For a split second... The two women froze.
An almost invisible current passed between their eyes.
Neither intended to reveal the truth.
Absolutely not.
There was no way they could tell their king that the argument had started because they were debating who would become his queen if he ever returned their feelings.
That was far too embarrassing.
Sorin laughed nervously.
"...Combat philosophy."
Karnessa answered almost simultaneously.
"...Training methods."
The instant those two completely different answers came out...
Both women silently closed their eyes.
"..."
"..."
The silence became deafening.
Alix looked at Sorin, then at Karnessa.
Finally, he smiled helplessly.
"I see."
Although the explanations clearly didn't match...
He chose not to press the matter.
Everyone had secrets they preferred to keep.
"As long as neither of you gets seriously injured."
"Next time, try not to destroy the training grounds."
His tone remained lighthearted.
