Just as Flora was about to reach for the article, a sound of notification rang in their room catching their attention.
Beeeep!!!!
Louis placed the article on his table and fixed his attention on the magic speaker located at the front wall of the room.
A moment later , a robotic voice came out from the speaker.
=All of the children are summoned in the auditorium within 10 minutes=
=I repeat....
Hearing the statement of the notice both Flora and Louis looked at each other and sighed.
"Ughhh ...I forgot that it was today!"
Louis let out a small grumble and said in a distressed tone.
"Me too"
Flora's situation was also same as his.
They both looked gloomy for some reason and then they raised their head at the same time meeting eachother's gazes.
"Are ready you for it , Flora"
"Yeah.....but."
"Hah.. we must participate in it ,there's no other choice."
Louis said looking slightly exhausted by just mentioning it.
Flora didn't say anything and just nodded to him.
"You are strong, so don't be afraid and I am sure you could win this event with ease ."
Sensing her low spirit, Louis tried to assure her.
"....but I don't want to leave you."
She said barely audible.
But Louis ears were sharp this time and caught her words.
"I know "
He said with a slight grin.
"So should we head to the auditorium ?"
They were getting late so Louis asked her if she was ready.
"Hm..."
Flora nodded.
Then both of them left the room and headed to the auditorium.
The auditorium was situated at left side of the orphanage .
It only used on special occasions and today happen to be one of them.
Walking in the hallway, they looked around and could guess that preparation had been done precisely for Count's arrival.
Many other children passed them in a hurry .
The atmosphere of the orphanage appeared to be different than usual.
All of the children were eagerly waiting for this day and their excitement matched their enthusiasm .
Louis and Flora ignored their childish behaviour and increased their speed to reach there quickly.
Crossing the hallway they turned to the left direction and advanced forward, there they could see the entrance of the auditorium.
Without wasting any second they entered the auditorium.
Inside the auditorium,
More than 200 hundred children and 30 caretakers including workers were seated.
All the seats were arranged at left and right side of the auditorium leaving the mid space for entrance in which a Red carpet was used to decorate the path.
Both Flora and Louis took their seats at the last row of the left side then they straightened their backs and gazed forward.
At the front, a small stage was allotted for the special person who was about to come.
We could see two luxurious seats adorned with charismatic and eye-catching designs placed in the centre of the stage.
Both seats were different in sizes, one was bigger and other was smaller.
They were empty at that moment confirming required individuals hadn't arrived yet.
At the side of the seats ,head of the orphanage stood their with a smile on his face .
Murmuring of the children filled with eagerness as well as nervousness filled the air.
Their enthusiasm made the entire auditorium lively but Louis and Flora weren't included in them.
They wore indifferent expressions and just gazed forward.
Suddenly the Gate of the auditorium which was closed till now opened and many guards came out at it and walked at side of the carpet.
Then came the one everyone was waiting for up until now .
The owner this orphanage and lord of the 7 cities which was more than any other Count.
Reaching the height of 194 cm adorned in formal black suit and black shoes.
He had Light green hair and natural green eyes separating him from other's present around him.
Mascular body fitting for a knight and handsome chiseled face with one eye of the scared giving him scary and cold appearance.
-His body was the result of his endless battles and that scar was it's glory he received.-
He walked with absolute confidence and just behind a boy also followed him.
Just as his father he also had Green hair and green eyes but there was different type of sparks in his eyes , radiating the reflection of light falling on his pupils in a beautiful manner .
He wore a black blazer with check designs and a polished black boot. His hair was short and styled upward describing his high tier fashion.
His face even for a 9 year old child looked absolute handsome coupling with matching hair and eyes he gave the impression of being a model.
His aloof and indifferent expression just increased his stats which caused more than half of the girls present in auditorium smitten by him.
He was even catching more attention than his own father.
While walking they both elegance and class with them befitting their noble status.
Their steps were flawless and fluent filled with noble behaviour .
Everyone's present in the auditorium had fixed their attention on both of them.
Their gazes were filled awe and respect describing the importance of Count's status.
Children had already stopped their murmur and observed them with admiration.
Both father and son duo arrived at stage where a man wearing white suit came forward and slightly bowed his towards them.
And then said in polite and respectful tone to the count.
"I , Gembard soled head of this orphanage greets the esteemed count and his son".
The count nodded and said.
" You don't bow every time see me , Gembard "
"Sir , I have to respect your position so I must do."
The count shook his head and sighed.
He had already told Gembard to stop bowing him but he always refused saying the above same line.
"Sir and young master ,please have your seats"
Both nodded and sat on their luxurious seats.
All the students and caretakers who had been standing all this time also sat on their respective seats .
Gembard then came at front of stage and activated the magic mic with his mana .
"I am sure many of you know this person seated behind me and who don't know let me tell you_he is the first ranked count of this continent sir Rowan Black and beside him is his son, Eon Black. "
The voice of all the children present at that moment resounded in the hall .
"We Greets the lord Rowan"
Rowan smiled at them and nodded.
Although he appear to be cold from outside but he was actually a sweet person and loved children the most.
That's why he had more 150 orphanages all around the states which came under him.
And this orphanage was special for him because it was the first orphanage he established.
Seeing the innocent and kind soul of the children always filled his heart with warmth.
That was what happening there.
Then Gembard resumed his word's .
"Today is the day you all have been waiting for, am I right?! Now we will begin the main reason for which lord Rowan and young master Eon have personally come here,and that is 'selection of the personal butler for young master Eon.'"