Chapter 63: His Intentions Are Unknown
"Drovarys!"
Someone started to chant among the bewilderment of others.
"Drovarys!" "Drovarys!"
A couple of others joined the chant along with the sound of the bells and trumpets. The gloomy sky cleared up spilling the golden rays of sun over the one standing with the sword.
After the Principal’s pronouncement and seeing the sword that was marble some time ago gleaming in an unsuspecting person’s hand, little by little the chants got louder as more men joined. Even the boys who used to tease her and are responsible for Tubby getting lashes just weeks ago were joining in the chants with wide grins.
She held the sword made with some metal that seemed like gold but was very lighter and stronger than gold with many white jewels embedded on the pommel that was structured as a rune.
She was overwhelmed as everything happened around her so unexpectantly. To her side, their Principal was getting excited and was already planning on conducting a ceremony to honor the Drovarys. And in front of the thirteen old her, men were chanting and praising her.
This was never in her plans. She wanted to lie low and learn some skills before returning to the farm. She understood that this is something very big and her life is going to change. But she couldn’t fathom how. She certainly cannot be the one from the myth who is said to be the chid of the Dragon King.
Confused, she looked around.
The roses around the statue bloomed in bunches spreading the fragrance. Amidst the joyous chants from the Thanes, she could see the Aristocrats were the ones mumbling among themselves and openly showed their reproach for her.
Her eyes naturally looked for the Aristocratic boy who’d talk to her often these days. She wanted to know his reaction. And he was staring at her with his face pale and in shock.
Her hands shook thinking that she did something wrong. She couldn’t put a pin on that feeling in her heart but she didn’t want to be there. The sword suddenly got heavy and her hand started to tremble.