Chapter 45 A Duel

"It never fails to defy expectations."

Werner felt a throbbing headache as he bowed his head to Dani.

"Welcome, Young Master Dani. What brings you to the training grounds?"

"Do I need a reason to come? I can go wherever I please within the family grounds."

"That may be true, but…"

Werner's eyes narrowed as he tried to pacify Dani. It was because of the knight standing behind him—an unfamiliar face and an unfamiliar style of armor, clearly someone from outside the family.

"Who is that, Young Master?"

"Ah, you mean Sir Gino."

Dani smiled, puffing his chest out as if showing off a prized possession.

"He's a knight I met in the capital recently. He used to be with the Golden Lion Order and said he wanted to pledge his loyalty to me."

"I am Gino Rubl. I've heard much of your reputation, Sir Werner."