The Youngest Daughter Of The Great Wizard Of The Famous Swordsmanship [EN]: Chapter 13

Unexpected Birthday Party (1)

“Dreams, what dreams? I was just wondering how you were doing since I haven’t seen you lately.”

“I see.”

Daniel didn’t dwell on it, not pressing further about the dream. Instead, he changed the subject. The two of them had an in-depth discussion about swordsmanship for a while.

Then, after emptying the teapot twice, Joshua asked discreetly,

“Speaking of which, I heard your teacher is taking in a foster daughter?”

“Has the rumor already spread?”

“It’s not a rumor; I overheard Father and your teacher talking.”

“That’s right. We haven’t completed the official procedures yet, but she’s already living at the mansion.”

A smile played on Daniel’s face as he thought of Rosette. Joshua leaned forward with a hint of curiosity.

“You seem quite fond of her.”

“She’s so cute and lovely. Anyone would like her if they saw her.”

“You’re completely smitten. So, when are you going to introduce her to me?”

A troubled look flickered across Daniel’s constantly smiling face.

“The youngest is still very shy. It will probably take at least half a year for her to get used to the people in the mansion and formally appear in society.”

“You’re not going to show her to me either?”

“No.”

Joshua burst into a hollow laugh at the unwavering answer.

“Anyone would think I’m going to eat her alive.”

“But Your Highness, even *we* find her difficult to approach. How would she react to seeing royalty? She might have a fit and faint.”

“Can’t I just meet her without revealing that I’m royalty?”

“That wouldn’t work either. The dignity of royalty can’t be hidden, even if you conceal your identity.”

Daniel chuckled lightly and stood up.

“Anyway, I’ve taken up too much of Your Highness’s time since early this morning. I’ll take my leave now.”

“Alright.”

Joshua personally escorted Daniel out of the palace.

“Ah, right.”

Before Daniel closed the carriage window, Joshua hurriedly gestured to him. As Daniel approached, Joshua whispered in his ear.

“Be careful of carriage accidents for the time being.”

“Pardon?”

“Did you hear about Count Hartman’s accident the other day? Even a perfectly good carriage can break down and cause an accident, so make sure to check it before you ride.”

“Thank you for your concern.”

“Well, ideally, it would be best to refrain from going out for a while, but…”

“Pardon?”

The last words were too quiet to hear. When Daniel asked again, Joshua shook his head.

“It’s nothing. Then, farewell. Take care, and give my regards to Isabel and Lucas.”

“Yes. Please take care of yourself as well, Your Highness.”

“Yeah.”

With that, the carriage carrying Daniel departed. Daniel briefly thought Joshua was acting strange, but he soon shook off the unease.

* * *

“What? Her birthday is coming up?”

Lucas asked, his eyes wide. Isabel, though not showing it as much, also seemed quite taken aback.

Only Rosette answered nonchalantly.

“Yes. It’s in a week.”

“Why are you telling us now!”

Lucas shouted.

So, to explain the current situation:

Lucas, having finished his bath, was showing Rosette around the mansion without even drying his hair. Isabel, who didn’t have anything particular to do, followed her two younger siblings.

Lucas showed her around the mansion, starting with the dining hall he already knew.

-Okay, next I’ll show you my room!

He led her to the room across from Rosette’s. He explained each item in the room, then pointed to a sword hanging on the wall.

-Father gave me that sword for my birthday last year. He had it custom-made. Cool, right?

-Yes.

Then, he casually asked,

-By the way, when is your birthday?

Rosette, without thinking much of it, counted the days and replied, ‘In a week.’ And that’s how this situation came about.

“Why, why didn’t you say anything!”

Rosette answered dutifully, not knowing what Lucas was getting so upset about.

“No one asked me.”

Lucas grabbed the back of his neck.

“Still, why didn’t you say something so important! It’s the day you were born!”

Rosette carefully corrected him.

“It’s not the day I was born. It’s the day I was abandoned at the orphanage.”

Lucas could only gape, unable to find the words to reply. But Rosette really didn’t feel anything special about her birthday.

The biggest reason was that it wasn’t the day she was born but the day she was abandoned, so it couldn’t be a special day. The second reason was that she had never really celebrated her birthday.

There were many children in the orphanage. They were already short on supplies, so they couldn’t afford to make birthdays special for all the children.

For them, cakes and presents were things that existed only in fairy tales. The only gift they received on their birthday was a little extra food than the other children.

