weapon selection

After conversing with the goddess the previous day, Lucius joined his family for breakfast the next morning.

"Good morning, everyone," Lucius greeted, taking a seat at the dining hall with his family.

Throne sat in the center, Elina to the right, and Noir to the left, with Athena beside Noir. Lucius settled beside Elina.

"The Pig is still sleeping," Lucius quipped.

"I think I have to teach you who's boss here," Leona said, appearing behind Lucius and playfully tapping his head.

"You, white-haired, red-eyed servant, serve me my food," Leona teased, addressing Lucius.

"Mother, I'm letting her off easy because she's just an hour younger and a girl. Tell her to stay in her lane," Lucius said to Elina.

"Oh, mama's boy," Leona teased further.

"Stop it, both of you. Save your banter for after breakfast," Elina intervened.

As they began to eat, Noir brought up the topic of Lucius receiving a gift from the goddess.

"Lucius, Elina mentioned a goddess granted you a gift for becoming her husband," Noir inquired.

"Yes, mother. The goddess even said I'll become the most handsome man when I grow up," Lucius replied, adding a white lie.

"So, that goddess must be blind," Leona interjected mischievously.

"You little—" Lucius started before being cut off.

"Don't. I won't let anyone take my little brother," Athena asserted confidently.

"Alright, Lucius, tell me, was the goddess beautiful?" Throne asked.

"Yes, she was," Lucius replied.

"Was she sexy and hot, too? Did she have big...melons?" Throne asked, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Yeah, she was incredibly hot and sexy, and yes, she had big melons," Lucius replied with a smirk.

"Were they bigger than both your mother's?" Throne continued, laughing.

Before Lucius could respond, both he and Throne received a flurry of punches from Elina, Noir

"Mmmh, Lucius, now that your physical body has become quite strong, do you want to learn swordsmanship and martial arts with your sisters?" Throne asked.

"What do you mean? Does their magic lessons finished?" Lucius asked, surprised.

"Yes, they've completed their magic lessons, and Athena has to leave for the Royal Academy when she turns 15, so she have only two years left," Elina explained.

"Exactly. Today, I'll assess all three of you to see if you're suited for swordsmanship or not. Don't worry; you can try bows, spears, and other weapons, too. Meet me at the knight ground after finishing your dinner," Throne elaborated.

"And I'll teach you martial arts, so be ready," Noir added.

"Wait, mother, you know martial arts?" Lucius asked incredulously.

"Well, I am a dragon after all. I know about everything humans do, and my body is a hundred times stronger than a normal human's, so no one is better suited for you all to train with," Noir explained.

After breakfast, everyone went their separate ways. Lucius, Athena, and Leona headed to the knight training ground, where Throne and other knights were already waiting.

"Welcome, now come. There are different weapons on that table; choose any type of weapon and attack me with them to see if you can use them properly," Throne instructed.

Athena stepped forward to select her weapon. After considering each one, she settled on a dual-faced axe and entered the ring for training.

"Are you sure about this, Athena?" Throne asked.

"Yes," Athena replied confidently.

"Then come at me with everything you've got," Throne challenged.

Athena charged at Throne with her axe, but despite her efforts, she failed to land a hit.

"It's okay; you can stop now," Throne said.

"Do you think the axe will work for you?" Throne inquired.

"Yes, father, it's a perfect fit for me," Athena affirmed.

Next, Leona chose a bow and arrow and attempted to shoot at Throne, demonstrating accuracy but lacking speed.

"Alright, that's enough. You're good with the bow, but we'll work on your speed," Throne remarked.

Finally, Lucius selected a dagger, sword, and bow and entered the ring.

"Good choice, Lucius. Now, give it your all," Throne encouraged.

With a flurry of arrows and sword strikes, dagger strike Lucius showcased his skills, but Throne easily countered his attacks.

"Okay, that's it for today. Lucius, which weapon do you want to train with?" Throne asked.

"I want to train with all three," Lucius replied eagerly.

"Your training will be more challenging than your sisters', but if you're up for it, then so am I," Throne said

"I am up for it father " Lucius replied

"That's my boy. Now, all three of you, go. Your weapon training starts tomorrow," Throne declared.

With determination, Lucius, Athena, and Leona left the training ground, ready to embark on their journey of martial and weapon mastery.