The Book Of Flowers

Before Debutant (1)

--- The next morning----

"What do you want me for?"

"Student to learn more. So I, Luxor, Lyralia and Ordelia will combine our clocks to teach you more often"

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"Good luck, Verdea"

"That's all you want to say, Veskal?"

Veskal chuckled in response to Verdea puffing her cheeks in annoyance

"After all, why would you suddenly want to combine hours for the lesson? Even to clean this room..." Veskal asked me after looking around

I unceremoniously took out a letter from under my cloak. A letter that has the royal red seal

Verdea and Veskal gasped at the sight of the letter

Well, instead of them being curious for too long, I'd better open it now

Joking. I opened it last night. It's just that they don't know what it is

There goes. Ehem...!

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'For Verdea Hortensia, the fifth prince of the Hortensia kingdom

With this, I, Damien Hortensia, give you an order to attend the debutant event that will be held to celebrate your official return, and also to commemorate your victory over Xiang that will be printed by history

Housed in Rose castle, this celebration will be held on the same day as the Flower Festival, 3 days away. Therefore, for 7 days and 6 nights, both events will continue to last until the end

And for the sake of strengthening Hortensia's relationship with other kingdoms, I and the officials have agreed that all the kingdoms of the world and all the nobles of Hortensia will come together, bringing at least one child of your age. It aims to give you a friend who can make you help each other

I hope with this letter your preparation will be more mature, both physical and mental

To me, the King of the kingdom of Hortensia

Damien Hortensia'^^^^

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This letter came yesterday evening

So formal. I'm sure it wasn't Damien who thought of writing this letter

Maybe the queen mother. But, sending this formal letter to family members should not be necessary, right?

Or do they want to be formal with everyone?

"So... About that lesson..."

"Ah yes. Don't think it has nothing to do with it. The connection is very clear"

Verdea swallowed his saliva nervously

This kid still hates learning more than anything... (Except combat lessons)

He resigned himself, realizing that he should not look stupid in front of the aristocrats later

"I understand that I have to study politics and manners, but why should Luxor and Lyralia who teach general knowledge be combined with you?"

"To keep watch~!"

"And you haven't been studying hard lately in our lessons, so please enjoy your remaining time"

Hearing Lyralia and Luxor, Verdea certainly grew limp. Veskal could do nothing but stroke Verdea's head

"Then, how about we start the lesson. Rest later at noon, then we will continue after the time shows the afternoon, and end at evening"

"Huh?? If so, my time will be-!!"

"Ehem!! I hope you realize that the Festival of flowers and debutants will start 3 DAYS AGAIN!" I cut Verdea

"I hate your sarcastic tone..."

At least that's enough to make you listen to me, isn't it? After all, you are sitting neatly now even though you are still grumbling

"Then, you should study politics and manners first. Prepare, son"

To demonstrate to her, I asked Ordelia for a hand. After that, the two of us walked to a large place and faced each other in a special position

The woman's right hand on the man's left shoulder. Men's left hand on women's right waist. Then, the left hand of the two people who touched each other and was outside where they were facing

"Oh! You guys gonna learn to dance??" Remina exclaimed to see me and Ordelia

"Yep. Right enough. I'm impressed you know so quickly"

He had never seen anyone dance with each other in Miralius. We don't have such events, and generally only have a lot of events with lively joint meals

"... To be fair, how about Remina also learn with you?" Ordelia proposes

Oh, good advice. That way, Verdea can have a dance partner while we show

"Hm? To be this guy's partner?" Remina asked, with her index finger pointing towards Verdea

"Is there a problem?" Verdea replied ketus

"No. It's just that, you might step on my feet on purpose later on"

"Not the opposite, hm...?"

"I'm sure you'll step on me"

Gee? They even challenge each other

At least they have the passion to prove who's going to screw up. They were already preparing in the same position as me and Ordelia

Their height difference is incredible. Remina's height could only reach Verdea's belly, giving the impression of a sister being with her brother

They look cute. Moreover, the faces of those who were annoyed with each other was a decoration on the cake

"alright. Lyralian. Start clapping your hands at this tempo to give us direction" I'm showing a pat to Lyralia

He nodded in agreement, with his hands ready to pat each other

I looked towards Verdea and Remina who were just as prepared

"The first one is the compatibility test. We're just going to move sideways following the tempo for this first lesson"

They nodded in understanding, then looked at each other as if ready for a fight

I also asked Lyralia to start the temple before they started to make the atmosphere worse

This test is quite simple. All they have to do is

"AW!! I expected!!"

