After playing together for a while, a maid came to inform them that the preparations for the birthday party were complete.
Rafayel's parents had already left the room to greet the guests, and he was supposed to leave with them.
However, his older siblings refused to let him go, so he ended up staying behind and would join them later.
Thomas reminded the other two, "I'm going to change into formal attire, so you two go ahead. Thalia, Greyson, please take good care of Raffy."
"Yes, of course, big brother! Don't worry," Thalia responded cheerfully.
Greyson also nodded his head silently.
You don't have to go that far… Rafayel thought to himself.
After their parents left, Rafayel learned something from his siblings' conversation.
Thomas had just turned ten years old today.
Thalia was eight, and Greyson was seven.
Thalia had proudly boasted to the others that she shared a same birthday with Rafayel, revealing her own age in the process.
Meanwhile, Greyson mentioned that his birthday was only a month apart from Rafayel's, confirming that he was seven years old.
So that's why they dote on me so much—because I'm much younger than them, Rafayel thought.
However, that wasn't the only reason.
Rafayel, who had inherited his mother's features, had a delicate and beautiful face that made him look almost like a girl.
His appearance was so striking that anyone who saw him would describe him as adorable.
Even though Rafayel had specifically wished to be stunning when he was reincarnated, he had yet to see his own reflection.
Because of that, he mistakenly assumed that his siblings spoiled him simply because of their age gap.
Thalia carried Rafayel in her arms, and together with Greyson, they made their way to the party venue.
Wow! This is amazing! Everything is so sparkling!
Rafayel gawked in awe, his mouth slightly open as he took in the grandeur of the hall, looking up at the ceiling and scanning the room.
This looks just like something out of a novel!
As his excitement grew, a surprising announcement came from the maid standing behind them.
"Young Miss Thalia and Young Master Greyson. After Young Master Thomas's birthday party, there will be an official introduction ceremony for Young Master Rafayel."
"Oh, that's right," Thalia said as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "We should head over when Father and Mother finish greeting the guests."
Wait… What!? No one told me about this! What am I supposed to do? Just standing up there!?
Rafayel began to feel a little bit nervous.
Inside the venue, the nobles who are dressed elegantly mingled with glasses of wine in hand, chatting and enjoying the music.
Some of them danced gracefully to the melody, while the others engaged in conversation.
As the lively atmosphere continued, a striking fanfare suddenly played throughout the hall.
The largest doors at the far end of the room swung open.
At the center of the entrance stood Rafayel's father, Gabriel, his mother, Selene, and his eldest brother, Thomas.