My Sister the Heroine, and I the Villainess Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Translator: Jawbrie

In truth, I was actually quite limited in terms of when I could make appearances at social gatherings .

 

The first was my birthday . I was the star of the event, so it was obvious . It was a good day, close friends would gather at my house and they would all pamper my genius self, even more than usual . Mishuli’s birthdays were much more modest affairs and celebrated with family only . These were fun in their own way, and every year I would plan the entire party .

Other then that, there were times where I would tag along with father and meet close family friends, or the reverse, which was to greet them as guests at our home . That was about it . In this country, I was not likely to expand my relations with other nobles until I enrolled at the Royal Academy . I would make friends there, and those connections would continue even after we graduated . This was why so many enrolled, regardless of gender, even though it was not required by law .

And so, while I was the direct descendant of one of the greatest nobles in this country, I did not have too

many friends and acquaintances as a nine-year-old .

Such was me, and yet there was one official event that occurred annually, that I was allowed to participate in .

 

“It is so nice to see you again, Count Istar . ”

 

Gracefully, I pull my leg back at the perfect angle as I bend the other knee lightly, my hands just slightly raise the hem of my skirt, and I bow . Mariwa had beaten it into me, and I had done it hundreds of times now . And now that I had been praised by Mariwa, my courtesy had passed the realm of perfection, it was like a work of art that dazzled the eyes of all who witnessed it .

 

“I’m delighted, Lady Christina . The last time we met was, um…”

“I had the pleasure of greeting you at our humble home nearly one month ago . That you seem to be in as good health as ever brings me much joy . ”

 

He was one of the few grown-ups I had seen regularly ever since that first encounter two years ago . I was wearing my ladies disguise now, and so I sent Count Istar a sweet smile .

It was the annual palace ball . I had

had met Charles here for the first time, but in fact, it was also a ball for those of the upper class to celebrate the ending of the Foundation Festival, which lasted five days . And every year I would come here with father . I was a credit to him, and because of that, it was one of the few social functions that I could proudly make an appearance .

 

“Oh, that is right! But a child of your age tends to change so much in just one month . ”

“Do you really mean it? I know that you have a most splendid son, I thought you would surely find watching the growth of someone as inadequate as me to be most boring in comparison…”

“Oh, no . My foolish boy is nearly twenty years old now, there is no comparison to you, who looks lovelier every time we meet . Why, I look forward to watching you grow whenever I visit, much more than I look forward to meeting your father, anyway!”

“My, what an honor you bestow on me . ”

 

There was nothing vulgar in Count Istar’s praise of me . This very stout man was as great as he was large . Father could learn a thing or two

or two from him .

Speaking of my father, he clearly knew that I needed no one to oversee me once I entered my lady-mode, and so he had gone off somewhere to talk with someone else .

 

“Your father knows that you are capable of handling yourself now . I hope you know that it is because he has so much trust in you, and not that he is uninterested? After all, it a well-known fact that Duke Noir dotes on his daughter . ”

“…Yes . I know it very well . ”

 

He must have seen it in my gaze . He may have been poking fun at me a little, but I gratefully accepted his kind consideration . He was subtle, yet discerning and was thoughtful of others . Count Istar was a rare person who I was actually fond of .

 

“Thank you very much, Count Istar . I hope that you will continue to visit us . ”

“Yes, of course . ”

 

We take each other’s hands as a sign of friendship . After saying goodbye, I was alone once again, and started to look around the room .

 

The party was now in its second half, most people here would have here would have finished greeting all their acquaintances . Father seemed to be quite involved in whatever conversation he was having; I was sure he could be left alone for a little while longer .

 

Well, then . It shouldn’t hurt to escape right about now . I think as I head for the exit .

I left the hall with its dancing ladies and gentlemen and made a little detour .

Once I reached the hallway that faced outside, I made sure that no one was looking before moving towards my actual destination . My genius ability to plan and to act finally got me to the gardens, and while there had been no planned appointments, there was already someone there .

 

“Ah, Chris . You came . ”

 

He said, his face beaming in the night garden .

Charles Eduard .

He was the third prince of this country and my friend-cum-fiancée . Unlike the first time we had met, he had arrived first .

