episode_0197

“The decoration is finished. Miss.”

“Aren’t you so pretty?”

“I feel it every time I decorate, but it’s really… it’s rewarding to see it like this.”

The maids were wiping away their sweat and looking satisfied.

But the maids’ expressions are not very good.

‘S-No way… you don’t like it?’

‘also?! I worked hard… but you’re saying this isn’t enough for me?’

‘No way! This time it’s perfection itself!’

‘What, what’s the problem? ‘What don’t you like?!’

‘Should I change it and decorate it again? Are the accessories on your head the problem? Or does the necklace not fit the dress?’

Today was a very special day for the youngest girl, her birthday.

In addition, Debutante Day was an even more special day for female nobles.

So, unlike usual, I put a lot of effort into decorating it and put a lot of effort into making it look more beautiful. The maids concentrated and concentrated on that part and put a lot of effort into it.

However, the person who received the decoration remained silent.

Are you not satisfied?

Are you dissatisfied?

I wonder if something else is uncomfortable.

It would be nice if I could guess anything, but Flora didn’t react at all.

This silent reaction once again gave the maids a big misunderstanding.

The maids exchanged glances with tears in their eyes and concluded that it was a failure this time too.

‘Guys. ‘I guess this isn’t true!’

‘Okay, let’s get something else. hurry! ‘Before you start yelling!’

‘huh!’

The same situation repeats itself again.

If you make your master feel uncomfortable on a day as important as today, you will be treated with respect.

The maids were sweating profusely as they prepared to embark on their next mission.

“…”

Flora has been silent since a while ago with her head down, completely unaware of the maids’ inner thoughts.

She was completely transfixed by one word.

‘birthday…’

The word that Flora is obsessed with is none other than birthday.

Today is a day that is deeply related to this day, and it is also a time that we look forward to with the greatest anticipation every year.

There was a reason why the word ‘birthday’ stuck with me.

“…Guys.”

“Hi!”

“Yes, yes! Lady!”

“Did you call us?!”

Suddenly, Flora muttered softly, and each of the maids reacted differently.

The maids all closed their eyes tightly, thinking that this was really the end.

“By any chance… You said Karssein would come today too. Are you here now?”

“…Yes?”

The maids looked bewildered at the nonsense.

I wonder if Karssein is here.

Of course, since it’s your younger brother’s birthday, it’s obvious you’ll be here, right?

The maids looked at each other’s faces and shook their heads as if they didn’t know.

I wondered if this had anything to do with it, but Flora had not said a single word, so the maids were so anxious that they said all they could say.

“I understand that Master Karssein is already here…! By any chance, are you asking me to call the master?”

“Not only the master, but also everyone else has arrived… Do you want to show the young lady first?”

“You’re pretty enough! Show it off to your family, and if you don’t like it, we can change it right away!”

Then Flora shakes her shoulders and waves her hands.

“No! I’m not asking you to call Karssein!”

“Yeah, really?”

“Anyway… there you are. Then…”

Flora, who had been wriggling her fingers, looked up again and asked the maids.

“Could you please prepare just one gift box?”

***

Flora’s birthday was always extravagant, rich, and extravagant.

Even compared to the other two sisters, Flora’s birthday party was the most extravagant. Needless to say, Flora’s birthday, who was loved even more because she was the youngest, was the biggest birthday in the ducal family.

Make a bunch of invitations and send them to noble families.

Being the star of a birthday party among a crowded crowd of guests was such a familiar schedule that it felt natural at some point.

But today’s birthday was a little different.

It is not simply a birthday to announce his debut.

This is because I realized that while I had such a happy birthday, I had to have a birthday that someone didn’t even notice.

If it had been in the past, it would have been overlooked as if it were normal…

Now I know.

That you shouldn’t do that.

You shouldn’t be the only one to have such a luxurious birthday after making someone else’s birthday very painful.

‘It’s my birthday… but yeah. You can give Karssein’s birthday present here. right?’

There’s no law saying we can’t celebrate together.

I want to celebrate his birthday even now.

In front of everyone, in front of everyone.

This time, it was just a matter of sharing the birthday for two people.

-smart.

“I have brought the item you requested. Lady Flora.”

You came.

“Come in!”

With slightly expectant eyes, he calls in his attendants.

The servants came in one by one, and various items were gathered in Flora’s dressing room.

When I saw it in person, my expectations grew even more.

One servant, overcome with curiosity, implicitly asks Flora.

“Hey, lady.”

“Huh?”

What do you want to use that many “ for? From the looks of it, I don’t think it’s something you would use…”

What made it worth asking was that these items had something in common.

“This is something that men usually use, right?”

As the servant who asked the question said, each and every one of the items placed here were items that could be used by men, not women.

“Well… I’m going to give it to you as a gift too.”

“Yes?”

“It’s my birthday, but I’m preparing it for the birthday of someone who passed away.”

““Oh…””

“Shh. If you make noise like that, you’ll get caught!”

Flora warns the servants who are making exclamations that they should not raise their index fingers to inform them.

“I don’t want anyone to know. Is it absolutely a secret?”

“Of course. Lady!”

“It’s Lady Flora’s order, isn’t it natural?”

“The person receiving the gift must be very happy, right?”

The servants smiled happily and left the dressing room.

All that remained was which of the two to choose.

But Flora was once again caught in a dilemma.

“…What does Karssein like?”

she doesn’t know

What does Karssein like? What do you hate?

I didn’t have any information.

***

▶Episode VII. Flora’s birthday is in progress◀

▶We are in the middle of the birthday party.◀

▶Current attention level is 41%.◀

After leaving that room, there were a few events where I encountered nobles, but I easily overlooked them.

