When Eugene returned to the Lionheart estate, nothing had changed. This was not surprising, though, considering that he had only been away for a week.

“How’s Leo Dragonic?” Gilead interrupted Eugene’s report in the Patriarch’s office.

“He’s young, but he’s a genius,” Eugene answered. At the same time, Carmen, who was sitting beside Gilead, flicked open the lid of her Dupont lighter.

‘How much longer is she planning to do that…?’ Eugene wondered, avoiding Carmen’s gaze.

Well… at least he tried to ignore it.

Pong!

Carmen flicked her lighter lid once more. Holding back the sigh that was stuck in his throat, Eugene turned his head to look at Carmen’s lighter as he said, “It’s a cool lighter.”

“I don’t like the word genius being used lightly…” Carmen muttered, creating fire with her finger that flicked the lighter lid.

Pzzz. 

“When you talk about him being a genius, do you mean the next Dragonic Patriarch is as great a genius as you, or maybe even better?” Carmen asked.

“Not really. If I just take into account his gifts, Leo is a little bit better than Cyan.” Eugene shrugged.

“That is not good news.” Carmen faintly frowned.

“I’m saying Leo is better than Cyan if I only take into account his talent. Otherwise, Cyan and Leo are totally different people. While Leo… umm… feels that he is doing pretty fine, Cyan is never satisfied with himself,” Eugene explained.

Although he had been with Leo for just a week, it had been more than enough for Eugene to figure out Leo’s personality to some extent. After giving it some serious thought, Eugene had come to a conclusion.

Leo Dragonic had exceptional innate talent and was passionate about learning and training himself. He was also proud of his Dragonic blood and the clan that he had been born into...