Half an hour later, Cassius arrived in the Main Castle's hall. After bowing to Velin, he stepped aside to the right and waited for orders.
Seeing his general arrive, Velin got straight to the point. "Cassius, I'd like you to duel this Viscount Clever. What do you think?"
"As you command," Cassius answered without hesitation.
Velin turned to Clever. "Then shall we begin the duel in half an hour?"
"As you wish." Clever rose and bowed.
With the time settled, the two left the hall one after the other. A maid led them to Training Ground No. 3 so they could familiarize themselves with the arena beforehand.
Xuemiyya and Anila were still quietly discussing rather private matters.
As for Velin, he left the hall to find Kyle and invite him to watch.
He couldn't keep a duel worth watching all to himself.
Especially when this viscount was so favored by fate. His fighting might just give Kyle some inspiration.
Velin silently approached Kyle's study and raised his hand. Just as he was about to knock, a strange sound drifted out from inside.
"Master, no... don't."
Hearing that soft, vulnerable voice, Velin instantly lowered his right hand, concealed his presence, and pressed his ear against the door.
"That pleasant, ticklish sensation is normal. Don't let it distract you. Stay focused."
"Mmm~"
"I... I..."
The broken sounds made Velin itch to peek inside, but Kyle would inevitably notice if he did.
Had he finally wised up, or was my mind just in the gutter?
Curious, Velin kept listening, unwilling to miss even the faintest sound. To preserve this rare moment, he even took out a Magic Memory Crystal Orb, ready to record the scene.
Inside the study, Lyanna sat cross-legged in the center of a magic array, absorbing the soul power within