"Imperial Royal Academy indeed—the performances by this batch of students were splendid."
In the stands, a group of important figures chatted with the Royal Academy's dean with smiles... Naturally, the dean was flattered.
On the Empire's side, aside from the dean, there was also a minister from the Foreign Ministry... Ordinarily, at least one influential member of the imperial family should have attended as well.
However, an important reunion meeting of the imperial clan was being held today, which happened to conflict with this visit, so no influential imperial family member had been sent.
After all, having a third-rate imperial relative show up would be worse than having no one come at all.
In fact, not all the influential foreign guests currently in [Malindo] were participating in this visit either... It could only be said that, even including those still on their way, the influential foreign guests visiting the Royal Academy this time made up only a small fraction of the total.
"I heard that Miss Sheryl will also be holding a meet-and-greet at the Royal Academy this afternoon?"
"Princess Phyllis is certainly well-informed." Francis smiled faintly.
The Fourth Princess chuckled. "After all, she is the famed [Galaxy Fairy]. I'd have to be well-informed. News has already spread throughout [Malindo]."
Francis nodded lightly. "Compared to politicians, people really do prefer getting involved in celebrity affairs."
"Does Lord Francis intend to attend Miss Sheryl's meet-and-greet?" Princess Phyllis asked curiously.
Francis replied casually, "Miss Phyllis is signed to one of my company's subsidiaries. Since I have the time, naturally I'll attend."
Princess Phyllis nodded, but then curiously glanced at the youngster following behind Francis—a pale-faced boy in a small suit, with two black horns.
"This is the demon youngster who fought Titan Kong, isn't he?"
The gladiatorial match at Lord [Babilon]'s