Chapter 36: Linwood

The girl hurriedly nodded her head as she followed William around, resembling a jumping frog. She was like a little child who got its first treat.

"What a peculiar girl," William mused to himself, genuinely intrigued.

Little did he know, concealed at the back of her, was a hidden weapon so meticulously tucked away that not even a tier two mage could detect it.

Her eyes flickered with a momentary glint of murderous intent before returning to her usual cheerfully melancholic state.

Finally, William entered the room, where he saw everyone engaged in training. There stood a muscular man with a towering 7-foot (213 cm) frame, resembling a solid mountain.

"Young master, here are your training clothes," she said as she handed the garments to him.

"By the way, what is your name?" William inquired.