As expected of the birthday party of the heir of an influential duke, Najek’s birthday has more guests compared to Cornelia’s. However, despite having so many guests, Najek is not nervous. He greeted and thanked the guests with their parents.
「Today, you gathered to celebrate my birthday, you have my thanks. Just like my elder sister’s birthday last month, we prepared some new toys for you. Please enjoy them.」
For some reason, he glanced at his little sister standing diagonally behind him. After that, he continued to talk.
「Ehto, right….in particular, we have prepared several kinds of books that children and young women will find delightful to read. If you are going to read them, we would be happy if you could tell us your impressions. Then, everyone, please take your time to relax.」
When Najek finished his speech with a smile, the guests started moving. After looking at them, he looks back at his little sister and asks something in a whisper.
「Eseria, is that alright?」
Eseria nodded as she smiled.
「It’s perfect, aniisama. Since it was you who said that, those young carnivorous ladies, who are eyeing the seat of being your fiancée, will go towards the books first in order to give you their impressions later desu wa.」
「I’m sure it will really be like that later but….is that all you want me to do?」
Najek, who had been disgusted with the way mother and daughter huddled together in order to appeal to him even a little, asked her. However, Eseria grins and smiles as she says her prediction.
「Aniisama, aren’t you being sweet to me desu wa? Now that they are busy with the books, there will only be a few people that will stick to you, right? 」
「No, that’s not the reason. 」
Najek, who was being looked at by her little sister with a smug face, can only look at her with astonishment. Suddenly, someone calls out to the two of them.
「Najek, happy birthday. Lady Eseria, you are as cute as ever. 」
When the brother and sister turned around, they returned the greeting with a smile.
「Ah, Izfein, thanks for coming. 」
「Maa, Izfein-sama, welcome. 」
Eseria looked up to the person who’s with Izfein.
(Ara? Who is this guy? He’s in his early teens so it can’t be his father, is it his older brother? However, I don’t remember Izfein-sama having an older brother?)
Her doubt aside, they began to talk softly.
「As I wrote in my last letter, I wanted to introduce a friend today so I had him accompany me. 」
「Then, this is? 」
「Ah, he is from the Marquis Chrysade’s family, Ryell van Chrysade. This is Najek and Lady Eseria. 」
Then, the other party, who was worried about what kind of person Eseria is, bows down and apologizes.
「It’s my pleasure to meet you, Najek-dono and Lady Eseria. I’m Ryell van Chrysade. I heard about the two of you from Izfein. I apologize for the inconvenience our house caused you. 」
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Lazy Sigh of the Villainess
FantasíaThis story is not mine. A woman, who has been living her life ON (work) and OFF (entertainment) at a corner of a city, reincarnated in an otome game called "Crystal Labyrinth". She is aware and has knowledge about her previous life when she awakened...
