When hearing Ellen's sudden query Kenta froze for a moment before speaking, "Yes. I already have something planned for when I leave this place." he said in a clear tone. Hearing that she became curious and immediately asks.
"Oh, is it okay to asks what that might be?" she asks while gazing at his face beside her.
"Hmm... I wonder maybe I'll tell you some other time." he said dodging the question. Hearing his blunt responds Ellen pouted her lips cutely, seeing that Kenta chuckle slightly while awkwardly adverting his eyes.
"Would it be okay for me to asks you a question too, lady Ellen?" he asks turning his gaze towards her. "Sure, what is it?" she said giving her consent, "Is there something you want to do once you leave here?" he asks turning her original question back at her. Hearing that she laughs feeling slightly amused.
"About that, you see... the truth is that I'm not from the Orphanage, my parents are still alive." she said with an awkward chuckled. Kenta's eyes widen by surprise.
"Oh, in that case why are you here?" Kenta inquired while sending her a curious look. Seeing the clear surprise on his face Ellen only showed a wry smile.
"My dad is a noble man of this country, he's the duke." she stated proudly hearing that Kenta's face became a bit conflicted.
"Hmm... Is there something wrong?" she asks noticing the change in his expression.
However, he simply shook his head denying it before standing back on his feet, he then walked and picked up his wooden sword and resumed his training.
The sound of his swinging resounded the vicinity, his swing was sharp but sloppy at the same time, of course he still lacks a lot of experience with swordsmanship, but he continued swinging his sword. Ellen silently watched him swinging his sword with a gloomy face.
'Did something happen to you?' she wondered internally before sighing; she didn't hear much about the circumstance of how he ended up as an orphan since both Michael and Jenna were both hiding the information from her but, based on sadness she felt coming from Kenta she assumed something bad must have happened.
Kenta continued swinging his sword vigorously with an expression as though he was lost in thought.
Ellen notice that and cocked her head however, before she could say anything.
"Ellen I've been looking everywhere for you!" a loud voice resounded catching the attention of both Ellen and Kenta who had stop his training when hearing the sudden voice.
A boy who seems to be roughly 14 years of age came towards Ellen with brisk steps. His short silky dark green hair swayed with the gentle breeze, as his green eyes shone once he had caught sight of Ellen who was sitting elegantly on the rock beneath the tree.
"Sir jake, it's been a while hasn't it." she said awkwardly.
"Yes it has. I heard from your aunt that you were here, so immediately came here to greet you!" he said while grabbing both her hands, Ellen made a troubled face he was being extremely clingy of course she was used to this as they had known each other for a long time now but, he was being way too clingy with her. Kenta watches their interaction with an indifferent face before swinging his sword once again.
With his face at a distance so close that she could easily hear his breathing he ask.
"What are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be with Lady Charlotte?" he asks confused, since he had known her very well, he was aware of her friendship with the other girls in fact this was the first time he had seen her here without them.
"Umm.... well..." Ellen stumbled for words while she made a troubled face unable to come up with a good answer.
She had actually come all the way here in order to spend more time with Kenta but... she couldn't say that out loud, it wasn't because she was worried about Kenta's reaction but, Jakes instead she was faintly aware of his feelings towards her if she said anything careless, she may end up causing trouble for Kenta.
Seeing her nervous expression that was unlike the usual Ellen he looked at her while tilting his head in confusion.
"I came here to watch Kenta train; I'd like to get close to him even if it's just a little." she said gazing at Kenta with a beautiful smile on her face. She decided to go with an option that wouldn't cause Kenta any harm however, even Kenta could easily misunderstand the meaning behind her words as his indifferent expression faintly contorted into an awkward face refusing to make eye contact with Jakes.
Following her gaze Jake finally notice Kenta's presents, he narrowed his eyes faintly as though he was evaluating him.
"Hmm... this guy? I don't know why you're so interested in someone like this." Jake said observing Kenta's appearance closely. Even while being looked at with such calculating eyes there was no change in Kenta's expression.
He then walked over to Kenta with an elegant gait before giving his introduction. "Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Jake Amor the son of the head count of this country." he said with pride it was clear to Kenta that he takes great pride in the name of his household.
Of course, in this world those with power are the one who stands at the top whether it's through strength or status the one with the highest power are treated greater.
While the rest of us without power or status is treated as mere trash you all can get rid of to your own convenient. That fact alone is absolutely unacceptable in Kenta's eyes humans are to be treated equally.
Just remembering that prince arrogant attitude towards his father irritated him.
Jake then waited for Kenta's own introduction however Kenta simply turned his back and walked away, he didn't want to waste any more time dealing with nobles any more than this will just make him angry. So, he quietly left.
Seeing that Jakes brow twitch faintly while the expression was then turned into a cramp. Walking away without even introducing himself after he had just gave his own introduction that was the first time someone had ever dared to humiliate him, he who already had a lot of pride in himself. He then turned his gazed towards Ellen who had a sad expression on her face while watching Kenta leave and then he finally notices.
"So that's how it is..." he murmured so no one can hear him while clenching his fist.
'So, she must like him, no that's impossible she was always supposed to be with me, wasn't she? she was supposed to marry me. I won't let some guy who doesn't even have a single shred of elegance have her.' he thought glaring at Kenta's back with a murderous look on his face. It was the look of a tiger that had found its prey.
Kenta could somehow feel his gazed on his back, but he chose to ignore him while walking back towards the mansion within his field of view.