"I think I may be able to help you with that."
Theo stiffened, surprised to hear the emperor. He had only lied to lead the conversation to an end, but instead of dismissing him, the emperor seemed to have shown a different reaction.
"Well, this is more for the future than the present," the emperor continued. "What would you think about continuing your studies in the Royal Academy instead? I will vouch for you, though you will still need to take the entrance exam."
At the word 'academy', both the baron and the baroness visibly paused. The emperor noticed the shift and glanced back at them with a faint smile.
"Don't worry. It won't be like the previous time. This academy is not some minor historical institution. The connections your son will make there will be STRONG."
Theo didn't know what to say.
