A Banquet Hall Doomed to Collapse

"His Majesty Sordil and Her Highness Irene have arrived!"

As the announcement rang out, a deep, majestic melody slowly began to play.

"Oh my... oh my, it's actually our national anthem. His Majesty Sordil, you certainly have quite the influence!"

Faced with his wife's teasing, His Majesty the Emperor could only respond with an awkward yet polite smile.

"Lady Irene, today is a thank-you banquet hosted by the Fiore Royal Family. All the nobles will be attending!"

At those barely audible words, Her Highness the Empress's lips twitched uncontrollably twice.

"His Majesty Sordil, with little ones like Natsu around, it doesn't matter how I act, does it? After all... it's Fairy Tail. Hehe!"

Though he wanted to argue, when faced with "Fairy Tail," he truly had no idea how to defend himself.

After a long silence, His Majesty the Emperor spoke again in a quiet voice. "Those little brats can do whatever they want, but we represent the Imperial Royal Family. We are the face of the nation!"

"Fine. For Father's sake, I'll reluctantly cooperate. But don't push your luck!"

"Understood... understood!"

By the time the couple reached an agreement, they had arrived at the center of the hall. The troublemakers following behind them began entering the banquet hall as well, and the place soon grew lively.

"So this is the royal palace?"

"It's huge! (Happy)"

"It's not that big, though! (Pink Ball)"

"Hey, hey... Cole, not everyone gets to live in a mansion like this like you do! (Demon)"

"Exactly! (Viola)"

"I think Pink Ball is right. This place really isn't that big. I could tear it down in five minutes."

At the orange-haired handsome uncle's words, everyone's expressions instantly fell.

"Hey, hey... Uncle, don't do anything reckless! (Negus)"

"I'm just saying. It's not like I'd actually do it!"