Chapter 962 – #207_Albireo’s Close Tutoring (2)

#956

One.
The ‘Charisma Project’ with my eldest mother-in-law was conducted in her office.

Albireo stopped by the library for a while and returned with a pile of thick books.
She even brought a portable blackboard to prepare for her full-fledged class.

“Now, shall we begin our first lesson?”
“What is all that?”

“This is a book about Gehenna manners and etiquette. It is the basis for everything we do from now on.”

“Is it etiquette education?”

“Is it so. Noble dignity, authority, and charisma are interrelated concepts.
Following the norms and behavior patterns of the higher classes is an important step that differentiates status and culture. For example, Siwoo-kun usually acts solemnly, but he seems to have a crack at trivial dining etiquette. How would you look?”

“Are you trying to look like an idiot, eager to imitate an aristocrat?”
“Exactly. I also have great understanding.”

In other words, it meant that the table etiquette of Count Zemanai was not picky for nothing.
Since ancient times, the upper classes of society have distinguished their social status through various manners.

For example, let’s say you ate cheese ‘moderately’ with a fork at a food table.

With modern sensibilities, this is an act that is not particularly problematic.
However, from the perspective of an aristocratic witch, it is no different from eating spaghetti with her hands.

In addition, when eating fish, do not use a knife, but always use two silver forks.
However, if a small fish knife is provided, use it, but never a spoon.
Cut the legs of the bird dish into two pieces, and cut the joints of the wings to eat.
Also, do not pick up bones with your hands and eat them.

If you don’t observe these little things, you will be treated like a barbarian.

Therefore, Siwoo must have been trained to be the head of the table under very strict coaching.

“But don’t you keep good table etiquette these days?”
“Yes, Siu-kun. But dining etiquette is just one of many etiquettes. That alone isn’t enough. I’m going to make Siwoo-gun look like a northern Marshal.”

“Is it really necessary? That was a little cheesy.”
“You talk like someone who has done it before.”

Siwoo had received similar advice from Sophia during a dissertation review earlier.

Therefore, his hair was also swept back, and he created his own atmosphere through sharp words and actions.
Looking back, it was only possible because I was secretly pissed off at the irrelevant dispute.

Confident attitude, cool atmosphere, cold eyes, authoritative attitude, cool-headedness that adheres to principles like a knife.
I guess I’m just trying to come up with a concept like this.

But there are several doubts here.

The very first is this.

“But why are you the Grand Duke of the North?”
“Because that’s the easiest way.”

Albireo speaks plainly.

“If there are different types of charisma, there will be many, but when it comes to looking only at the outward appearance, that side is the easiest to imitate.”
“Ah, I understand.”

There are witches who show charisma with a friendly demeanor like Dorothy or Count Yesod.
But if you ask me to imitate it, I will give up early.
I don’t even know where to begin correcting it.

The second question is this.

“But wouldn’t the witches be repulsed? Why does that image look a little cheap and have a bad personality?”
“That is what matters.”

“Can you elaborate more?”
“You have to look out of character. If you hold a grudge, you have to act as if you will be disadvantaged by any means and methods. To stay in power, you have to appear willing to make unmoral decisions.
It’s better to live in fear than go around laughing like you do now.”
“Okay…”

I nodded at first, but the question still remains.

Will the arrogant witches accept Siwoo’s appearance?
Even if Siwoo imitates it slickly, it’s good if he doesn’t laugh at it, putting aside his charisma.

Just as there are no witches who fall for the pseudo cult.

“Siwoo-kun. Can you see that picture?”
“Yes, I see.”

Albireo pointed to the picture hanging on one side of the office and said.
Amidst the dense greenery, a small pond smeared with glitter and graceful water lilies floating around decorated the canvas.

“How about this?”
“How are you?”
“I’m asking for your impressions.”

The art pieces hung in the corridors and galleries changed periodically, but that painting in Albireo’s office didn’t.

Maybe that’s why it’s such a precious painting?

“Aesthetic and… Is it beautiful?”
“I guess so. Because that is an unpublished painting by Claude Monet, the founder of Impressionism.”
“Really?”

If it’s Monet, he’s a painter that even Siwoo, an outsider in art, has heard of.
Looking at the painting again, even the mysterious magical power that I can’t understand…

“It is actually a lie. It’s a picture the twins drew in art class when they were little and gave it as a gift.”
“…”
“But as soon as Siu heard that it was an unpublished work by a famous painter, he must have looked at the painting again. Even though he was always a picture.”

