bruno replied, "Yes, I am. But how did you know?"

Brunia answered, "Please. I can identify quality work when I see it. I hear that you have even received accolades for the same; magnificent work, Prince. I'm a big fan of your work."

Bruno acknowledged, "Thank you. You read my thesis and understand them? I mean, I haven't had the foggiest notion that any females from foreign countries also examine my work. Anything that you've written that I've heard about?"

Brunia asked, "Well... have you read the thesis 'The Modern Monarchy of the Human Race?'"

Bruno gasped and asked with bewilderment, "Wait... are you the one who wrote that?! Good, God! Even Master praise your work and showed it to me as an example! I never expected something like this from a female before!"

Brunia cleared her throat and stated, "Precisely. I live to strive and improve myself in whatever way I can. Being an intellectual will not suffice my life goals, I need to be well-rounded and have a flexible mind if I want to convince my mother that I'm fit for the throne until my brother Adam comes of age. People underestimate what a royal woman can do and how much potential she has. They assume that all Princesses have to do is get married to a royal Prince of another nation and conduct herself with grace and poise. And my goal is to prove them wrong."

Bruno smiled with delight and responded, "I've never seen a woman with such ambition. Would you like to have a look at the thesis that I'm working on right now?"

Brunia answered, "Sure! I'd love to! Lead the way!"

And just like that, all the Princesses of Vermillion and the Princes of Granzreich hit it off smoothly.