Chapter 123 – Flowers on the Cliff – 2
I heard that Franz’s second son’s coming-of-age ceremony was held, but it was a coming-of-age ceremony that was held suddenly, and originally, this kind of story should be announced in advance.
It’s a natural manner in the social world, and especially for women, it takes a lot of time because they have to match their dresses.
So Enoch did not go. He was not invited in the first place, but other people from the faction to which the Tatra family belonged participated, and there were family matters.
Is that why it was too late to notice the news?
An exchange meeting held after Irina Boulin, who attended the coming-of-age ceremony, returned. When Enoch, excited at the thought of seeing her after a long time, participated, the rumor had already spread.
“Where is that nonsense? Why do you make the absurd statement that Miss Irina, the daughter of the Boring family, will have her coming-of-age ceremony held in a different territory?”
“But in reality, rumors are spreading in the social world. Didn’t you hear the story from the family?”
“Uhm. I’ve been busy with other family matters lately… So, are you saying that this story is real?”
At Enoch’s words, the young man in front of him also nodded and sighed.
“It is real. I heard that he told the second son of the Franz family directly at the coming-of-age ceremony in front of other people.”
“No, like that… Did Count Borain have anything else to say?”
“How would I know that? However, seeing that the adults haven’t said much yet, isn’t that the case?”
Enoch bit his lip at his opponent’s words. Perhaps adults still regard them as children, but these stories end up being notified only after they are all decided.
They are not alone.
If you look around, you can see many people like them gathered together and whispering about each other.
It’s a place for networking, but the biggest goal is, of course, Irina Borang.
“The idea of having a coming-of-age ceremony at Müller is, of course…”
“No, you’re not sure yet.”
“However…”
You can tell what he’s thinking by the look on his worried face.
The Boring family and the Franz family have been close since before. In fact, it is one of the families representing the South. I know that they sent their children to each other and got them married. But it wasn’t like that every time, especially this time, the eldest son of each other’s family was already married, and in the case of the eldest son of the Boring family, he even had a child. The relationship between the two families is famous. If there is no reason to be closer than necessary, there are many cases where daughters are sent to families other than Franz.
Leoric Franz.
A man who is closer to Irina Boring than anyone else.
Enoch also heard only rumors.
He is a man so enigmatic that rumors about him spread to some extent not only in the southern region but also in the capital and other regions.
Just like they are aiming for Irina Borain.
The position of being the second son of a count family is infinitely high.
Even if he wasn’t in the position of being the successor, the value of that lineage, and the rank-level magical power itself, were not to be looked at lightly.
Marquis, Duke. It is not a lineage that would cause problems due to a difference in status even if a member of the royal family were married. You will receive many invitations. Even so, they do not participate in social club-like gatherings or banquets. Or he only takes part in important events, and at best he disappears as soon as he arrives.
There is a story that he showed off something amazing at this coming-of-age ceremony, but…
‘That must be the power of the count’s family!’
This is what many people, including Enoch, believe.
In the first place, the rumors that are spreading right now are not something that individuals can do. He is pouring out various ideas in literature, art, medicine, construction, architecture, etc.? Even genius has limits!
Of course, Enoch doesn’t think it’s a false rumor at all. He was obviously a genius, and he must have demonstrated his ability at the coming-of-age ceremony, but he still judged that the rumors were too inflated.
Enoch looked around for a moment. Even if he is not a participant in the same gathering, the faces themselves are people he has met several times. Among them he found a man of purpose.
“Hmm. Arwin. Long time no see.”
“Ah, Enoch. Okay. It’s already been two months since I couldn’t attend the last riding club meeting because of work.”
A man named Arwin was a young man with light brown hair and a gentle impression, and to Enoch’s knowledge, he knew him as a man attending an academic conference, the same gathering as Leoric.
“So what?”
“It’s not different. Surely Arwin was attending the same academic meeting as Irina? … He also belongs to the second son of Count Franz’s family.”
“… Ah.”
At the same time as Enoch’s words, Arwin’s eyebrows twitched. And Enoch noticed too. The presence of gazes that scan them in an instant.
I knew it.
They know.
Pretending to be unconcerned by the pressure of the secretly sent glances, Enoch continued the conversation.
“I know he has not been outside. I’m also someone I’ve only heard of, but what kind of person are you?”
“Mmm.”
