During this ti, the Fatty had done exceptionally well at managing the restaurant. Skynder was not surprised, as he had seed like soone who would be good with food.
Although he had yet to finish creating another recipe, he was nearing its completion.
Most nobles were now aware of the restaurant, which was owned by a noble, and occasionally a new group would co in.
Up until the mid-terms began, Skynder received teachings from the Imperial Scholar.
Then, once again, he went to the school with lly. This ti, as he entered, the looks he received were entirely different.
Off to the side, one person glanced over and saw him next to lly. He got his friends' attention and pointed at him. "Look. That is Skynder."
Off to another side, a group of around fifteen nobles, all with ranks Marquis or higher, looked at him. Their arrogant faces were replaced, and they looked at Skynder with interest and awe.
In a place like this, intelligence was just as important as nobility when it ca to respect.
On a higher level, looking down below, were two girls and two boys. Each of these three were above nobles. One girl and one boy were mbers of different royal families, while one of the girls was soone familiar with Skynder, one of two Imperial Princess's.
She looked down coldly on Skynder, but she knew that she was entirely incapable of comparing to him. Next to her, the two others thought no different, though for a different reason than the Imperial Princess.
"He got a 100% on the first major test. What a monster." The boy said. The girl nodded in agreent.
Elsewhere, even commoners were staring at him.
"So that is Skynder, huh. He seems more normal than expected."
"I had heard that he was seven feet tall."
"I had heard his head was bigger than a waterlon."
"I had heard that he was secretly a woman."
All sorts of rumors had spread around after Skynder had gotten a 100% on the first test. One thing that, surprisingly, nobody was thinking about, was that he was undeserving of his reputation. In a place like this, knowledge was all that mattered.
Even if he was a commoner, with his score on the first test, nobody would be disrespectful towards him.
Skynder was not spoken to, only watched from afar by just about every person in the building, including those from higher grade levels.
Skynder made his way to the testing site and found a seat to sit down in. Everything happened as it had last ti, and Skynder was done with the test, which was equally as long as the last, in thirty minutes.
He stood up and walked to the front. This ti, nobody was surprised. Most people just ignored it, while so simply looked on.
Even those at the front did not say anything, besides the sa old man who took his test.
"Thank you, Skynder." He said with a bow.
Skynder nodded and left, once again returning to the Imperial Palace.
As he arrived, the Imperial Scholar gave him a notice. "Tomorrow, we will leave the Imperial Capital. I have stuff to do, and we can use this as an opportunity to further your education."
Skynder nodded. "Where are we going?"
"To the Natural Empire."
Skynder was surprised. "To another Empire?"
The Imperial Scholar nodded. "Indeed. Even I rarely make such far trips. However, we need to have a talk with so people there. Don't worry, we won't be going without protection. Your sister will be joining us as our escort."
Skynder nodded.
The Imperial Scholar began to speak about the Natural Empire.
"The Natural Empire is the closest Empire to ours, and also quite weak. They only have one Sword Master, and he is of the lowest level. Of course, I would prepare so defenses just in case, but we should be safe with the preparation I've made and your sister. The Natural Empire received its na due to the fact that most of it is within a large forest, not to be confused for the wilds."
Skynder spoke. "Why is our Empire called the Faceless Empire?"
The Imperial Scholar spoke. "Well, until the current Emperor, the Imperial Family had been a mystery, almost never appearing at all. Any events were hosted by representatives or royal families."
As Skynder watched the Imperial Scholar speak of this, a bit of fear was on his face, though it was light and quickly went away as soon as it ca.
However, Skynder noticed it, and most likely, the Imperial Scholar knew that he had noticed it.
But nothing more was said.
"Anyway, the Natural Kingdom's citizens are a bit unusual. As though taking their Empire's na a bit too seriously, a vast majority of them are vegetarians, or at the very least, very fond of plants, trees, and such."
"Are they important to the plan of taking over the world?" Skynder asked.
"Not really, but it is best to have any potential future enemies and allies scouted out and understood. What we face danger from may not necessarily be the Natural Empire themselves, but people sent by the Ancient Empire. After all, we have both sent plenty of assassins towards each other."
"Assassins?" Skynder asked.
"Yes, and while I know your history, I wouldn't be too confident. The assassins sent by the Ancient Empire have peculiar thods."
Though Skynder understood the Imperial Scholar's point, he clearly didn't understand just how skilled Skynder was in assassination. His first ti ever making an appearance, he had an entire city thinking of him as so sort of god among n.
However, Skynder did not correct the Imperial Scholar. Despite everything, a man must keep so secrets. It was best to never fully trust anyone, not even your own parents.
Betrayal only cos from those you trust, and if you don't trust anyone, you can never be betrayed.
The Imperial Scholar continued to talk about the Natural Empire, giving even more information on its geography, politics, and general strength.
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