236 Chapter 229. A New Direction

"Huh, your birthday is actually in spring, Captain?" Dheera asked in surprise as they were going back to Althrea.

"Presumably," Zein nodded, still feeling bloated from the cakes and meals. The delightful liquor also doing something for his nerves, because he felt so contended and relaxed--or was it because he actually felt happy?

"Oh--then we should do another one--"

"No, thank you."

Zein immediately raised his palm to stop Han Shin from making any wild suggestions. Yes, he felt it was nice having this surprise birthday party that he never thought he would ever experience, but he wasn't really fond of repeating the process of becoming the center of attention in an event.

Or blowing twenty-eight candles. Once was enough.