THE RISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF SINNERS
#9# LEO'S BIRTHDAY
The day before Leo's birthday, marquis Aiden announces that Leo's birthday will be celebrated all over Valdia. Valdia's marquisate was willing to spend 100 thousand gold coins to celebrate Leo's birthday and it included a very large amount and it was confirmed that Leo's birthday celebration would take place very festive because leo's birthday also coincides with the anniversary of the death of Aiden's marquis wife, Marquise Yukari.
In addition to the city, celebrations were also held at the border and villages in all regions of Valdia. Marquis Aiden doesn't want any of Valdia's residents to be missed at this big event. However, it is different from the birthday of Thalia or Melina who invited the nobles of other regions even the king of Gerelia, who was, leo's birthday is reserved for the Valdius family (the Valdia officials) and the Valdia residents only.
From morning to evening, the townspeople are still busy preparing food, souvenirs, and various kinds of decorations that decorate the city. Leo himself actually helped the residents install decorations on the streets such as installing lanterns, painting the road, housing, and arranging roadside plants to make it look neater and more beautiful.
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The next day when morning arrived, the palace was filled with officials of the Valdia region including the village heads from the villages outside the city. The party takes place in wisdom with beautiful music accompanied by dancing of the guests and various food banquets.
While outside the palace, the celebration is even more festive where the celebration actually attracts the interest of visitors. Many people from outside Valdia came to participate in this celebration besides the pilgrims also flocked to join the celebration.
" Happy birthday to my son, " said marquis Aiden as he touched Leo's kneeling head before him.
" Thank you dad. All my life, this is the first time my birthday has been so celebrated. " Lo stood up, he looked around where the guests were having fun at his party.
" I'm sorry son, I can't give you any gifts, "
Leo hugged the father sitting on the throne, "What did you say? Being able to meet my father and two sisters again was a precious gift that I had always wanted. "
Behind the iron mask, a single tear drenched Aiden's marquis cheeks. " Hmm if your mother were here, she would be very happy, "
" I'm sure even now you must be happy up there. With Melina? " sela Thalia hugged Marquis Aiden.
Melina also immediately hugged her father, "Hmh of course you must be very happy. "
" My children" said marquis Aiden.
" Well Leo, Melina let's dance and spend our time today with a party, "Thalia lets go of her arms to her father and pulls her two sisters' hands together. she invites Leo and Melina to dance with the other guests.
" Go have fun and Thalia don't let you drink any more alcohol. "
" Ehehe for today I will stay away from him. We had fun, Dad. "
The three of them spent the party dancing, laughing with the guests, and Thalia occasionally performed her magic for entertainment until the festive party ended when the sun began to sink.
The party that ended was only a party in the palace, while in the city and the outer regions of the city the actual party had just begun. Valdia residents flocked to fly lanterns in honor of Yukari's death and Leo's birthday.
Under the shade of the moonlight, thousands of lanterns dotted the night sky of Valdia. Beautiful scenery that can also be seen by the territories of other nobles close to the territory of Valdia.
While Leo and his family saw the lantern celebration from the balcony of the 3rd floor of the palace. Actually Leo wants to join the residents for the party. However, the guests at the palace are still not home and there is an emergency meeting that requires the presence of the entire family of Valdia's marquess.
" It's beautiful. After all these years I was finally able to watch the lanterns fly again in this city, "awe Thalia while watching the thousands of lanterns fly.
" Yes very beautiful" said Melina.
Before long, came 2 palace servants while carrying a long stick wrapped in cloth and a large box. " Excuse me. Mo-I'm sorry we bothered Miss Thalia and the family. We just want to deliver the goods that have just arrived from the capital, " said one of the maids.
Thalia turned around and her face looked happy when she saw the two objects.
" Waaah finally, "Thalia picked up the wand wrapped in cloth.
" For her box to be placed on the floor, " continued Thalia while observing the staff she was holding.
The waiter with the box put the object on the floor and told them to leave.
" sticks? " Lo glanced at his older brother who was fumbling the stick.
