Chapter 46 - My Brother, Ascardo Rixis (1/2)

46 — My Brother, Ascardo Rixis

As much as Irene wanted them to be able to trust each other wholeheartedly, she knew it would take time. After all, she wanted a relationship with marriage based on mutual respect. However, Irene was also aware that their original purpose was only marriage, so they did not necessarily have to know each other in detail but she could not help but feel bitter about that fact.

“No. As much as I know about you, I think you should know about me too.” He said. If you are not reading this on onedaythreeautumns.com this translation is stolen.

Contrary to what she wanted to console him that she did not have any ill intent, Noel’s words broke Irene’s resolution. Irene looked at him with astonished eyes. Then the carriage drove past the road again into the darkness.

“The person before is called Ascardo. He is the young count Ascardo Rixis.” Noel began.

“The Young Count Ascardo Rixis?”

Irene’s eyes grew wide. It was an unfamiliar name. However, looking back, she remembered that name being mentioned together with his, at the Duchess Jasmine’s ball when she had first heard about Noel.

“He is the son of my father’s brother. So, he is essentially my cousin. But unlike me, he is of pure aristocrat blood.” Noel stated. Though Irene could not see, Noel’s teeth were clenched, and his fist had tightened into a ball.

“Ah…”

Noel’s words left Irene speechless for a moment. Irene immediately knew what he meant; that person was a relative in the enemy’s line. He was probably the one who had done anything they could have done to impede Noel’s pathway. For Noel to react like that, where even at the mere mention of his name, Irene could detect an unspoken tension, Irene knew that Ascardo Rixis had done more than just ‘inconvenience’ Noel.

“But does he not already have a title?” Irene quickly asked.

“He was the son of Count Ascardo, so he has been granted the title of Count. However, his title that he has inherited, comes with no actual works, achievement, or power. It is just a mere title. Above all, the Grand Duke title has a higher rank than the Count, so obviously he wishes to take over the title of Grand Duke. Because he is also a legitimate heir like me.” Noel stated grimly. The shadows obscured his face, but Irene could tell his expression was dark.

“That…”