Chapter 108
The conversation between Olivia and Angelica carried on for a while longer.
They chatted about recent events at the academy, laughed over funny memories from the past, and shared the latest gossip — right up until Leon arrived, just as promised. He brought them something to eat.
Unfortunately, the supplies on his ship were running low, and due to a lack of ingredients, he had only been able to prepare something simple — but still a classic favorite: chocolate crepes.
Still, despite the humble offering, both Olivia and Angelica were more than pleased. The crepes turned out to be surprisingly delicious, especially considering the limited conditions they were made in. The girls even joked that Leon could probably open his own café... if he wasn't already so busy with other things.
After they finished eating, the three simply continued their conversation. The atmosphere on the ship was calm and friendly. A gentle breeze swayed the vessel, and clouds drifted lazily past the windows.
That's how they spent their time — until they finally arrived at the dockyard owned by House Bartfort.
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Meanwhile, back at the Bartfort estate...
The familiar outline of the family mansion was already visible from the outside.
Inside, in one of the spacious rooms, a man was pacing back and forth — clearly agitated. It was Barcus, the head of House Bartfort. His face was tense, his movements sharp and restless.
He had just received troubling news that left him deeply worried: rumors had reached him about the academy — about his son, Leon, allegedly challenging the prince and his entourage to a duel.