Reborn as the Princess' Knight (GL)

Chapter 68: Festival with Vivienne (III).

Kein's POV

We went into the dining room, where all is at peace.

"Wahhh! Yummy! Nom!"

Ah... well almost at peace.

Vivienne was being a glutton by taking in a stack of pancakes with chocolate syrup on top with strawberries on them. "Nom... nom..." she was making such a mess on the table- and father didn't seem to mind.

He was even encouraging her to eat some more when he noticed that Vivienne was low on pancakes, he gestured to Alfred with a set of orders. "Alfred, deliver another batch of pancakes won't you? She looks famished- clearly she needs more food." (Baron Hills)

Alfred looks towards me before nodding at Father. "Certainly, Master Hills." he bows before leaving the table in search of another stack of pancakes for Vivienne to eat.

I frown looking at the finished plate that came to be after Vivienne devoured those whole stacks of sugar. When I was with Father he never did any of this- I guess it really is true- people are more soft on their grandchildren more than their own children.

"Father I don't think that's healthy- that's too much sugar already. What she needs is vegetables and protein, as well as fruits." I explained, reaching out to grab an apple from a small basket that was in front of us and started peeling its skin with a knife that was on my side before putting it on Vivienne's plate.

"Ohhh?" (Vivienne) stares at the slice of apple I placed on her plate and holds it in her hand.

"Its an apple- a fruit, you can eat it Vivienne." I told her reassuringly that it's safe to eat, and without any hesitation Vivienne took a bite and smiled widely, liking the taste of the juicy red fruit.

"Twank you." she takes another slice and plops it down into her mouth chewing the crunchy apple.

"Kein, there's strawberries on that pancake so it's alright. Little Vivienne here is allowed to eat whatever she wants." (Baron Hills) scolds me for spoiling my- well... Vivienne will be my daughter soon from the looks of it.

"Alright but I will only oblige only this one time she can eat those second plate of pancakes but- that's all. No more- and we'll need another set of toothbrushes for her to use." I looked at Vivienne who munched her food in her little chair.

Soon Alfred comes back with another tower of pancakes and gives it to Vivienne who in a matter of seconds, picks up her knife and starts cutting it down. I was finished eating by then and waited for her to finish before I would be taking her to shower.

I stood up from my seat, being finished with dinner. I decided to assign Vivienne to her bath with the maids and I will take my own in a different bathroom.

The maids waited for Vivienne to finish, standing by her side and I needed to consult Alfred about Vanilla. The carriage doesn't suit me anyways. "Alfred, can you prepare vanilla instead of a carriage? Vivienne here would probably rather take the high ground on a lovely steed."

Alfred looks at his clock before answering, "Yes, Vanilla should be done with her feedings. The stable boys will be able to prepare Vanilla right after the little one's breakfast." He tells me, fixing his clock and I nod.

I feel like the wind will be harsh today. This might hurt Vivienne's inexperienced eyes when riding. "And do we still have my training goggles from Pegasus riding?"

"I will have one of the maids fetch it for you, milady." (Alfred)

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After a while, everyone was done showering and putting on a new set of clothes. I was already in my formal wear, a long tailed suit with gloves and pants.

The maids seemed super giddy when they were dragging Vivienne around into the dressing room, we didn't have any children to wear so I told them to find something that might fit her.

"Leave it to us, milady."

I wasn't sure back then but I felt their eyes shining when they held Vivienne by the shoulder and ran into one of the dressing rooms.

"O-Okay..." were the only words I could only reply. I really am scared of people who can just drag you in a dressing room and dress you however they want.

I know as a lady of one of the lower noble houses I was frequently expected to be wearing a dress being invited to many usually by Lord Vincent and his other noble buddies. I was more acquainted with the men more than the women in the circle.

Usually no one in the women circle would approach me, they would just use their fan to cover their faces and look away avoiding me. I have talked to Lord Vincent about it and asked if the noble ladies hated me or anything like that but surprisingly he just told me not to worry about it and just stick close to him in case something happens.

I am quite glad that this is not a formal ball or anything like it but just an academy inspection.

I haven't done one of those in a while... The nostalgia of being a professor in my past life has gotten me a little excited about the results of at least three weeks worth of building with magic.

If there will be more things needed to add, I will have the funds raised using the city's taxes and see to it that it will be put into good use and not into the noble's pockets just for their spending leisure.

"Milady, we are done with young miss's outfit. There are not many clothes her size so I had tailored this one myself with the given time using your old clothes." one of my maids explains looking at her accomplice who opens the door to the dressing room and reveals Vivienne in my old clothing.

