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She knew she shouldn’t be thinking about men-it had a significant impact on her daily life and work.
As Sophie was struggling with her tasks, Frederick came running in with excitement. His legs were practically moving in circles as he burst into the study, panting.
“My lady, a guest has arrived. He says he’s your guild senior, Kyle Spencer.”
Frederick’s excitement was so palpable that his eyes were trembling and he fidgeted with his clothes. Sophie had never seen him so nervous before.
Her face lit up. “Really? I’m coming right out!”
It seemed like her wish had been granted-her eldest guild senior had arrived, so she didn’t have to do this work anymore.
As she dashed out like a whirlwind, Frederick called after her, “My lady, put on a cloak. It’s outside.”
Seeing that he couldn’t stop her, Frederick grabbed a cloak and hurried after her.
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In the main hall, a man dressed in a black cloak sat in a chair. His long black hair was partially tied back with a blue ribbon, with the rest cascading down his back. A faint smile graced his handsome face, as if the snow, rain, and hardships of the journey had not marred his appearance in the slightest.
Wildly free-spirited, yet elegant and refined-these qualities made this legendary figure even more captivating.
Sophie burst into the room like a gust of wind.
Before she could even get a good look, she called out excitedly, “Kyle!”
Kyle stood up, his eyes soft and affectionate as he looked at his guild junior, whom he considered as a younger sister.
“It seems you’ve grown a bit taller and more beautiful,” he said.
Brimming with excitement, Sophie eagerly linked her arm with Kyle’s.
“Kyle, where did you come from? From Meadow Ridge? Did you come alone? What about our master? What about Winona?” she asked one question after another, rapid-fire.
Kyle rapped her gently on the head, his eyes still filled with affection. “I didn’t return to Meadow Ridge. I came from Victory Pass. As for Winona, she will arrive in a few days. She’s been keeping an eye on the movements in Sandoria and has sent numerous reports through carrier pigeons.”
“Winona is coming too? That’s wonderful!” Sophie’s face lit up with joy, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower.
Frederick had brought a cloak but then remembered that the main hall had a fire going, making the cloak unnecessary.
Nevertheless, as he stood by the door, watching the legendary Kyle Spencer, he felt a surge of emotion that almost made him tear up. He desperately wanted to fetch some stationery and have Kyle write something for him, which he would treasure as a family heirloom.
Sophie was too caught up in her own excitement to notice Frederick’s emotional response.
She eagerly asked, “Kyle, does anyone in the capital know that you’re here? Do you know that the influential families and scholars in the capital admire you greatly? Even the king thinks highly of you! If they knew you were here, I’m sure the gate to Northwatch Estate would be trampled down.”
“I did present my travel permit upon entering the city, but the city guards probably don’t know who I am. so I don’t think anyone is aware,” Kyle replied.
He-led Sophie to a seat, his gaze softening with a hint of concealed pain. Trouble had befallen her family, but she hadn’t informed their guild. When the guild members found out on their own, they had decided to come see her. Even then, she had refused, saying that she wouldn’t be able to stay strong if she saw them. Thus, although Kyle felt a pang of sympathy, he dared not show it. Seeing Sophie still acting as if she were in Meadow Ridge, playful and lively, reassured him somewhat.
“Since there are people in the capital who admire me, let them know that they are welcome to come to Northwatch Estate. I have completed several paintings while at Victory Pass and would be happy to have people come and appreciate them,” he said.
Sophie paused, knowing that her guild senior was not one for social gatherings or showcasing his work to strangers. He rarely sold his paintings and never invited people he did not know to view them. Kyle only gave his paintings as gifts to those who shared his temperament.
Conversely, Everett would sometimes sell or give away Kyle’s paintings. However, it wasn’t out of financial need-since the Pathfinders Guild was never short of funds-but because Everett felt that there were simply too many paintings cluttering up the place.
Nowadays, most of Kyle’s paintings that people had were the ones Everett had sold, though the sales were not numerous. Everett was not a fan of appreciating art. He believed that a person’s eyes were meant to see the world’s wonders firsthand.
