TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 26

Oscar Frederick, Part III

Translator: Khan

Editor: SootyOwl

Cain's cheeks were slightly red as he resumed his meal with a stiff expression as if he had been charmed. It was very natural that he'd be like his father, who had no idea of what was important and was fascinated by a prostitute.

'Because, since the very beginning, your family has always been dirty and ugly.'

The wicked woman who had killed the wicked woman was not a saint, but a simple victor who has been given the opportunity to carry out her evil deeds. It was not right for someone of the same filth to pretend to be more holy.

So, the mask had to be removed. That way, they could show their ugly faces once and for all, fairly and openly. In the past, Aria had done so, now Mielle. They would take turns to reveal themselves.

It was only a slight moment, but Aria saw Cain's hands as they cut the meat very roughly as if he were thinking that looking at Aria had been disgraceful. Aria felt sorry for him, who had already lost his strength even though there would be a lot to do in the future.

Once the dining hall had fallen silent again, Aria neatly emptied the green tea ice cream topped with mint leaves and, appearing very curious, asked Oscar a question just before the meal had ended.

"How did you take such a long trip when you must be busy during the semester?"

That was a question to prevent them from having their own time.

To answer the question, he would have to keep telling the story even after the meal had ended, and if he were to leave the table, Aria would have to accompany him. Either way, it was a good chance for Aria to see Mielle's distorted face. Mielle's poisonous face would certainly have a negative impact on Oscar.

Oscar raised his hand to order the maid to bring some warm tea and answered Aria's question, "I was becoming frustrated with being confined to my dorm, so I was glad to say yes when Cain asked me if I wanted to go out."

"That's a long way out."

"That's right. I didn't expect it to be this far out."

He seemed to criticize Cain, who had brought him to such a faraway place. Cain, seated next to him, shrugged.

Aria thought he wouldn't involve himself in the conversation, but she guessed he wouldn't sit still if Oscar kept mentioning him. Cain kept a stiff look on his face and read his sister's demeanor.

"Did you accompany him without even knowing the destination?"

"Yes, I can say that."

"I see. You must be very close to my brother since you accompanied him without asking."

'Oh, yes. He didn't come to see you, Mielle.'

Aria gave Mielle a bright smile. Mielle also smiled brightly, but it was heartbreaking to see her hiding her trembling hands under the table, apparently unable to restrain herself except for her face.

While sitting next to her, Mielle's trembling hands were completely visible to Aria. Unable to hide them anywhere, Mielle closed her eyes tightly and bit her lip.

'If I bother you more than this, you'll go wrong.'

Aria stopped when she made Mielle feel uneasy by stabbing at just the right place.

"I hope you'll get a good rest. If there's anything I can do to help, just tell me."

Aria, who wiped away her bewildering smile, recreated a bright, regular face that was likely to be made by a young girl of her age. Oscar, who had been distracted by Aria's strange atmosphere, finally came to his senses and nodded.