Duke de Geneme is a powerful and high-ranking member of French nobility. He stands out even among other nobles, proudly attending exclusive dinners for royalty as a member of the Orleanist faction. However, behind his impressive status, he has a cold, cruel nature. He looks down on people of lower rank, seeing them as worthless, and enjoys mocking and scheming against them. His dark past includes a shocking crime: he shot young Pierre to death with a smile. This secret is exposed during a royal dinner by Oscar François de Jarjayes, causing a near-duel until Marie Antoinette steps in. In the anime, Duke de Geneme is shown as arrogant and violent, plotting to eliminate Oscar in a dishonorable duel. He is also known for his excellent pistol skills. The character takes inspiration from both real historical figures and literary characters, blending fact and fiction.
Duke de Geneme is always seen dressed in noble clothing, fitting his high status among French aristocracy.
He moves with an air of confidence and pride, making his presence impossible to ignore.
Arrogance and Cruelty
Duke de Geneme is extremely proud and thinks highly of himself.
He treats those of lower rank with open contempt, calling them insignificant and mocking them.
Cold and Cunning
Rather than acting in anger, he often hides his cruelty behind a sly smile.
He is quick to insult and plot against others without showing any guilt.
Duke de Geneme belongs to the Orleanist faction in French society.
He is so powerful that he is invited to dinners strictly for members of the royal family.
Despite his influence, he harbors dark secrets from his past.
Skilled Pistol Shooter
He is famous for his amazing skill with pistols.
He came second place in the French National Shooting Contest in the previous year.
Connection with Other Nobles
He often appears alongside powerful figures in the French court, especially those linked to the Orleanist group.
Tension with Oscar François de Jarjayes
He views Oscar as a rival and does not hide his hatred.
Their relationship becomes even more intense due to a shocking secret and a near-duel.
The Shocking Crime Revealed
Duke de Geneme’s darkest act is shooting young Pierre in the back with a smile.
This horrific event is revealed at a dinner attended by the king and queen, thanks to Oscar François de Jarjayes.
The dinner almost turns into a duel.
However, Marie Antoinette’s words prevent a disaster, and Duke de Geneme secretly feels relieved to escape punishment.
Rising Tension and the Duel
In the anime, when Oscar exposes his crime, Duke de Geneme gets furious.
Oscar boldly tells him, “Who is truly arrogant here? Does being a Duke mean you can do anything you want? Are you really a noble?”
Angered, Duke de Geneme slaps Oscar in the face with his glove, which becomes the spark for their duel.
He then plots with Orleans Kou Philippe to kill Oscar.
The Dishonorable Duel
Before dawn, in the darkness, Duke de Geneme arranges a duel to put Oscar at a disadvantage.
He plans to use the gloomy setting to shoot and kill Oscar secretly.
But his plan fails when the sun rises earlier than expected.
Oscar blocks his bullet and shoots, hitting Duke de Geneme’s right hand.
His Skill with Weapons
Even after failing in his scheming, Duke de Geneme’s talent with pistols is well known.
He is highly respected for his shooting abilities, proven by his achievement in the national contest.
Duke de Geneme is also called "The Duke" or "Duke de Geneme" in the anime version.
His wild pride and almost mad personality leave a lasting impression on viewers.
While Duke de Geneme is based on a real historical noble, his character is inspired by the Marquis Evremonde from "A Tale of Two Cities".
His story mixes history and fiction, making Duke de Geneme a fascinating and memorable character in "Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles".
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