Seeing Shiu’s expression brightened as if he knew something, Albireo continued.

“Witches, like humans, do not look at a single object when evaluating something. I unconsciously see the story beyond the subject as well.”

Albireo folded his slender fingers one by one and listened to detailed examples.

“Siwoo-kun has a shiny face, the distinctiveness of being a male witch, the myth of an unsalted genius who explosively raised the hierarchy in a short period of time, and a heroic narrative about stopping the flood. Even originally from a Gehenna slave? Even better. Because there is drama.
If someone sees a person named Shin Si-woo, it is impossible not to think of that halo first.”

“You are overestimating something.”

It is an evaluation that feels very unfamiliar to a person who has always been scolded by her eldest mother-in-law.

“It is true that Siwoo is a great person when viewed objectively.”

Albireo put his chin on his chin as if he didn’t like it.

“Anyway, it means that if you don’t make a big mistake in the etiquette part and Siwoo’s acting is supported, you won’t think of it as acting at all.”

Albireo got up from his seat as he nodded like an obedient student.

“Okay, then we should review Siu-kun’s current level before class. Try to deal with me with the utmost formality. It’s role-playing.”
“…”
“What is that expression?”
“Oh, no. It’s a bit awkward.”

I couldn’t say that I reflexively came up with a situational play on the bed from the word role-playing, so I was vague.

“What is awkward… Anyway, I am a key figure in the society that Siwoo wants to transfer to. We don’t know each other. I just met you for the first time Action cue.”

Albireo flicked her fingertips to announce the start, and her mood changed.

How to say, the eyes are really different.

As if she were visiting for a really important secret meeting, an atmosphere of alertness, curiosity, and authoritative confidence naturally exudes.

It was a transformation worthy of Tansa, as if wearing a mask.

“Great.”

However, Siwoo also has a good opinion when it comes to acting itself.

Even if it’s not role-playing with Amelia, isn’t it the acting ability that has been honed through various incidents?

Restrained and aristocratic, yet calm and overbearing behavior.
Unrepentant boldness and serious words and actions.

First of all, I input my mother-in-law’s advice, close my eyes, and catch the emotional line.

I even implement mind control, thinking that I am a wonderful Northern Duke.

“Hello, this is Siwoo Shin, the president of the society. It is an honor to be able to serve you.”
“Again!”

It was NG.

“Yes?!”
“Something? Those forced Danish buttery vocalizations?”
“Did you feel it?”

“Don’t feel it! I thought the host bar came too! What’s more, it’s an honor to be able to serve you. ! I really did a part-time job at the host bar…”
“My friend asked me to, so I only served customers…”

Albireo tearing out his head with a violent reaction, and Shiu, who shuddered because of his own numbness.
It was desperate acting in its own way, but what on earth was it lacking?

“Ha… It’s too contrived.”
“Can’t you help it because you’re acting?”
“You have to act so perfectly that there is no artificial feeling! Naturalness, composure, and above all, it is important to exude the nuance of not being conscious of it.”

It means to act like true milk that has undergone plastic surgery but has not undergone plastic surgery.
It also meant to perfectly reproduce the smooth movement, rocking motion, and grip.
As you can hear, this is a very difficult request.

“Anyway, again. Try again.”
“Yes.”

My eldest mother-in-law when angry is very scary.
Strictly speaking, I’m not angry, but I’m afraid of my mother-in-law who is frustrated.

“Hello. This is Siwoo Shin, the president of the society. Fame is familiar. To do this together…”
“Again!”

NG again.

“No, didn’t you do really well this time?”
“What are you good at?”

It was really embarrassing this time.
I kept my voice as low as possible and thought it was quite plausible, but to hear the tackle come in mercilessly.

I had a reasonable doubt.
Could it be that all these NG declarations are due to the eldest mother-in-law’s prejudice?

I don’t even like the acting because I usually only see Siwoo’s unreliable and hateful appearance.
It’s not really seeing Siwoo’s acting, but watching the ‘story’.

When he cautiously expressed his opinion, Albireo put his hand on his waist and snorted.

“How can I not distinguish between public and private? After listening to Siwoo-kun, I can roughly understand what the problem is.”
“What is it?”
“Please wait. I’ll be back soon.”

Albireo left the office without any special request.