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the reputation of that educational institution where the best talents of the continent gathered.

“But Father, I heard that it’s not easy to get in there with just a simple status or donation?”

Marius spoke for him again.

“Actually, you know that I graduated from that academy.
And… ahem!”

He cleared his throat and explained the reason with a sheepish expression.

“The person who is in charge of that academy is actually an old friend of mine.
I suggested it to him.
He said that if I recommend you, he will make an exception and let you graduate from the academy with just a short-term study abroad.”

Eurius understood and clicked his tongue.

‘I’m screwed.’

The Savior Academy of the Holy Kingdom was a kind of civil service exam where the best talents of the continent gathered and were tested.
Not only Marius, but also many famous people such as sages, politicians, and powerful nobles from various places had graduated from there.

Going there for a short-term study abroad was an intention to make him build up his career in the ‘civil’ part of civil and military affairs, which he lacked the most!

He probably felt sorry for making this decision without consulting him beforehand.
That’s why he looked embarrassed.

‘I didn’t know Marius had such a connection.’

This was something he didn’t know in his previous life either.
It was an unexpected move by Marius, but Eurius wasn’t angry.

He always cared about him even from afar.
Wasn’t this proof of that? 

Going to study abroad would definitely help him establish his position.

‘But there’s nothing I can do about bad timing.’

“Sir Marius, and Father.
I’m truly grateful for your consideration of this unworthy son.
But!”

Eurius was determined to reject their offer.
His urgent priority was to break through the wall of superhuman as soon as possible.
He had no time to spare for academic pursuits.

“I heard that place is the hall of knowledge where the best talents of the continent gather.”

Indeed. 

The status of Savior Academy in the continent was literally the holy land of knowledge! 

Even if he was the emperor, his current evaluation of academics was not very good.

If he went there and failed to behave well, he would tarnish the reputation of the imperial family.

Of course, Mareus knew that he had no problem with academic knowledge.
But the emperor did not, so he had to appeal that point well and he might be able to get away with it.

But even after hearing Eurius’s excuse, the emperor and Marius exchanged secret glances.

‘He won’t bite at once, huh?’

‘It’s fortunate that we have a second plan ready.’

The emperor smiled slyly and called his attendant.

“Bring them in!”

“!?”

Eurius looked at the attendant and the emperor with a puzzled expression.

“I greet the first prince of the empire.”

A group of people entered the hall. 

They quickly bowed to Eurius and greeted him.

“……!?”

When he showed a bewildered expression, the envoy who was at the front opened his mouth.

“Your Highness, we are the envoys from the Dios ducal house of the Holy Kingdom.”

“What?”

Eurius was too shocked to respond.

The Dios ducal house was Beatrix’s family, wasn’t it? Why were they looking for him?

Seeing his surprised reaction, the envoy also looked slightly flustered.

“…….”

But at this point, Eurius had no connection with Duke Dios.
Realizing that he overreacted, he quickly pretended that nothing happened.

“Haha, the Dios ducal house is the guardian family of the Holy Kingdom that is famous in the continent, right? As a person who learns swordsmanship, I have always admired Duke Dios, who is a superhuman.”

He laughed and brushed it off, and the envoy sighed in relief.

‘Phew, at least he has a good impression of the ducal house.
That’s a relief.’

Then the emperor spoke again.

“Actually, I received a proposal from Duke Dios regarding your study abroad, and I wanted to hear your opinion.”

“A proposal for me?”

The emperor nodded at the envoy, and the envoy began to explain.

“The Holy Kingdom may be a foreign country, but your Highness’s amazing swordsmanship has already spread widely……”

“Ah, just get to the point.
I don’t like beating around the bush.”

If he let him go on, he would have to spend at least ten minutes listening to awkward praises before getting to the main issue.

Eurius cut him off sharply and looked at him.
The envoy told him the main point.

“Actually, Duke Dios likes young people who have outstanding swordsmanship.
He heard about your Highness’s feat last year and wanted to meet you in person.”

“So you’re inviting me to the Holy Kingdom?”

The envoy quickly answered.

“That’s not all.
I also heard that your Highness wanted to learn from a superhuman who has reached that realm.”

“So what?”

“Duke Dios said that if your Highness wishes, he can personally guide you during your study abroad period.”

Eurius stared at him incredulously.

“You want me to believe that?”

Duke Dios was one of the top martial artists in the continent. 

Why would he bother to teach a foreign prince?

“I assure you.
Here is an official letter from His Grace.”

“I didn’t believe it at first either, but it seems to be true.”

The emperor also nodded at him.
He couldn’t help but believe it.

“I’ll go.”

“Hehe, I know it’s a sudden proposal, but… what?”

“I said I’ll go.”

And so Eurius’s trip to the Holy Kingdom was decided in an instant.