Kai sat in the quiet of his room, his gazes shifting like looking for something, when he finally noticed. His eyes fell on his sleeve to his right arm, slightly torn a little. “This is just like in the dungeon…,” the location was exact where the wound was. It was an eerie reminder of the dungeon, a mirror image of the past. His mind began to race, “Is it possible…?” he pondered.
Later, Kai wheeled himself into the dining hall, taking a seat next to Elysia. Her face lit up as she greeted him, “Good morning, brother!” Kai returned her greeting with a warm smile and a nod. Sakura, her face etched with worry, asked, “Are you feeling better now, Kai?” He reassured her with a nod, but her worry lines didn’t fade. Hiro, noticing her concern, placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, “Relax, Sakura,” he said, his eyes meeting Kai’s, “Are you ready for your first lesson today?”
The question brought back memories of the previous day, when they had decided that Ray would tutor him and Elysia. Kai nodded in response, to which Hiro’s smile widened. He then turned to Elysia, asking her the same question.
Kai mused to himself as he ate his breakfast, “I’ve already grasped the basic knowledge of this world. The academy studies shouldn’t be too hard to handle.”
After breakfast, Ainz approached Hiro, “My Lord, The Crown Prince has arrived.” Hiro responded with a nod, “Just in time.” He stood up and asked Sakura to prepare a room. She left with the maids, leaving Hiro to address Kai and Elysia, “Your tutor is here. Get ready.” They both nodded and retreated to their rooms to prepare.
Once they were ready, a maid guided them to a study room where Ray was already waiting, his books and study materials spread out. Kai had worn his wig, as he got ready for the study section. As he and Elysia entered, Ray greeted Elysia with a warm smile, which she returned. His gaze then shifted to Kai, “I hope you’re doing well,” he said, his face impassive. Kai simply smiled and nodded in response, noting Ray’s aloof demeanor. “He’s trying to keep his distance.”
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Meanwhile, in another room, Sakura and Hiro sat together. Sakura voiced her concern, “Will this really work?” Hiro reassured her with a smile, “I’m sure it will.” Despite his words, Sakura’s worry didn’t abate. Hiro understood her concern, “I know why you’re worried, but trust me. I believe Kai and Ray will get along.” Sakura clung to his words, her mind flashing back to a memory of a young Ray crying in a corner. Hiro simply smiled, “For some reason, I feel that Kai will be able to reach out to him.” They sat in silence, their thoughts echoing in the room.
Simultaneously, in the study room, Ray was meticulously explaining the problem and its solution to Kai and Elysia. Elysia, with her undivided attention, was noting down every single detail, while Kai found himself massaging his forehead, his eyes fixated on the board where Ray was elucidating the problems.
Kai let out a sigh, “This is just the basic mathematics of the modern world…” His gaze remained on Ray, who continued his explanation. “I was expecting something more challenging, like quantum physics. But then again, the technology here isn’t as advanced as back there, so it’s understandable.”
Maintaining a blank expression, Kai continued to listen to Ray’s explanation of the subject, his mind already racing ahead.
Meanwhile, in the royal palace, Maximus was buried in paperwork at his study table. He groaned, “Arghh, I should ask Hiro to help me starting from tomorrow.” As he muttered to himself, the door to his study burst open with a loud bang. “What-!!” Startled, he looked up to see a girl standing by the door. Her crimson hair and emerald green eyes were breathtaking. Dressed in royal attire, she stormed towards him. She slammed her hands on his table and shouted, “DAD!!”