Chapter 63: 063. Midterm Evaluation (5)
Some people tend to look down on etiquette, considering it a foolish formality. However, as I sit here in the living room, watching the silver-haired woman savoring her warm tea, such thoughts are quickly pushed aside.
"This tea is delicious."
The first words spoken by the woman, who had finally entered the mansion and was being served tea, were just that. Naturally, Veris couldn't help but find her peculiar.
"I should reintroduce myself to you. I am the Grand Duchess of Wallenstein, Evangeline de Wallenstein. I am also the one referred to as the Grand Duchess of Gallia."
Her tone was stiff. Yet, the soft timbre hidden within it had a way of making the listener feel inexplicably tense.
"What do you want?"
"Hoho, you are quite the man of few words."
The woman... no, the Grand Duchess smiled leisurely. After placing her teacup down with a clatter, she gazed intently at Veris and spoke. "Do you know that I am targeting you?"
"You're targeting me? So you really are a stalker."
"Pfft! Misunderstandings are free. But the reason I am truly targeting you is due to another cause."
With that, Grand Duchess Evangeline waved her hand in the air.
And a wave of mana unfolded. Knowing that the purpose of this mana was not to kill but to block sound, Veris watched her with an expressionless gaze.