Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 136 You Can’t Write

The shop owner stroked his beard and said, “You’re too naive.”

He stepped out from behind the counter, and his scholarly aura was in full display. “My pens are unparalleled in the country! No one would dare claim otherwise.”

Wow!

He had confidence!

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“Many people want to buy my pen, but I only sell it to those who can truly write. If they can impress me, I’ll give the pen away for free.

Sophia responded, “That’s great! Hand me the pen and ink. I’ll write for you!”

Violeta observed the situation sceptically. From her perspective, it was clear that the pens the shop owner brought out were exquisite. Those were handmade pieces, certainly not comparable to ordinary ones.

They also appeared to be stamped, but the seal was too small for her to read clearly.

Such bold claims–could this man be a renowned master hidden in the small town?

“Sophia, can you write with a quill pen?”

Sophia nodded confidently and said, “Of course. I’ve practiced calligraphy for six years. Let me try.”

A young assistant emerged from behind a screen, carrying ink and pens..

Violeta noticed a faint, lingering fragrance in the air as she ground the ink, which most likely came from the ink itself.

“Is this Sable Ink?”

suddenly turned and looked at Violeta with surprise.

one of the

one of the four renowned inks. It was well–liked for its dark, glossy colour that does not fade over

such a precious item was quite expensive.

they casually brought out a piece of Sable Ink for grinding.

the shop and the

was unaware of the gravity of the situation. She picked

that, she dipped it in ink

had indeed practiced. Her italic calligraphy was quite good.

an ordinary person to achieve such proficiency with a brush was commendable, considering that

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her piece, writing her name on the paper.

she asked, “How is

praised, “Pretty good.”

owner glanced at it and snorted, “This? It’s just scrawl!

ink back! What a waste of my

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mean by scrawl? If this isn’t writing, what is? Your standards

retorted, “Do you know how much this pen costs? If my standards weren’t high, everyone would have a pen made

The name sounded familiar to Violeta.

couldn’t place it immediately.

Violeta’s wrist. “Let’s go, Violeta! This old man has no manners. I don’t

said, “Go on then. Free? As if I’d give one to you for

of the shop before she could say anything.

outside, Sophia kept grumbling.

he called it scrawl? He even said. it wasn’t even a writing? I’m so

“Alright, calm down. Maybe his standards are different from

to try

her away before she got