Although it was a hunting competition, this sort of concern was inevitable. The organizers wouldnt have brought in any truly dangerous beasts, yet harm could still occur.
Subtly changing the direction of their walk back towards the tents, Alesia spoke with a contemplative tone.
I couldnt help but overhear earlier, but may I ask why you harbor such dislike for Lady Aileen?
..
Violet fixed Alesia with a penetrating gaze, under which Alesia inexplicably blushed and turned away with a cough.
I assud theres a reason behind it so I just set the thought aside, but upon hearing it directly, I beca curious.
Its nothing, really. She dislikes , too.
Pardon?
Do we need a grand reason to dislike each other? I rember it all started over sothing trivial.
But Lady Aileen doesnt seem to show any signs of that
Thats exactly why I dislike her even more. Ahh, I wish she would just disappear forever, but she keeps coming back.
Violet lanted. Alesia, about to question whether Aileen truly detested Violet, closed her mouth.
It seed like a question she shouldnt ask.
How about you, Lady Alesia? Have you ever disliked your older brother?
You can call more casually, you know.
Only if you call casually first. But really, have you never disliked him?
It was quite an unexpected question. Thinking that there was not a single mont that Alec was not a fool, Alesia remained silent.
If you dont declare that you wish to be your familys successor, he will undoubtedly be the next head of the Leshan Marquisate. Despite his inadequacies, hell get that illustrious title simply because he was born first.
What does that have to do with anything
Sotis, ones re existence takes away what belongs to others.
Alesia wore a bitter expression.
Alec Leshan, being the eldest son of the Leshan family, was unquestionably acknowledged as the Young Marquis, burdened with all sorts of expectations from the elders.
While she was treated as re marriage fodder.
Was Violet implying that, like Alec, Aileens re existence robbed Violet of sothing?
But the situations werent the sa, were they? As Alesia tried to comprehend Violets words, Violet seed sowhat relieved.
I hate Aileen. I hate everyone who didnt listen to and sided with her. They all made my life miserable.
I dont quite understand.
Cairn was one of those people. He often pointed his sword at , accusing of tornting that girl.
The irony of him, really.
Of him expressing his hurt whenever she sent him cold looks when he himself had drawn his sword in hostility at hermultiple tis.
Laughable.
Alesia recalled sothing Violet had said at the princes birthday celebration.
Until their first eting, Alesia thought she could never understand Violet, but surprisingly, she felt she could sowhat comprehend her now.
If the hatred was mutual between Aileen and Violet, then the story was more complicated than it seed.
Not knowing why but feeling uneasy nonetheless, Alesia shook her head.
Violet observed her silently, she then asked,
Could you stay with all day, Lady Alesia?
I ca here to participate in the hunting competition, you know.
I can follow you around.
There are dangerous beasts in the forest.
Theyre probably just small rabbit monsters or a few wild wolves. I think you can handle them.
Alesia felt flattered that Violet trusted her skills so much, even though they had never seen each others abilities.
She couldnt refuse. After all, as Violet was wearing pants instead of a gown, she wouldnt stand out too much here. Thats how she rationalized it.
Actually though, what Violet was asking of Alesia was no different from an unreasonable demand. Even if Alesia was skilled, a knights performance could be hindered when they had to protect soone.
And considering that Alesia was aiming for a top position in the hunt today, Violet was undoubtedly a hindrance.
Yet, Alesia agreed to Violets request, the reason for which Violet herself couldnt fathom.
Though Violet was the one willingly following Alesia around, Violet remained reserved. Whether she disliked sharing personal feelings or didnt want to divulge her familys issues wasnt clear. Alesia had no intention to pry unless Violet spoke first.
Do you have a lot of issues with your family?
Sort of.
Alesias response was plain, and it only added to the awkwardness between them.
To an outsider, Violets family relationship seed one-sided, with the others clinging to her.
Alesia had witnessed Violet harshly rebuffing Cairn several tis. But if others had treated her that way first, and thats the reason she changed, it wouldnt be an unjustified situation.
Still, it seed one-sided.
Alesia hesitated before asking carefully,
Have you considered talking it out?
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