Book 2: Chapter 16
Each person at the table was from a higher-ranked house than “Earl.” Those who the young lady has met — most of them were probably children of a lower-ranked house than Earl, so the young lady has never faced anyone’s malice in this way.
(Heart rate rising, increased sweating, rise of body temperature… My lady, don’t get anxious.)
Such information came back when I checked the young lady’s state with 【World Ruler】. Well, maybe I didn’t even need to check it. The young lady’s expression was frozen.
「…House Sillys create friction in the noble society?」
The young lady tried to be polite, but her voice came out rather chilly. It was as cold as the Earl’s – making me think, “Like father, like daughter.”
Lady Charlotte took a breath, hesitating, but soon pitched forward.
「Y-Yes, that’s right! You are not going to say you haven’t heard the talks going around, right? House Sillys not holding a territory despite being an Earl and being heavily involved in central politics is also called “arms merchant who eagerly awaits dispute”–」
「Miss Charlotte!」Prince Kluvshrat raised his voice.
The band music breaks off, as if in response, and the hall falls silent.