After the Academy Cup Duel Tournament, Dark Dimon, who had defeated Noah Sharp, the "Night Baron," in a Magic Duel, had thoroughly entered the sight of the Royal Capital's nobility.
They could not afford to overlook a young Magister with such an outstanding performance.
If the threshold of the Duke's Mansion had not been so high, matchmakers would likely have worn down its doorstep the very next day.
In fact, during the time Dark had been home, people seeking marriage alliances had continued to visit frequently.
After all, once today's birthday was over, Dark Dimon would be fourteen years old. Before the end of the war, that would have been old enough for marriage. Yet every calling card received so far had been rejected by Alvitr without hesitation.
However, today was Dark Dimon's birthday after all, so it was difficult to turn away those who came to offer congratulations and birthday gifts.
With a bright smile, Janice dealt with the visiting nobles, tirelessly explaining again and again that no banquet would be held tonight. However, she accepted every gift the nobles brought without exception.
Accepting gifts was sometimes an art in itself.
They had already been refused entry to the birthday celebration. If their gifts were refused as well, it would be somewhat discourteous.
By refusing one thing and accepting the other, both sides could save face. As for the gifts that were gradually piling up like a mountain...
Victoria, who had returned home two days ago, was leading a group of Magic Spirits in enthusiastically tearing them open!
Considering that today was also Victoria's last day of rest, Dark did not particularly mind.
Silent Sage Buckner Ceres, former director of the Royal Botanical Garden Buddy Plant, and royal tutor Mrs. Monica Cook had all arrived long ago.
Dark's goal