.After living a week at the mansion and before Viu and Meili returned to the new land that Viu now owned, now recognized as a noble of the Irufurito house, they arrived at the Astrea house but as soon as they crossed the entrance he heard Felt's voice screaming.

-.....That, my daughter, is my little sister, and your adoptive aunt : Felt Irufurito.

Viu's ears perked up as Felt's voice rang through the air. He exchanged a glance with Meili, both of them already bracing themselves for the storm that was Felt.

- Your little sister, and my adoptive aunt, huh? he repeated, a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

He followed Felt's voice toward the source, curious to see what was causing her to yell this time.

Felt's frustrated voice echoed through the salon as Reinhard held up the dress, his expression patient and understanding. As Viu and Meili entered the room, Felt whirled around, a look of annoyance on her face.

- Finally! she exclaimed, her eyes locking onto Viu and Meili. You two are here. Tell Reinhard I'm not wearing that stupid dress!

- Uh, just for the ceremony, although Crusch isn't wearing a dress either, but a military outfit. Hmmmmm, it would need a style that suits my sister without being vulgar. At least after the ceremony because she will be wearing the dress. And besides, I find you quite ravishing.

Reinhard turned his gaze to Viu, a hint of relief in his eyes.

- Ah, Viu, Meili. I'm glad you're here.

Felt's expression softened slightly as she listened to Viu's suggestion.

- So Crusch gets to wear a military outfit. Why can't I? she protested, her eyes narrowing.

At Reinhard's compliment, Felt blushed ever so slightly, quickly averting her gaze.

- Hmph, I don't need your pretty words, she muttered, her cheeks tinged pink.

- Crusch is also noble and in charge of military affairs.

Felt pouted, her arms crossed defiantly.

- Yeah, I know that, she grumbled. But just because she's a military-minded noble doesn't mean she gets to look cool in a uniform while I have to wear a dress...

She shot Viu and Reinhard a resentful look.

- It's not fair.

- Life is unfair, Felt. And then tell yourself that it's fair for once.

Felt huffed, her expression still sulky.

- Yeah, yeah, life's unfair. I know that.

She paused, her gaze moving back to the dress in Reinhard's hands.

- But... just this once, can't I have an exception? she pleaded, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes.

- It's decided, you will wear a dress. But....

He calmly took the dress that Reinhard dyed and then via the word "Customization" a dress that suited Felt while remaining within the rules replaced the old one.

- Tada !

Felt's eyes widened as Viu used his words to transform the dress. Her previous expression of frustration gave way to one of surprise and... a hint of approval.

She looked down at the dress, her fingers running over the fabric.

- What... what did you do? she asked, a mix of awe and begrudging admiration in her voice.

She glanced up at Viu.

- It... it doesn't look too bad, she admitted reluctantly.

- Come on, admit it!

Felt huffed, a hint of color blooming on her cheeks.

- Yeah, yeah, you win, she muttered, her shoulders slumping slightly.

She tugged at the fabric of the dress, her fingers tracing the seams.

- It's... not half bad, she mumbled, her eyes avoiding Viu's gaze.

He now looked at Reinhard

- Well, problem solved!

Reinhard chuckled, the tension in the room dissipating. "Indeed," he responded, his voice calm and soothing.

He looked at the dress again, his expression satisfied.

- Thank you, Viu. You've once again proven yourself to be a master of problem-solving.

- You're welcome, Rei. Let's just say that to solve a problem you have to have faced it.

He gave him a thumbs up. It was then that Rom arrived.

- Rom, this is my adopted daughter, Meili Irufurito. Meili this is my father figure and half-giant Rom. And you already know Reinhard Van Astrea, and Felt Irufurito, my adoptive little sister.

Rom's eyes widened as he saw Meili, surprise and confusion mixed on his face. He scratched his head, taking in the introduction.

- Huh... so this is Meili, eh? Your adopted daughter, he repeated, his gaze shifting to take in Viu.

He turned to Meili, his face breaking into a warm smile.

- It's nice to meet ya, little lady.

Meili, still timid and shy, responded with a quiet "hi" and a slight bow. She looked up at Rom, her eyes wide and full of curiosity.

Reinhard watched the interaction, a small smile on his face. Felt, though still somewhat sulky about the dress, was curiously observing Meili as well, a mix of surprise and intrigue on her face.

- A long story, Rei. In short, Roswaal Manor is really an ..... eccentric manor. Also, Rei, Felt, Rom, I am officially recognized as a noble of the Irufurito house and I now have a land that is twice the size of a village. Okay it's a lower rank but I feel like I risk gaining too much prestige.

Reinhard's eyebrows shot up in surprise as Viu shared his news.

- You're now a noble of the Irufurito house, with land twice the size of a village? That's... quite a significant change in circumstances, he commented, an impressed smile on his face.

Rom scratched his beard, looking equally surprised.

- Well now, that's quite the achievement, kid.

Felt's eyes widened, her gaze darting to Viu.

- You have your own land? she asked, genuine excitement in her voice.

- Yes. Let's say that Roswaal took care of the administrative matters and since we saved Emilia and Elsa died...

Reinhard nodded, understanding dawning on him.

- Ah, so Roswaal handled the paperwork, and your success against Elsa opened up this opportunity for you.

Rom grunted in agreement, a slight smile on his face.

- Aye, makes sense.

Felt crossed her arms, a playful gleam in her eyes.

- So, you're a noble now, huh? Don't get too big for your britches.

- I'll never forget where I come from, Felt. Even though I was a noble before I became a noble of Lugnica.

Felt smirked at Viu's words, a twinkle in her eye.

- Good, 'cause I'll be sure to keep your feet grounded if you ever start acting all high and mighty.

She placed her hands on her hips, looking as smug as ever.

- Can't have you forgetting where you came from, after all.

He laughed.

Felt chuckled as well, a soft, genuine sound. She gave Viu a playful punch on the shoulder.

- Just remember, the moment you get all superior and pretentious, you better believe I'll smack you back down to size, she warned, her tone light and teasing.