Atherion started learning how to dance and proper etiquette, accompanied by Camelia, who claimed she wanted to revisit those lessons.
At first, the Duke wasn't suspicious, but one day, he accidentally met Atherion's etiquette teacher at a dinner party at a noble's house.
"Hello, Miss Jolly. How are you?" the Duke greeted a slim, middle-aged woman who was chatting with her friends.
"Ah, Duke Valois. Greetings," she said, bowing respectfully.
The Duke chuckled lightly, then asked, "How is The Darkness progressing? Is he quickly picking up the lessons from you?"
Lady Jolly nodded and, with an elegant smile, replied, "Very well, Your Highness. Sir Atherion is very quick to grasp the lessons I provide. The same goes for Lady Camelia."
The Duke's eyebrows furrowed, "What do you mean by 'the same goes for Lady Camelia'?" he asked, puzzled.
"Ah," Lady Jolly covered her mouth with a confused expression, feeling as if she had misspoken.