Chapter 100

He appears to be around ten years old, and unlike the first, Ceyden, his impression and tone were quite mischievous.

“Brother Cervan?”

Cedric called out the boy’s name with an unwelcome look.

Ah, the second brother’s name was Cervan.

But Cervan came to me, not Cedric.

Our eyes met suddenly, and I saw a look of welcome on his face.

“Oh, are you Cedric’s only friend?”

…At this point, it may be clear that Cedric really doesn’t have any friends other than me and the kindergarten kids.

Seeing his family say the same thing.

“Yes, you are probably right. Nice to see you. My name is Emir Saeron.”

“Oh, I see? My name is Cervan. I don’t know if Cedric said it… but I’m his older brother.”

Cervan was a curious person who was surprised by my sudden remarks.

But it was only for a short time, and immediately he cheerfully reached out and asked for a handshake, and I gladly agreed.

‘His hands are stiff. Like Cedric!’

After shaking his hand, I was startled.

So did Cedric, but Cervan’s hand was also hardened with calluses and small cuts from holding the sword.

‘He was still young, maybe it’s because he’s a knight.’

While I had a small question, Cedric asked Cervan a question again.

“Why did brother suddenly come here?”

“Why did I come? Father in the Imperial Palace had sent a knight. He asked what kind of birthday present you would like to have?”

Cervan replied with a smile.

Cedric paused for a moment, perhaps because it was unexpected.

Then, without missing the opportunity, Cervan quickly shouted.

“If you don’t speak for three counts, can I say whatever I want instead? Come on, one…”

In fact, Cervan’s words did not reach my ears well.

Because I was already obsessed with the word ‘birthday ‘present’ and fell into short and deep thoughts.

‘Cedric, no way. Was it your birthday today?’

Obviously, in the original story, Cedric’s birthday was said to be a late spring day before summer.

It’s about this time right now.

‘Oh my God, I almost didn’t congratulate you.’

I was startled and stunned.

Still, he’s a good friend, but I was thinking in my heart that everyone should take care of their friend’s birthdays!!

“…I don’t really want anything, so you can tell him what you want.”

“……what? Are you serious?”

Meanwhile, Cedric had a disinterested face.

After that, Cervan, who got the answer he was looking for, was bewildered again.

“No. Can I really have your birthday present? Can I say what I really want instead? Don’t change your words.”

“Yeah, whatever. Do whatever you want, brother.”

Cedric then nodded his head a couple of times.

Cervan still couldn’t erase his bewildered expression and left the room as he entered.

A brief silence unfolded after that.

I thought about it.

‘Cedric, in front of me and the other children, he seems like a mischievous and dirty-tempered guy… Surprisingly, he seemed calm in front of his family.’

What’s even more surprising is that he doesn’t seem to have a desire for materials.

He was obsessed with the sword he received as a gift, but why the hell?

“Hey, Cedric. Is it your birthday?”

After leaving the question behind, I reconfirmed the most important thing.

To his surprise, Cedric meekly nodded in affirmation.

“Yes. Today is my birthday.”

“……I did not know.”

“Isn’t it normal not to know? I didn’t tell you.”

Cedric looked down at me with an absurd look that didn’t hate me.

I mumbled in a slightly depressed tone.

“I wish you had told me in advance……”

“Why would I say useless things like birthday dates?”

“What do you mean useless? If I had known that today is Cedric’s birthday, I would have brought a present. I would also congratulate you.”

Hearing my words, Cedric was silent for a moment.

And he asked slowly.

“Congratulate?”

“Yes.”

It was a reaction that made me even more embarrassed when he answered.

No, what’s wrong with a happy birthday? Why are you doing that? Just in case, I politely asked a question.

“Well, Cedric, have you ever held a birthday party or something like that?”

“Ung.”

“Have you never heard of such a thing as happy birthday?”

“Maybe?”

Cedric seemed to ponder for a moment, then nodded again.

At Cedric’s replies one after another, it was me who was troubled.

‘I think it’s a bleak and unusual family. Why don’t you even celebrate birthdays with your family?’

I haven’t seen Cedric’s parents, so I don’t know, and the siblings seem to be just normal siblings, neither very close nor bad.

Why?

“Well, when do you usually receive congratulations?”

“…when honing a rare skill in swordsmanship training. When you win a contest? At that time, we had a big party in the mansion.”

“……”

Seeing Cedric talking proudly, I was at a loss for words.

And I thought at the same time.

They can’t do this!

‘I was just trying to congratulate you, but I can’t leave it alone. I’ll have to try and get nosy around a bit.’

My two little fists were clenched with determination.

“Cedric. Ask the mansion chef to make a cake for you.” “

What? What kind of cake all of a sudden?”

Cedric asked with an expression of not understanding why.