“You’re not here to instruct Graves in the dangers of magic. You’re supposed to be learning the sword.” “So you keep telling me. Has it not yet become abundantly clear that I have no aptitude for dueling? If I ever find myself in a situation where my life depends on my skill with the blade, I’m done for. I made peace with that within a month of beginning my training. If you ordered Graves to pound on me from now until doomsday it wouldn’t change a thing. Better for everyone if you stop wasting his time and let me focus on the things I’m actually good at.” “Like magic?” The contempt in Father’s
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