Chapter 265: The Results
Lyria's POV
I did not understand what was happening.
To me, Baron Redwick had done something genuinely impressive. His performance on the harpsichord had been beautiful—technically proficient, emotionally resonant, a stark contrast to the chaos that had preceded it.
But the Queen's expression suggested otherwise.
"Your Lordship," she said, her voice cold, "why did you perform that particular piece?"
"It was within my capabilities," Baron Redwick replied.
The Queen's eyes narrowed at his words.
"That piece," she said slowly, "was composed by Étienne de la Roche. A composer of considerable talent, though his name is not widely known, and very few people are familiar with his work. His compositions are notoriously difficult to perform, requiring years of practice to master."
She paused, letting the weight of her words settle over the hall.
