CHAPTER EIGHTY~ONE♥︎

~COMMANDER TANNER

"So, what will it be lad?"

I close my open mouth, only now realising I had been gaping.

I nod excitedly, "Yes sir. I will learn" I speak with determination, joy radiating off me

The knight nods, "Very well. As my armies commander, I will indeed take him under my wing and teach him the art. I will return in three work days so het your affairs in order and bid your master goodbye"

He bows before turning and striding out of the tavern in long powerful steps. I release the breath I was holding, unsure if this was really happening.

I turn to see Mr. Rae smiling down at me. The sight was uncanny, he never smiled, only when he roared in mocked laughter, but this was different. This was a genuine, affectionate smile.

"Sir"

"Foolish boy, did you think I did not know you trained with that tool every night? I might be olding but my ears do still work as well as they did in my prime" he walks out to the shack and I follow behind.

"But sir" he takes a seat on his work bench