Chapter 154
I wasn’t sure how to take that, but... Hector’s expression was more serious than I’d expected.
I paused for a moment before asking, “Wait, no way. You were actually taking lessons from that guy?”
“Yes... but why the surprise?”
“Given your appearance, I thought he was beating you up out of anger.”
Hector sighed. “...Sir Barter can be a bit rough in spars, yes, but he takes the time to personally train me, so I can’t complain about that. A knight’s training should be harsh.”
I knew that. The Bednicker training camp’s curriculum had been based on the schedules of knight orders, after all.
“Sir Barter is an exceptional knight and an excellent instructor. His teaching is on par with that of a grand master.”
“Really? He’s that good?”
“Yes. The bruises looked a bit gnarly, but the wounds were not the type to leave scars or last long.” Hector touched his face. “See—my face is already back to normal.”