"So, how are things on your end?"
"I've already spoken to my brother. He very much welcomes your arrival, and everyone at the orphanage hopes to thank you as well. After all, it was because you gave the wish to me..."
"That little thing isn't worth mentioning."
Fang Zheng waved a hand as he looked at Yuris in the communication window.
"By the way, are you two planning to get married? Will there be a wedding?"
"Huh?"
Yuris's face immediately reddened at Fang Zheng's question.
"W-w-w-w-w-what are you talking about?!"
"Because after I entered Rizeratania, that was all I saw in the news."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng turned on the television. A broadcast came through: "Everyone, look! Princess Yuris has appeared! Beside her is her partner, Mr. Amagiri Ayato! They are waving to the audience, just like a newly blessed cou—"
"Waaaaaaaaah!!!"
However, the news broadcast was quickly drowned out by Yuris's red-faced scream.
"It's all that idiot brother's nonsense! Ayato and I aren't... that... we're not..."
"What a shame. I thought I could at least mooch off a wedding feast or something."
"There really is a banquet. If you and Julie come now, you'll definitely make it... My brother is holding a welcome banquet for us tonight, and he'd be delighted to invite you too. After all, you're the champion who dominated the Star Martial Festival for two consecutive years. You're quite a famous figure."
Yuris apparently had no intention of dwelling on that topic and immediately changed the subject.
"I've already spoken to my brother. He agreed to have an informal talk with you after tonight's banquet... Is that all right?"
"No problem. That'll be enough."
With Yuris guiding them, the rest of the journey went smoothly. Fang Zheng piloted the Kuon airship to land on the