The Book Of Flowers

Debutante Invitation

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They fell asleep in the middle of the story...

I read this book alone while they lay in my bed

Why do I think they'd listen to him try?

But, well... They can also bear to hear the entire contents of this book in one reading

I still want to protest with the length of the story in this book, although I have to admit that the story about the first king of Hortensia and his wife is very impressive

But also too complete...

And to make matters worse, I could not even find anything about the Marcellus seal in the books I had read

There are still some books that I have not read, but I am tired after reading these 3 books. I searched every dot and comma of the books just to find something about the seal

But there's nothing. The day had begun to enter the afternoon, but I had not even gotten anything from reading these books

"Vaina"

Ordelia came into my room. But I didn't look at it because I was still focused on the book I was reading

After approaching me, Ordelia saw Verdea and Veskal sleeping in my bed

"When did they sleep?" Ask Ordelia

"Ahead of noon" I replied

"... You're so busy"

I turned towards Ordelia because I felt a weirdness in her voice

And it's true. He seemed to be hiding something from me

If there was anything she was hiding, she would not stand straight and her eyes would not be pointing at me, coupled with her voice that suddenly shook for no reason just now

Then my eyes fell on her hands hidden behind her

"What are you hiding?" I asked as I continued to glare at where his hand was

He then threw out his face while sighing. And in the next moment, he showed me a letter

It says 'From Artorius' in the letter. Thinking that something was sudden, I quickly took the letter from her hand

'For Oberon

My son, Verdea, will have a birthday 3 months from now. Since her siblings are also on birthdays, especially 14-year-old Rosalia, I plan to make my debutante coincide with her birthday

I was actually planning this for Rosalia's birthday at the end of the year, but I didn't want Verdea to miss her sister's important event

I also want people to recognize Verdea as my son. So suppose that this debutante is also made for him later

So, I hope you understand the meaning of why I sent this letter. All family members also want to celebrate their birthday occasionally

In addition, I would like to invite all your friends to join us in this party. Not only as a subordinate of my son, but also as a representative of the fairy kingdom. I want to know a lot about you guys

Thank you if you intend to follow my request. Artorius Hortensia's'

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"What is a debutante?" Ask Ordelia

"... Feast of noble-level humans where children who are old enough to take the entrance into the world of society. But the party was usually reserved for girls in the nobility"

Ordelia nodded in understanding

As Elves, we have never used a debutante in our kingdom. That's why he's so curious about strange and new things for him here

So, Rosalia hasn't made her debutante at all?

Well, it's none of my business. I just have to focus on knowing something about the seal before anyone else knows first

"Then should we go too?"

"... I don't think so. Maybe I'll just take Luna and Veskal as Verdea's bodyguards"

I felt something suspicious, but I don't know why. And I plan on bringing two of my most agile friends, in case something happens later

Maybe my worries are excessive. Ever since the Vampire attacks a while ago, I have never been able to sleep quietly

"Vain?"

Veskal who just woke up immediately stretched his body on my bed. Finally the lion woke up after breaking into my bed

He then looked back and forth and nailed his gaze towards the two of us who were looking back at him

"Something happened...? You guys look serious..." She said

"No. Just an invitation from Artorius"

Veskal's eyes immediately lit up brightly from hearing the name, as if he was shocked

"What's the letter?" She asked

"Invitation for Debutante Rosalia. I'll take you later"

He flinched

His mind then felt chaotic, visible from his suddenly empty eyes

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Ah yeah....

Veskal was the son of Duke Grandier's powerful family in the kingdom of Crux. I read most of her identity from data belonging to Sofia Hortensia, her aunt from her father's side, as well as the mother of Rosalia and Darius

More precisely, Veskal was a child born from an illegitimate relationship. His father loved to go to brothels, and one of the prostitutes he slept with became the mother of Veskal

His mother died after delivering the newborn Veskal to the family's residence. And arguably, as an illegitimate child, he was never treated well there

If I take her to Debutante later, she'll definitely meet her father, because Rosalia also has Grandier's blood. And that meeting was the thing he wanted to avoid the most

I sometimes feel sorry to study every noble in this kingdom

Actually I intend to find something information about how to be careful with them, but there must be a sad story like my friend Veskal experienced when I revealed all those things

Haaah... I feel sorry for Veskal

"It's okay. If we go to your family later, just tell me you're my boss"

Smiling broadly, I replied, "You forgot that I'm Oberon? We're gonna teach them a lesson if we fuck around"

He was silent for a while, then laughed a little at my answer

Verdea then wriggled and showed a disturbed expression, but was still asleep. Because of that, I put my index finger on my lips

The three of us then laughed quietly without a sound, so as not to wake Verdea who was still comfortable asleep

You little bear. If he falls asleep, it's like he's hibernating

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"We want me to come?"

Luna, with wide eyes, was in disbelief at what I had just said

He went back and checked every single letter Artorius wrote

All my Elf friends stood behind him as he was busy rereading the letter

"Look down Luna. The party will be held in 3 months" I replied

"But, if he asked all of us to come, then why are you just taking me and Veskal?"

"Like that. I brought some Fae to this place. If we all go there, I'm not sure anything won't happen"

"... You're too worried, Vainzel" Luxor said

"Then, if we stay here and that's where something happens, what will you do?" Ask Lyralia

"... That's why I took Luna. But, I'd probably ask Ivor to dart there if something did happen"

"Why me?"

"Because you're strong. Can ya?"

We all turned to Ivor while waiting for his answer

His face flushed red because I was glad I wanted to rely on him. He slowly scratched his head while lowering his face

Ah, she's easily influenced by compliments

"Alright, if that's what you want" Ivor said as he pointed at me

"Hey, don't call me brother" I replied

"Whatever. You're bothering me too, so why can't I bother you?"

"Hey"

"Hey"

We all laughed after that little argument between me and Ivor

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Meanwhile, Veskal was guarding Verdea while helping me find information about the seal

"It's boring"

His face looks like cake batter when he sticks it to the mattress because he gets bored

Because he was bored and swung his feet in the air while reading the book, he accidentally shifted Verdea's body

The sleeping Verdea suddenly woke up beside him, making Veskal shocked

Veskal directly served him who tried to sit it and justify his position

"Vescal...? Where's Vainzel?" Verdea asked as she rubbed her eyes

"He's... Was talking to his friends in the living room"

"No. I'm right here"

I who just entered the room made their eyes both widen

Verdea got off the bed and hugged me

"I fell asleep earlier, hehe~" He said as he looked at my face

"And you have to sleep again now. It's night"

"No"

Yep. He started again with that stubborn attitude

I smiled slightly as I pinched her cheeks slowly

Then I remembered that I hadn't told him about the letter

"Verdea by the way"

Verdea focused on me. I handed the letter to her hand, then she read it carefully

"....... I don't want to go"

He immediately replied without a second thought after reading the contents of the letter...

"I'm not forcing. But, we can come to give your father that necklace"

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"Just give me the necklace"

"Yes. Steal the food a little"

Verdea and I giggled as Veskal shook his head to look at us

The debut party will be held in 3 months

And Verdea will be birthday in the same day. I also have to prepare a party in this castle

I'll have my friends prepare a festive feast for him later. I can already see Verdea's happy face when we celebrate

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But...

I regret...

I regret coming to the debutant's party