"Really... That's truly amazing."
Aaron exclaimed, then grumbled inwardly, A fifty percent chance. If you fail, you're forgotten, and only the successful are remembered. It feels like I could make a decent living as a con man in the capital even without any supernatural abilities...
The old man was arrogant and didn't speak to him, fully displaying the presence of a master.
After a while, a commotion came from outside. A richly dressed boy with blond hair and blue eyes entered the room, followed by several guards in golden armor.
A mocking smile played on his face as he looked over everyone present.
Aaron could tell that the other three, even the old man, were trembling discreetly, radiating fear.
"Are you the new one?"
The boy raised his chin. "The one standing before you is His Highness Prince Theon, heir to the Kagash Kingdom!"
"Hello, Your Highness!"
Aaron greeted him with a smile, feeling as if he'd met a copy of Sean. He was already sure this was a spoiled brat on a much grander scale.
"Just as I thought, a country bumpkin who knows nothing of etiquette..."
Prince Theon's lips curled into a mocking smile. "But I'll forgive you... I heard you're a fire mage who can put your hand over a candle without getting burned?"
"That's right,"
Aaron replied firmly.
"Guards!" Theon waved a hand. "Prepare a bonfire and throw him into it. If he can walk out alive, he'll have passed my test!"
This brat has even more Sean in him than Sean does...
Aaron grumbled inwardly, wondering if he should just act now.
Just then, a servant hurried over. "Prince Theon, His Majesty the King needs to see you immediately. The banquet is about to begin... And these people as well... The King will summon you