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

or

eyes, he looked at his master,

was so cherished

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

sipped their tea

master showered Leopold with undeserved praise today, they were

everyone stunned, Godfrey became more

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 up, and he

I truly love Griffin. It's not that I've been avoiding her on purpose. I genuinely wish to spend my life with her, please give me another chance!" Godfrey was

an air of calm, looked at the excited Leopold, almost as if he'd won the lottery, and coughed, "Yes, he's my youngest disciple, Leopold." Godfrey,

had been praising

Leopold

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

nudge, a light reprimand might suffice, no need for a

"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

declaration did not

up for his son, "Godfrey,

a matter for your two families, but I

to give

"Speak."

man you've chosen out of spite, do you truly believe she'll be happy?" Godfrey

not know is that in Emerald

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

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