Lennon scoffed, though he hid it.
"Yes. He was someone capable of instilling fear in all the contestants in just two battles, making no one else want to challenge him," he said, patting Matthew on the shoulder.
"It's inevitable. He easily defeated the Young Lord of Dark Spring and also maintained complete control of the fight when he fought Young Lord John. Even Miss Juliet could have trouble. He's a truly talented person," added one of the elders.
Every word they said was a jab at Kaiden, who could only keep smiling, but clearly didn't know what to say or do.
He had lost this time.
He looked at his subordinates, some of whom were among those whispering about Matthew, and glared at them.
After that, he stepped away from the crowd, and one of his subordinates followed closely behind him.
"Master..."
"Who is he, exactly?" Kaiden interrupted him to speak.
"He's a Lewis."
"The king's son?"
