Chapter 25 - The opportunity to pursue studies.

In the hall, Chen Chi was sitting there calmly, holding an old book in his hand while sitting. In front of him, Baron Kayson was sitting alone, having his meal. Looking at Chen Chi's appearance at this moment, he couldn't help but seem lost in thought. "Do you know why I asked you to come here this time?" After a while, he put down the tableware in his hand and said slowly as he looked at Chen Chi in front of him. "What for?" Chen Chi put down the book in his hand and said in a respectful tone. "The new round of enrollment in the Kutu Royal Academy is about to begin." Looking at Chen Chi, Kayson had a complicated expression on his face and said, "I happen to have a quota in hand and I want you to give it a try. "Are you willing?" As soon as the words fell, Chen Chi was stunned for a moment. The Kutu Royal Academy was the best academy in the Duchy of Kutu. It was organized by the Kutu royal family and had been the best place for people to pursue studies in this area for hundreds of years. An academy like this had a very high standard and it was extremely difficult for ordinary commoners to enter it. The quota in Kayson's hand must have been obtained with great effort. "Does he want to transfer me away?" Hearing Baron Kayson's words, Chen Chi subconsciously lowered his head and began to think about the gains and losses. His first reaction was that Baron Kayson wanted to transfer him away to pave the way for Ormando to inherit the title. This wasn't without reason. In the past half a year or so, because of Chen Chi's outstanding performance, too many people had spoken well of Chen Chi, and quite a few people had tried to persuade Baron Kayson from the side, hoping that Chen Chi could inherit this territory as the heir. Baron Kayson had also shown hesitation about this and had been hesitating all along. Emotionally speaking, Chen Chi was his favorite child and had always been liked by him since childhood. In terms of ability, learning, and even popularity, Chen Chi's performance completely surpassed Ormando's and left him far behind. The only drawback was that he wasn't the eldest son. Therefore, before this, Baron Kayson had been in a dilemma more than once and just hadn't been able to make up his mind. At this moment, Chen Chi couldn't help thinking in his heart. However, while thinking about it, on the surface, he didn't hesitate at all and directly said, "I'm willing." No matter what Baron Kayson was planning, in Chen Chi's opinion, it actually didn't matter. The moment he discovered that he had the talent of a knight, the heir of Baron Kayson had already been decided. One was Chen Chi who had the talent of a knight, had the knight's inheritance, and could become a knight in the future, while the other was Ormando who was an ordinary person. The difference between them was already very obvious. As long as Baron Kayson knew these situations and wasn't a fool, he would know how to choose. Moreover, to be honest, at this time, Baron Kayson's own opinion was no longer that important. After all, in this world, strength determined everything. In the past half a year or so, Chen Chi had won over many guards and officials around Kayson through veterans like Gitte. From the guards to many people around Baron Kayson, all of them couldn't stop praising Chen Chi and gave him their strong support. Under such circumstances, combined with Chen Chi's own martial strength, it was already enough to determine many things. Baron Kayson's own opinion was actually no longer as important to Chen Chi as it used to be. Of course, even so, it was better to take over the position in a normal way. Taking over by force was certainly straightforward, but it was also easy to damage one's reputation, which was not conducive to future development. So, he still had to pretend when necessary. For the time being, Chen Chi still had to act like a good son. Sitting there upright, looking at Chen Chi's well-behaved appearance in front of him, Baron Kayson sighed softly and said, "I obtained this opportunity at a great cost." "After you enter, you must be careful and make more acquaintances with people who will be useful to you in the future." He spoke softly and gave careful instructions. Hearing his words, Chen Chi gradually understood his intention. After his performance in the past half a year, Baron Kayson probably already favored him in his heart. Otherwise, an opportunity like this should have been left to Ormando, the eldest son, instead of being given to Chen Chi, the second son. Of course, this was both an opportunity and an inspection. If Chen Chi performed well during this study in Kutu, then naturally there was no need to say more. It was estimated that it could directly make Baron Kayson make up his mind. But if his performance was not good this time, then perhaps the result would be different. Chen Chi understood these things in an instant, but on his face, he always maintained a bright and sunny smile. That smile was very sincere, like a child who was listening carefully to his father's teachings, looking very quiet. Not far away, Butler White was wearing a coarse robe. Looking at the scene of fatherly kindness and filial piety in front of him, he couldn't help but smile with a sense of relief. At this time, as if sensing his gaze, Chen Chi turned around not far away, smiled at White, and his attitude was very friendly. White was stunned for a moment, then nodded at Chen Chi before turning around and leaving to deal with his own affairs. In front of him, Baron Kayson was still talking. Looking at Chen Chi, he kept talking, telling his past lessons one by one, trying his best to provide references for Chen Chi. "Set off in three days." Finally, he looked at Chen Chi and sighed softly, "I'll see you off in person then." "Okay." Chen Chi nodded with a smile and continued to talk with Kayson for a while. They chatted here for a while, and then Chen Chi got up and left this place. After leaving the hall where Baron Kayson was, Chen Chi turned around and walked out. Before long, he came to his own room. In the room, the surroundings were very empty, and a hoarse voice came from inside. Someone was cleaning inside. Chen Chi pushed the door open and took a look. In the room, a girl in gray clothes was standing there, holding a broom in her hand and cleaning carefully. This was Tina. In the past half a year or so, she had become Chen Chi's attendant and served him alone. "Did you come so early?" Walking closer to the door, Chen Chi smiled and subconsciously reached out to touch Tina's head. "Have you eaten?" "Not yet..." Looking at Chen Chi, Tina lowered her head and said, "Why did you come in suddenly?" "I just saw that you were busy and didn't want to disturb you." Chen Chi smiled and said, "Go and take a rest first." Tina glanced at Chen Chi, looked at his handsome face, her eyes a bit dazed, but she was still very obedient and left silently. Chen Chi smiled at the original place and then sat down beside it.