Volume 10 Chapter 18 The Fun Party For Beginners
As I was panicking after making it rain cupcakes, Sir Stefan took my hand.
"It's a miracle from the Saint. Everyone, please enjoy. Food shaped by magic gives you strength when you eat it. Plus, it's delicious."
"It's really tasty."
"Absolutely."
Sir Ciel and Mr. Lucian nodded in agreement while munching on their cupcakes.
Lady Anna pinched her dress's skirt with both hands and spread it out, saying, "If you do this, cupcakes will fall on your skirt, elder sister. Unlimited cupcakes," her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Lady Emilia said, "Oh, that's true. Anna is so clever," and patted Lady Anna on the head.
Mr. Wilshark and the mages from Saintwise were gathered around, exclaiming, "It's the Saint's mercy! Our fairy Lady Lydia, cupcakes! So cute!" while holding as many cupcakes as they could in their hands.
I held my head in my hands.
That wasn't my intention.
'I've seen many Saints, but this is the first time I've seen a Saint make cupcakes rain in a place like this.'
A big dad said.
Ms. Famine and Eir-Eir were riding on the big dad's back.
Noticing Nel-Nel wanting to climb up, Sir Ciel quickly picked her up and placed her on his back.
Mer-Mer had somehow ended up on Sir Ciel's shoulder, dozing off while munching on a cupcake. So skillful.
"Uh, what do the other Saints do in times like this...?"
'Well, most of the time they do nothing, but... some, like me, make flowers rain down.'
"I can make rice balls, candy, or cream puffs rain, but flowers are impossible for me... oh, but maybe edible flowers would work...!"
"Lydia. You can't eat flowers, but you can eat cupcakes. That's amazing."
"Mr. Lucian..."
"Thinking about your magic flowing through my body, this isn't so bad after all."
"I don't really understand that, Mr. Lucian."
"Lucian. Don't say anything inappropriate to Lydia."
"It's not inappropriate, Your Majesty. What I just said was not even a little bit inappropriate."
"Ms. Lydia. Please stay at least 3 meters away from Lucian."
"You can't talk, Ciel!"
Mr. Lucian and Sir Stefan are arguing. Sir Ciel is protecting me, so I looked up at him from his arms.
"Can Sir Ciel make flowers fall?"
"...Well, I haven't done it before, but I feel like I can. Should we give it a try?"
"Yes!"
After thinking for a moment, Sir Ciel quietly muttered "Colorful flower basket."
With a snap of his fingers, colorful flowers began to fall like snow onto a mountain of leftover cupcakes. It's so beautiful.
"It's gorgeous, Sir Ciel. Amazing!"
"I'm glad you like it."
'I can make flowers fall too.'
"Can Dad make flowers fall too?"
'That was a rare treat in my life. I won't do it again.'
"I knew it."
The cupcakes and falling flowers filling the hall disappear, leaving behind a sweet trace of magic.
With joyful voices calling out my name and Sir Stefan's, the band starts to play music.
"Princess! You looked so cool, you did great! It's okay now, right, Stefan? We can end this formal ceremony, can't we?"
"Ah, Rail. Thanks for being patient."
"Hehe, I'm actually quite talented. Roxas, stop being shy over there, you promised to dance with the princess, right? Come on, let's go!"
"Brother, don't pull me!"
Sir Rail is pulling Sir Roxas's arm as he rushes over to us.
"Lyd-Lyd, Father is worried... who on earth is Lyd-Lyd's...!"
"Sir Fer, don't get in the way. Look, we're going to King Zeere. You're already not liked, but if you show too much of a pathetic side, Sir Marx will dislike you even more."
"He's been a pain since forever. I can't stand him. Just because I'm getting along with Zeere, he hates me."
"Isn't that cute? Sir Fer doesn't say childish things."
Mother pulls Father's hand, and they disappear into the waiting room.
Sir Rail jumps in front of the stage with Sir Roxas on his shoulder, landing gracefully in front of me.
"Brother..."
Sir Roxas looks pale. He might be dizzy after being tossed around a few times while being carried.
"Princess, I came to kidnap you."
"Sir Rail, Sir Roxas is about to pass out..."
"I'm fine."
Sir Roxas, now on the floor, adjusts his crooked glasses as he speaks.
"Let's dance, princess! After all, the main event at a noble party is the dance, right? It's my first time dancing in a place like this, so I want to enjoy it with you, princess."
"Okay, um, I practiced, so I'll do my best."
"You don't have to try so hard. Come on, let's go."
With Sir Rail holding my hand, and Sir Roxas also being pulled along, the 3 of us head down to the hall.
The crowd parts around us.
The band plays lively music. Just listening to it makes you feel energized; it's the 'Hunting Festival Rondo.'
A song to celebrate the safe hunt, inspiring the hunters and their waiting families.
Sir Rail holds both my and Sir Roxas's hands and spins us around.
It's nothing like the dance I practiced, but it's so much fun.
Sir Roxas looks shy, but before I know it, he's smiling.
From the grand hall, I can hear clapping.
"Everyone join in!"
As Sir Rail says this, couples and families take each other's hands and start dancing joyfully.
I reach out to Sir Stefan, Sir Ciel, and Mr. Lucian on the stage.
For a moment, Sir Stefan looked surprised, then he firmly grabbed the arms of the hesitant Sir Ciel and Mr. Lucian, pulling them into the grand hall.
"Let's switch!"
Saying that, Sir Rail and the panting Sir Roxas handed me over to Mr. Lucian.
The music changed. It was a powerful and majestic piece, a slightly slower 'Pavane for a Lost Kingdom.' The song expressed the sorrow and mourning of losing a loved one in battle, so it wasn't often played at celebrations──but maybe the band knew Mr. Lucian was from the Kirschtein royal family and decided to be considerate.
With Mr. Lucian's refined escort, I was able to dance really well.
Mr. Lucian gave a slight bow.
Applause erupted with gasps of admiration. Mr. Lucian was being cheered by the ladies.
At that moment, I felt like I could understand that feeling a little.
"Ciel."
Mr. Lucian called out to Sir Ciel.
"...I'm."
"Sir Ciel, together!"
The music shifted to a more relaxed tune.
This was 'Fairy's Fantasia,' a piece that depicted beautiful fairies living in the forest inviting travelers deeper into the woods, filling the grand hall with its beautiful and somewhat mysterious melody.
I pulled Sir Ciel's hand.
Sir Ciel moved his body in sync with my movements. We both felt like total beginners, but Sir Ciel's graceful actions made it look really nice. Every time we moved, the jewels sparkled and shimmered.
"Your Majesty."
"Elder Brother!"
"Brother. Anna and I too, together."
Sir Ciel's hand was passed to Sir Stefan.
The music changed to a bright, strong, and gentle tune.
'Sacred Blessing'
It was a song to celebrate the coronation and the king's ascension.
When Lady Anna and Lady Emilia began to dance, with Lady Emilia taking the male role, the cheers from the ladies were even louder than for Mr. Lucian.
Sir Stefan held my hand.
"Lydia... is it okay?"
"Yes. Today is a celebration, so it's special."
I smiled at Sir Stefan.
Sir Stefan wrapped his hand around my waist.
Dinner parties and gatherings were always lonely and painful.
But──today is fun.
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