CH 208

Apparently, it was the first social debut of the only Crown Prince of the Empire, so it had a lot of impact.

And it was even more so because Cedric and Alice also made their debutante together.

‘Now, Cedric is the sword master, and Alice is a full-fledged fairy summoner who has been awarded a Count title for her achievements.’

And this year too, it was clear that it was going to be quite noisy with the debut of Ninaina, the only princess of the Imperial Family, and Jake, who became a high-ranking wizard.

‘Well…….’

Of course, there are only a few people who are interested in the debut of ‘Marquis Lady Emir Saeron’, other than my family and close friends.

‘It’s okay though!’

I used to walk around in front of the mirror while wearing the debutante dress sent by the imperial family, and practiced ballroom dancing alone without a partner in advance.

As I worked hard for this day for several months, it was clear that accidents would not happen, such as confusing the order of the ceremony or stepping on the foot or hem of the other person’s clothes while dancing.

‘Exactly, it shouldn’t happen.’

After all the dress up was done, I confidently left the room.

Now it was time to board the family carriage and head to the palace where the banquet was held.

Obviously it should be, but why?

“Mir.”

“…… Jay? Why are you here?”

As soon as I left the mansion, I saw Jake’s carriage waiting.

I was truly astonished.

‘We were supposed to meet at the banquet hall, right?’

Jake must have understood my question.

“I feel lonely if I go alone. Emir. I was waiting to go with you.”

It’s been 10 years, but Jake still wants to do a lot with me.

It seems that his character, who suffers a lot from loneliness, is still there.

“Well, then I see.”

“Good.”

Jake smiled brightly and reached out to me.

‘Maybe this…… an escort?’

I blinked a few times in disbelief.

Then Jake stretched out his hand again, as if begging me to hurry up.

‘Somehow, I think I understand Jake’s heart. Now that I’m making my debut, I guess I’m a mature adult.’

In the empire, the legal age of adulthood is 17, but in the noble society, they only recognize a person as an adult only after making their debut.

‘Then I have no choice but to match the rhythm!’

After thinking, I grabbed Jake’s outstretched hand and got into the carriage.

It’s been a while since the two of us rode a carriage together, so it reminded me of my childhood memories.

‘When we were in kindergarten, we used to ride together so often.’

For some reason, I was also concerned about how Jake had changed a lot in the meantime.

‘Come to think of it, Jake. Today he is a little different from usual. Is it because it’s the first time he went to a banquet? I think it’s the first time I’ve seen him in a formal dress.’

I casually glanced at Jake, who was sitting across from me.

The light ivory suit really suited her soft brown hair and eyes.

But, I wonder if my gaze was strange, Jake asked, fiddling with his cheek in an embarrassed voice.

“…… Mir, do I have something on my face?”

“Ah? No, not like that.”

I shook my head in surprise.

Jake tilted his head.

“Then why?”

“That is…… I think it’s the first time I’ve seen you dressed like this.”

After that, I couldn’t express my honest feelings, such as ‘I feel a little weird’ or ‘It’s hard to make eye contact for some reason’.

“Oh really?”

But even with that answer, Jake responded with a rather pleasant face.

“Thank God. It is worth it to have it as close to your taste as possible.”

“What?”

I doubted my ears.

‘Did he just say it was to my taste?’

I wanted to ask Jake what he just said, but I ran out of time because the carriage had just arrived at the palace.

The banquet hall was already crowded with many nobles.

I could often feel people staring at me, but it was definitely gazes looking at Jake who was with me.

It was then.

“Emir.”

“Oh, Princess!”

Suddenly, on the left side, people split like the ebb and flow, and there was someone approaching me.

It was none other than Ninaina.

Ninaina looked really good today.

Well, it was only natural because she was probably the spotlight of the day.

‘The problem is that I, who is in the middle of two people who are getting attention, is also getting attention.’

In fact, I already knew.

In kindergarten and in the academy, I was still close with my close friends.

Perhaps that’s why? That there are no people who are curious about the identity of the Marquis Lady but an ordinary ‘Emir Saeron’.

Then, Ninaina said to me,

“Emir, let’s go into the banquet hall together.”

“Princess. Emir promised to come in with me first.”

But immediately, Jake protested against Ninaina in a slightly dissatisfied voice.