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Today will be so much fun! Ahahaha!

Ahahahah... Haha...

Come on, give me patience...

Meanwhile, Veskal who could see my inner cry was just holding back his laughter enjoying all those things while he still had time

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"Come on, you two! It's been over an hour! At least learn the rhythm of your partner's footsteps while following the tempo"

They both clucked at the same time listening to me, while continuing to focus on following the tempo

"At least they're better..." Ordelia whispered

No. gabe... They're not better...

Their movements were still too fast exceeding this tempo, as if they were competing over who could go faster

Maybe it has something to do with our fighting training. Coupled with some happenings lately as well, the cause of their fast pace was probably because they had to keep up with the fighting speed of their opponents

Ah, there he is!

They do not see their dance partner as a friend, but as an opponent

That's pretty good. But, if any two fighters had the same swift movements told to dance, they would naturally compete

Not like me and Ordelia where I had to match my fast movements with hers that were slower. So, because of that...

I told Lyralia to stop patting the tempo, then turn back towards the two children

"Verdea, Mirella. Come here" I'm calling them

They immediately clicked their tongues together again because they knew something was wrong with their tempo. But they kept getting closer to me, even if they didn't seem willing to

"I have one suggestion, and it'll be useful for both of you. Good for dancing or fighting" I said

Everyone was immediately interested, not just the two children

"But what does dancing like this have to do with fighting?" Veskal asked

"Measuring their patience and speed when dealing with an opponent"

In sum

"I want you Verdea, restrain yourself by slowing your pace. And with that, I also want to see Remina's patience handle your moves

Remember, just follow the tempo. Don't be too slow, don't be too fast"

Verdea then seemed to think, and suddenly had an epiphany

"so. I understand now" He muttered

He then advanced first into that vast area, followed by Remina who was still confused behind him

The position has been rearranged, and the tempo has begun

As I said, Verdea also began to move slowly following the tempo. And at that moment Remina realized what she had to do

He followed Verdea's movements, just like before. But don't try to overdo it so as not to mess it up

"Oh, so it's like this..." He muttered

"really. If you have friends to protect or enemies who are too slow, do not spend your energy to move faster than them

Follow their tempo, then muster the necessary strength. Otherwise, your weaker friend will be left behind, or your strength will only run out against a sluggish foe. Not much different from fighting, right?" I gave further details

The two of them nodded slowly at the same time, even though their heads were bowed in focus looking at each other's steps

One more thing I love about these kids is that they learn fast. A little encouragement in their hearts alone, will hone their skills to become like a sparkling diamond

Veskal immediately whistled in amazement at how the two children's movements were initially chaotic earlier

"Maybe I should take notes too. What Vainzel said was true..." He muttered

"And after learning to dance, Verdea I'll re-teach all the names of the state officials, all the leaders of the country to come, and the children of her age who are likely to come"

"Did??"

Yep, he still has a lot to learn. And he has to do it for another 2 days

The learning opportunity will disappear after 2 days

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Oh, and I just remembered that the leaders of the country will gather tomorrow to take care of Xiang's crime trial in the international court

That's why they will all be invited directly to this event as well. Hortensia is amazing, it has a lot of funds for all those events...

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"Ah, right too. The Flower Festival is not just about giving flowers to the closest people. There will be talent shows, too, right?"

But I don't know on what day the talent show will take place this year. I just remember that every year the nobles would do it on the day of the Flower Festival

"Ah, I know that too. So, I'll probably show everyone a knife throw" Veskal said

"Did? You're ready with the preparations apparently" Verdea replied

"of course. Who wants to miss a festive festival with friends?"

I've never been to that show. What should I show you...?

"Ah, no need to worry. The event will only be conducted by one representative" Veskal explained

Oh, is that what it is?

"Then it's good... I don't have to go to any trouble to find an idea"

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But, Miralius might also definitely need a representative. We were counted as guests as well

We could have missed it. It's just, it's a pity for us who didn't perform, if all the other kingdoms had already thought about what they would display through representation

Hmphc... Looks like I should be looking for an idea just in case...

But for now

"We continue the dance practice, or not?"

"No!" The loud answer came out simultaneously

Then we'll get into the most fun part of this lesson...