I ENDED UP AS A DUKE'S 7TH CHILD

CHAPTER 60

"What is a study vacation?" asked Rose.

"Well, by the end of the year we get the opportunity to visit a place we want, it can be anywhere. We stay there for 3 days and then we have to prepare an article or thesis about what we saw and learned there. Sister Katrina later evaluate us on our article's basis," replied Meitry.

"But I never heard of anything like this before." Rose said.

"Yes because sister Katrina started this in this house." said Alex.

"So can I also go???"

"No, once you are 11 you can go." said Logan.

"But I want to visit my uncle and aunt again."

"If you wish to meet them, you should tell brother Cedric. Meeting family isn't a study vacation. He will surely let you meet them." I replied.

"HEY KIDS! Seems like you all are having too much fun." suddenly we heard sister Athena's voice. "Why don't you all focus on your studies. Or, I can call sister Katrina if you want...."

"NO! WE ARE STUDYING."

Some Days Later

"Meitry, we are so near our break." I excitedly said after our Mathematics teacher left.

"Yes! What's your plan. We will get maximum 15 days break this year excluding our vacation. Are you planning to take any new hobby?"

"Not really. I think brother Neel is going to train me till the end of this year."

"Thank goodness I didn't take those classes. What was even going on your mind when you took those classes?"

"SIR DALTON!!! He told me, 'Lady Davinia, I think you should take archery, you seem to have talent there.' then he said, "Why don't you start swordfight, a little knowledge is must for everyone.' "

"Hahaha..... Where is he nowadays? Isn't he back from West yet?"

"No I guess. I'll go now, I have to meet Prince Liam this evening."

"Aren't you meeting him too frequently?"

"Of course I am."

"Do you even enjoy meeting him?"

"Umm..... at the beginning not really, but now that I'm getting to know him more. I think he isn't that bad to spend time with. He is really reticent and I think he speaks the most when he is with me. Moreover he is very passionate about everything he does. Unlike me who does anything and everything."

"Yeah yeah I know how you are. Stop being hard on yourself and go now."

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[In the Imperial garden with Prince Liam]

"How is everything going, Lady Davinia?"

"Everything's fine. How is the Empress's health?"

"Mother is alright. I think she is a little stressed about brother's wedding. But that's all." I simply nodded. "I think the wedding might take place at the beginning of next year," he added.

"Oh, I didn't knew that."

"Another thing My Lady, one of your brother is in order of 'Ruby' right? I heard the knights will be sent in missions by the end of this year."

"I didn't knew that too," I again flashed another smile at him.

"My Lady I was wondering if my invitations were bothering yo.........."

"No no not at all Prince Liam. It's totally fine. Moreover I enjoy meeting you. I get to know about a lot of things from you."

"Is that so!" he said embarrassedly.

"Oh another thing. I was wondering if I could practice swordfight with you. My swordmaster was suggesting me to spare with people my age. Of course you don't have to practice with me if you are not comfortable."

"No no My Lady. Of course we can. What about today? Maid please give Lady some suitable clothes for sparring."

"Huh......" I didn't meant today though.

"My Lady, shall we begin then?"