"Your duel was nowhere near the level of first-years. You summoned a silver moon. Kael summoned the sun. You destroyed the shielding barrier," she recounted, her voice rising slightly. "I saw the faces of the spectators, Lucien. The recruiters were looking at you like you were a piece of prime steak. I bet you and that Kael guy will be drowning in invitations from Knight Orders before breakfast."
I smiled, listening to her ramble. She was cute when she was worried about my social calendar.
I pulled on her hand, tugging her forward.
"I don't care about any of them," I whispered.
Ariana gasped softly as she fell forward, landing against my chest. My arms wrapped around her waist instantly, locking her in place.
"L-Lucien?" she stammered, her face inches from mine.
"Let them send their invitations," I murmured, looking deep into her eyes. "I just want to know one thing. Since I performed so well… don't I deserve a reward?"
