Chapter 7: Swordsmanship or Magic?

"Good morning, young lad, up here for the usual?"

Nodding his head, Alex had a smile on his lips.

"Yes, Mrs. Marter, I can’t start the day without the bread you made."

Chuckling at Alex's words, the old lady had a smile on her lips.

"That is how good my breads are. Here, I added an extra bread. It was an experiment my granddaughter made by herself. Do tell me how it tastes. And ah! Congratulations on finally becoming an adult!"

"Thank you, Mrs. Marter! Surely it will taste good, thank you for the treat!"

Smiling as she chuckled, Mrs. Marter then welcomed the new customers.

"Mrs. Marter, you seem to be close with that kid. Isn’t he the Alex that is Cielo’s nephew?"

"Yes, that is indeed him. You know, Cielo is lucky to have a kind nephew. Both Frank and Alex surely are the talk of the town."

The town was still as lively as it had ever been. One could say that after all these years, many things changed. But it was for the better. After all, the Voneveir guards, as well as those o