Chapter 8: The Maid’s Little Secret
Several weeks have passed since Alvida started my magical training, yet each day brings new revelations about her, like unearthing the layers of an intricate puzzle.
She's a disciplined taskmaster when it comes to training, but there's a warmth in her that's hard to miss.
Alvida's unique blend of firmness and kindness fascinates me.
Her half-elf heritage adds a mystique to her personality, making me want to learn more about her.
However, she always maintains a certain distance, treating me more like a pupil than an equal. And for some reason, this stirs a stubborn obstinacy within me.
I, Luke Hunter, the Duke's heir, am no child.
Yet, Alvida insists on treating me like a kid.
She's always there, watching, correcting, and occasionally scolding me. It's almost as if she's my mother, rather than my tutor.
Out of sheer frustration and curiosity, I even tried to sneak into her room one time, hoping to... ahem, know more about her.
Unfortunately, my venture was cut short by an invisible magic barrier that stopped me dead in my tracks.
A literal barrier between me and her world! Can you believe that?