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Chapter 1294 - Chapter 1294 Chapter 398 I Refuse Your Duel

Chapter 1294: Chapter 398: I Refuse Your Duel Chapter 1294: Chapter 398: I Refuse Your Duel General Logan’s eyes were like deep pools, hiding sharpness and scrutiny as he looked at Leonard Churchill.

He had intended to intimidate this “outsider” who appeared out of nowhere, but the man before him seemed utterly unaffected by his imposing presence, his expression unchanged.

Though puzzled, he quickly concealed it.

Upon hearing Leonard’s greeting, Logan quickly adjusted his expression, revealing a smile that showed neither joy nor anger, and replied, “Young Master Leonard, you truly have an impressive bearing. I have heard some of your exploits, and seeing you today, they indeed seem extraordinary.”

In his words, the invisible pressure quietly receded.

Leonard, upon hearing this, narrowed his eyes slightly, his face also adorned with a smile similar to that of the old man: “General, you flatter me.”

But unnoticed by others, a sinister smirk flashed across his eyes, and he murmured in his heart, “This old man has harbored a Killing Intention… ”

Having been taught by Barre Shepherd from a young age, he had never neglected his training in comprehending “Intention.”

This almost “Sixth Sense” like Extraordinary Power made him very sensitive to hostility.

Indeed, during the brief eye contact just moments ago, Leonard clearly sensed the Killing Intention that General Logan had revealed.

Perhaps because he had just advanced in rank not long ago, the old man’s surged Extraordinary Power wasn’t perfectly controlled, leaking this trace of murderous intent.

Although he tried hard to conceal it, and others probably couldn’t see anything, Leonard, the target, felt it very clearly.

However, even though Leonard perceived it, he wasn’t afraid in the slightest; instead, he felt a vague sense of anticipation.

After all, he was used to being a “top contender” in the East Wilderness and didn’t regard others highly.

Not to say this Logan was far inferior to those like Barre, who relied on their own comprehension of “Divine Power” at the Seventh Rank.

Even compared to the Seventh Rank Dragon-blooded Card Masters of the Southern Continent, he was much weaker.

Leonard’s thoughts suddenly wandered.

The boring banquet finally had some entertainment.

…

Catherine Carter, standing nearby, didn’t notice this covert clash, but she already knew this meeting wouldn’t be pleasant.

She would not let Leonard face the pressure alone.

At that moment, she took the initiative to wrap her arm around Leonard’s, introducing the other senior members of the Lionheart Family to him, “Leonard, this is Second Grandpa, this is Third Uncle… ”

Leonard played the part of a suitable companion perfectly, greeting each politely.

They were Catherine’s elders, after all, and he showed them due respect.

As for the others, Leonard couldn’t be bothered to interact.

But while he ignored them, they couldn’t ignore him.

Young Master Mick stood aside, observing the affection on Catherine’s face that she had never shown before, his face forced into a stiff smile.

His heart was filled with bitterness and jealousy, nearly spilling over, but he had to forcefully swallow it.

Seeing Leonard completely ignoring him, Mick snorted lightly and squeezed out a sentence with a feigned smile, “Mr. Leonard, I have long admired your reputation.”

His tone carried a subtle mockery; for him, a member of the High-ranking nobility, comparing himself with a commoner for long was already humiliating.

But Catherine had made her choice.

Listenting to the introduction, Leonard was not the least bit surprised, pretending not to know and gentlemanly smiled, “Oh? And you are…?”

In this world’s nobility, courtship was a very common affair.

Gentlemen must not show weakness in this matter; they are like competitive roosters, never concealing their admiration and competitive motives even in public.

This is not impolite; instead, for the lady, having men duel over her was both an honor and a face-giving event.

However, for Leonard, this Young Master Mick, had never caught his eye from beginning to end.

Of course, Catherine knew what Leonard’s smile meant.

And while Mick may have been a Major General, and considered a prodigy among the younger generation, in front of Leonard, he really didn’t matter at all.

That smile carried not a hint of mockery but was mere indifference.

Catherine leaned her head slightly against Leonard’s shoulder, introducing with a smile, “Leonard, this is my cousin Mick.”

“Oh.”

Only then did Leonard show a look of realization, and took the initiative to say, “Oh, Major General Mick, hello.”

His tone was very calm, nothing like Mick’s strained face forced into a smile.

But to Mick, that smile seemed like the mockery of a victor.

Watching Catherine’s affectionate demeanor, his own efforts hadn’t even started, but had he already failed?

Being young, Mick could barely suppress his anger, “You… ”

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit off, Catherine’s mother, Madam Ingrit, took the initiative to ease the situation with a smile, “You young people should chat more… It’s rare for Mick to visit the mansion, you should also entertain the guest well.”

Being her own kin, she also leaned towards the marriage alliance already negotiated.

…

After introducing those elders, Leonard’s task at this banquet was essentially finished.

And since Catherine was indeed the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces and the leader of the Lionheart Family, she had many proceedings to follow.

The main guest of this reception banquet was still General Logan; as the Allied Commander, she had to show face and discuss some military affairs.

In Catherine’s own words, although she didn’t like it, there were many things adverse to unity that she couldn’t easily handle.

After the introductions, Catherine was pulled away by her mother to chat with various family leaders.

It was evident that no one favored the outsider in this arranged marriage.

This also left Leonard feeling rather isolated; no one approached to forge a relationship with him after Catherine left.