Y/n sat on her ice throne, staring down at the person in front of her, who was bowing in respect for the Tsaritsa's daughter who was the Empress of Permafrost. It was a Fatui diplomat who worked under the 1st harbinger, Pierro. It seemed like he brought an update about her mother's plans.

"So...the traveler managed to stop the stormterror threat inside of Mondstat? May I know of the name?" Y/n asked.

"Yes, your majesty. According to some diplomats stationed in the city of Mondstat, the traveler went to one of our hideouts and took back the holy lyre de himel"

"Already? Fufu, they sure didn't waste any time" Y/n chuckled.

"Indeed. Some members were transported to the Permafrost Medical center for advanced treatment"

"I see. No wonder I received an order for some Flower of Eternities" she thought.

"You may leave now. Make sure to come back when I have another break" Y/n ordered.

"Yes, your majesty" the diplomat was escorted outside of the room by a maid.

Y/n looked out the window, seeing how it's already night time.

'Hmmm...Yuuna and Grim should probably be inside of Scarabia right now'

Y/n stood up from her throne. "I'm going out to town. Continue to make sure nothing is wrong during my time out" she asked her 8 Ladies-in-waiting.

They all bowed. "Yes, your majesty"

Y/n had a change of clothes, putting on something more, comfortable before setting out to the bustling city.

She noticed a familiar black-hair boy who was seeming to be wanting to go inside an expensive-looking cafe that was mainly for high-ranking nobles. Y/n had it built to keep a close eye on nobles who may be corrupted or planning something like treason. "Hm? I see your here was well, dear Neige?"

The boy turned towards Y/n who then had a bright smile on his face. "Your majesty!" he bowed.

"I see that you're looking at the Wisteria cafe? Ara ara, Neige, do you perhaps want to dine there?" Y/n asked.

Neige LeBlanche who was visiting his grandparents in the capital city for the winter break. So that means, he has Permafrost blood so he is immune to the frigidness of the cold.

"Heh, well...did I make it obvious?" he blushed a bit, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Well, a little." Y/n chuckled. "Come on, we can dine here together. After all, I'm a little hungry"

"Huh?! No no I couldn't ask that of you majesty. After all, I have enough money-"

"Fufu, I don't take no for an answer. After all, this cafe is far more expensive than you think." Y/n said, taking Neige into Wisteria cafe and getting a table for 2. Since Y/n was the Empress herself, she got a special seat with a beautiful view. You could see the large Christmas tree in the middle of the capital.

"So, are you excited for the incoming event during the Spring?" Y/n asked.

"Mhm. I heard that next year, Night Raven College will be hosting the Cultural Festival. I heard rumors that you'll be joining the SDC?" Neige asked, taking a drink of the warm tea he ordered.

Y/n chuckled. "Is that out already?"

"Yea. Everyone has been talking about it! After all, your personal maid posted a leak about Rebirth joining the SDC" Neige chuckled.

Y/n sweatdropped. "Oh, that rascal. Man, I wanted to be a surprise"

"To be honest, I was surprised when you revealed your identity as Camelius and Rebirth. After all, my managers have been wanting to contact you for a potential collab, as you did with Vil-senpai!" Neige grinned innocently. "But I declined because I didn't want to bother you. After all, the school has been getting busy"

"That's true. I'm not planning on doing a collab until I graduate. But, I'm sure your talent will forish either I agree or not" Y/n smiled kindly.

"Oh, your majesty! Can we take a holiday selfie?" Neige asked.

Y/n widen her eyes at the suddenly bold move, but then smiled. "Alright then. Try not to bump into my horns, after all, I wouldn't want you to your hair tangled"

"Alright! I'll make sure to be careful"

Meanwhile with Yuuna and Grim...

"Settle down and submit guietly, you grey little street rat!" a Scarabia student ordered, holding onto a squirming Grim, who tried to get out of his grasp, while Yuuna was being held onto by another student.

"Grey I'll give you, but I ain't no street rat!" Grim shouted. "LEMME GO!"

"P-please let us go!" Yuuna pleaded as well.

"Argh, stop struggling!" the one who held onto Yuuna shouted. "Back to your room with you!"

The two Scarabia students shoved Yuuna and Grim back into the room. "Now stay inside and don't give us any more trouble!" A student shouted

"Owww!" Grim whined. "You don't gotta swing me around by the scruff of my neck!"

"Looks like the dorm patrol neglected to lock their room door" Yuuna heard a resident say from outside.

'L-lock the door...?' Yuuna thought.

"Hmph. You'd better not forget to do it this time!" another resident reminded. "If the housewarden found out someone got away, you can imagine what he'd do to us?"

"No kidding..."

"Remember, any more funny business and you won't get off so easily next time!" a resident said before slamming the door shut.

"HEY! Let me out!" Grim ordered as he rushed to the door along with Yuuna who tried to open the door herself. "The door ain't budgin'. We've been locked in"

"They're treating us like prisoners..." Yunna frowned.

"Is this how they treat their guests?" Grim asked. "I'm gonna have a word or three with Jamil in the morning." Grim then turned to Yuuna. "Oh yeah. Yuuna, you got that handy little gizmo from the headmaster, right? Use that and fill him in on what Scarabia's doin'!"

Yuuna nodded and took out her new phone, calling Crowley.

"Hello, you've reached Crowley" a voiced answered.

"Yo, Headmaster!" Grim called out. "While you've been out, we've gotten into a whole heap of trouble!"

"This phone is presently off for the duration of my tropical vaca-" Crowley cleared his throat. "I mean, my vital investigation. Please leave a message at the tone. I'll respond if I feel so inclined. Aren't I just the kindest?"

"Oh, COME ON! You literally just started to say 'vacation.' You're not even tryin' to hide it!" Grim cursed. "What's the point of givin' us this lousy thing if we can't reach you with it?! You really take the cake, Crowley, you know that?!"

*Beep*

"Just send a message to Ace and Deuce, for now, I guess. Not that they'll be much help anyway..." Grim grumbled.

"Hey, What about [nickname]?" Yuuna asked. "She should be available. After all, she did say that if we need help, we should call her"

"Oh ya? Well, I hope she answers this time" Grim crossed his arms.

Yuuna nodded as she dialed Y/n number.

"Hello Yuuna. I was just about to settle for the night. Do you need something?" Y/n asked from the other side.

Yuuna and Grim beamed in delight when Y/n answered the phone.

"[nickname]! P-please help us!" Yuuna pleaded.

"We are being treated to prisoners here in Scarabia!" Grim shouted.

"WHAT?!" Y/n yelped.

Yuuna and Grim then started to explain the detail about what led up to the situation.

"Okay! I'm on my way! I'll arrive by morning!" Y/n said before she hung up the phone.

"well...I guess we'll see her tomorrow?" Grim asked.

"Yeah. Let's get some rest" Yuuna said before falling asleep on the bed.

Meanwhile with Y/n. She was flying back to Night Raven College inside of a carriage with a peagus. Since the trip will take some time, she decided to sleep on the way there.

And soon in the morning, she arrived

Oof, for the first part, Auther-sama wasn't feeling creative (Due to writers block) since she didn't know what to right. But she hopes that you'll at least enjoy the rest of the Scarabia Arc.