Pretending to ponder for a moment, Godfrey put on a troubled face and said, "Coincidentally, Finnian came by today with the same thing in mind-talking about marriage. And he mentioned his favorite protégé."

Then Godfrey shifted the conversation to Finnian, "Isn't that right, Master?"

Vivienne, "

Leopold, "......"

Wasn't Vivienne the master's favorite disciple?

Finnian shot a glance at his disciple, who was as cunning as a fox, hiding schemes behind every hair on his head, and another who was so simple-minded it was almost infuriating.

Gritting his teeth and against his better judgment, he nodded, "Indeed, my disciple may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's the one I see the most potential in."

He almost stumbled over his words but managed to keep his composure.

After all, today's star was his dear little Leopold.

As long as today's event went smoothly, he could retire in peace.

Otherwise, the boy's wailing could drive a man to madness!

Leopold had many qualities, but his tendency to burst into tears at the drop of a hat was something Finnian genuinely dreaded.

Below, Kellan was taken aback, exchanging a knowing look with his son.

Leopold? The master's favorite?

They wondered if there had been some mistake.

out among so many

it or not,

looked at his master, who couldn't bear

was so

he swore never to bad-mouth his master in secret chats with his fellow

Percival sipped their tea

master showered Leopold with undeserved praise today, they were resigned to

stunned, Godfrey became

added, "Well, what are we waiting for? Leopold, come here, meet your future father-in-law and grandfather. Let's consider this settled." Leopold's face lit up, and he hobbled over, giving a deep

life with her, please give me another

as if he'd won the lottery, and coughed, "Yes, he's my youngest disciple, Leopold."

had been praising this fool

had Leopold become Finnian's favorite

had been fond of him for years. Not something to be forgotten

gentle nudge, a light reprimand might suffice,

"Dad, about Leopold..."

"I disagree."

"Unfortunately, Griffin has already been promised in marriage to a

declaration did not sit well

Griffin, but this is between them. We can't decide for them." Douglas also spoke up for his son, "Godfrey, Leopold truly cares for Griffin, he just doesn't know how to

"Godfrey, this may be a matter for

to give

"Speak."

out of spite, do you truly believe she'll

What you might not know is that in Emerald Mountain, we have a tradition of

nodded in agreement, "The girl speaks the

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