Chapter 462: Good Morning Sensei

She paused by the mirror, her reflection staring back at her with wide, uncertain eyes.

You can do this, she told herself.

Then she rushed downstairs, her bare feet almost silent on the polished steps, ready to see what Arthur had in store. She wore her boots at the front of the main door then continued on.

As Nnenna stepped onto the training grounds, the early morning breeze kissed her skin and rustled the leaves around her. There, standing with both hands calmly behind his back and his back to the entrance, was Arthur.

His silhouette was sharp, his posture commanding, he looked like a figure from an ancient tale, the kind of master one only saw in movies or legendary scrolls.

It struck something inside Nnenna. A strange mix of awe… and pressure. She suddenly felt she needed to take everything more seriously, not just today, but her entire life.

She opened her mouth to call out to him, but before a word left her lips, Arthur turned around.

“Welcome to your first day of training,” he said, his voice cool and composed as ever.

Nnenna straightened, giving a small but respectful nod. “Good morning, Sensei,” she replied solemnly, her tone firm with determination.

Arthur’s lips twitched slightly, barely noticeable, but it was there. A hint of amusement flickered in his eyes.

Why does she have to say it like that? he thought. Makes me sound old…

not correct her. She had technically used the correct title, Sensei was what a martial arts teacher was called, after

he let it slide. She was taking this

nodded, his eyes steady as

voice calm but edged with gravity. “But I

will begin

felt her heart thump harder. Two whole years’ worth

decisive. “In total, you have less than

if she would

and just over two months

determination. “I am,

watched her carefully, his gaze

see,” he said slowly, his voice almost a challenge as he continued to observe her

catch the soft, familiar scent of her vanilla perfume, something he was starting to love

was tied up neatly in a ponytail, showing off her perfectly shaped forehead. And that smile, so open, so refreshing, it felt warmer than the cold morning breeze brushing over

simple training clothes. They were loose and practical, nothing like the tight fitting outfits most girls wore

part of him respected it more than he would ever

he met her bright gaze, but he couldn’t. Her eyes were sparkling with excitement, eager

Carl and Somto like this too? he wondered, feeling a heaviness he couldn’t shake off. I’ve been missing

some reason, the idea of the other two being close to her made something in him tighten with

felt a sudden chill prickle down her spine. She shifted uncomfortably,

heart thumping a little faster. But she didn’t dare say it aloud. Arthur’s aura was not inferior to that of Somto and Carl when they got

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