Narrator: Leo and Fin continued reading their books separately and in secret, waiting for their professor to bring up the topic first.
Elysia and Leona often argued in their room, being very different from each other, while Martina silently observed, unable to interfere with their tsundere personalities.
Classes and training continued without interruption, even in their professor's temporary absence. Eldrin took care of them as usual.
Narrator: As everyone prepared for dinner before departing the next day, Edmund knocked on Dav’s door.
Dav opened it and let him in.
[Dav sat down with his hands on the table. Edmund did the same.]
Dav: (Curious) What did you want to ask me, old man?
Edmund: (Sighing) I had forgotten how irritating you are. Anyway…
I heard that Azrael’s children have also been recently transferred to your academy.
This will complicate things with the other Kings, knowing that the Dav De Lion Academy will have his children and mine.
They’ll start complaining at the tournament.
One of those Kings worries me… A rather strange man, proclaimed King thanks to the Church.
But when I look at him… my instincts tell me to kill him.
King Ludvig von Richter, the King of Germany.
I’ve heard he’s a madman. He only cares about war and military power and has no qualms about betraying his allies.
I wonder if the Church is interfering too much, especially in Germany. Something’s going on.
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Dav: (Bored) Yeah, his kids are in my academy.
What did you want to ask me?
[Edmund stands up and bows.]
Edmund: (Pleading) Please, protect Arthur… my one and only heir.
Dav: (Looking away) Did your shoe come undone from bowing like that?
For a moment, I thought you were begging me.
Don’t worry, I’ll take care of Arthur.
Edmund: (Thinking) Maybe he’s not such a bad guy after all…
(Looking at Dav) Thank you.
Dav: (Making a funny face) Now you can go, old man.
Edmund: (Thinking with a deep sigh) No, he’s really irritating!
(Yelling) Stop calling me old man! Goodbye!
[Edmund leaves the room with a small smile.]
Dav: (Chuckling) At least he was finally honest, without mentioning his title.
(Standing up) Well, dinner awaits.
I wonder what the chefs have prepared.
Dav: (Sitting, thinking) Why… why is everyone sitting so much closer today?
If I remember correctly, the King used to sit far at the end, with the Queen, Selene, and Stefan.
And now… now Selene is right in front of me, with the Queen and the King.
Same for Stefan… I won’t ask questions to avoid trouble.
Eleanor: (Happy, whispering) Hey Selene, how was your date? Eh eh??
Selene: (Blushing, looking at her plate) Just a snack…
Edmund: (Thinking) Damn it, I can’t believe it! My wife was right!
I’ll end up with this irritating bastard hanging around the castle one of these days!
Dav: (Asking) Vale, can you pass me that dish, please?
Valeria: (Annoyed) Ask Selene.
Dav: (Looking at Lucrezia) Lucre-
[Lucrezia ignored him.]
Selene: (Looking at Dav) You were eyeing this one, right? Go ahead.
Dav: (Lips trembling) Thank you very much, Selene…
[Valeria and Lucrezia gave him even sharper glares. The two ignored him for the entire dinner.]
Edmund: (Looking at Arthur) Did you pack everything, my son?
Arthur: (Loudly) Yes, Father.
Edmund: (Looking at Selene) And you, Selene?
Selene: Yes, brother.
Name: King Edmund Lancaster III
Age: 52
Description: King Edmund is a man of elegant demeanor and an austere presence.
He is an experienced ruler, known for his political cunning and ability to keep England among the world's most influential nations.
He has a strong sense of duty and believes power should be handled with firmness and intelligence.
However, behind his cold and diplomatic facade, he is a strict father who demands a lot from his son, believing that the monarchy should only be led by those who are truly worthy.
Personality: Calculating, diplomatic, authoritative, yet secretly concerned about the monarchy's future.
He does not tolerate weakness but deeply respects those who demonstrate strength and determination.
