Chapter 695: It’s Better to Be Prepared
But due to the possible war, Benjamin was insistent because he wanted to get stronger. He ensured Ferdinand it would be done somewhere private.
Ferdinand still refused though especially since he accidentally hurt Benjamin when they sparred. He was worried about what Arabella would think and say if her brother got a more severe injury from the said spars than what he got from Ferdinand.
Even if it was kept from the masses, Ferdinand feared that Arabella’s parents and siblings might get angry if they heard Benjamin got seriously injured.
Ferdinand did not want to strain his relationship with Arabella’s family when it was just beginning. Though he wanted to get on Benjamin’s good side, he did not want to sacrifice his relationship with Arabella’s parents and siblings to achieve that.
Moreover, if there was a hidden spy, the information might leak and cause unnecessary friction. Thus, Ferdinand did not want Benjamin to be part of the training.
But Benjamin was insistent so he was trying to ask Ferdinand to agree by showing him that if he kept disagreeing, he could resort to tricks if he wanted to. What he did this morning was an example. Benjamin could ensure that their younger siblings do not get close to Ferdinand.
Ferdinand and Benjamin were both using personal affairs in the matter.
Thinking about future events, Arabella understood what her brother was worried about. Especially after seeing how much of a difference there was between him and Ferdinand after their bout.
"When you compare my brother’s level to other people, how strong or weak is he?" Arabella wanted to now.