 

“Yes . Just thought I’d do you a favor, Charles . ”

 

It was the night of the last day of the Foundation Festival .

And now began an exclusive social event for just me and Charles to tie up the ending of the festival .

Translator Jawbrie In truth, I was actually quite limited in terms of when I could make appearances at social gatherings . The first was my birthday . I was the star of the event, so it was obvious . It was a good day, close friends would gather at my house and they would all pamper my genius self, even more than usual . Mishuli s birthdays were much more modest affairs and celebrated with family only . These were fun in their own way, and every year I would plan the entire party . Other then that, there were times where I would tag along with father and meet close family friends, or the reverse, which was to greet them as guests at our home . That was about it . In this country, I was not likely to expand my relations with other nobles until I enrolled at the Royal Academy . I would make friends there, and those connections would continue even after we graduated . This was why so many enrolled, regardless of gender, even though it was not required by law . And so, while I was the direct descendant of one of the greatest nobles in this country, I did not have too many friends and acquaintances as a nine year old . Such was me, and yet there was one official event that occurred annually, that I was allowed to participate in . It is so nice to see you again, Count Istar . Gracefully, I pull my leg back at the perfect angle as I bend the other knee lightly, my hands just slightly raise the hem of my skirt, and I bow . Mariwa had beaten it into me, and I had done it hundreds of times now . And now that I had been praised by Mariwa, my courtesy had passed the realm of perfection, it was like a work of art that dazzled the eyes of all who witnessed it . I m delighted, Lady Christina . The last time we met was, um I had the pleasure of greeting you at our humble home nearly one month ago . That you seem to be in as good health as ever brings me much joy . He was one of the few grown ups I had seen regularly ever since that first encounter two years ago . I was wearing my ladies disguise now, and so I sent Count Istar a sweet smile . It was the annual palace ball . I had met Charles here for the first time, but in fact, it was also a ball for those of the upper class to celebrate the ending of the Foundation Festival, which lasted five days . And every year I would come here with father . I was a credit to him, and because of that, it was one of the few social functions that I could proudly make an appearance . Oh, that is right But a child of your age tends to change so much in just one month . Do you really mean it I know that you have a most splendid son, I thought you would surely find watching the growth of someone as inadequate as me to be most boring in comparison Oh, no . My foolish boy is nearly twenty years old now, there is no comparison to you, who looks lovelier every time we meet . Why, I look forward to watching you grow whenever I visit, much more than I look forward to meeting your father, anyway My, what an honor you bestow on me . There was nothing vulgar in Count Istar s praise of me . This very stout man was as great as he was large . Father could learn a thing or two from him . Speaking of my father, he clearly knew that I needed no one to oversee me once I entered my lady mode, and so he had gone off somewhere to talk with someone else . Your father knows that you are capable of handling yourself now . I hope you know that it is because he has so much trust in you, and not that he is uninterested After all, it a well known fact that Duke Noir dotes on his daughter . Yes . I know it very well . He must have seen it in my gaze . He may have been poking fun at me a little, but I gratefully accepted his kind consideration . He was subtle, yet discerning and was thoughtful of others . Count Istar was a rare person who I was actually fond of . Thank you very much, Count Istar . I hope that you will continue to visit us . Yes, of course . We take each other s hands as a sign of friendship . After saying goodbye, I was alone once again, and started to look around the room . The party was now in its second half, most people here would have finished greeting all their acquaintances . Father seemed to be quite involved in whatever conversation he was having I was sure he could be left alone for a little while longer . Well, then . It shouldn t hurt to escape right about now . I think as I head for the exit . I left the hall with its dancing ladies and gentlemen and made a little detour . Once I reached the hallway that faced outside, I made sure that no one was looking before moving towards my actual destination . My genius ability to plan and to act finally got me to the gardens, and while there had been no planned appointments, there was already someone there . Ah, Chris . You came . He said, his face beaming in the night garden . Charles Eduard . He was the third prince of this country and my friend cum fianc e . Unlike the first time we had met, he had arrived first . Yes . Just thought I d do you a favor, Charles . It was the night of the last day of the Foundation Festival . And now began an exclusive social event for just me and Charles to tie up the ending of the festival .

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