LATE EVENING, INSIDE THE ROYAL PALACE PRIVATE STUDY WING
ZAVIER
I used to think royal life would involve elegance, diplomacy, and dignity. Instead I was surrounded by screaming, emotional disasters, academic warfare, and Riko eating paper because he claimed it helped him 'absorb knowledge'.
"I REGRET NOTHING." Riko announced proudly with half a study sheet missing.
"That was government history." Ben stared in horror.
"I CONSUMED THE PAST."Riko said.
"You consumed evidence."Ben said.
"I ACCEPT EDUCATIONAL HUNGER."Riko smirked.
"You are why civilizations collapse." Leo muttered.
Meanwhile I sat at the massive study table surrounded by books I did not ask for while Adam sat beside me looking calm enough to be insulting.
"Why are there this many documents?" I asked weakly.
"Tax reforms."Adam said.
"I would rather fight monsters."I said.
"You did."Adam said.
"I miss them."I sighed.
"You are pouting."Adam smiled slightly.
"I am academically grieving."I said.
