Chapter 232: gifts for aurum (i) (1/2)

She wondered if it was because she was too tired yesterday. ;She, her mother, as well as Black and Clay did go around the buzzling area of the town yesterday. ;They hadn't started their search yet. ;They hadn't even gone to the former location of Clay's childhood home. ;They just went around the business area to get a feel of the whole town. ;And she must say, from that short tour, she could tell that this small town was thriving. ;

Despite the cold weather all year round, the people were very lively. ;There were a lot of shops and the trade was obviously very alive. ;Almost all the residence they met were hospitable, with a kind smile on their faces. ;One could see that the people who lived in this small town of Sylvan were content and happy. ;It was truly a huge contrast to the bleak weather.

Aurum was truly thankful for that. ;At least with this, it wouldn't be too hard to go around and talk to the locals about the legend of the Elven Queen and how she gave her favorite treasure to that simple farmer. ;

She stood up and stretched her body. ;She looked at the wall clock and saw that it was still a bit early. ;She wondered if her mother and the others were already awake. ;Well, Black was definitely awake. ;She still remembered that her brother's gift was in the hands of that kid. ;

She walked to the bathroom. ;The bathtub was already filled with hot water. ;Last night, after dinner, she asked people working in the inn they were staying to bring her hot water. ;Of course, he asked first if the bathtubs in the inn were inlaid with magic stone that could maintain the temperature of the water. ;And, as it happened, it did. ;

Now, she could take a bath without disturbing the others. ;

After taking a bath and dressing up warmly – white shirt, black trousers, knee-high boots, and white fur jacket – she walked out of her room and planned to go to the inn's dining area. ;

She just reached the ground floor when a female employee approached her. ;

”Good morning, miss,” the other greeted. ;”Your companions are waiting for you in one of the restaurant's private box.”

Aurum raised one of her brows. ;She was a bit surprised that her mother and Clay were already awake. ;She wondered why they had to have breakfast at a private box when they could just do that at the inn's common dining area. ;Then she remembered that today was her and her brother's birthday. ;With that, she already had an answer to her question.

”Please, lead the way.” ;

The employee respectfully nodded and Aurum followed behind her.

Soon, they arrived at the said private box. ;The employee knocked on the door and told people inside about her arrival. ;Then she bowed at Aurum before leaving. ;

”Happy birthday, Aurum!” greeted by three different voices.