253 134. The New Ones (Part One)

Translated by A Passing Wanderer

Edited by RED

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Charlotte was feeling quite pleased at the moment.

Even if the Seventh Imperial Prince wasn't very good at close-quarter fighting, she still won the duel. As someone striving to get closer to his realm, she felt that this victory was an important validation of all of her growth so far.

Just as a faint little smile formed on her lips...

The only person in the feudal lord's residence who showed a reaction to that small, almost inaudible scream was Charlotte.

She flinched in surprise and dashed towards Count Jenald's office, flinging the door there open. "Your Highness?!" she shouted in alarm.

She feared that he might have fallen victim to a sneak attack, but that turned out to be wrong. A truly horrid stench filled the office and an empty gourd rolled towards the open doorway.

Charlotte looked at that bottle and could only smile wryly.