Chapter 15: Spring at Two Years Old

A gentle spring breeze swept through the gardens of the Shugale Count’s estate.

Colorful flowers bloomed in abundance, and little birds chirped cheerfully.

Today was, Ars Shugale’s second birthday.

「Ars, happy birthday.」

His mother, Eliza, gently embraced him.

「Thank you, Mother.」

Although his speech was still childish, his vocabulary was gradually growing.

「Oh!」

His father, Cain, laughed happily.

「So you’ve learned to say thank you properly.」

「Good boy.」

A large hand gently stroked his head.

The warmth of that touch naturally brought a smile to Ars’s face.

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「Ars!」

His older sister, Elze, came rushing in.

「Happy birthday!」

She wrapped him in a tight hug.

「Thank you, Sis.」

「Eeeek!」

It was just a single word, but Elze was so delighted that her face turned bright red.

「He just called me ‘Sis’!」

Watching her reaction, his older brother Alex gave a wry smile.

「Calm down, Sister.」

「I can’t!」

「Ars is just too adorable!」

The entire room filled with laughter.

(Another peaceful day.)

More than anything, Ars loved these simple, everyday moments.

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After breakfast.

The whole family gathered in the drawing