The Duke's Journey to the Capital [Part-2]
Black wheeled smoothly, executing a subtle hand movement toward the cluster of guards standing at attention.
One guard emerged from the ranks—a youth with piercing, firm eyes and an upright, confident stride. His bearing had a quiet strength, as if he were prepared for anything that was to come.
"Lord Leon," replied Black, "this is Vice Captain Johny. I've appointed him to be in charge of the guard of the estate and the security of the Moonwalker domain when we leave, heading to the capital."
Leon's gaze settled on Johny, a flash of awareness crossing his countenance before he nodded approvingly.
Leon did recognize him—one of Black's students. The boy had matured into a dependable officer, now serving as Vice-Captain, one rank lower than Black. If Black trusted him, that was good enough.
Leon nodded curtly, his voice steady and unshakeable. "Then I entrust the safety of my dukedom to you."
