I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - Chapter 276



276 – Side Story – New Generation (1)

Adult ceremony.

It is said that it is often overlooked among commoners whose families are somewhat poor, but in aristocratic society that values formality, it is considered one of the biggest events of one’s life.

In particular, for small heads of households who will inherit their respective families, this coming-of-age ceremony can be seen as having greater meaning as it is, in a way, a gateway to becoming the head of a household.

On the other hand, for ladies from noble families, their first social debut through the Debutante Ball is often considered the biggest event.

This means that in most cases, it is ceremonial.

And this year too, there were countless sprouts from each family that turned 19.

Among them, a representative example would be the Robeheim siblings.

The news that the two people, who closely resembled their father and mother and were trusted to become cornerstones of the family in the future, would become adults at the same time quickly spread around them.

Thanks to this, even though the date for the coming-of-age ceremony had not yet arrived, people around were busy celebrating the Robeheim family’s fortune as soon as the new year dawned.

Of course, there may have been some heartbreaking efforts to make a mark, but there must have been quite a few sincere congratulatory messages.

As expected, the coming-of-age ceremony was so close that it was held by the Robeheim family this year, just like Ariel’s.

“It’s a coming of age ceremony. Has it already happened like that?”

Edgar’s muttering to himself filled the room, and his lips formed a slight line.

The emotions contained within were truly diverse.

I am surprised that 19 years have already passed since I gave birth to my children, I am proud that they have grown up so much, and at the same time, I feel strangely bitter about the time passing by without notice.

Time really does change a lot of things.

Not all changes can always be positive, but that doesn’t mean they are all empty.

At least for Edgar, the joy was greater at the moment.

And there seems to be at least one more person in this room who agrees with this.

“I know. To be honest, I don’t believe it either.”

Ariel, who still boasts her beauty despite the passage of time, sympathized with him and gently came to his side and sat down like a butterfly.

The sight of her slowly attaching her body to him seemed very unreasonable.

Even she, whose aging has slowed down as she reaches a certain stage, can feel that time has passed, as Ariel has almost retained her childhood appearance.

She goes so far as to complain that Serena can’t feel confident about her because of Ariel, so she’s done her part of her.

Ed also sympathizes with that feeling.

“I thought those kids would just hang out in my skirt forever.”

“But did you try to grow it only within the width of your skirt your whole life?”

“No way. That’s what the expression means.”

Ariel shrugged her shoulders and joked, as if to prove that she was becoming more and more like Edgar.

If there was someone who had seen the two people for a long time, like Helene or others, they would have burst out laughing, saying that they were now acting the same way.

“How come these two people now even talk and act the same?”

Just like now.

“Welcome, Sonia. “What about Allen?”

Ariel spoke without the slightest embarrassment at the sudden voice of her.

Today, Sonia was dressed quite casually, perhaps because she was only here to congratulate the Robe Heim siblings.

A navy blue dress that is neither too flashy nor too plain.

She had a somewhat static appearance, different from the lively Sonia, but she suited her well, as if that was her advantage.

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“He said he would say hello to the kids. But how come these two never fall apart for the rest of their lives?”

Almost 20 years had passed since her marriage, and Sonia was amazed to see the couple still showing the same affection as when they were newlyweds.

Of course, she is still very affectionate with her lover, Allen, even though it has been eight years, but she was even more surprised because she heard that dating and marriage are different things. ＞

On the other hand, they also wondered if they would be able to hold a wedding ceremony soon and remain such a loving couple even after 20 years.

Meanwhile, Ariel, who previously would have blushed at her sister-in-law’s question her, now revealed her maturity and gently laid her head on her husband’s shoulder her her.

“Because your brother loves me so much?”

“Hehe, right. “My brother is a very loving man.”

“Oh my, it caught me right.”

As the two people aimed at Edgar with unbelievable chemistry as his sister-in-law and sister-in-law, he shook his head slightly and quietly stepped aside.

The fact that those two people are giving such shy compliments openly means that they won’t let you go until you show signs of embarrassment.

Moreover, their combined efforts are difficult for even the so-called great heroes to endure, so in this case, the Thirty-Six Precepts Julhaengrang is perfect.

Squeak.

“Huh? Dad, what are you doing there?”

Eventually, Serena entered her room and expressed her doubts to her father, who was sitting at the end of the long sofa and looking out the window alone.

The coming-of-age ceremony was about to start, but I couldn’t see Edgar, the person in charge of the livestock, so I came over and found out what was going on.

“Because your mom and aunt made fun of you.” “I evacuated for a while.”

While explaining the circumstances of the evacuation, Edgar gestured toward Serena as if to come here.

