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Chapter 57: Coming of Age Ceremony
It had been a few days since their family outing and the day that they waited for-- the coming-of-age ceremony -- arrived. At first, Dio was reluctant to come but he couldn’t refuse because he was a part of the merchant class and they were required to attend the ball.
“You really are a looker, Dio.” Mika nodded proudly as she looked at Dio from head to toe. “I’m sure a lot of people will be jealous of me since you’re going to be my partner for the ball.”
“I feel sorry for you, brother.” Kael patted Dio’s shoulder as he grinned. “If only Mika chose a man from all those who sent her requests, you could have escorted someone you like at the ball.”
Mika rolled her eyes. “There’s no one worthy to be my escort among those men.”
“I heard the second son of Viscount Argentine invited you to be his partner. Isn’t he worthy in your eyes?” Riguel, who was leani
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