"The emperor has sent a letter, and it says that 2 years is a bit short, especially for a five-year-old kid. So, he adjusted it for 5 years. He also said that for those 5 years the crown prince and the young duke should also learn other things like what some other kids learn in school." Asher said to them with a strict voice.
Sai was shocked. He didn't expect that his father would extend their training. "Did the letter really say that?" Sai was still unsure if it's true or not.
"Yes, Sai. So, whether you like it or not, an emperor's order is a must." Asher said firmly. "Now, let us start again with the lesson!"
Both Sai and Lucas sigh. They can't do anything about it now since it was from the emperor. So, they just accepted their fate. Both of them focus on what Asher is teaching even though they are still against it.
...…
1 week later…
It's been a week since their lectures started, and both Sai and Lucas got used to it by now. It was now four o'clock in the afternoon. Sai was on his way to the library for the next lecture which was History. While he was walking to the hallway he bumped into Lucas who is also on his way to the library.
"Didn't expect you to be late for class. Sai." Lucas said to Sai as they continued to walk.
"I overslept. Same to you though." Sai yawned as he said that.
"Well… I overslept too…" Lucas looks down in shame. He usually shows up in class earlier than Asher but this time it's the opposite.
Sai shrugs his shoulders. "We're still kids so it's understandable we kids need longer sleep you know."
Suddenly they both felt chills down their spine. They felt a presence behind them; they unconsciously held their breath as they turned their head to look for what or who it was. As they saw who it was, they both screamed out of fear because it was Asher. He gave them this weird scary smile.
"I was getting impatient waiting for both of you and came looking for both of you and now I found out that the two of you are just chilling walking even though you're both late!" Asher pointed a finger to them. "Now don't just stand there go to the library now! Fast!"
Lucas and Sai freeze but manage to compose themselves together and run towards the library.
"Goodness… Those kids… Really." Asher follows them as they run.
...…
The class finally ended, and both Lucas and Sai left the library together. They are both tired because Asher didn't give them any mercy. Asher gave them a lot of questions to answer and every time their answer was wrong, he would give them another sheet of paper to answer.
"That was tough…" Sai stretches his body. They've been sitting for about three hours straight.
Lucas sighs and looks tired. "I'm not going to be late again next time. This is the worst."
"Same here… Hey, umm… Wanna hang out a bit?" Sai was hesitant since he didn't know if Lucas would agree.
Sai decided that maybe in this life he can make Lucas his close friend without fooling him with his identity.
Flash back before regressing…
"So, you are not a woman all along?!" Lucas was shouting at someone.
To be Continued…