Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

Chapter 80 +25 BONUS Selena had said Samuel would fall in ten moves , and on the tenth , he truly had . Yuvan and Sebastian both stared , utterly stunned . However , Sally wasn't surprised . " What's there to be astonished about ? My lady could read a match and call the outcome when she was twelve . You simply don't understand her , " she muttered under her breath . Sebastian and Yuvan froze , eyes wide . Twelve ? Twelve years old ! A mere girl , and she could already predict a victor ? And yet , somehow , they believed Sally's words . How could someone so young be so remarkable ?

" Seb , it's your turn next . You'd best steady yourself , " Selena reminded him . Sebastian blinked and returned to the moment , just as Andrew announced the second match . " The eldest son of the Duke of Blackmoor's household , Sebastian Campbell , will face the Dawnmere warrior , Damon Walsh . " Sebastian rose , gripping the duskgold spear . Before stepping onto the stage , he gave Selena a reassuring glance . Sally sighed softly . " Lord Sebastian is always so considerate . No matter the time or place , he never wishes to trouble you with worry , my lady .

" Yuvan followed Sebastian to the edge of the stage , taking up a position to watch closely . As Sebastian ascended the platform , whispers and murmurs spread among the spectators . Though each voice was low , the collective hum of excitement and anticipation was almost deafening . Sebastian could hear the whispers , of course . Nothing more than speculation that his body had weakened , that his limbs were too feeble to fight . But he remembered Selena's counsel and blocked it all from his mind . Only by doing so could he focus entirely on the match .

He was the elder of the siblings , yet he had long since learned to follow his sister's advice without question . He stepped onto the stage , where Damon stood across from him . Though Selena had not gone to the stage with Sebastian , she rose from her seat , her expression taut with tension . Even she looked so anxious , which only seemed to confirm everyone's suspicions and lingering doubts . Perhaps things would truly go badly for Sebastian . " Your Highness , we gave the duskgold spear to General Campbell . Why does Lady Campbell still look so worried ?

Does she not trust Liam's teachings ? " Cloud asked ; a touch of disappointment in his voice. When would she trust the people from Obsidian Estate completely ? Nathaniel only glanced briefly at her delicate figure and said nothing . Cloud opened his mouth to argue further , but Liam snorted and said , " Do you even know what a turnaround is ? " " A turnaround ? " Cloud pondered the word as the match began . They had all seen Joseph's skill earlier , but Damon's abilities were said to surpass him , with the latter being known as the finest warrior among Elias ' guards .

This was a duel not to be underestimated . 1/2 Chapter 80 +25 BONUS Everyone was certain that since Sebastian's body was ruined , he would surely fall to Damon in this match . Wilfred watched from his seat , his mood tangled with conflicting thoughts . He had expected Aurensia to win the previous duel , but they hadn't . This match between Sebastian and Damon was supposed to end in Sebastian's defeat . Wilfred had heard from his generals that Damon's skill was formidable . And yet , part of him now wished for Sebastian to win .

After all , if Aurensia suffered two consecutive losses , what of its pride ? But if Sebastian prevailed , Wilfred's own plans with Ruth would be undone . His thoughts wavered , but on the stage , the two men pressed on with relentless energy . The duel grew more intense with every passing moment . Those who had assumed Sebastian had no chance had begun to rise from their seats , unwilling to miss a single move . Both wielded spears , and the stage shimmered as sunlight caught the flying metal . No one had expected their duel to be this spectacular !

The gleam of their weapons outshone the sunlight , dazzling and brilliant . Before anyone knew it , the two had exchanged dozens of moves already ! 2