A Painting of the Villainess as a Young Lady

Chapter 246

Since the main purpose was dinner, they were led to a prepared banquet. In the meantime, Sonia continued to provoke and loudly demand a duel, but no one paid her any mind.

The banquet was modest by Violet’s standards.

Unlike the starkly quiet dining atmosphere of the Everett family’s dining hall, the Blaise family members chatted endlessly.

The main focus was naturally on the swordsmanship geniuses, Aldin and Cairn, both of whom gave succinct answers. Yet the conversation flowed effortlessly, a testament to the others’ conversational skills.

Violet was also asked a few questions out of formality, mostly about her age or life in the capital, which she answered lightly. The focus then shifted back to Cairn, but one pair of eyes remained fixed on her.

The man had wrinkled skin and white hair, yet his robust physique suggested he was still active.

Violet immediately recognized him as her maternal grandfather.

She felt no special emotion toward her grandfather.

Just a bit uncomfortable.

After the mildly awkward dinner ended, Cairn and Aldin were dragged to the training ground for a duel, not just because of Sonia’s persistence but also due to the margrave’s desire to see their skills. Despite being unfamiliar with swords, Violet was also brought along to watch.

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Just as she was about to move, a voice apologized. Turning, Violet saw it was the margrave.

“You remind me of Lacia from the old days. I heard you resembled her, but I didn’t realize just how much...”

With those words, Violet realized he was talking about her grandmother.

It was true that she felt uncomfortable, but it wasn’t unpleasant. So, she responded in a refined voice.

“...No, it’s fine. I’ve heard a lot about her.”

“Yes. This is the first time seeing you since you were very young.”

“...Yes.”

A gentle smile reached Violet. It was a story from a time she couldn’t remember, yet Violet felt a curious, ticklish sensation.

“Judging by your reaction, it seems you don’t remember.”

“Acting like that will only anger your opponent...”

Standing next to Violet, Delta muttered. Before she could ask what the problem was, he was called.

“Delta, it’s your turn next.”

“Yes.”

Though he appeared delicate, Delta was also a swordsman. Violet had vaguely thought he was a scholar like Roen, so she was surprised. Seeing her reaction, Delta laughed once and headed to the center of the training ground with his sword.

The second duel began.

“He was toying with me...!”

“He probably didn’t intend to toy with you. Calm down, Sonia.”

Unable to accept her loss, Sonia fumed and sulked throughout the match.

The seemingly even duel ended with Cairn losing as he dropped his sword. It was an anticlimactic defeat for someone called a genius.

Both had exceptional skills, so there were no injuries, but the atmosphere remained somber.

“...Were you mocking your opponent?”

“......”

Maintaining a smiling face, Delta sheathed his sword and asked Cairn. Cairn avoided his gaze.

“I didn’t intend to mock you. ...Sorry.”

“Even so, not giving your all is disrespectful to your opponent.”

Cairn did not respond, instead walking weakly and sitting far from Violet.

Whether it was true or not, he certainly seemed to be in poor condition.

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