‘In the Dallas family……’

The Dallas family didn’t even acknowledge it. Her stepsister, Elisha Dallas, had lavish parties and received many birthday presents every year, but that didn’t apply to Rosette.

Rather, she ate better food on Elisha’s birthday than on her own. Because there was always plenty of food left over in the kitchen that day.

‘But is it really that surprising?’

As Rosette blinked, looking clueless, Lucas thumped his chest in frustration. Even Isabel sighed and shook her head.

Lucas, studying Rosette’s face, shouted boldly.

“Alright! I’ll throw you the perfect birthday party!”

After that, instead of showing her around the mansion, he began to list his birthday party plans. Starting with how a three-tiered cake would be nice, to having a variety of foods, and plenty of presents! He chattered on.

It seemed like just a child’s whimsical words, but the head butler, Sebastian, wrote it all down with a serious face.

Even Isabel, who seemed indifferent, added her opinions one by one. She even gathered the employees to brainstorm.

‘Are they really going to have a birthday party?’

Rosette’s heart fluttered without her knowing. It was then, as the three children and the mansion’s employees were having a heated discussion,

“So, this is where you all were.”

Daniel’s voice was heard. He had gone out early in the morning. He smiled as he found his three younger siblings.

“What are you all talking about so enthusiastically? Are you showing Rose around the mansion?”

Lucas quickly ran to Daniel.

“Brother! The little one’s birthday is in a week!”

Daniel, who had been smiling all along, showed a hint of embarrassment.

“In a week?”

“Yeah! So, we were talking about a birthday party!”

“I see, is that so.”

Daniel gently stroked Rosette’s hair, who looked a bit awkward.

“Why didn’t you tell me? We almost missed it.”

Rosette had no choice but to repeat the same words.

“I just thought it wasn’t a big deal……”

“Of course it is.”

Daniel pinched Rosette’s cheek lightly.

“It’s an important day. It’s the day you were born.”

“But my birthday isn’t the day I was born, it’s the day I was abandoned at the orphanage……”

Daniel flinched for a moment, but then pinched Rosette’s cheek once more.

“Then it’s an even better day. Because thanks to you going to that orphanage, we were able to meet you. Don’t you think?”

‘I can think of it that way too.’ After hearing Daniel’s words, her birthday, which she had only thought of as a day to eat a little more food, felt a little special.

Sensing that she had been persuaded, Daniel asked subtly.

“Is your birthday still not a big deal?”

“No.”

“Then we should all celebrate it together that day. Is there anything you want to do that day?”

“I just……”

In fact, there was something she wanted to do. If they were going to have a party, she wanted to enjoy it with Sister Jane and the children from the orphanage.

She wanted to share delicious food and exchange wonderful gifts.

‘But that won’t do.’

It’s only been two days since she came here, and she might be disliked if she said she wanted to invite guests. In the end, Rosette hid her true feelings.

“I just want to play with everyone. With Lucas, Daniel, and Isabel.”

Although she hid her true feelings, she wasn’t lying. Rosette also liked spending her birthday with the people of the Adrian family.

“Okay, I understand. Then I’ll be going now, so have fun.”

“Yes.”

Daniel patted the heads of his three younger siblings in turn and headed to his room.

“Ah……!”

Rosette, watching his retreating figure, suddenly remembered something she wanted to tell him and hurried after him.

Sensing her presence, Daniel stopped and turned around.

“What is it?”

Rosette gasped for breath and barely managed to speak.

“I have, something, to tell you.”

“Something to tell me?”

“Yes.”

Daniel waited for Rosette to catch her breath.

“What could you have to say that you came running so urgently? You could have told me later.”

“That’s……”

Unlike how boldly she had run over, Rosette couldn’t open her mouth easily.

‘How do I say it?’

She was going to warn Daniel about the carriage accident. But even she thought it would be too out of the blue to suddenly tell him to be careful of a carriage accident.

Besides, Rosette didn’t have the ability to embellish her words eloquently.

As she hesitated, unable to find the right words, Daniel smiled, meeting her gaze.

“Is it a difficult story to tell?”

Rosette hesitated, then mustered her courage and said.

“I heard there have been a lot of carriage accidents lately.”

“Huh?”

“Before you ride the carriage, tell the coachman to check the wheels one more time.”

Daniel thought about what those words meant, then chuckled. Rosette blinked, not knowing what was going on, but he quickly explained.

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t laughing because your words were funny.”

“……?”

“It’s just that I’m happy to know that there are many people who are worried about my safety.”

“Safety?”