Chapter 56: New Enemy?
Still, he wasn't rude and remained polite. The group continued exploring the various club stands, and after some time, they gathered in a quieter area, away from the noisy crowd, to discuss their choices.
Amelia spoke first, "I'll take archery!"
Mikael rolled his eyes. "Of course. What else would the bow fanatic pick?"
It was true. When they first sparred, they didn't speak much, but over time, as they opened up to each other, Mikael learned how much Amelia was focused on strength. She spent most of her time training, and archery, in particular, was her passion.
When they trained together, Mikael occasionally offered unorthodox suggestions that helped her improve quickly. This was one of the main reasons they had grown so close in such a short time. Unlike the young master who tried courting her despite being weaker than her, and who showed little interest in training, Mikael was strong and trained as often as she did, which impressed her more than any flowery words.
At his words, Amelia rolled her eyes. "Like you're one to talk—you're just as much of a training maniac as I am."
"Guilty," Mikael replied with a wry smile.
"Cough," Aria interrupted, drawing the group's attention. "As nice as it is to watch you two flirt, shouldn't we be deciding which clubs to join? And you, Mikael—what club are you planning to join?"
At her words, Amelia's cheeks took on a slight pink hue, while Mikael remained neutral despite being 'called out.' He simply answered, "Me? I think I won't join any clubs. They seem interesting, but I believe my time would be better spent training."
"Okay, as you wish," Aria said cheerfully before continuing without waiting for a reply. "Now it's my turn, right? Personally, I'm drawn to the painting club. I've always liked painting, and joining a club like that sounds fun."
When she finished, she turned her gaze toward Lucas, who understood her unspoken cue and began to speak. "Like Mikael, I'm not particularly interested in any of the clubs, so I don't think I'll join one either."