Chapter 173: The Weight of Steel
The clang of metal still echoed faintly across the training field. A few blades rolled to a stop while stunned silence hung heavy in the air.
Sophia stood rooted to the spot, her eyes wide and mortified. She wanted the ground to open up and swallow her whole. Of all the things that could have happened on her first day training with Orion—toppling an entire rack of weapons hadn't been on the list.
Orion coughed into his fist, shoulders shaking as he fought to hold back laughter. Garron, ever composed, was less successful, his mouth twitched, and a small, betrayed snort escaped before he straightened himself like nothing had happened.
Sophia groaned inwardly. Perfect. Just perfect.
Orion stepped forward, the faintest amusement glimmering in his eyes as he stopped in front of her.
"You all right?" he asked, voice soft but teasingly calm.
"I'm…" she cleared her throat, trying to salvage what was left of her dignity. "Fine. Absolutely fine."
