Chapter 142

"Diana! You're like someone out of a novel, this is amazing."

Sam went the opposite direction of what I'd expected. He was shaken, but not in a bad way — in a good one.

Oblivious as ever, Sam looked ready to launch into a whole speech praising me, so I tapped him on the back. Cassion clicked his tongue.

Sam's eyes sparkled. Our future Sword Master apparently had a built-in instinct for finding where he could shine.

Did he think that sticking with someone as loud as me meant more chances for him to show off, too?

What a carefree kid, regardless.

"Let's find whoever started the rumor and crush them."

Cassion told Sam to shut up because he was being too loud, then turned his focus back to our conversation.

"No, Your Highness."

I objected. I liked the idea itself well enough, but there were practical difficulties.

"Because we…