After They’ve Left (2)

“A Princess Alliance?”

“Yes.”

“What is this organization for?”

“Nothing in particular. It’s an organization in name only. It’s simply a group where those who spent their school days alongside Your Highness gather to reminisce, regardless of status or faction. It’s just the ‘Princess faction’ from the Department of Swordsmanship expanded to encompass the whole Academy.”

“….”

Lydia understood from that explanation alone. Such groups had existed throughout history in considerable numbers.

‘Are they using their time at school alongside a royal as an excuse to form a community that transcends nation and status?’

People need an excuse to come together.

In fact, this kind of organization could be found all over even in modern times. People would form groups over some trivial hobby, like a hiking club, cycling club, or gourmet society.

Once formed, such groups could last surprisingly long with only a few simple rules. And as their bonds gradually tightened, they could even begin to wield influence...