Chapter 217: Reluctant Consent

After Henry's intervention, Patrick respectfully acknowledged Zane's skill with a bow. Though Zane felt slightly defeated, he maintained his grace, returning the gesture. "Mr. Trelawney, truly formidable. I concede." Henry chuckled at the scene. "Mr. Trelawney, your prowess is as remarkable as ever, perhaps even surpassing your past." "Mr. Carson, you're too kind," Patrick humbly waved off the praise. Turning to Zane, Henry remarked, "You lost fairly, Zane. Had Mr. Trelawney not held back, your arm could have been seriously damaged." "What?" Zane, stunned, quickly bowed to Patrick again. "Mr. Trelawney, I stand corrected." "Don't be too hard on yourself. For a Second Level Martial Master, your strength is formidable. Among your peers, you are exceptional," Patrick reassured. "All set, Mr. Trelawney?" Henry asked, ready to proceed with their plans. "If there's nothing else, we should depart tomorrow." Patrick, surprised by Henry's urgency but obedient to his command, agreed to ma