Steven, if he were being completely honest with himself, no lies told, admittedly was not comfortable hearing that the one he considered trash had not stumbled and fallen into despair, instead somehow, without making a big fuss or anything of that sorts, he had managed to worm his way into the best Squadron the academy could offer in their current generation.
Not only that, but instead of becoming a nobody, Richard was referring to him as the Vice Herald, second in command to the strongest cadet with the greatest potential. How was that even possible?
He couldn't accept it as it was just too unreal.
Richard saw the unwillingness on Steven's face to accept his words and he chuckled inwardly.
