Ch63: A Wicked Masquerade

Who is this lady? This is the first time I've met her. Vienna's footsteps halted; she turned, finding an elegant lady unfamiliar to her, and V did not know her at all.

V must be cautious with strangers in the palace; there are many important guests. Ares had prepared special rooms for the families of the seven pillars of the imperial nobility, except for Ares' trusted people. V only trusts them.

V glanced at Blanche with a flat, cold stare, maintaining her elegance and dignity. I dislike her condescending look and her sly, crooked smile. Do you think I'm afraid of you?

"Does His Highness know about this?" Blanche asked in a challenging tone, widening her devilish grin. "This will be the most embarrassing scandal for you, crown princess. It's unfortunate, really—ladies of low caste like you probably don't know much about palace etiquette, do you? Isn't this likely to jeopardize your marriage?