Chapter 171: Returning Home
Chapter 171: Returning Home
After lingering for a moment longer beneath the soft glow of the cherry blossoms, Orion finally turned and headed toward the academy’s exit, the tranquil atmosphere now quiet and peaceful as dusk settled over Thunderpeak Royal Academy.
As Orion approached the academy’s main gates, the sight of the familiar obsidian carriage greeted him—its sleek, reflective surface gleaming softly under the gentle glow of the nearby lamps.
Lucan leaned casually against the carriage, a playful grin immediately forming on his face upon noticing Orion. Edgar stood respectfully by the carriage door, patiently awaiting his arrival.
Lucan’s eyes twinkled mischievously as he called out teasingly, “Well, well, if it isn’t the famous hero of the day! Fifty floors, Young Master Orion? Even the older students passing by couldn’t stop gossiping about you.”
Orion chuckled lightly, shaking his head as he approached. “Is that so, Grandpa Lucan? News sure travels fast around here.”
Lucan’s lips twitched hearing his adress, while Edgar inclined his head respectfully, his usually calm face displaying subtle pride. “Indeed, Young Master. It seems your reputation has grown quite dramatically today. Congratulations on such an impressive accomplishment.”
Lucan shook his head and laughed, eyes gleaming with amusement as he added playfully, “Impressive? Sir Edgar, don’t undersell it! Clearing fifty floors on your first attempt? That’s practically legendary, Young Master Orion. The students couldn’t stop whispering about it.”
Orion raised an eyebrow slightly, an amused smile tugging at his lips. “Alright, enough flattery from you two. It was just a productive training session—nothing worth getting so excited over.”
Lucan smirked broadly, clearly unconvinced. “Oh, sure. A ‘productive training session’ that has the entire academy talking. Your humble act isn’t fooling anyone, you know.”
Orion simply rolled his eyes good-naturedly, climbing gracefully into the carriage. Edgar closed the door softly behind him while Lucan hopped into the driver’s seat, taking hold of the reins.
As the carriage began rolling smoothly back toward the mansion, Edgar turned toward Orion, his usually composed gaze openly curious. “If you don’t mind my asking, Young Master, how was the experience within the Tower?”