Orphan Adventure in the Blue Sea
Chapter 14 John's Rite of Maturity

　Astlan was not a very wealthy country at first. To protect itself, the national budget was used for defense costs in the last war, and if anything, it was a poor country in the Arasua world.

　Astlan is also a local autonomous state.

　In Holland, where Johannes and Giselle lived, it was customary to hold maturation ceremonies in the church.

　It was also Johannes's birthday month (every month, birthday parties and maturation ceremonies were held together in the church), so he held a maturation ceremony in the church.

　The ceremony was attended by important people from the guild, seniors, juniors, and her younger sister Giselle.

`Because.'' the priest is making a speech.

`i want all of you who have grown up to live life with a sense of responsibility and independence. However, we must not forget that we are all human and need to help each other.'' I have said this many times in the church. What I believe those who attend Mass understand, what is important in humans is the spirit of service and the spirit of help...''

　The pastor's speech continued. We must have spoken for more than 30 minutes, but the conversation is over.

　After the conversation was over, the formal atmosphere disappeared and the atmosphere became fully festive.

　The adults wore roses shared by the church sisters on their chests. Johannes was also present in a suit, but he also wore a bright red rose on his chest.

"Here you go, cheer!! Let's all enjoy our food!!" said Sister Elder.

　Giselle ran over to Johan who was sitting on the bench while listening to the pastor's story.

"Sister!! Congratulations on becoming an adult!!”

`Thank you, Giselle-chan, said Johan, and grabbed Giselle as she ran towards him.

　Johan has a birthday on May 23, and today is May 10, which is Saturday, and today is the day of the maturation ceremony for those who reach adulthood in May.

``Johannes, you are a good child, said the priest as he patted her on the shoulder while drinking wine.

　And smile softly.

“Since you were entrusted here, you have worked so hard for your sister. Even now, you are a very good brother who cares about your sister. From now on, we will continue to be good friends. With that, the pastor makes the sign of the cross and leaves the area towards the other participants.

(Mother.) While thinking about it, Johann received a message from one of his sisters.

"Johannes-kun, by the way, after the ceremony, the priest will give you a letter from your mother. And..."

　After saying that, the two sisters smiled and said, "N-no..."

"Congratulations, Johannes! Yes, this is a blessing gift for adults from the Sisters Church !!"

　Therefore, the sisters distributed gifts in a box with ribbons. The box is not too big. It is about the size of your palm.

"?was?Thank ye. I want to know what's inside...Did Giselle Chuwan know about it before??" said Johan.

“No, Brother, I don't know either,” Gisele said with a smile.

　Johann asked if he could open it now, and when he opened the package, a new little radio came out.

"!! Sister, this...!! Is this a radio??"

“That's right!!” one of the sisters said proudly.

"We can buy it because there is a church budget! Take good care, Johannes-kun!" he said with a friendly smile to the sisters.

“Wow, amazing!” johannes exclaimed, feeling a little excited like a child.

"This is the first time I've seen the real one!! I'm sure this one is rarely shared in Astlan!! Thank you, brother!! I'll use it carefully."

“Yes, yes,” the two sisters smiled.

“Also, it looks like Johannes-kun and your sister Giselle will have a gift for you.”

　Saying that, the sisters pushed Gisele forward and encouraged her, saying, "Come on."