"I hear your aide has become a bright talent amongst the knights," The King spoke.
I was slightly surprised that Emperor Quilon brought up Adom. He had never been mentioned before at any of our dinners. So his promise must outshine the king's prejudice against Adom's background.
"Yes, Adom has always been a fast learner, and he is extremely dedicated," I said, a small smile curling my lips as I take a bite out of the salmon on my plate.
"Well he has received God's blessing. No ordinary boy would be given such an honor," Remly said, his golden eyes free of malice, but at the same time, I felt he had easily thrown away Adom's efforts.
"Adom is a good boy. He works hard, and I'm confident he will make an excellent knight."
My words on the surface, were praise, but beyond that, it was
