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.

standing out among so many

it or not,

he looked at his master,

was so cherished by

to bad-mouth his master in

Percival sipped their

Leopold with undeserved praise today,

became more convinced about

and capability, I'm sure this youngest disciple is truly exceptional, a dragon among men." Seizing the moment, Finnian 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

with her, please give me another chance!" Godfrey was flabbergasted, ignoring the room's astonished

looked at the excited Leopold, almost as if he'd won the lottery, and coughed, "Yes,

had been praising this

when had Leopold

especially since his daughter had been fond of him for years. Not something to be

reprimand might

"Dad, about Leopold..."

"I disagree."

cut him off, addressing everyone, "Unfortunately, Griffin has already been promised in marriage to a suitable young man from our family. If no better match arises, the

did not sit well

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

a matter for your two families, but I must

had to give Vivienne this much

"Speak."

you've chosen out of spite, do you truly believe

"You're well aware of my brother's character and capabilities. What you might not know is that in Emerald Mountain, we have a tradition of never betraying our

nodded in agreement, "The girl speaks the truth. I can

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