A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 77

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

Selesina attended Soratek’s birthday party that was held at the Royal castle as his fiancé.

Thinking that the hand cream and honey didn’t seem enough for a present, she also chose some accessories like cuff links, hair clips, and ties with the same design.

‘It would be great if Lord Soratek likes it.’

They entered the party venue together at first and then had the first dance with each other so there was no time to give him his presents yet. Every year, she would usually give him his present after the party was over and the two of them were alone.

“Sele.”

Soratek called out to her and Selesina responded with a bright smile. Soratek happily extended his hand out and bowed.

“…………Would you dance with me for one more song?”

“Yes, I would be glad to.”

Selesina and Soratek danced with each other matching their steps to the music.

Soratek was really good at leading so it was light on the body.

Selesina turned around and faced him once again and met Soratek’s eyes.

“I’m really happy that I could dance for so long with you, Sele.

“Lord Soratek, do you like to dance?”

Selesina blinked her eyes and asked Soratek who had suddenly said those words.

She never had the impression that he liked dancing so much.

Soratek was amazed at Selesina’s response and shook his head no.

“That’s not the case. I like dancing with you Sele. I’m not fine with any dancing partner.”

“…………………!”

Selesina blushed at Soratek’s straight reply.

“Tha, thank you………..”

She was embarrassed as she thanked him shyly and Soratek laughed. He told her to be more self-aware.

After the birthday banquet was over, Selesina and Soratek came to the reception room.

It was snowing outside and the atmosphere was really quiet.

“Lord Soratek, happy birthday.”

“Thank you, Sele.”

Selesina handed over his birthday present to him and Soratek happily asked whether it was fine for him to open it.

“Of course.”

“………….This is hand cream and honey from Selin village. You gifted me some accessories as well. I’m really happy Sele, thank you.”

Soratek picked each gift up and happily showed it to her.

“The honey will be on sale in the month of water right? I thought I might have to wait until then. I’m really happy.”

“I’m glad you liked it.”

The ribbon wrapped around the bottle of honey was chosen with the image of Soratek in mind, hence it was sky blue in color. Another white ribbon was also wrapped around the bottle with Selesina’s image in mind.

It was a little embarrassing but Chloe pushed her by saying that it was much better that way.

It was embarrassing to say that the ribbons were chosen with her and his image in mind so it was an absolute secret.
“The ribbons used for the bottle of honey seem like they match my image and yours, Sele. I think it’s amazing.”

“Ah………….yes…………..”

He had pointed out so easily. Selesina blushed even harder than when he told her that he liked dancing with her.

Soratek who now realized that it wasn’t a coincidence, blushed as well.

Silence engulfed them and became an awkward, indescribable atmosphere.

‘Ahh, even though I wasn’t the one who chose it………….how embarrassing.’

Chloe was the one that suggested it and Selesina didn’t dismiss it either. She thought that it was a good idea.

‘I want to dig a hole in the ground as escape……..’

She was thinking about it.

She was thinking about something to say but Soratek beat her to it.

“I’m really glad that you think about me in this way Sele.”

“Lord Soratek…………”

“Thank you, I’ll cherish it.”

Selesina’s heart skipped a beat at Soratek’s words.

It was foul play to smile with such a sweet smile.

But she couldn’t help but feel happy that he had that smile directed at her.

They discussed Selin village and her the power of blessings thereafter when suddenly Selesina became curious about whether there had been any progress between Soratek and Meria.

‘Lord Soratek did investigate more about the blessings so he must certainly have gone to the small shrine.’

Meria was learning in the small shrine as an apprentice so there would certainly have been many opportunities for them to meet.

“How was the small shrine?”

“Ah, I read a book about the blessings and about the Gods. It was quite informative for a first time read.”

He didn’t seem like he would talk about Meria.

Maybe he was being considerate to her, Selesina thought. She then proceeded to tell him about Meria’s invitation in the month prior and about her visit to the small shrine.

She told him about the fact that Meria’s blessings had become stronger and also about her interaction with Lucaria.

“I still have a long way to go but I think I got a glimpse about the power of my blessings.”

Selesina said but Soratek stopped her.

“Wait a minute.”

“I received a letter from you Sele that stated the result of Lord Lucaria’s investigation on your blessings? About the fact that the information was very important and confidential so he explains it to you then…………….”

“Yes.”

Only a few people were allowed to know about it even amongst the people of the shrine that’s why he couldn’t tell her about it then.

Moreover, there were other people around as well at that time. The timing was pretty bad and there wasn’t enough time either.

‘I informed Lord Soratek about that in the letter as well though………’

Selesina inclined her head and Soratek sighed.

“………….Sele. Don’t let your guard down in front of a man that wishes to have you as his fiancé. I do understand that it’s difficult to refuse………but…………”

“Ah………….. I’m sorry Lord Soratek.”

“No, it was my fault that I wasn’t by your side. In case if you decide to go to the small shrine again then do call for me.”

Selesina could only nod at Soratek’s demon-like expression.