A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 75

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

The 27th of the month of earth was Selesina’s birthday.

Her birthday party was to be held in the living room of her mansion in Selin village this year.

The ones invited to her party were her family members; her father, mother, and brothers, her fiancé Soratek, other nobles that were close to her, and the people of Selin village.

The living room wasn’t large enough to host that many people so the celebrations with the villagers were to be held in the morning and the celebrations with her family, fiancé, and others were to be held in the evening.

The first one to reach was Soratek.

“Happy birthday Sele.”

“Thank you Lord Soratek.”

“I was surprised since I never expected to receive an invitation from you Sele. Thank you for the invitation.”

Soratek’s expression revealed his joy at meeting Selesina.

Soratek’s two escort knights peeked at her from behind Soratek.

“Happy birthday Lady Selesina.”

“Thank you.”

The one who always had a smile on his face was Wilfred Alice.

He was serving as Soratek’s escort knight and accompanied them on their trip to the great shrine.

He had golden hair with some light blue highlights and sky blue eyes. He had well-defined features and was popular amongst women due to his expertise with the sword.

Soratek’s 2nd escort knight was wearing his knight uniform. Olgren Hawkner.

He had also accompanied them to the great shrine just like Wilfred.

Though he looked kind of wild, you could rely on his sharp mind.

He had short red hair and amber eyes that stood out. It had an attractive charm.

“It’s cold outside. I’ll prepare some warm drinks immediately.”

“That would be great! Thank you Lady Selesina.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

As always, Olgren responded in a casually friendly manner. Wilfred glanced at him from the side and with an expression that said that he had given up before extending his thanks to Selesina.

She guided the three into the living room where the party was to take place and Odette immediately brought the tea.

She was to serve tea to the crown prince and his escort knights so she was a lot more nervous than usual. However, she served them carefully and properly.

‘Amazing Odette! If you can serve tea to Soratek so well then you have nothing to worry about anymore!’

Selesina watched over Odette and praised her internally.

“Happy Birthday Sele! I was waiting so long for an invitation from you!”

Bethel entered the mansion and gently hugged and praised Selesina.

“Great work.”

He was really happy about his daughter’s success.

“Thank you, father. Thank you for coming even though it is so cold out there………….Mother, brother Oswell, and brother Asalge, welcome.”

“Thank you for your invitation Sele. I’m glad that we can celebrate your birthday together again this year. Happy Birthday. It a warm and lovely mansion and village. The villagers waved to us while we were on our way in.”

“It’s a great village. Happy birthday, Sele.”

“Happy Birthday. It’s great that we’re able to celebrate together again this year.”

Since everyone had gathered, the party had now begun.

The living room had been partitioned by Chloe and was decorated with flowers. Since warm colors were used, you could almost forget the cold outside.

A magic tool was placed in the corner of the room that worked like a heater. It made the inside of the mansion very comfortable.

Bethel and the others were talking to Soratek and Selesina went in to check whether the preparations for the meal were progressing smoothly.

‘Uwahh, looks delicious.’

The number of people invited were few but the helpers were also few. The ones helping out were Hisui, Odette, and Chloe, who had offered to help.

That’s why the party was not seated style but standing instead.

After waiting for the initial chatting to die down a little, Chloe, who was acting as a moderator stepped forward.

“Everyone, thank you for attending Lady Selesina’s birthday party today.”

Selesina extended her greetings like a Lady and came forward to stand next to Chloe.

“Standing here right now is just like a dream. Lord Soratek, father, mother, and brothers………………..thank you for always supporting me. I’m deeply grateful to you.”

Soratek heard her words and stepped forward.

“That’s my line Sele. You’ve undergone strict queen education and stayed by my side. You’re even handling a territory——I just keep falling more in love with you.”

“Lord Soratek………..”

“Happy Birthday Sele.”

Soratek wished her again and gave her a box wrapped in lace and ribbon as her present.

“Thank you.”

She opened it immediately to find a glass accessory box inside. There were already some accessories inside like rings and necklaces.

“……………………”

This was much more than she had expected and she gasped.

‘It was always a dress or small accessories………….’

She kept staring at it unconsciously and Soratek asked her to try it on.

He opened the glass box that was crafted in detail and picked out a necklace studded with sky blue jewels.

“Stay still.”

“Ah……………”

Soratek put the necklace on her and fastened it. His fingers touched her neck as he did so.

“Unn………..it looks good. Since it’s studded with my colors, it’s like I’m monopolizing you, Sele.”

“……………………………….!”

Selesina’s face heated up at Soratek’s killing phrase.

‘Saying something like this in front of everyone is embarrassing…………………!!’

She couldn’t look at him and managed to hide her blush by looking down……….but Bethel teased them by saying, “Aren’t you guys close.”

“Clara and I are gifting you a carpet.”

Bethel said.

“Thank you, father, mother.”

They had chosen it for Selesina’s mansion.

It was a cream colored carpet with a floral pattern. It had a warm feeling that suited the mansion well.

She was excited about where to use it.

“This is from me.”

“It would be great if you liked it………….”

“Thank you, brother.”

She received a bow and arrows from Oswell and a teacup set from Asalge that could be used when guests were visiting.

Selesina was staring at Oswell with a blank stare since she never expected to receive a weapon.

“I heard that you use a bow Sele. In fact, I would like to have stopped you but……………even I if were to tell you now, there is no way that you would stop it obediently. That’s why I got this made since I thought that you since you’re using one anyway, it’s better to use a good one.”

It was custom made.

‘It certainly fits better in my hand compared to a regular bow…………’

Most importantly, it was light.

Moreover, after looking at it carefully, she realized that the bow was decorated with beautiful magic tools.

“Brother Oswell, this is………..”

“Ah, those magic tools ensure that the strength needed to pull the bowstring is reduced. Magic tools that can make it more powerful are not easily found.”

This was all that he could find at the moment so please put up with it, for now, he said.

“I’ll use it preciously.”

“Yeah, I’d be happy if you like it.”

Next was the gift from Asalge – the rea set.

The plates were decorated in lovely flower patterns. It was a brand that was popular in the Royal capital.  It also had blue and white stripes at the edges of the plates, it would look just like a picture if you were to serve baked goods on it.

“I’m really happy to receive this since I have minimum tableware.

Besides, it’s my favorite brand.”

“Yes. The cup that you like is also from this brand.”

“…………..Yes.”

Asalge remembered Selesina’s beloved brand.

‘Moreover, this design had been launched recently………….’

It was a very popular brand that ran out of stock quickly so she was really happy that he bought it for her.

“I’ll use it every day that I’m here.”

“That’s an honor.”

Asalge smiled at Selesina’s response.

“But do come to the royal capital from time to time. It’s very lonely to have days where I can’t meet you Sele.”

“Yes.”

Selesina felt like she was in the middle of a dream when she worked in this village but it would only be right for her to report the operations of the village to her father.

This month also held Soratek’s birthday and the next month had the new year party.

‘…………This spring it will be a year since I started managing the village.’

Time flies quickly.

She would do her best so that she could hold a birthday party like this again next year.