accompanied the dragon on trips to the city, so their duty schedule largely coincided with his activities. Considering that six hundred soldiers were permanently stationed at the estate, he really had no chance of meeting everyone in just one month. The exception was the officers and non-commissioned officers who conducted the training. Apart from Lieutenant Trace, only four other senior officers supervised the exercises.
Draco quickened his pace, not wanting to be late. On the way, he asked a butler he passed in the main hall to send someone for him before breakfast. When the dragon arrived at the training ground, the soldiers were already gathering, and Lieutenant Eghart was walking among them. Draco quickly made his way over to him.
-Good morning, young master.- The officer greeted him with a smile, as usual.
-Good morning.- Draco stood next to the lieutenant.- Could I also take part in the exercises?- He asked this question every day and still believed that he should wait for permission each time.
-Of course, please do.- Trace looked the dragon over.
-Is something wrong?
-No, of course not.- The lieutenant, however, did not stop looking at the boy.- It's just that yesterday morning I saw Ari and Cassius, and today Kei, and I didn't expect to see the young master in such good shape.- It was difficult to tell whether the man's voice was tinged with admiration or slight disbelief.
-If they trained a little with the dragons, they would be in better shape.- Draco muttered, not very quietly. The comment elicited a few sincere smiles and amused snorts.- I think I'm just used to more physical exertion.- He said louder, shrugging his shoulders.
-In that case, we'll have an opportunity to test that claim.- Trace smiled more broadly.- Today we'll focus on endurance.- The muffled groans of the soldiers did not bode well.- So, let's get started.
Draco nodded and, following the example of the guards, unfastened his sword from his belt, stepped aside and placed Gler'thys next to the soldiers' weapons. The dragon stretched and began to warm up. As this was an
