The Dying Duke and the New Duke

"Elias, what are you trying to do?" Captain Gaudy asked when Rosalind left. Since Elias had already agreed to work with her, Valentin and Captain Gaudy soon agreed thereafter.

"We should go. We are needed at the walls." Elias said. However, before he could leave, Valentin held his arms. "What?" he asked, irritated.

"If our families find out, we are working with a sorcerer…"

Elias snorted. The thing is, they were not just working with a sorceress… they were working with the Duke. "Then let them come."

"Your arrogance knows no bounce, Elias. I know you are strong but—"

"It's not arrogance, Valentin, it's confidence and self-assurance. I know who I am and I know who… I am working with." He then shook Valentin's hands off his arm and walked out of the barracks.

"Are you going to change his mind?" Captain Gaudy asked him.

"Do you really think I can change his mind?"