As Lucas' classes progressed each new day, the improvement in his swordsmanship became more evident to everyone, especially to his mentor, Alfred. Even Alfred was amazed at how quickly Lucas was advancing, reaching a level where he could soon challenge Alfred himself in a real sword fight."Lucas, have you been training on your own?" Alfred inquired, watching Lucas as he performed his daily exercises on the training grounds."Every day, I make sure to do some stretching and running," Lucas replied, catching his breath after a round of running. It had been two weeks since he started his classes and training, and he could already feel his body becoming more agile and nimble than before."I can see the dedication in your training," Alfred remarked, his eyes fixed on Lucas. "Would you like to spar with me today?"Lucas, thrilled and a bit nervous at the thought of testing his newfound skills, eagerly agreed to Alfred's proposal. It had only been two weeks since he started learning the art

Escaping from the imperial knight was really hard for Lucas but then he found a cave near the border and stayed there for a few nights. One night, he felt a strong, strange power rushing through his body, making him feel a lot of pain. Although he wanted to give up, Lucas managed to endure the pain for a few minutes before finally falling asleep.The next morning, he woke up to find himself transformed into an animal. It was hard for him to believe that he wasn't in his human form anymore. Instead, he was now an animal with paws. Letting out a loud growl, he wondered, "Am I a werewolf?" The memory of his mother's words about a "silver werewolf" crossed his mind.The realization hit him hard - he had indeed transformed into a silver werewolf. Lucas had always thought his mom was joking when she told him he was a werewolf as a kid. Now, facing the truth, he found a bit of comfort in knowing that, for now, the Grand Duke of Brosethorn and the Empress wouldn't be able to find him.Trying t

The hunting trip with Elen and the twins turned out to be a lot of fun. Elen caught a plump pheasant, while the twins successfully caught a bear in the forest. They all enjoyed a picnic in the afternoon, sharing sandwiches and snacks with the knights. As the sun began to set, they made the decision to head back home.After a long journey, they finally arrived at their house. To their surprise, they were greeted by an unexpected visitor. It turned out to be Chandler, the grand duke's eldest son from Adelstein."Hey, brother?" Elliot spoke up as he eyed Chandler curiously."When did you get back?" Maxwell inquired, a hint of surprise in his voice. "Did you tell father you were coming?""Yeah, father and I already had a talked about it," Chandler replied casually.Elen couldn't help but feel intrigued by the presence of the grand duke's eldest son. She couldn't deny the striking resemblance between Chandler and his father. They both had a serious and stern look, giving off an intimidatin

As Elen woke up in the early morning, she was greeted by Rami and Rora in her room. They were busy fixing the curtains and setting up a small table for her breakfast."Good morning, lady!" Rora greeted Elen with a warm smile as she approached."Good morning, Rora and Rami!" Elen replied, walking over to join them."How did you sleep, lady?" Rami asked as he adjusted Elen's chair."It was fine," Elen said, taking a bite of her sandwich. "Is the grand duke around?""I saw the grand duke going to his office earlier," Rora said. "Are you meeting him today?""Yes, I am," Elen confirmed. "And we're also planning to travel to Asteria together!""We should start packing your things, lady!" Rora suggested, clapping her hands in excitement."Sure, we can do that later," Elen said, smiling at her two helpful servants.After finishing her breakfast, Elen was swiftly attended to by Rami, who helped her freshen up with a quick bath and a change of clothes. She opted for a bright yellow dress that m

The morning sun painted the sky in soft hues of pink and orange as the knights of Adelstein bustled around the courtyard, preparing for their journey. Horses neighed and stamped their hooves impatiently, eager to hit the road. Theron, a sturdy man with a serious expression, oversaw the final preparations with a keen eye, his team moving with practiced efficiency."Elen, are you ready?" the Grand Duke, a regal figure in his polished armor, inquired as he adjusted his gloves."Yes, Grand Duke," Elen chirped, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and nerves. "Rami and Rora double-checked everything.""Good to hear," the Grand Duke nodded approvingly. "We're looking at a 2-3 day journey to Asteria. Are you fine with that?"Elen beamed at the prospect of the upcoming trip. "Yes, Grand Duke! I can't wait."As the Grand Duke and Elen conversed, Theron approached with purpose in his stride. A man of few words, his presence commanded respect.