Chapter 157: Next Tier of Swordsmanship?
Orion looked at him with a speechless expression, "I'm not yet good enough that all the girls of my club would come after me."
Lucan held his chest theatrically, feigning hurt. "Ah, Young Master, your humility wounds me deeply. How can someone have such impeccable skill with swords and yet remain so oblivious about the swordplay of the heart?"
Orion rolled his eyes, chuckling at Lucan's dramatics. "Brother Lucan, are you sure you haven't been reading too many romance novels lately? You're starting to sound suspiciously like a certain princess I know."
Edgar shook his head with a soft, amused smile, stepping aside to allow Orion into the carriage. "If Lucan spent as much time on his swordsmanship as he did reading those frivolous novels, perhaps he would have advanced another tier by now."
Lucan gasped loudly, dramatically staggering back and gripping the side of the carriage for support. "Even you, Sir Edgar? The betrayal runs deep!"
The corner of Edgar's lips curled slightly upward, a rare sign of amusement. Orion chuckled warmly, settling comfortably into the plush velvet seat. "Brother Lucan, at this point, you should consider becoming a playwright. You'd make a fortune."
Lucan grinned, regaining his casual composure as he climbed atop the carriage. "Maybe I'll write a tragic tale about a certain genius young master, whose prodigious skill with the sword could conquer kingdoms—but whose heart remained oblivious to the dazzling beauties surrounding him."
"Please don't," Orion replied dryly, feigning dread. "I fear your writing may scare away all potential club members."
Lucan laughed heartily as Edgar took his seat opposite Orion, gently closing the carriage door. "Enough teasing, Lucan. Let's get back home. The young master still has training to complete."
"Yes, yes, of course," Lucan replied, still smiling broadly as he tugged the reins lightly. The carriage wheels began rolling smoothly over the paved road, heading toward the Helstorm estate.
The journey home was quick and pleasant, the streets becoming progressively quieter and lined with beautiful trees and flowers as they approached the Helstorm Estate. Upon their arrival, the grand estate gate swung open smoothly, welcoming them back with its familiar elegance.
Edgar stepped out first, holding the carriage door open as Orion walked down calmly. Lucan cheerfully waved goodbye, taking the carriage around back to the stables, leaving Orion and Edgar standing before the mansion's grand entrance.