Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1126

Carissa was a bit surprised.

“I remember your son is quite good with his studies. Why would he want to study martial arts with me? Madam Zoey, I don’t know how to be a good mentor, especially for someone who is meant to inherit a title. Surely his best path is to continue his studies and become an official?”

Carissa didn’t want to take on an apprentice. She already had a public position, and she couldn’t devote the time necessary for proper teaching. And Cedric was still young–just a boy in his teens. Besides martial arts, she would need to teach him how to conduct himself and guide him toward the right outlook on life.

It wasn’t like Violet, where her apprentices were all older than her, each with their own responsibilities.

Grace, whether this title can even be kept is still uncertain. And even if it is… I fear it will be more

long as he learns how to defend himself. If something happens to him one day, at least he’ll have the strength to face it–so he won’t be tortured to

you anticipating? Why do you speak of such grim things, Madam

against her fingers, much like the coldness in her heart. “I hope for peace, of course. But it never

press further. She knew Zoey was always far–sighted, thinking many steps ahead, always hoping for

can’t teach him well myself, but I can ask Mr. Mullen to guide him when he has time. You can give him some money for his trouble. What do you think? Is

family school. He can come in the evenings. He’s not particularly talented, but he’s obedient, eager to learn, and not afraid of hardship. As for money, just tell

nodded. “I’ll speak to Mr. Mullen first. If he agrees, we can start as soon as tomorrow. But he has strict rules and doesn’t easily accept apprentices, so it will be

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