In small tailored pants, and a cute blouse with a laced ribbon around it. Her long blonde hair has also been tied, similar to mine, if you place us side by side people would definitely mistake me for being her mother.

"Mama! Lwook! Look!" she runs out quickly out of the dressing room, with her bare feet.

She twirls around to let me see her new outfit giggling. "Hehehe!'' She looked up at me, eyes shining and body language seemed to be anticipating something.

Did she... want to get complimented or something?

"Mm, Vivienne. You look wonderful in that." I reached my hand out patting her head, gently. Vivienne snuggles up warmly to my hand and I feel my body relaxing doing this. "It's also good for Pegasus riding so I approve of it."

"Aw... they're so cute... milady is really kind huh..." the maid behind me whispers to the other who agrees with her words.

"If you only knew, almost half of the servant staff has been eyeing her. If you're not new around here you have most likely heard that milady is interested in women as well- everyone began questioning their preferences ever since then. The men and women around here have been admiring milady both from afar and up-close."

"Truly? And almost half- I wouldn't be surprised if it was all of them."

"Indeed the only reason it's not all, is because the other half is married."

I could feel the maids staring at us with their whispers about them eyeing me.

I feel a little embarrassed now so I took my hand away and coughed. "A-Anyways, did anyone fetch me my training goggles?" I could feel my face a little flustered but I really did try my best not to show it.

"Yes milady, I have it prepared and cleaned here to use on your journey." The maid who started the conversation hands me my goggles in a neatly wrapped cloth. I was really ecstatic taking it from her and holding it in my hands, realizing that my head seemed to be smaller back then. It was a good thing that the straps were adjustable.

"I haven't seen this since my first riding lesson with my father." I muttered holding it into my hands remembering the times where Vanilla refused to let me get on her back.

I really had to earn her trust before I could be worthy of being her master. "Come on, Vivienne. Let's go to the new academy. I'm sure you'll love it there."

"Mama... shoes?" (Vivienne) points at her toes that wiggles and I facepalm. Right we may have something for her in clothes but we don't have any shoes that could probably fit her.

"Don't worry, after the academy we'll buy you shoes. For now I will carry you okay?" I took her in my arms on an upsie and she was surprised but giggled in excitement.

Alfred was already waiting outside with the stable boys holding Vivienne by the leash. It seems that she got an armor upgrade and her saddle has been refurbished making it look rather shiny.

"Alfred! I'm here!" I called out to Alfred who was taking notes in his clipboard that he took out from his [Storage Ring]. He looks up seeing the both of us in our new outfits, he nods in recognition and breaks into a smile.

"Milady, your steed has been prepared and will be ready for a long journey." He takes Vanilla by the leash and offers it to me. I held it in my hand looking at Vivienne who's eyes never left Vanilla's.

"Vivienne I'll put you into the saddle first okay?" I take the little girl who holds Vanilla by the mane, and since she knows who Vivienne is she didn't throw a fit and kick back.

"Mama! Pwegasus!'' She jumps slightly around the saddle and I place my foot into stirrup iron and kick Vanilla's stomach gently for the instruction to spread her wings.

I take the goggles from before and put it over Vivienne's little head to her eyes adjusting the straps. "Hold still, Vivienne. This will help you look while flying over the sky while you're still inexperienced."

"Ohhh!" she rested her back to my front and it took a while for me to get her into those goggles but it was all worth it. "There we go Vivienne... Don't let go of me when we're in the sky alright?"

"Hold a moment, Milady." (Alfred) calls out to me and I turn my attention to him.

"What is it, Alfred?" I ask, moving Vanilla forward.

Vanilla neighs and stomps her foot impatiently at my orders.

"The appointed Dean of the school has been appointed by the royal family. You'd be surprised on who it is, milady. Master Hills has asked me to keep the person's identity a secret." (Alfred) mutters before bowing and looking at his small pocket watch he keeps by the side of his vest.

Baron Hills always had these surprises for me ever since I've been adopted, he tells me it's good for the kid. To be honest, all it ever gave me was trust issues.

"Father and his silly surprises he never tires of them." I muttered to Alfred who agreed with me. Perhaps he does this too often that we got used to it but since Vivienne is now here too, I feel like the surprises would be doubled.

"Well then milady that will be all, enjoy your flight to the academy." he clears the way for us and soon, Vivienne flapped her wings to fly- in the direction of the newly built academy.