Raymond’s Favoritism!

Arya lowered her gaze, feeling a little embarrassed.

Had it not been for Lorene’s blessing, which granted her the strength to fully draw her bowstring, she doubted she could have fired with enough force to kill the first Red-Eyed Crow in one shot. Without that power boost, her arrow might not have even pierced deep enough to be lethal.

And as for the second one...

Her first shot had missed entirely. It was only because the Red-Eyed Crow screeched in surprise that she managed to seize the opening and land a follow-up shot.

Raymond’s praise felt undeserved. She still had a long way to go.

Just as self-doubt started creeping in, a warm hand ruffled her hair.

Raymond.

"We’re a team, Arya. Of course, we rely on each other’s strengths. There’s nothing wrong with that," he said with a small smirk. "Besides, without you, Lorene’s 'Blessing of Courage' wouldn’t have meant anything. She couldn't have killed the Red-Eyed Crow without a shooter, right?"