Her daughter dressed in a blue dress that was almost identical to the one Ariel wore before, was showing off the figure of a woman so attractive that anyone who saw her would fall in love with her at first sight, and not just because she was her her father her her her.

Perhaps today’s coming-of-age ceremony could be the opportunity.

“Brother!” I told you not to talk like an aunt! “Speaking like that makes me look old!”

In contrast to the peaceful side, Sonia was stomping her feet while emitting a lot of steam.

Of course, it is true that she is an aunt when the title of kinship is included, but it is too embarrassing to be called that because they are only four years apart.

Of course, there is a reason she mentioned it in her own words.

However, since Edgar does not particularly care about knowing the feelings of women other than Ariel, such opinions are always ignored.

“No matter what the title is, an aunt is an aunt.”

“Well, I just need to be an older sister!”

“Tell Serena to call me her sister. “I’ll call you Aunt.”

As a mischievous smile appeared on Edgar’s lips, Sonia quickly realized that she was being played and walked over to Serena and hugged her from behind.

For your information, it has been quite a while since Serena surpassed her in height, so to others, she looked like her younger sister and was hugging her older sister’s back her her.

“Hey, Serena. “Your dad is bothering you.”

“It’s okay, sister. “Are you always going to be a big sister to me?”

“Huh, it’s only Serena… !”

In the end, Edgar smiled bitterly as he looked at the two people filming a new drama.

Somehow, as Serena gets older, it feels like their positions have become opposites.

I wonder if she would want to do that to her younger sister, who is four years older than her, but at the same time, I thought that was just Sonia’s thing about her.

“Rather, shouldn’t you go out soon?”

At this time, Ariel looked at the current time and asked Edgar, pointing to the clock on the wall with her eyes.

The coming-of-age ceremony was scheduled to be held at exactly 6 o’clock, but the hour and minute hands of the clock were already pointing to 5:40.

Of course, there would have been no reason for him to attend the coming-of-age ceremony that was normally held among children, but since he was the one in charge of today’s congratulatory address, he had to keep time in mind.

“I’m going to go with the kids when they go. Anyway, why do I have to do this…”

Edgar sighed, muttering complaints for some reason.

In the first place, when such an event is held by a specific family, the head of that family usually gives a congratulatory speech.

Just as Yulken was in charge of the congratulatory address when he and Ariel had their coming-of-age ceremony.

But this year, for some reason, that role suddenly fell to Edgar.

Even the day before the coming-of-age ceremony, that is, last night, my schedule changed so quickly that I had to stay up all night preparing my congratulatory speech.

“That’s what I said, but I prepared hard.”

“This is what I tell my friends who will soon become adults, and that’s the way it should be.”

Edgar thought about continuing his congratulatory speech with something he thought of on the spot, but he thought that wasn’t the right idea and decided to plan the content in advance, at least roughly.

From the perspective of those gathered today, it must have felt like they had entered the starting line of life, and I thought that I could not lightly give a congratulatory speech to begin such a monumental day.

“I’m also looking forward to my dad’s congratulatory speech. Are you sure you’ll show it off nicely?”

Moreover, even my daughter hugs my neck like this and expresses her expectations in a loving tone, so what kind of family head can pass up a job in vain?

“Hmm, that should be it. Just watch. Serena.”

When the corner of Edgar’s mouth twitched after being taken in by her daughter her’s deadly charm her, Ariel clicked her tongue with her cold eyes.

“Tch, when her wife says that, she snorts. After all, young blood is better, right?”

“What are you talking about to my daughter?”

For Edgar, it was just a ridiculous statement.

Knock.

“Father, you should go together soon…”

Finally, with her her message her her her, Evan opened the door and, with only his head her uncovered her, carefully called her father her her her.

There are a lot of people gathered in the hallway, so if you don’t leave early, you might be late.

“That’s right. Serena, let’s go.”

“Yes, Dad.”

At those words, Edgar stood up with her daughter and was about to take her steps.

“Honey, wait a minute.”

Ariel suddenly called out to him and stopped her legs.

“The tie is crooked. “Come here.”

“Yes?”

When he approached her wife’s gesture without the slightest suspicion of her, Ariel smiled and reached out for her to tie her to her.

And then just like that.

Page.

“It is a lie. Do well.”

He pulled the tie, kissed it lightly, and smiled.

“… Foot, okay. I’ll do well.”

“Yes.”

Edgar, encouraged by the support, left the room with a confident smile.

I thought it wouldn’t be too bad to be able to celebrate in front of many people the day my son and daughter finally reached the starting line.