I was stunned. I hadn’t expected that a cat would approach me from behind. I crouched down and wiggled its paws to make sure it was okay.
At this moment, Leonard rushed into the gym. I looked up at him awkwardly.
I didn’t say anything, but just stared at him quietly.
He gave a dry cough and said, “Sorry, I overslept.”
I was speechless.
Leonard’s POV
I was a little surprised to see Sylvia here today. I had assumed that yesterday’s reprimand would hurt her ego, and she wouldn’t come back here again.
Sylvia had always been an unruly and proud girl. After several encounters, I could sense that she detested me a lot.
But today, not only had she come here, but she also remembered what I had told her yesterday and had been quite alert.
I was both amused and gratified.
It looked like she could distinguish right from wrong.
I had wanted to reach here earlier today but had been struck by my recurring health problem in the morning, so I was tardy.
I wasn’t in the mood to give Sylvia an elaborate explanation, so I lied that I had overslept. Noticing that she wanted to roll her eyes but had restrained herself, I was involuntarily intrigued.
Most of the wolves around me were serious and steady. Few of them were as bubbly as Sylvia.
I stayed quiet for a long time and didn’t know what to say.
Clutching the unconscious cat in her arms, Sylvia looked embarrassed. “Can I wake it up first?”
I nodded and replied, “Leave it to me.”
I called my subordinate and soon a vet came to pick up the cat.
Sylvia followed me and began talking. “I thought about what you said after I went back yesterday.”
I turned around and looked at her seriously. “Tell me, what were you thinking about?”
She looked a little uncomfortable. She fiddled with the hem of her uniform, looking uneasy but sincere. “I know I don’t have the best attitude. Maybe I don’t have the mindset of a soldier yet, but I believe I can slowly shift my mentality.
I listened to her silently.
“I know I was wrong.” She was visibly thin-skinned. When she talked about her mistake, she was so embarrassed that her face had turned a bright shade of red. “I will change. I have made up my mind. And I hope you won’t deny me because of your first impression of me. I will prove myself to you.”
As I watched Sylvia, I remained silent for several minutes, feeling a long-lost joy rise in my heart.
I indeed had looked down upon her because of her identity as a slave. But I had to admit that she was talented.
However, talent was often accompanied by overconfidence, arrogance even. So ever since I had been in formal contact with Sylvia, I had been subduing her, so that she got the chance to recognize her true self and understand that the mighty in this world didn’t succeed because of luck or talent, but because of persistent efforts.
Sylvia followed me and began talking. “I thought about what you said after I went back yesterday.”
Now, I felt that Sylvia was truly worthy of my rigorous training.
Rufus had excellent taste. Choosing such a remarkable mate would undoubtedly bring Ethan great joy.
Sylvia’s POV
Leonard remained silent for a long time, his serious gaze fixed on me.
I grew nervous. Had I said something wrong?
Opening my mouth to offer an explanation, I hesitated as he scoffed. “It doesn’t matter. I’m only here to train you for one month, as ordered by the Lycan King. What you manage to learn in that time is entirely up to you.”
I pouted, feeling a flicker of irritation. In a low voice, I muttered, “A month feels too long.”
Ignoring my complaint, Leonard wasted no time and started the day’s training.
“Begin with a series of punches in the air,” he instructed firmly.
Though confused, I obeyed, throwing punches as directed. After dozens of repetitions, Leonard stopped me abruptly.
“Do you realize that you possess Lycan power?” he asked, his tone measured.
I nodded quickly. “Rufus mentioned it, but I still don’t fully understand what it means.”
Just as the words left my mouth, Leonard’s fist came flying toward my face in a sudden, lightning-quick strike.
Sylvia’s POV
Leonard remained silent for a long time and just watched me seriously.
I was nervous. Had I said something wrong?
I opened my mouth, planning to explain some more, but he scoffed, “It doesn’t matter. I’m only here to teach you for a month under the orders of the lycan king. What you learn in this time is your business.”
I pouted angrily and muttered in a low voice, “I think a month is too long.”
Leonard didn’t say anything more but began the day’s training.
He instructed me to do a series of punches in the air first. I was confused but followed his orders.
After several dozen punches, he stopped me.
“Do you know you have the lycan power?”
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