Chapter 318: The Conviction to Strike
Lyria's POV
"Y-you are b-brilliant," I said softly.
He appeared surprised by my words.
"Pardon?"
"You a-are brilliant," I repeated.
This time my voice carried greater certainty.
"You s-should not u-underestimate yourself. Nor should you diminish your own worth."
I paused, gathering my thoughts.
"S-sure, you may n-not possess J-Julian's love of books."
I smiled gently.
"B-but brilliance t-takes many forms. You possess y-your own. I r-rather admire your h-honesty."
I hoped he understood what I meant.
"So you s-should not think yourself l-less simply because your f-friends possess d-different s-strengths."
"You are b-brilliant. You a-are e-exceptional. Y-you are amusing. And..."
A tiny smile found its way to my lips.
"I d-do not believe you are without c-cunning either."
His eyebrows rose.
"Oh?"
I nodded.
"T-to be perfectly honest, I did not imagine y-you would e-ever describe Duke V-Valenridge as c-cunning."
I laughed quietly.
