"Very well, I will remember that. We can try to have more flexible etiquette lessons. We will still have a class every Wednesday. You should be able to apply the knowledge at any moment in every practical sense."
Gilbert's words traveled into Thales' ear, and Thales was pulled back to reality.
Thales tried his best not to look at the timetable above Gilbert's knees or calculate the free time he had remained in a week. He took in a deep breath.
The prince nodded.
"As for what you mentioned about ancient languages and foreign languages... the Northlanders despise the national language of the Empire.
"But Old Crow insisted on putting it back into my curriculum." Thales looked excited. "'Don't waste the ancient books in the library.' That is what he said."
Gilbert moved slightly.
He was slightly nostalgic and touched. "Is that so, Mister Hicks?"
Thales snorted and laughed. He tried to reduce the burden of his curriculum.