Arwin’s expression frowned at Enoch’s words.
At that response, Enoch looked at him with a puzzled look.
What is this reaction?
As if troubled, as embarrassing.
“Certainly, I have met and exchanged greetings with Leoric-nim a few times, but he is not one of those who attend often. He passed away the day he attended, so it is difficult to say what kind of person he was.”
“But don’t you know anything?”
“Anything… Is it?”
At Enoch’s words, Arwin muttered for a while and then said with a wry smile.
“You are a scary person.”
“Yeah? What does that mean…”
Enoch frowned at Arwin’s unexpected words. You’re scary Does he have a bad personality? As I was questioning that, the attendant standing at the door shouted out loud.
“Irina Bohring, the daughter of Count Bohring’s family, is entering.”
The real owner of this social club has emerged.
* * *
Her door opened and she walked out confidently. As if the fact that she was wearing a dress was not a big deal, she walked boldly.
“It’s been a while, guys. How are you?”
It’s still beautiful.
That gait was not particularly disrespectful. However, there are people who talk behind her saying that it is not like a lady and that it is not calm, but only those who can not properly argue in front of her.
“Thank you for your hard work on the long journey.”
“Whoops. It wasn’t even a long trip. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to see Count Franz, but the Franz estate I haven’t seen in a long time is still beautiful.”
“Oh, is that so? I also want to go to that famous Franz estate.”
“Ho Ho. It is good land. In particular, the scenery of the great mountain range seen from the Franz estate is really nice.”
Haha… ! Is that so?”
Like bees attracted to flowers.
She took a step back and looked at the people gathering to her.
People who say things that aren’t even on her mind or put on a made-up smile to get her to like her. Looking at her from behind like this, she couldn’t help but feel bad that she was in the same situation as them.
Enoch put that thought behind him and went closer, clearing his throat.
“Long time no see. Miss Irina.”
“Oh my goodness. It’s been a while, Lord Enoch.”
When our eyes met, my heart skipped a beat.
He wanted to talk like this forever, but Enoch held back.
“There is one thing I would like to ask if you will not excuse me.”
“It’s rare. Yes, that’s fine What could it be?”
Feeling the attention focused on her, Enoch looked at Irina, adjusting her expression.
“Is it true that Irina-sama’s coming-of-age ceremony will be held in Müller?”
“Ah… , That’s the story.”
At Enoch’s words, Irina smiled faintly.
While looking around the banquet hall, which became quiet in an instant while the attention of the people around her was focused, she said with a smile.
“Yeah. You’re right. I plan to hold my coming-of-age ceremony in Müller this time.”
“I-I really am.”
“Oh my gosh…”
“Oh My God.”
Enoch frowned at the banquet hall, which quickly turned into an uproar. Then Arwin, who was next to her, asked her Irina.
“Then it is true. The fact that he became Master Leoric as the lord of Müller.”
“Yes, Mr. Arwin. The person who is to rule Müller this time is Master Leoric.”
Although Müller is not a very large estate, it is because most of the land is farmland. Of course, it’s not a bad story for the eldest son to rule the family land and the second son to rule the dependent land, but actually putting it into practice is a different story.
“Ugh. The influence of the Count Franz family must be strong.”
Enoch was awakened by Arwin’s muttering.
The fact that he actually got most of the land in the direction of the Great Mountains in the southern provinces. It was also a story that the Franz family, famous for their strong military power, would have no problems with food supply.
No, that’s not what’s important.
“Why are you opening in Müller? Isn’t there any reason to open it in Müller?”
“Whoops.”
At Enoch saying that, Irina smiled faintly.
“Of course it is.”
“Yeah?”
She looked blankly at Enoch, who looked at her, and she said Irina quietly.
“It’s because of Leoric.”
“…”
Looking around the quiet banquet hall, Irina clapped her palms and said.
“It’s just fine! I would like to invite you to Leoric’s coming-of-age ceremony with me this time! I will send you a formal letter separately, but I would be happy if you could participate!”
Seeing Irina grinning, Enoch lost her words.
* * *
In the distance, the city of Müller’s estate was visible.
Looking at the young men frowning and whispering to each other, especially Enoch Tatra in the center of them, Arwin smiled bitterly. It is an expression of blatant displeasure.
It would be nice if the head wasn’t broken.
Arwin sighed inwardly.
