After their light conversation on the side, King Austin took the initiative to speak with Corrine.
“I’ve seen your fight. You’ve got skills. How long have you been training?”
Corrine only glanced at him for a second, but he already seized the moment to talk to her. It was a little awkward as there were a few seats between them. Of course, they’re on opposite sides of the table as well.
“Oh. I was eight when I started training. But I trained mostly using my magic. My specialty is archery.”
“Then, your use of sword…?”
“It’s a standard weapon. I needed to learn it as well. My cousin’s swordsmanship is better.”
“That’s admirable. What was his name again, Alex?” He remembers the kid, who seems a little rude.
“Alec, your highness.” It’s always a little scary to correct a royal.
“Hmm, t
