Chapter 58

"What brings you back from the Academy? Don't you have studies to attend to?" Dani asked, his voice laced with frustration.

"The Academy is on break until next spring. You followed me there, claiming you were doing some pre-enrollment research. Didn't you know that much?" Ulrich replied, his gaze filled with disdain.

Dani's face flushed red with embarrassment. In truth, he had never done any such research. He simply wanted to visit the bustling capital of the Empire and had used it as an excuse. Of course, Ulrich knew that Dani had spent his time idling about, and his words were intended to mock him.

"And look at this, the son of a noble swordsman using a sword so crudely," Ulrich added, eyeing Dani's broken sword.

"I'll use my sword however I please. You don't need to interfere," Dani snapped, turning his head away defiantly.

Ulrich smirked. "You've gotten bold since I last saw you. I suppose that's why you thought you could attempt fratricide."