Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"Neither do I. Don't judge when you can't even draw."

"Can someone who can't draw simply comment on Master Lacroix's artwork? That's pretty shameless."

"I think the master's painting is perfect. Why is that girl acting like she's very knowledgeable about art?" The crowd's criticisms were getting harsher and harsher.

However, happiness glowed inside May Conner when she heard them. 'You're dead this time, Xyla...'

"I might have known nothing about French paintings before. But how can you be so sure that I'm still the same after so many years?" Xyla Quest met her eyes apathetically.

"Do you think that French painting is something that can be learned overnight?" May jabbed, "Besides, learning it and mastering it are two different cases..."

"That's right. Are you even qualified to judge Master Lacroix? Paint yourself then if you're so good at it."

"Is Master Lacroix someone who can be simply attacked by a novice painter? Show us your paintings if you think you're better than Master Lacroix!"

know how to respect seniors? Stop acting like

were getting indignant at the way Xyla

straight face the whole time, coldly scanning the crowds and May. "Do you guys want to be dragged out by my bodyguards? How do you know if

this picture with enough care and concentration..." Suddenly, a man's

subconsciously looked in the direction

He made his way through the crowd and walked up to Xyla directly. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

recognized the old man at

was Master Wilmer

as Wilmer had made his point, the babbling crowd shut their mouths in

I painted this, so I was performing well below par. However, I decided to display it anyway because the mistakes weren't too obvious... I thought normal

can tell that you're quite knowledgeable about French paintings. In fact, I've overheard your evaluation of me, and I've been observing

that you think too highly of me..." Xyla shook her head. Since today was Master Lacroix's art exhibition, she did not want to steal his thunder. "You're

give Xyla a hard time. She hasn't learned much about painting." May glanced at Wilmer and pleaded. Subsequently,

agree... Master, she can critique but that doesn't mean she