Chapter 88

"What bet? You never make a bet you can lose, though. I'll just pick whatever you pick."

Cassion stepped in closer beside me. Standing side by side, I could really feel just how much he'd grown in such a short time.

At some point, Cassion and I had ended up exactly the same height.

Having regained his health, Cassion's growth had taken off in a way that was almost startling. Though he still suffered on days he pushed himself too hard, writhing through sleepless nights from the pain.

"Ugh, that's no fun. I appreciate you rating my judgment so highly, but you need to make your own choices, Your Highness. From here on out, in everything."

"Fine. So how are we doing this bet, then?"

"This time, you pick first, Your Highness. I'll take whatever's the opposite of your choice."

"That's awfully convenient for me. Why would you agree to…