Chapter 131

Chapter 103 No One Has Ever Dared to Treat Me This Way

“…Carlos.”

I looked at him expressionlessly and said.

The red-haired man named Yashitski’s smile faltered.

“Uh… Carlos?” He forced a smile, though it seemed strained, “Miss’s name is truly… Haha!”

Those two “ha ha”s sounded very forced. I guess he originally wanted to praise me profusely once I said my name. He must be good at that kind of thing like, “Your name suits you as beautifully as you do,” or “Miss, your beauty has enchanted me.” Saying such sugary words wouldn’t have been difficult for him; he probably had them ready in his mind. But now, he couldn’t get them out. After pondering for a while, he could only say dryly, “It’s quite distinctive.”

What a reluctant look… It must be tough on you.

“I know,” I nodded at him, “Could you please move aside?”

That Yashitski immediately stretched out his arm to block me again when he saw me trying to leave.

“Miss Carlos, since I’ve already introduced myself with my full name, according to noble etiquette, you should also tell me your full name.”

Haha, Miss Carlos!

Originally somewhat angry, hearing this title made me want to laugh.

But I had to keep a straight face.

This guy seems like someone who won’t give up until he gets what he wants. Better get rid of him quickly.

“My name is Carlos González.”

“Uh, González…?” Yashitski’s confusion deepened, “This surname is rarely seen in West Continent. Miss, aren’t you from the Moon of Winter? Where are you from?”

“The Country of Huaxia.”

“…What country?”

“Carlos González… Why does this name sound familiar?” A man behind him frowned.

“I remember, wasn’t that the name of a certain Papal Knight?” Another man seemed to recall something, “Right! It’s that silver flash who walks through the Abyss. That’s his name!”

“Alex, this girl is fooling you.”

After being reminded by them, the red-haired man clearly remembered who the silver flash was, realizing I was lying to him, his expression darkened.

“…Rude girl, I’ll give you one more chance. Now, honestly tell me your name and your chosen courses. I can overlook the fact that you lied to me.”

He was already tall and imposing, and now with a threatening tone, he looked even more frightening… Looks like I can’t just brush him off easily.

Suddenly, a playful thought came to mind.

I blinked and clenched my little fists to my chest, taking a step back to make a timid gesture, as if truly frightened by him, stammering out my name.

“Vi… Victoria…”

The sweet voice paired with a delicate face was likely highly impactful. Yashitski stood there for a moment, looking somewhat unnatural as he averted his gaze, his expression softening.

“Alex, you scared her!”

“Don’t get angry, little girl was just joking… Really, can’t you be patient?”

“That Victoria, don’t be afraid…” Someone stepped forward and put an arm around the red-haired man’s shoulder, smiling, “He’s just quick-tempered, but actually, he’s very nice. He just wants to be friends with you. Don’t take it to heart… By the way, I’m Nelli.”

“…Get lost!”

The red-haired man glared at him, and when he looked at me again, his smile was much warmer, no longer the menacing look from before.

Hmph, men.

My disdain flashed momentarily, but my expression remained unchanged.

She continued to feign an innocent appearance, “I… Can I go?”

“Cough, cough… No way~ You haven’t told me your full name yet.”

The red-haired man cleared his throat, affecting a slightly teasing tone with a mischievous glint in his eyes, trying to appear like a kind elder brother. However, his appearance made him look oddly unsettling.

But I decided to answer him obediently.

“Elizabeth Victoria…” After saying that, she tilted her head, “Or, Victoria Elizabeth?”

He suddenly froze.

The originally cheerful atmosphere turned stiff the moment I said that name.

“Hey Alex, she says her name is Elizabeth…”

“Am I supposed to remind you of that?!” Alex roared at the man who had his arm around him, then turned his gaze to be very unfriendly, “Little girl, are you playing games with me? Good, you’re really good! To dare use the name of Her Majesty the Queen, you really have guts…”

I looked at him innocently.

“In fact, I’m quite timid…”

“Heh.” The red-haired man sneered, “And you’re not afraid that I’ll tell Her Majesty about this?!”

Hearing his words, I tapped my index finger against my chin as if in thought.

“Hmm… Afraid… or not afraid? Go ahead and tell her, let’s see what happens.”

Hmph, how dare he threaten me using that woman?

I’m not afraid of her!

“You…”

Seeing me looking so confident, the red-haired man pointed at me, hesitating on the verge of cursing.

“Alex, this girl might not be as simple as we think…”

The words whispered by the man beside him reached my ears clearly. Seeing this, the red-haired man nodded and asked me, “Tell me, what is your father’s name?”

“Scaliger Cornwall Land, Winter Moon.” I replied without hesitation.

“So you are indeed the daughter of Winter Moon…” He looked unsurprised, then suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief, “Wait, you said your father is… Scaliger… Duke Scalliger of Sante堡, His Highness Scaliger?!”

“Yes.”

After confirming this again from me, his companions behind him erupted in shock.

“Are you kidding?”

“This little lady, Miss, is the daughter of the King of Deception Armies?”

“Does His Highness have a daughter?”

“I don’t know.”

“It seems… I only know he has a son named Lafayette… but I’ve never heard of a daughter.”

“She’s still lying.”

“Clearly still lying.”

“The two princesses of the Imperial family… if I remember correctly, they are already married and couldn’t possibly be here.”

“Then who is she?”

“Perhaps she’s a distant relative… really bold, quite distinctive.”

“Poor Alex… being toyed with completely.”

“We’re no different…”

Alex, regaining his senses, was already burning with anger. It seemed he had concluded that I was tricking him, his face turning red with rage.

Why can’t anyone believe me when I tell the truth… Was I once a homebody? Or just a completely unnoticed nobody? Always acting tough at home, but outside, no one knows me, no one recognizes me…

“Little girl, do you know who I am?”

“Yes.” I nodded, “You are, uh, A-what’s-his-name.”

Who gave him such a hard-to-pronounce name? It would be better if it were as smooth as Abraham.

“…I am very angry. No one has ever dared to treat me this way, no one.”