Even if Kyle’s paintings of the orchids at Meadow Ridge were exquisite, they could never compare to witnessing the real blossoms in person.
Everett was indeed quite dull, and Sophie could not fathom Rafael had chosen him as a mentor. If the prince had chosen the same mentor she had, she felt she would have been a great senior for him.
“Why?” Sophie asked. “If we host a banquet, you’ll have to mingle with many people and converse with them. Also, not everyone will be on the same page. Aren’t you the one who dislikes uncomfortable conversations?”
“It doesn’t matter. In life, one has to deal with all sorts of people. I talked to many people while at Victory Pass, I even chatted with the innkeeper until dawn. I’m not mute; I can talk, and I can speak pleasantly when needed,” Kyle replied.
Sophie fell silent for a moment before saying. “You’re doing this for me, aren’t you? Kyle, there’s no need to go to such lengths. I can hold my own in the capital. With my skills, no one dares to truly offend me.” “In the circles of the capital’s nobility, violence won’t solve problems. Don’t always think about fighting. Remember why our master taught you martial arts?” said Kyle.
“Naturally, it’s to be unbeatable in the world,” Sophie replied.
Kyle tapped her head again. “It’s to strengthen your body and prevent you from being bullied.” He smiled wryly. “Let’s talk about the day after tomorrow. That’s when we’ll host the banquet at Northwatch Estate.”
Frederick, who had been listening at the door, couldn’t help but interject, “Oh? Isn’t Lady Helen hosting a tea party the day after tomorrow? What a coincidence.”
Sophie knew that Helen had not invited her to the tea party, but she was unclear about when exactly. Helen planned to host it.
She looked at Kyle. “When did you arrive in the capital? This can’t be a coincidence, can it?”
Kyle smiled. “I’ve been here for a few days, just strolling around the city to enjoy some peace and quiet. I didn’t expect to hear your chatter so soon.”
“What? You arrived in the capital and didn’t come to see me immediately? That’s really too much!”
“Well, go ahead and cry about it,” Kyle said, sitting down leisurely with his coffee.
After sipping half a cup, he looked up and saw Sophie’s eyes had reddened. He couldn’t help but sigh.
“You never tell us about your problems, so of course I had to come and check on you myself. I needed to see if you were doing well or not. Even if you don’t need our help, at least I should be aware of the situation.”
“Kyle, I’m doing very well now.” Sophie said as she sat beside him, still trying to act spoiled like she used to. Though she had managed to play the part of a pampered girl when they first met, she could no longer maintain the facade.
“Ryan has been found, so I have family now, and I’m about to get married. The Hell Monarch treats me quite well.”
“Your guild junior wouldn’t dare neglect you.” Kyle’s authoritative tone was clear, as he said the term with ease. “He’s Sage Everett’s apprentice, but he only comes to the guild a month each year and spends the time in isolation training. Sage Everett rarely allows him out, so you probably haven’t seen him before.” “I didn’t even know he was our guild junior. It feels like a misunderstanding-why didn’t I know that we were practically family?” Sophie sald with a bright smile.
It seemed she didn’t even realize how much she enjoyed talking about Rafael.
“Are you trying to show off in front of him now? Let me tell you, Sage Everett values this apprentice very much. You mustn’t bully him. Besides, the most skilled fighter in the Pathfinders Guild is him, not you. You have a talent for martial arts, but you’re lazy. He, on the other hand, is both talented and hardworking. Even if he only trains for a month each year, he trains better than you.”
Sophie didn’t feel disheartened-in fact, she was quite pleased. “I know he’s impressive, and I’m not envious. I feel honored.”
“Your shamelessness hasn’t changed.” Kyle glanced at her, then turned to Frederick, who was excitedly standing at the door. “You’re the steward of Northwatch Estate, aren’t you? Please go outside and announce that I will be displaying my paintings at Northwatch Estate the day after tomorrow. There’s no need to specifically invite anyone-just spread the word.”
“Alright, I’ll get on it!” Frederick hurriedly took on the task. “I’ll go and spread the word. Oh, and we need to have our refreshments prepared in advance.”