Chapter 10: I TOLD YOU…HE IS A MONSTER!
The morning air buzzed faintly with residual mana as streaks of lightning danced across the training courtyard. Logan’s breathing remained calm, his body moving with instinct and purpose. He raised a hand, and another bolt shot from his palm, striking the wooden dummy dead center.
"Again," said Ardyn, nodding with approval. "You’re improving—your casting time’s almost halved since last week."
From the shade of a nearby maple tree, Rudeous observed quietly, arms folded as his sharp eyes tracked every motion. There was something refined in Logan’s movements—unpolished, but intuitive. He didn’t fumble like most novices. He flowed. His perception felt dangerously good.
Alice approached from behind, offering him a small plate of fruit. "He’s relentless, isn’t he?"
Rudeous didn’t take his eyes off Logan. But what a shame... only one affinity, he thought. If only he had one or two more.
"When was his affinity test done?"
Alice blinked. "Affinity test?"
He turned slowly to her, one brow raised. "You mean it hasn’t been done yet?" said Rudeous, shock lacing his voice.
"I assumed you or Lady Mirena did it. You were the one who decided the seal on Logan’s core should be lifted."
"I assumed it was already done. The way he was advancing..."
They both looked at each other awkwardly—shocked. A bit embarrassed, too.