Chapter 93

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the flower festival holiday. Today, the last day of classes before the long break, school ends in the morning.

Those returning to their territories are busy packing, and those staying in the capital, especially those with homes nearby, are also busy packing to return home.

Julian and Cain were having lunch in the cafeteria.

"Sir Julian, what are your plans for the next two weeks starting tomorrow?"

"Hmm. On the first day, I will greet the start of the flower festival with my father, mother, and siblings. I will return to the castle. From the second day onward, I will visit the open gardens of various nobles to pay my respects."

"You will be very busy, then."

"Hmm. You can praise me for it. Even as a student, I work diligently, so you should revere me."

"The greatness of Sir Julian, who fulfills his duties as a royal and works diligently, cannot be put into words. On the first day, the citizens of the capital will be moved by your beautiful appearance and send you heartfelt applause. With a prince who values the people and the state so much, the future of this country will be secure, and I will weep with relief..."

"Kain, you’re overdoing it. Stop it."

"Alright."

Kain poured tea from the pot he had brought to the table into two cups, placed one in front of Julian, and took the other for himself. The tea had a higher aroma and a deeper bitterness than the tea from Limuto Break. Kain really enjoyed the tea from Cyriyum.

"Kain, what are you going to do? You said you would work part-time."

"Well, that’s the thing. The school is closed, so my part-time job is gone. I wasn’t careful enough."

The part-time jobs arranged within the school mainly involved helping the librarian, assisting teachers with organizing the resource room, and other tasks. Additionally, there were jobs like cleaning the dormitory’s large bath and helping with food preparation in the cafeteria. Since they were paid, the work was more than just assistance. Naturally, with the school on break and most people leaving the dormitory, these part-time jobs would disappear.

"Oh, Sir Kain, you will have free time, then?"

Hearing this, Kain looked up from his cup to see Sylphie Rea standing there with a tray holding a cake and a cup of tea.

"May I join you?"

"Of course, please do."

Kain agreed and offered the seat next to Julian. Sylphie Rea placed the tray, pulled out a chair, and sat down. After taking a sip of tea to calm herself, she turned to Kain again.

"Sir Kain, you’ve lost your part-time job, haven’t you? So, you will have free time, then?"

"Yes, that’s right. I could visit the gardens of my classmates, but I’m still not familiar with the customs of this country, and it would be a bother to trouble them with my presence. I think I’ll just study in the dormitory."

In truth, he wanted to go home and play with Dianah, but it was a seven-day journey one way, and he didn’t have the money to rent a dragon yet.

"In that case, would you consider working as a server at our garden party? We are a bit short-handed."

Sylphie Rea put her hand to her cheek and tilted her head, making a troubled face, a pose typical of a delicate noble daughter. Julian, seeing this, put his cup down with a displeased look.

"Kain is the son of a duke from a neighboring country. It would be a problem to have him serve as a server in this country."

"But you let him clean the dormitory baths. What are you saying now, Sir Julian? The servers at our house during receptions are all senior servants, all from families of earls or higher. Besides, if Sir Kain comes, he will spend the time as a quasi-host with the butler."

"But..."

For some reason, Julian looked unhappy.

"Miss Sylphie Rea, I would be honored to accept your offer. However, I would prefer to work as a regular server. I would be embarrassed if given a more prestigious position."

Kain smiled wryly. It was kind of him to consider his position, but he couldn’t possibly manage the arrangements for another family’s party.

"It’s settled, then. Please come to my house tomorrow morning. I will inform the gatekeeper, and I will make sure you understand the work when you arrive. There will be other part-time workers during the flower festival, so please come without worry. We will provide the uniform, so you can come in your regular clothes."

"Thank you very much."

With that, Sylphie Rea picked up her fork and started eating the cake, signaling that the conversation was over. Seeing this, Julian cleared his throat and put on a stiff smile, turning to Sylphie Rea.

"By the way, Sylphie Rea, what are your plans for the last day of the flower festival?"

Sylphie Rea, who had just put a piece of cake in her mouth, chewed it gracefully while glancing at Julian. After swallowing slowly, she took a sip of tea to clear her mouth and slowly placed the cup back on the table, all in a deliberate manner.

"What are your plans, Sir Julian?"

"Me? I have been invited by many people. I’m at a loss, and I haven’t decided yet. It’s a difficult choice."

Julian said this with a lecherous grin, leaning in to look at Sylphie Rea. Cain was reminded of a line his mother and other female colleagues used to say in his previous life: "When you’re young, girls are more mature."

"Is that so! I will spend the last day with my brother! Sir Julian, you can enjoy yourself with any woman you choose!"

Sylphie Rea said this in a loud but polite voice, then stood up with the tray holding the half-eaten cake and half-drunk cup. She glared at Julian, smiled at Cain, and said, "See you tomorrow," before walking away to the used dish collection area.

"…Sir Julian. If I may ask, what happens on the last day of the flower festival?"

"The last day is for walking through the flower-filled streets with family, close friends, …fiancés, or lovers, and dancing at the crossroads."

"Sir Julian, you really are an idiot."

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