Volume 6 - Chapter 42 – Happy Birthday (1/2)
06-42 Happy Birthday
In the evening on the very same day, the guest house’s hallway was borrowed for holding Elsa’s birthday party.
Looking at the assembled lineup, there was of course the guest of honor Elsa, her cousin Reinhardt, Eral Kuzuma, Beana, and Jin.
The nanny Mine, the butler Adberg and the guard Herman were also there.
“Everyone, thank you for coming.”
In a green dress Elsa gave a simple address.
Then, Earl Kuzuma as the representative,
“Miss Elsa, happy birthday. Cheers!”
He led everyone to a toast. Everyone raised matching glasses.
And then all present gave gifts.
“Happy 17th birthday, Elsa.”
From Reinhardt, she received a pendant made out of a large Aquamarine. It was of course the one he had bought in Elias Kingdom’s capital Borgia.
“Thanks, Rai-nii.”
Elsa smiled with her whole face and looked happy. At once she undid the chain and hung it from her neck. It matched with the color of her dress and looked very pretty.
“Happy birthday, miss Elsa.”
From Earl Kuzuma she got perfume. Its scent was that of a Citran which Elsa liked very much. Instead of an intense fragrance, a faintly refreshing scent wafted from it.
“Earl, thanks.”
Elsa tried applying a bit of it behind her ears. The faint fragrance was pleasant.
“Happy birthday, Elsa.”
Jin gave her the brooch. It was made out of Mithril and set with multicolored crystals.
Elsa accepted it while looking a bit down, but because of the beauty of the molding and the color she broke her silence.
“Pretty. These, Magi Crystals?”
“Yeah. They’re too small to be of practical use but I inlaid some of every attribute.”
Its molding was also magnificent. The whole of it was made out of mithril, but the petals and the flower bud were coated with gold, surrounded by leaves coated with aluminum that had been colored emerald green.
Multicolored Magi Crystals were arranged coming down like drops of dew from the flower.
“It’s lovely. I’ll treasure it.”
Elsa said and held the brooch close to her chest. Jin turned to her and,
“To tell you the truth, I was the one who made it, but the design was, umm …Done with Stearina’s assistance.”
He said honestly. When Elsa heard that coming from Jin, she understood and thought oh, so that’s what that was last night.
“It’s okay, this is filled with Jin-kun’s feelings. Thanks.”
She said and smiled.
From Beana she got a bouquet. Apparently she asked one of the maids to go buy them.
“Thanks, Beana. Good fortune to you and the Earl.”
Elsa said, then Beana blushed and looked downwards, and Earl Kuzuma too looked a little shy.
From Mine she got a handkerchief, and from Adberg also a handkerchief. Then when Herman also gave her a handkerchief the three became agitated but,
“Everyone, thanks. There’s never enough handkerchiefs. I’m glad.”
Elsa said and bowed.
Reinhardt who was looking at them by himself gave an appreciative nod.
After that they dined together. As Mine knew what Elsa’s preferences were, she worked with the guest house’s cooks to make the menu.
Elsa looked very happy when there were nothing but foods she enjoyed, and the way she ate made it look delicious.
Surely there was no one who could look at her expression and not feel soothed.
And after the meal, while they were drinking tea and having a peaceful talk,
“Now, Elsa, today there’s a special present for you.”
Reinhardt said, and handed over a long and narrow package to her. Its length was about 40 centimeters and it was a little heavy.
“Thanks. What’s this?”
“Just open it and see.”
When told so Elsa began to open the package. When she was done her eyes went wide open.
From the package appeared a dagger with a golden grip and a golden scabbard. The scabbard was studded with delicate ornamental Magi Stones in multiple colors. And in the pommel, although small, a Magi Crystal the same color as Elsa’s light blue eyes was fitted.
“This…?”