NOVEL NEXT 28: Uncle and Aunt are Here!
And so, the end of May is my birthday!
I turned seven!
My height has grown a bit!
Just a little!
Well, there’s no need to rush.
Being small is more in demand in my family…
Now that I’m seven, I suppose I should graduate from taking naps?
That’s a bit disappointing, but first graders don’t nap, right?
I can’t stay a toddler forever.
As the temperature rose, the roses bloomed all at once.
As expected of my plant magic!
It’s hard to believe I planted them just last autumn, but they are blooming magnificently!
The branches adorned on the arches and obelisks are overflowing with countless flowers.
The overwhelming fragrance makes me feel almost drunk.
Ah, it’s amazing.
It’s so beautiful.
The array of colorful flowers covering everything is simply breathtaking.
I brought my nose close to a nearby flower and inhaled its sweet scent.
Wow.
Beautiful, gorgeous, amazing scent.
Spinning like a ballet dancer caught in the wind, I plopped down onto a nearby bench.
Placing my hands on my cheeks, I sighed, savoring the lingering fragrance.
So dreamy. It’s the best…
“Ha!”
When I turned towards the sound, I saw Riol laughing into his hands!
Come on!
Don’t interrupt when I’m in the mood!!
Doesn’t Riol feel anything from these wonderful flowers?
Isn’t his sense of beauty weird?
He’s ruining it!
Geez, really!
I’m fuming.
Martha admonished Riol.
“That’s not proper, Master Riol. Even I feel like dancing despite my age. How luxurious and beautiful these roses are!”
With her cheeks blushing like a maiden, Martha gazed at the garden in awe, truly appreciating its beauty!
“Indeed. Until now, I have never seen such a magnificent garden. It is very beautiful,” Burton also admired the flowers with a gentle expression.
This is the kind of reaction I was expecting!
“This is truly amazing! I have seen the rose garden at the royal castle, but this surpasses it! I have never seen such roses before!”
Father, unusually excited, showed his emotions.
Papa understands!
Yes!
That’s right!
Roses are incredible. They’re so beautiful.
These roses don’t exist in this world.
Look at each one, smell them, and savor them!
That day, I decided that Riol had zero sense of aesthetics.
Riol just shrugged.
A few days later, we had visitors at our house.
It seemed that someone had come to fetch Riol, who was soon to leave for the Margrave’s household.
Riol was preparing to enter the academy in the royal capital, just like Ren did.
Even though we were prepared for it, it still feels lonely to be alone…
Surprisingly, it was the current Margrave couple who came to pick up Riol!
From the imposing black carriage, Margrave Leon Ragnard stepped out, followed by Margravine Cecilia, causing everyone to be astonished and flustered.
We all thought it would be Grandfather coming.
“Welcome, Margrave Ragnard,” Father and Burton straightened their postures and greeted them with utmost courtesy.
Even the usually relaxed retainers paid their highest respects.
I stood there with my mouth agape but quickly followed Riol’s example and bowed.
“It has been a while, Reynard. Are your children well?”
“Thank you for your concern. Everyone is in good health.”
Father seemed a bit nervous too.
Leon had a different kind of pressure compared to Grandfather Jill.
Is this what they call dignity?
Grandfather Jill spoils me, so he’s not really scary.
Leon is about ten years older than Father, a handsome man with golden hair tinged with orange.
So cool~. Even his name is awesome!
Escorted by Leon, the ash-blonde Cecilia looked incredibly young and gorgeously beautiful, despite being a mother of three.
She wore a simple yet luxurious crimson dress.
Wow, a real noble!
As I was thinking such silly thoughts, I suddenly made eye contact with Cecilia.
Oh no, embarrassing.
Cecilia’s face brightened, and she ran towards me!
Wait, aren’t ladies supposed to refrain from running?
“Oh my, you must be Haku! You look just like Arislia!”
I was tackled with a thud.
It felt like this had happened before…
“Oof!”
She hugged me tightly!
Wait, is she squeezing me?
Excuse me, my feet aren’t touching the ground?
It’s getting a little hard to breathe.
Ah, but her chest is so soft…
I think I’m seeing my life flash before my eyes…
“Cecilia! Haku is not like our sons! Ease up!”
Just as I was about to lose consciousness, Leon rescued me!
That was close!
I’m not as strong as your kids, so please be gentle!
“Oh my! I’m so sorry, Haku. Are you okay?”
Leon’s stern words brought Cecilia back to her senses.
She quickly looked at me, still in Leon’s arms.
Wow, she’s really close. She’s really beautiful.
And she smells nice.
This headlong rush reminds me of Kyle.
They’re really blood relatives.
I thought about that deeply.
“I’m fine. Nice to meet you, Margravine Ragnard.”
“Oh, don’t be so formal! Call me Aunt Cecilia!”
She smiled brightly right in front of me, and it was overwhelming.
I glanced at Father.
He nodded with a wry smile.
“…Okay, Aunt Cecilia.”
She seemed to like my timid response.
“Oh my! How adorable! No wonder Grandfather dotes on you! I want to take you home!”
“Huh?”
What did she say?
I looked around in a panic.
Then I heard a sigh from above my head.
“Calm down. You’re making Haku uncomfortable, aren’t you?”
I looked up.
There was Leon, looking down at me with a troubled expression.
The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes reminded me of Grandfather Jill.
So handsome.
By the way, Leon?
You’re holding me under my armpits, and my feet are dangling.
Could you please put me down?
Leon raised an eyebrow and smiled wryly, then casually picked me up in his arms and started walking!
I quickly clung to his neck!
They really are similar!
After that, Burton led them to the guest room, saying, “Please relax and wash off the travel grime,” but for some reason, I was taken along.
Looking back, I saw Riol smiling warmly behind Father.
I later learned that Riol had been treated the same way when he was small!
Isn’t it wise to avoid danger?