Chapter 17

Dieren studied Myers’s small frame and slender build. Looking back on his own days at the academy, Myers was small even compared to other children his age. “He’s small for a nine-year-old.” At those words, Myers’s eyebrows drooped. Jisen patted his shoulder, and Viscountess Baker stepped in. “Young Master Myers is very bright. He keeps up well with his lessons and picked up basic etiquette quickly. He has immense potential to grow into a fine young man.” “Myers, have you ever held a sword?”