A Painting of the Villainess as a Young Lady

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. For original chapters go to Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

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.