Chapter 278: Battle

"Lord Hector is back!" A stir spread through the City Lord's Mansion as maids and guards gathered, eyes bright with admiration as a broad-shouldered man in black armor entered the training grounds. "Maverick." Hector's deep voice resonated as he approached. "Brother Hector!" Maverick called out, his face lighting up. "Seems like you've been letting your training slide while I was away," Hector teased. "Not a chance! My swordsmanship has improved," Maverick replied with a grin. "Prove it, then,"...