Math Is Magic Chapter 8: CHAPTER 8: First Birthday Party (3)

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Mirac frowned, trying to remember where he had heard that name before. 'Armin J. Bellsing? It sounds familiar…' His thoughts intertwined for a moment until, in a flash of understanding, he opened his eyes wide, struck by a sudden revelation. 'Of course, how could I have forgotten? Armin J. Bellsing… It's the same name that was on the book the librarian was reading! If I remember correctly, it was titled "Advanced Magical Arts of Fire." So, is he the author?' Mirac looked at the man with a mix of amazement and curiosity, his little heart beating faster at the thought of possibly discovering, one way or another, the contents of the book. Meanwhile, Carmen politely returned the bow of the blond-haired man. "N-No way!" she exclaimed, her gentle voice overwhelmed with excitement. "It's an honor to meet you, Sir. Armin!" 'Apparently, he must be someone really important!' Mirac hypothesized, watching Carmen stammer. There could be no other explanation. Out of all the guests present, he was the only one whose presence had Carmen visibly flustered and thrilled. Armin rose gracefully from his bow, shifting his gaze from the servant to little Mirac. "I apologize for not coming earlier," he explained gently, addressing them both. "Unfortunately, I was held up by some guests who noticed my presence." 'Are you trying to brag about it?' "For this reason," Armin continued, "I want to extend to you my warmest and most heartfelt wishes, my dear 'Risen Prince.'" Having said this, the blond-haired man bowed again, just as he had before. But this time, the gesture was directed solely at the young guest of honor. 'Tsk, I don't care about your wishes!' Mirac scoffed inwardly. 'I've already had enough of those. Instead, hurry up and tell me more about your book and who you are!' Carmen gasped, then bowed once more toward the important guest. "Thank you!" she exclaimed. "I'm sure little Mirac is also deeply grateful for your kind wishes." 'Hey! Don't say things I don't actually think!' The blond-haired man, having finished his bow, continued speaking: "Unfortunately, I didn't have time to buy him a gift…" 'Of course you didn't!' thought the guest of honor, rolling his eyes. "However, I still have a surprise for the little Prince." 'A surprise?!' he wondered, intrigued. Armin turned and stepped down from the raised platform where the throne stood, gesturing to follow him with a wave of his hand. "Please, come with me." Carmen picked Mirac up in her arms and, without hesitation, followed the man with the long blond hair. As they walked through the grand hall, the crowd parted to make way for them, bowing and greeting the little celebrant with smiles and admiring glances. The voices rose in a quiet chorus of well-wishes and honors, and Mirac, though comfortably seated in Carmen's arms, felt himself at the center of everyone's attention. Among the faces greeting him, Mirac managed to catch sight of his family: his mother, father, and sisters, scattered and engrossed in conversations with other nobles, apparently unaware of his passage. Their sparkling garments shone under the chandelier lights as they spoke animatedly with pleased expressions. Yet Mirac couldn't focus on the greetings or the general excitement. His mind was captured by a single thought: what would the surprise Armin mentioned be? With each step, he drew closer to the mystery and its answer, fueling his immense curiosity. 'Wow! I want to have a cape too when I grow up!' thought Mirac, admiring with a hint of envy the white fabric that hung powerfully and elegantly over the man's shoulders. At the end of the path, Armin stopped in front of the large balcony, located on the opposite side of the throne. "Here we are," announced the blond-haired man with a smile, as he opened the wide glass doors. As he did so, the fresh air immediately filled the hall, carrying with it the sweet scent of flowers that adorned the castle's entrance. As Mirac gazed beyond the balcony, he was able to catch a glim