Charlotte had no desire to get involved in this matter again.
Besides, he and Madame Pascal were not particularly close. They were merely ordinary colleagues. Sending one flor as a condolence gift and having his private coachman make the trip was already proper etiquette. If he went in person, it would imply they had a "close friends and family" relationship, which would instead be an overstep in terms of etiquette.
Madam Nancy acknowledged him and took the one flor from Charlotte's hand.
Charlotte gave her another two centimes as payment for the errand.
Charlotte glanced at the weather outside. The sky was gloomy, and rain was still drifting down. He decisively "skipped work" again. After all, as the Lucavaro District City Patrol Commander, no one would inspect his "attendance."
Setting the matter aside, Charlotte ate while reading the letter of challenge Vinnie Arsenault had sent over. He had been too engrossed in studying Cat Elf Magic yesterday and had not yet read this "first letter of challenge of his life."
The letter of challenge followed a standard format and carried legal force. Like a property contract, it was made in triplicate. Each duelist received one copy, while the third would be sent to the local City Patrol office for safekeeping.
The duel was scheduled for three days later!
The witnesses to the duel were Vinnie Arsenault and Aubrey Teuton Atwood!
The duelists were Charlot Mecklenburg and Harriet Alva.
By the rules of dueling, Harriet Alva, as the challenger, chose the time, while Charlot Mecklenburg, as the challenged party, was to choose the location.
Addison's full name was Addison Alva.
The Alva family was considered middle class. Both children had been sent to school. Harriet had even studied all the way through the National Academy and successfully entered the military. He