Aiming to be the perfect butler for my lady

Three targets appeared. Logan flexed his wrist and in the next moment, the three targets were stabbed with small throwing knives. His aim was precise and the ferocity of his strike could easily prove lethal for his enemies.

'Yet...I was defeated by her...' Logan has been training since the morning. He somehow couldn't digest the fact that Alatia beat him in close combat.

It wasn't like he was being narcissistic or was underestimating Alatia, rather, he was shocked by the realisation that he never had a chance against her.

She is a monster. Not only was her magic activation speed above some of the Professors but her physical strength was something to fear about.

Logan deemed that she might have problems moving on the ice she had covered the whole arena in, that's why his mid-air attack was perfect to throw her off balance and claim the victory. But he was utterly wrong and got mercilessly his ass handed to him.

'Fuuuu...' Not good. He decided to not dwell in the depressing past and become better by training as hard as he could.

For now, his major concern was his angelic awakening. Last time, when he was fighting a demonic boar back when he was still an adventurer, Logan was able to summon his wings and divine armour somehow. However, during the Academy assessment and also the battle against Alatia, Logan didn't have any support from his heavenly side.

If not for him being knowledgeable about some basic spells, then Alatia would have gotten done with him in the first few seconds of the duel.

"Aren't you overthinking things?"

"Ah!" Suddenly, Logan yelped upon finding a familiar pink-haired girl standing there.

"Oh hey, Sasha." Logan greeted the girl with whom he shares his desk in the classroom.

Sasha Crossford—the daughter of Viscount Albert Crossford is one of the noble entities in the Academy who, unlike others, doesn't make him feel like he is inferior to her at all.

Most of the nobles he had come across until now—like Alatia or that bastard who was tormenting his maid before the orientation ceremony—held a certain air about them which always made Logan cautious of his behaviour around them.

However, Sasha was different. She is a very lively and helpful girl and someone who became his friend in no time.

Logan waved at the silver-haired girl standing a few meters behind Sasha. In response, Elera nodded in acknowledgement.

"Were you training?" Sasha asked the obvious as her eyes travelled towards the knife-stabbed targets.

"Ah yeah...kinda bored since there are no classes today," Logan replied while rubbing the back of his head.

Everyone was told to relax for the days since after the academy began it was the first day they were given a leave. However, being a battle enthusiast, he couldn't lie on the bed. And especially not after what he faced during his first duel in this academy.

"By the way, have you heard?" The way Sasha's eyes sparkled, Logan detected that she had some hot news to share.

Raising his brows he shook his head.

Sasha drew closer and quietly said, "There is a student who has recently enrolled and seemed to have scored higher than Princess Alatia in the physical assessment."

"----!" Logan's eyes widened in shock. He had just settled down with the fact that he was the second strongest amongst his peers. However, there was one more.

Suddenly, Sasha's eyes grew wide in excitement as she signalled toward the entrance and said, "Talk about the devil."

Logan hurriedly turned his head to look at the person.

From her appearance, there was nothing that made him feel threatened but those emerald eyes....that held an emotion with which Logan was quite familiar.

Determination.

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[Kyle's POV:]

Since we could not teleport to the capital, we had no other option than to board the carriage and head towards the capital.

Collen was waiting for us at the entrance of the academy along with several more soldiers and a carriage prepared for Alatia. Well, I would be travelling with her so it can be said that these whole preparations were done for us.

"I hope you are doing fine, Your Highness." As we approached Collen bowed his head with his fist on his chest.

"Yes, I am. Thanks for asking." Alatia has been so excited about this trip that she uncharacteristically responded to him—much to Collen's shock.

As she boarded the carriage with my help, I patted the commander's shoulder and said, "You didn't imagine it, Collen."

"Heh? For real?" He asked me in pure disbelief. Well, this was to be expected since it was Alatia we were talking about.

After I entered the carriage I did a quick checkup if there was something suspicious inside but thankfully there was nothing.

The curtains were drawn and the comfortable seats allowed me to relax a little.

Naturally, Alatia didn't miss the chance and cuddled close to me. Even though we spent every single day together and cuddled until late at night, it was not enough for her. Well, not like I disliked it.

"Finally, we got some time for ourselves."

"*Chuckles* You speak like we have been involved in some labouring task."

Alatia grumbled, "But wasn't it? Like I knew the academy would be difficult but not in this sense."

Yeah, well I knew it would be difficult for her. After all, a complete introvert and someone who prefers to remain isolated, she doesn't like to associate with many people.

"You will get a hang of it in no time." I poked her spongy cheek as I said.

She tried to bite my finger, but I was quick enough to retract my hand—only to find her looking at me with a pleading gaze.

"*Sigh* Seriously....why do you like to bite me so much?" I have recently discovered that she liked things like biting and giving hickeys.

The moment she finds me vulnerable, she attacks my neck or shoulder to leave her mark.

...sometimes I think she is a sadist by nature. However, looking at her childish smile when I allowed her to bite me, I disregarded such thoughts.

The carriage continued to move at a moderate pace as we sat inside comfortably.

Some snacks were available for us to enjoy in between but since the breakfast I made was hefty enough to do for the lunch as well, we didn't really eat anything until noon.

"Collen, can we take a break?" I asked him after peeking my head out of the window.

"Is Your Highness feeling discomfort?" He asked in a slight panic.

"Ah, no, she is actually half asleep. I thought that the soldiers might be tired."

Collen looked around and was about to say something like 'They can walk all day without a problem' However upon seeing their state, he hesitated.

Since the summer was at its peak, the afternoon sun felt quite harsh that's why I suggested. Since it would only take seven more hours to reach the Capital we weren't in a rush, actually.

"If Your Highness doesn't have a problem, then let's take a break."

I felt several eyes of gratitude and appreciation directed at me.

As I entered back inside the carriage I looked at the sleeping face of Alatia before helping her get more comfortable on the seat.

'Sleep well...' Planting a soft kiss on her forehead I climbed out of the carriage to look around a bit.

Surely there must be something interesting in the forest to pass the time, right?

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A/N:- Nothing happened in this chapter, I know. But well, I need to build some side characters and give a regular perspective of the main character

 (Logan) from time to time as well. In the upcoming arc, he would be quite useful after all.

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