The dining room in the Mels family's house consisted of a long table covered with a luxurious red cloth.

The front seat is the main seat, reserved for the head of the household and the Duke.

Moreover, the meal could only begin when His Majesty the Duke was present and announced it.

A short while later.

Cardia was also present.

As the eldest son of the Duke's family, he has graduated from the Hero Academy this year and has begun to handle the Duke's family affairs.

Wearing a well-fitting green suit, Kadia looked naturally handsome and very mature and composed.

He looks somewhat like the Duke of Gerald.

Mrs. Martina Sainsbury naturally took her seat, sitting next to Cardia, opposite Rudy.

Anne arrived soon after. As Rudy's mother, she naturally sat next to Rudy, while Mrs. Martina sat opposite Anne.

It's said that the main character appears last.

Duke Gerald took his seat in the main seat with heavy steps and a solemn expression.

"Let's eat."

After he finished speaking, everyone began to eat.

Eli lowered his head and ate his steak with a knife and fork, looking evasive.

If my father notices my dark circles, I'll definitely get another lecture.

Rudy finished his breakfast and stood up.

"Father, I have something to say."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present turned their attention to him.

"Speak."

The Duke of Gerald was very tolerant.

Because he knew his third son was a genius, a born hero, it was only right that he received some special treatment.

It is very impolite to talk during breakfast, but even so, His Highness the Duke decided to listen to him.

Rudy placed his hand on his heart, bowed slightly as a sign of politeness, and then calmly began to speak:

"Father, the admissions process for the Hero Academy starts next week, so I'd like to take the entrance exam."

The place where you went to awaken your divine seal only provides a divine seal awakening test service. Whether or not you go to the Hero Academy is still up to you.

Rudy had barely finished speaking, and the Duke hadn't even uttered a word, when Eli slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and roared at him:

"Are you kidding me? Third son, I should be the one going to the Hero Academy! You should be training in the army, that's a tradition of the Mels family!"

“Father, this is a rule passed down from our ancestors. How can we break it so easily?”

Gerald glanced at Eli and frowned when he noticed his dark circles.

He looked at Rudy.

"What's the reason?"

"Father!" Eli exclaimed anxiously, actually asking for a reason. Didn't this mean that Father was already considering it?

"Quiet down, Eli, and hear Rudy's reasons first."

Duke Gerald glared at him.

Eli paused, his voice trailing off. He glared at Rudy through gritted teeth, his fists clenched tightly, a look of resentment on his face.

Rudy, however, remained completely calm, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

“Father, the tradition of the Mers family is that the eldest son inherits the title, the second son goes to the Academy of Heroes to strive, and the third son goes to the army to contribute to the empire.”

"But this is on the premise that this tradition is beneficial to the future of my Mels family. If we choose the wrong path and waste resources, wouldn't that be a huge loss?"

"I think that with my talent, going to the Hero Academy is the best development for me. In the future, I can better assist Brother Kadia and safeguard the honor of our Mels family."

The meaning of this statement is quite clear.

It means that Rudy is more suited to the Hero Academy than Eli.

Upon hearing this, Gerald did not immediately respond, but instead looked at his second son.

"Eli, what do you think?"

"If Rudy wants to go to the Hero Academy, then someone has to go to the army. What do you think?"

Eli was furious when he heard this.

"Are you kidding me? Father, I don't want to go to the army! I want to go to the Hero Academy. I am the future hero, the one who can carry the honor of the Mers family!"

In Eli's view, the army was a place for the children of lowly maids.

As the child of a noble family, he should have gone to the Hero Academy and lived a life of great glory.

Furthermore, Rudy's words completely looked down on Eli!

This isn't over yet!

Upon hearing Eli's opinion, Gerald looked at Rudy again.

“Rudy, you heard it too, Eli doesn’t want to.”

“But this is our family tradition.”

"Anyway, one person has to go to the army, and the other has to go to the Hero Academy."

"Since you all want to go to the academy instead of the army, then let's have a duel!"

“Prove your allegiance with swords and magic.”

"The loser, go to the army."

"So, any objections?"

Hearing this, Rudy smiled slightly.

"I have no objection, Father, but I don't know about Brother Eli..."

“Just what I wanted!” Eli sneered, revealing a cruel smile.

"Third man, you're really arrogant, daring to cut me off. I'll make you pay for this."

“Okay, I’m looking forward to it,” Rudy replied with a smile, not to be outdone.

Behind her, Michelle watched Rudy's retreating figure with worry in her eyes.

But soon, she smiled again.

Young Master Rudy will not lose.

He is so powerful.

The scene shifts to the training grounds of the mansion.

The Duke and the others watched from the sidelines.

Rudy and Eli each held a sword, gazing at each other from afar.

Duke Gerald's eyes narrowed, and he waved his hand to announce.

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