"And then I stabbed him with my sword. The man was writhing in pain but I knew it was all an act to distract me and then…" Edward nodded seriously as if he was hearing about the gruesome competition she had faced to become a knight. But his eyes were looking around.
He was sure Olivia had come this way. He has confirmed it with the maid already. The woman knew that he was going to follow her. This better be worth it.
"And that is how I won, your highness. Till the end, my heart was racing. My hands trembled so hard when I let go of my sword. Isn't it incredible."
"It is. For sure, it is." Edward nodded with a sincere look. "You are a miracle my lady. The first knight of the empire. I am in awe just thinking about it." Isabella flushed despite her years of training as a knight.
