Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy

To survive in high society, one must be able to read the intentions behind every facial expression, tone, and movement.

Of course, Joy is not like Karia. She cannot deduce every thought by observing someone's actions.

If Joy were tasked with something like Karia’s role, she would likely miss half of it.

Still, the reason Joy survives in high society is not simply because she is a Duke's daughter.

Political rhetoric operates within an unspoken framework, so even without reading someone's mind, one can still grasp their intentions.

For instance, right now, Elder Cat is smiling, but in reality, she is uncomfortable with me stepping forward.

She needs to speak directly with Lucy, the person she must persuade, but now that I’m in the middle, I’m probably making her uneasy.

She will likely try to push me out of the conversation in some way. Even if she doesn't, she won’t listen to me with full attention.

I understand. If I were in her position, I’d probably do the same.

When conversing with such a person, the first step is to ensure they cannot dismiss you.

Once they believe there’s something to you, the opportunity for meaningful conversation opens up.

“First, allow me to greet you. Noble representative.”

See? She’s already trying to establish dominance.

Even though I introduced myself earlier, she refers to me as a representative.

Moreover, she has no intention of introducing herself. She doesn’t think I’m worth it.

I mustn’t get angry here. That would only give her a reason to dismiss me.

There are two ways to protest in such a situation.

One is to return the sarcasm with words. This is a common tactic in high society.

It’s a place where verbal battles are fought with sharp tongues. That’s why it’s often called a battlefield of words. However, I won’t use this method.

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