The correct answer that can overcome the options is the information I gained while dying to the point where I was already sick of it, so there wasn’t much change. Moreover, at the junction itself, Flora’s birthday is fixed and does not change.

Thanks to this, after biting the nobles, the level of attention was steadily lowered.

After that, time passed in vain.

Time to wait for the birthday party and time to meet nobles and dukedom relatives.

Starting with the retainers we meet after a long time, we are friends of Claire and Arina.

In addition, a very long time passed, including the time spent talking with nobles of Flora’s age, as well as the time for the family’s speeches.

and.

The time has come for me too.

“Carsein. Won’t you say something too?”

-Tiring!

▶The time has come for the family’s speech.◀

▶From now on, attention level and achievement level will be displayed simultaneously.◀

▶As the achievement level increases, the time required to complete the episode is reduced.◀

※Purpose gauge double notation

[If your goal is to clear the episode, you can manage the gauge. ]

[ However, when two or more gauges are displayed as is currently the case, the two gauges may affect each other, so management is required. ]

[ In this episode, as the level of achievement increases, the level of attention increases significantly. ]

[ You can help control attention and achievement through methods such as performing sub-episodes and specific events through intimacy, emergency missions, and destroying gimmicks. ]

[Please clear the episode by setting the penalty scale/completion time by adjusting the objective gauge. ]

[I wish you good luck. ]

▶Would you like to participate in the speech?

[ 1. Yes. ]

[ 2. No. ]

‘Is this the crossroads of choice?’

The system is roughly known.

The fact that you must clear this episode remains the same.

However, Flora’s birthday episode is an episode with a clear intention to create.

You can tell by looking at the main episode, the territory management, where they suddenly intrude and interrupt the progress, but if you really want to be honest, this is a useless and distracting episode.

Like the lecture schedule that exists simply to eat up the player’s time at the 21st Eastern Noble Conference.

If you know that fact, it would be better to raise your achievement level as much as possible and get out as quickly as possible…

‘Was that also a way to avoid this episode?’

Maybe it doesn’t need any maintenance.

From my perspective, having seen the memorial, I actually like it more.

“No. I don’t really want to come forward. I’ve been a bit tired lately from managing the estate.”

“…So?”

▶Attention decreased by 2% due to refusal to give a speech.◀

[ Attention: 39% ]

[Achievement: 0%]

“Then get some rest. I will come and help Claire, who is dealing with the vassals alone.”

Isabella didn’t ask me any more and turned to her vassals.

However, Arina’s intimacy decreased slightly. This situation seemed very unpleasant.

what. That’s right.

Anyway, no other options appear in that state.

“The third princess of the Bagland duchy. Lady Flora appears!”

After a while, the lights turn off, announcing Flora’s appearance.

“Oh my.”

“Like an angel.”

“How can you be so lovely?”

“The jewelry was probably made by the proud eldest sister, right?”

“Lady Claire, who designed the dress, also seems to have excellent insight.”

Flora appeared brightly under the spotlight, smiling brightly and receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The nobility’s excitement was short-lived.

A thank you message followed.

The aristocratic greeting was followed by a gentle introduction to the debutante.

As soon as the greetings were over, applause continued again.

The host immediately proceeds with the next schedule.

The time for dinner has arrived.

Luxurious food was served, creating a time for chatting, and the lighting changed along with calm classical music.

Next, the ballroom opens.

That is the answer.

The boys, full of anticipation, show off their eyes.

Flora made her debut today.

For her, her first dance partner has not been chosen yet.

Being your first dance partner had such an important meaning.

Moreover, the debutante’s first dance with Flora, the youngest daughter of the Duke of Bagland, would be even more special.

Leaving those boys’ eyes behind.

Flora came towards me.

“Hey, Carcein.”

“What.”

“First dance. Can you dance with me? I have something to say…”

The nobles lost their poker faces and looked at me with trembling eyes.

At the same time as their gaze, a window appeared in front of my eyes saying that the level of attention had increased by 3%.

‘This is outrageous.’

what? Do you want to dance with me?

It’s so damn stupid. okay.

“Reject.”

If you say it’s a gift, it means you don’t even remember.

So, the best birthday present for you is.

I am not here.

For whatever reason.

***

“Reject.”

“…”

Flora quickly became sullen at Carcein’s firm answer.

Arina read Flora’s expression and scolded Karssein.

“Don’t say that and just go dance once. Karsein. For a noblewoman making her debutante, the first dance has great meaning. You may be tired, but please help Flora just once.”

Then Flora suddenly waved her hand.

“Oh, no. Big sister. It’s okay.”

“In times like this, you can ask for something. Well, it’s just one dance. Moreover, in some ways, it is easiest for the family to deal with flying flies.”

“Ugh. I’m really fine. Big sister.”

“…sigh.”

Arina’s intimacy drops once again.

It has already fallen to 47%.

what. Leave that one behind.

With this, the condition is complete.

-Ta-ta-tat.

“Great, this is a big deal. Miss Arina.”

“Hmm?”

“That…”

A servant came hurriedly and delivered the news in a whisper.

Then Arina stood up with her eyes wide open.

“Do you have a child who touched Karsein’s items? What do you mean?”

“I don’t know the details either. But… there were signs that someone had gone into Master Karssein’s room and destroyed everything…”

“What nonsense is that…! Are you saying there was something in the room?”

It is said that there was a “box…”

“Box?”

“…?!”

Flora reacted to those words and turned her head.

Flora, who was silent for a moment, seemed to have felt something and was tired of contemplating.

Two trembling eyes look at me.

And, without being able to say anything, his lips were pursed.