You have a fever

Julian's gaze shifted as he noticed Rose among the crowd. His heart fluttered slightly at the sight of her, and he flashed a confident smile.

"Ah, Rose, I didn't see you there," he said, his tone warm and playful.

Rose's eyes widened with curiosity as Julian spoke. "Your grace, that was truly brilliant," she said, clearly impressed by his display of skill.

Julian chuckled, shrugging it off with a casual air. "Oh, it was nothing," he replied, though a grin tugged at the corner of his lips.

Rose unable to contain her curiosity, pressed further. "But how did you do it? That move... it was unexpected."

Julian's grin widened as he leaned in slightly. "It's quite simple, really. I infused the right amount of mana into the wooden spear, just enough to make it explode after a brief delay." 

Rose smiled softly at Julian's words, "You truly are a genius, your grace," she replied.