Some nobles believed this was a signal from the royal family that this little-known princess was finally going to make her debut as a "genius" with the royal family's support.
This was done to increase the royal family's control.
The remaining nobles, however, became interested in Victor's teaching.
With the royal announcement, everyone knew that Victor had become the princess's private tutor.
However, today's lesson left them in awe.
Viktor's course involved having students kill a "Forest Demon."
What is Viktor really thinking?
...
Erica has been very troubled lately. Ever since she met the professor yesterday and suddenly blurted out the words "become his apprentice," she has been thinking about how to persuade her father, Duke Reeves.
As Viktor said, he was his father's only heir, so how could he possibly agree to let her continue doing anything dangerous?
But the thought of what Aurelian had said at the dinner party made her feel uneasy.
"Are you trying to steal my teacher?"
"I won't let you succeed."
Erica quickly shook her head, trying to shake off the unpleasant thoughts in her mind.
The sound of the door opening came from outside, followed by the voice of a servant.
"Your Majesty the Duke."
It was Father who came back.
Upon hearing Duke Reeves' voice, Erica pushed open the door and went out, only to see that Duke Reeves' face was somewhat gloomy.
Erica suppressed the speech she had just prepared.
No matter what, my father is in a bad mood right now, and I really shouldn't be talking to him about other things at this time.
But didn't Father go to the palace? Could he have been offended while at the palace?
Erica asked in confusion:
"Father, what's wrong?"
"That was absolutely wrong."
Duke Reeves glanced at Erica, sighed, and said:
“Victor served as the princess’s tutor, but he used a large-scale teleportation spell to take the princess out of the palace.”
"When the Royal Knights found Her Highness, she was facing a forest demon."
Erica covered her mouth, utterly astonished.
Erica, with her extensive knowledge, had naturally heard of Morino the Demon.
This monster appears to be a lord-level monster that appears in the dense forest; it is ferocious, violent, and difficult to kill.
Logically, these monsters should be defeated by knightly orders or killed by passing adventurers.
Even the dead bodies can be taken to the capital to receive a reward.
Why is the princess facing that thing alone?
What shocked Erica even more was what followed, as Duke Reeves continued:
"Even if she defeated the monster, it was really wrong to put the princess in such a dangerous situation!"
Duke Reeves' voice held a hint of anger, which was naturally directed at Victor's "bold teaching."
The princess is His Majesty's daughter, and His Majesty dotes on her.
If something were to happen to Viktor, how would Viktor maintain his position in the Empire?
Everything he has built up will collapse in an instant.
Does he really not understand these things?
The Duke, however, did not notice that Erica, upon hearing this, was so shocked that she took a few steps back.
What?! Your Highness actually defeated that monster?!
Alone? By yourself?
She suddenly remembered what the princess had said.
To surpass her and become an even more talented individual.
What Aurelion has accomplished is now deeply imprinted in her heart.
"……genius?"
Duke Reeves paused for a moment, then looked at his daughter.
For some reason, Erica was looking down at this moment, making it difficult to see her appearance.
"Erica? Darling, what's wrong?"
"No...it's nothing."
Erica sighed softly.
Right now, she suddenly understands some things.
Being by Viktor's side... didn't seem to create any real difference between her and the princess.
On the contrary, it will only shorten the distance between the princess and her.
Moreover...
Since she already knew that her father was destined not to agree, why should she continue to make trouble unreasonably?
'Erica, it's time for you to grow up.'
She said this to herself.
So Erica took a deep breath and made a request to Duke Reeves:
“Father, there will be a two-month break during the college admissions period, I think…”
Duke Reeves looked at his daughter and saw that her eyes were firm, but there was a different kind of confidence in them.
"I would like to train with your mage legion for a period of time."
Duke Reeves stared blankly at his daughter.
"The tedious and boring study of magic is destined to prevent me from improving much, so I need an opportunity to practice."
"Besides, the Mage Legion belongs to you, so I won't make things difficult for you."
Faced with the choice between aspiration and maturity, Erica chose the latter.
It's not that my admiration for Viktor has diminished.
On the contrary, the closer you get to Viktor, the more you can feel the personal charm beneath his cold exterior.
She realized that she had been quite wrong before.
Trying to catch up with someone by becoming their apprentice only widens the gap between them.
Erica wants to shine, she wants everyone to look at her with new eyes.
Unfortunately, Viktor's light was too bright, blinding everyone and making everyone appear so dim and lifeless.
That's what made her almost forget.
The strongest genius under twenty years old in the capital.
It can only be her.
A look of satisfaction flashed across Duke Reeves' deep eyes as he spoke slowly.
“I have an old friend who lives far in the northern part of the empire. He is a powerful mage.”
"If you can endure the harsh northern cold, then after some time, you can join my army of mages to train there for a while."
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