Fated to the Cursed Lycan Prince Chapter 417

Sylvia’s POV:

In the afternoon, I attended Leonard’s class, as usual.

But my mind was still a mess. I had no idea how to tell Leonard that I was to leave on a mission.

My training suffered as a result.

Leonard, who could keenly sense that my mind was elsewhere, naturally got angry. He slammed me to the ground and muttered, “Get out of here if you don’t want to train. Don’t you dare waste my time.”

All the air got knocked out of my lungs, so I was forced to come to my senses. I quickly stood up and bowed apologetically. “I’m sorry. There’s just something that’s been bothering me.”

Leonard snorted and spat, “You should learn to control your emotions. If you can’t hide what’s in your heart, you’ll be taken advantage of.”

“Got it.” I lowered my head humbly, wondering how I’d tell him the news.

Leonard didn’t say anything more. He seemed to sense that I had something to say, so he stood quietly in front of me, waiting for me to speak.

Finally, I plucked up the courage to tell Leonard the truth: that I had to leave in a few days and consequently couldn’t train with him.

But I didn’t go into specifics regarding Blair. I just said that I needed to go on this mission to help a very important friend.

When I finished saying my piece, I gulped nervously. After all, I had previously begged Leonard to give me a chance and promised him that I’d do my best to prove myself to him.

Now I was breaking my promise.

Leonard fell silent. After a long while, he finally sighed and asked, “Was this what was distracting you?”

I nodded solemnly. “I’m afraid I’ve disappointed you.”

Leonard looked at me for a while then suddenly stretched out his hand. I flinched and stepped back instinctively, thinking that he was trying to attack me, like before.

To my surprise, he simply patted me on the head and said, “Silly girl, do what you need to do. You’re still young. There will be plenty of chances for you to train in the future.”

My whole body went stiff, ready to spring into action if need be. I didn’t dare to move for fear that this was all just a trick. This was the first time that an elder had touched my head dotingly.

“Even I have to admit that I’ve been too strict with you. But it’s because I had high expectations for you.” Leonard withdrew his hand and sighed. “I honestly think that you will surpass me someday. So Sylvia, stick to your principles. You’ll definitely reach great heights.”

I felt a lump in my throat. “What made you say that? You talk as though we’ll never see each other again!”

I burst into tears as soon as I finished my sentence. Stunned, Leonard was at a loss for words. “Little girl, why on earth are you crying?”

“I don’t know. Maybe because no elder has ever said such kind words to me before.” I sniffed, tears rolling down my cheeks uncontrollably. “Your words of approval… I feel so touched, Mr. Quinn…”

“Don’t call me Mr. Quinn. It’s weird.” Leonard scratched his head embarrassedly. Then, he grew serious. “I can’t stay here for long. I’m leaving after a month at most. But you’re welcome to visit me in my pack.”

Hearing this, I sobbed even louder. I always thought that I hated Leonard to my core. But now, thinking about how we were going to part in three days, I felt indescribably sad.

Leonard sighed and handed me a handkerchief. “Didn’t you say you’re leaving in a few days? Don’t worry. I’ll compress one month’s worth of training into the next three days. Don’t cry, little girl.”

Hearing this, I froze. In the blink of an eye, my feelings of sadness and gratitude disappeared and were replaced with dread.

And so the devil training began. Any trace of the kind elder was gone. Leonard had transformed into an emotionless robot, ready to train me to death.

Exhausted beyond belief, I wanted to crawl out of the training room, but Leonard immediately dragged me back inside.

In the end, I was so tired that I didn’t even have the strength to curse.