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Zachary's face twitched as he recognized the opponent. Bianca also took a deep breath. The person's appearance was unfamiliar, but it was clearly etched like a stigma in Bianca's memory.
Bianca could never forget that face. The hateful opponent she vowed revenge on… An evil man who plotted like a mouse to steal everything from her.
The other person, who didn't seem happy to see them either, turned up the corners of his mouth and smiled at them.
-Who? Isn't he the hero of Sevran, the Count of Arno?
—……..
"Why don't you even want to say hello to me?" Our hero has reached the top, so it seems that he can't even see his brother, who is still a vassal, isn't he?
Zachary's older brother, Viscount Huegh, was sarcastic.
The brazen attitude that did not hide the hostility was vulgar. Bianca frowned slightly, taking a step back to get a little distance from Viscount Huegh.
A bad smell emanated from him. He smelled like human garbage.
For the Prince's banquet, all the nobles were called, and he heard that even faceless nobles gathered in the capital to look at the high-ranking people and eat even the pieces of meat that fell.
Viscount Huegh must not have been called.
The difference between Zachary and Viscount Huegh was literally like that of a hawk and a kite.
Although that is true. There is nothing to find in this vast palace. Bianca's lips twitched.
"Blanchefort's whore fell in love with a simple clown and insulted the family!" I can't overlook this as the successor of the Arno family! Still, thinking of the old feelings I had with my little brother, I'll let you go without hitting you. But all of Arno's things must be left behind! Hey, don't let that whore take anything!
Before the flashback, the insults Viscount Huegh uttered as he expelled Bianca were still fresh in his ears. The humiliation of that moment. There was no way he could forget it. Bianca bit her lip and looked at Viscount Huegh.
Viscount Huegh was a little younger than he remembered. The frivolous appearance, the sharp and obsequious character, which had no similarities with Zachary, were evident on his face.
Did you feel his sharp gaze? Viscount Huegh pretended to be overly surprised and aimed an arrow at Bianca.
—Oh…. Oh my god! Isn't this the person who was sold as a human sacrifice when Count Arno was a Baron, and made him a Count? Still, the social world is in an uproar over the fact that Count Arno has brought “the” Countess.
“Shut your mouth, brother.
Viscount Huegh walked toward Bianca, trembling from the commotion. But before he could reach Bianca, Zachary blocked his path. Zachary's broad back blocked Bianca's view.
From Bianca's position, she couldn't see what expression Zachary was making, but the voice she heard was unusual.
Zachary's force, threatening Viscount Huegh as if he were growling, was fierce enough for a criminal to flee with his tail between his legs.
Are they still flesh and blood? Despite Zachary's terrifying impulse, Viscount Huegh raised his nose and shouted loudly.
-Why? Did I lie? When my sister-in-law got married, she wasn't seven years old...? I am right? Kya, you even married a little immature girl to drag yourself to Blanchefort, very good! I should congratulate the earl!
He had drunk heavily before meeting them, so there was no hesitation in his drunken words and actions.
It was as if he had forgotten that the person he was speaking to was Zachary, the famous hero of Sevran, and that his wife was a daughter of the Blanchefort family, a prestigious family from Sevran.
Viscount Huegh's words brought a flush to Bianca's face. He always humiliated her in a way that she couldn't be more insulting.
What Viscount Huegh pointed out was the “age” that Bianca has been sensitive to lately. Since she knew that Zachary was avoiding her due to her young age, Viscount Huegh, who exposed her weaknesses, could only look unpleasant.
Viscount Huegh looked at Bianca. And he smacked his lips, mistaking the sight of Bianca blushing and trembling with anger for shyness.
To insult Zachary, he called her immature, but Bianca was a very pretty girl, except for her young age.
Contrary to the pride contained in the raised corners of his eyes, a pitiful atmosphere surrounded the man.
Bianca is young enough to be ridiculed for being young, but for years to come, all men will envy Zachary for having a young wife by his side. Not to mention that his wife was a Blanchefort.
In fact, even at the time Zachary celebrated the wedding, there were many noble men who claimed that they wanted to take his place. The fact that his wife was young wasn't really a problem. It was a matter of having a mistress.
Despite Viscount Huegh's provocation, Zachary kept his expression blank, but he couldn't completely hide his anger.
His clenched hands trembled, and the backs of his hands turned white. Bianca was terrified to see Zachary, who seemed about to raise his fist and blow Viscount Huegh's jaw off.
Zachary was a war hero and the public's attention was focused on him. In such a situation, did he use violence against his drunken brother?
Of course, there may be people who are enthusiastic about such behavior, but it was something that could be objectionable. Viscount Huegh would make a fuss to undermine Zachary's reputation.
Since Zachary's name was closely related to Bianca's lifeline, a terrified Bianca reached out her arm to stop Zachary.
But before his fingers could reach Zachary, another uninvited guest interrupted.
This time it turned out to be an unpleasant interruption. She wondered if there was anyone she wanted to avoid more than Viscount Huegh, but Bianca forgot what to say when she showed her face.
-What's going on?
The joys and sorrows of the three people were mixed with the appearance of the second prince Jacob. Contrary to the shadows cast on Bianca's and Zachary's faces, Viscount Huegh greeted Jacob enthusiastically.
"Oh, isn't he the second prince?"
"Why are you making so much noise at this time of night?"
—As I was having a family reunion after a long time, my voice rose inadvertently. Please forgive my rudeness.
Viscount Huegh bowed exaggeratedly. He was like a clown doing a play.
While Bianca forced a smile, Jacob who looked around, smiled as if he had grasped the situation. With his bright appearance and dazzling smile, to anyone he might seem handsome, but to Bianca's eyes, he looked like a snake with a fluttering tongue.
Jacob, pretending not to know, shrugged and cleverly asked Viscount Huegh.
—Ah. Was Earl Arno his brother, Viscount Huegh?
“He's my wonderful little brother. How brilliant he must have been when he was a baronet and married a bride of seven years. If he hadn't been married, he would have imitated that attitude.
It seemed that they had met more than once or twice. Bianca's eyes narrowed as they seemed too close.
In the past, Viscount Huegh belonged to the Second Prince faction, and as a result, after Zachary's death, he was "allowed" to devour Arno and Blanchefort.
Perhaps the 'permission' was given in this way. As a joke. In an instant, heat rose to Bianca's head.
Bianca wasn't the only one who was upset by their conversation. Viscount Huegh's words, which were so strong, also grated on Zachary's nerves.
“My brother must have had too much to drink. Seeing that he says nonsense.
Every word Viscount Huegh offended Zachary. The presence of a brother was no less than that of an enemy.
Sparks flew from Zachary's eyes.
If he felt a bit more uncomfortable, Zachary could draw the sword from his waist.
Did you instinctively feel the unusual atmosphere?
Viscount Huegh's hand unknowingly went to the sword at his waist as well.
The situation escalated in an instant.
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