" Uh? What's this stick for? "
" It was open just now to comment, "
Leo received the wand and opened the package slowly. In his heart he wondered the function of the stick was for him. However, after opening it turned out that it was not a stick but a long sword that was as long as Leo's chest.
" sword? So long!? " shock Leo raised his sword.
" That's your mother's sword. Back when I found out about you successfully awakening the magic element, your mother immediately searched for the famous blacksmith in the capital and made the sword. After your mother's death, the sword was kept by your brother, "in between Aiden's marquis who was suddenly at the door.
" But why all this time? Even this is more suitable to be called a magic wand, "
" Sister try to pull out his sword, " said Melina who was curious about the blade.
Leo wants Melina. He drew his sword and was stunned as the white and brightly glowing sword blade reflected in the moonlight. " I-this is so beautiful. "
" Purpose your magic into the sword, "the pinta Thalia.
Leo immediately tried to channel his magic. The blade of the sword was instantly coated by a sharp, blue-lighted ice.
" Waaaaah ice? " Melina was fascinated with Leo's magic and the light of ice on her sword.
" This is the evolution of the water element, right? " thalia Sahut.
" This sword is very easy to flow magic. Is there any material in this sword? " ask Leo to his father.
" The sword was made of Zehlicka steel mixed with meteor stones and Relic magic stones. "
Zehlicka is a kingdom that is known as the best steel producer in the world and all weapons made with Zehlicka steel material must have above average sharpness because it's price of 1 Zehlicka steel seeds is very real expensive. In addition to steel, the Zehlicka kingdom also has another rare natural resource, the Relic magic stone. Relic magic stone is a stone that can absorb and drain magic perfectly. But the absorption of magic energy in the stone if it exceeded the limit could make it explode if it continued to be stacked without being expelled in the slightest. Relic magic stones are limited in number therefore the price is also as expensive as Zehlicka steel.
" It is only fitting that I can flow magic smoothly and it is seen from wherever the sharpness of this sword is very different, "reply Leo while turning his sword back.
" Lo there's one more gift for you. This opens, "Thalia thrusting the crate that had been placed on the floor by the maid.
He also opened the box. It turned out that it contained a cloak. The shirt is red black with a crow's feather on the left shoulder.
" Cloak shirt? The fabric is soft and cool but I don't really like this kind of cloaked shirt especially if you have to add armor, " muttered Leo while wearing that shirt.
" Waaah fits in perfectly with big brother! Big sister looks more dashing with that shirt, "praise Melina.
" It also includes a gift from mom so wear that outfit during an official event or while you're on your way to the battlefield. After all, you only need to use light armor. Indeed, the shirt is less suitable if using heavy armor, "between Thalia untangled the decoration of raven feathers on the left shoulder of clothes worn by Leo.
" With your mother's two gifts. Now you won't be lonely anymore because mom is always with you, "said marquis Aiden who hid his admiration when he saw his son wearing that shirt.
" Now go around the city. Palace business leave it to me and Boris. Today is a special day for the three of you so have fun. Then father left first. "marquis Aiden went down the stairs to start a monthly meeting with Valdia officials.
" Lo, Melina, let's go for a walk! " Thalia took her two sisters' hands. She was so excited to be able to walk around with her two younger siblings for the first time.
The three of them also spent the night with a festive party in the city. They went around having fun with the residents and the soldiers. In addition, many residents give gifts to Leo until Leo has to rent a horse carriage again.
The festive feast ended when the sun began to shine on the east bank. Instead of the townspeople taking a break because they were partying overnight, the residents immediately took to clean up all the garbage in the city and burned it on the side of the road. Valdia residents who used to be friends with dirty environments, now realize how beautiful the clean environment is.
While Leo and his 2 sisters, in the early morning went straight to the palace. It was because Thalia was heavily drunk. Thalia herself is not strong with alcohol. Even a single gulp could instantly make him drunk and severe when Thalia was drunk he always made a troublemaker by directing his magic power to any place. In the past he had almost destroyed the palace just for accidentally downing half a cup of red wine.
^^^To be Continue.^^^
