As he spoke, Darryl exaggerated his movements greatly, acting as if he was a total sham.

Indeed, he wanted Empress Heidi to doubt his skills and let her guard against him down. If he were to keep his head down and appear humble and calm, Empress Heidi would be sure to watch him like a hawk.

Even the two servants standing to the side could not help their laughter.

That guy sure was great at talking big.

He seemed insane—not like someone competent at all.

Even Empress Heidi could not hide her disdain. She wondered what Lute Belle was thinking, getting a master like that for Aurin.

If anything, that man only excelled in bragging.

Empress Heidi was also relieved about that. She was sure that Aurin would not learn anything from a master like that, and she would have nothing to worry about regarding his duel against her son in a hundred days.

Then, Empress Heidi addressed Darryl coldly, "That's enough, save it. Since you seem to be so capable and great, make sure you make a hero out