Valerian was surprised as he looked at the group of people standing around him with a glass of wine in their hands. He recognized the officials of the court and also a few nobles. However, he was surprised to spot a genial-looking Zeenat standing in the crowd with a goblet in her hand. He also found a few people from the other two countries as they were wearing the royal colors of their nations.
Fragrantia walked over from the crowd and placing a hand on his head she said, "Happy birthday, my love. May vita bless you with health and happiness. May all your wishes come true."
Then the crowd raised their goblets and said, "Hail Vita."
This was a way of supporting the blessing. Valerian looked around in a stupor and then he embraced Fragrantia, burying his face in her shoulder. The people were surprised and Fragrantia smiled as she patted the back of the boy in her arms. She said, "Now, come greet the guests once before we cut the cake."
