I sit in my bathtub, as my nostrils fill with a fragrant floral aroma given out by the colorful petals that the maids prepared for me. I let the warm water embrace my body while Lydia washes my hair with care.

It's been a while since I've been this relaxed.

"My Lady, today you will be starting your lessons for politics, how do you feel?"

"It's going to be interesting, I hope the instructor selected isn't a conceited and shallow-minded person."

"You should avoid thinking of the worst-case scenario as the first thought."

I chuckle at her comment.

"I'll keep that in mind, Miss Lydia" I tease her.

KNOCK KNOCK.

"I'm sorry to disturb you Lady Vinéyard, but the instructor has arrived."

"Yes, please tell them that I'll be coming in a few minutes."

"Okay, My Lady."

The maid leaves the bathroom, with me and a panicked Lydia.

"My Lady! I need to prepare you quickly!"

"Lydia, calm down, we are not late."

I get up, happy to learn and sad about the end of my relaxation, and get prepared.

Finally, there's one time when it's acceptable for me to wear pants, all the dresses that noble ladies are required to wear are the equivalent of running with a cow on top of you, I'm not even exaggerating.

"This way, My Lady."

I follow Lydia to a room perfectly set up as if it was a class in a public school, and behind the desk sat a man with long coal-black hair tied in a simple ribbon, he wore a neatly prepared white shirt under a simple embroidered lapis colored corset and trousers, everything was embellished by his navy blue cravat and a brooch with a single milky gemstone attached to it.

He had a serious and diligent atmosphere around him as if it was a shield protecting him from the stupidity and laziness spread among nobles.

"Good Morning, I'm pleased to meet you Lady Vinéyard, I will be your instructor for all the theoretical parts you need to learn to be the perfect heir, your swordsmanship, etiquette, and dance lessons will be taught to you by other instructors."

"I understand. I am delighted to make your acquaintance, please take care of me from now on, I'll be in your hands."

"Usually, the person selected to direct the household's affairs in the future has a designed education from his early years as its a tremendously big responsibility. As you are already twenty years old, My Lady, it would be an extremely difficult task to bring your abilities up to date, but with dedication everything is possible."

"Yes, I understand it's a difficult task, I hope my perseverance will not disappoint."

His lips curve in excitement, impatient to see what I'm capable of as an heir that started her studies at this age.

"Excuse my rudeness, forgive me for not telling my name. I am Helios Leclair."

"I'm sorry, do I know you? Your name sounds familiar."

"You may have heard of me as the general adviser of the three political parties of this Empire."

"Pardon my ignorance, as you already know I don't have much familiarity and knowledge as heir. Would it be possible to start from the politics of Cairon? Personally, it would be a good option, now that I know that you hold an important position in the administration of the Empire, it would be an amazing opportunity to learn about this from someone with first-hand experience."

"I'm honestly impressed. A minority of nobles almost 0.0001% ask to be taught about politics as their first lesson, normally the average first lesson is related to the potential of their gems and their origins."

"I have already done some research about the origins and the capability of my gem, from my standpoint is futile to ask about that particular topic, the instructors would not have enough understanding to teach this as gems are different for each family even if they might have the same origins. The only one who knows the gems the best are the guardians, so, as long as my guardian doesn't appear I won't be wasting your precious time asking to be taught something impossible to teach."

"I like your spirit, young lady. In fact, that is indeed true, gems are a very broad topic that humans would not be able to comprehend even after centuries of research for the pure reason that they are unalike and there isn't a way to properly learn how to use the gem even with the help of the previous heir, simply because everyone as a person is different and the awakening depends from individual to individual."

"I completely agree."

This is more fun than expected, his way of talking, the way he expresses his thoughts and opinions, and just having a discussion about my point of view on learning about gems feels like he opened a door in my mind.

He is listening to what I say, doesn't talk over my opinion instead I feel like he is testing my capability and worth as an heir through our discussion, despite his high status in politics he is very respectful and humble, I already received some compliments and the lesson didn't start yet.

Most politicians are quick to talk and express their opinions, on the other side he seems very attentive to what others say, which is probably one of the reasons why he is the adviser of three different political parties. Imagine being the adviser of one? In a constant battle with the other two, but no, he gives suggestions to all three. A perfect way to morally manage a society even if the Emperor is the one who approves and makes the suggestion law.

I find myself very lucky to have a teacher like this, education doesn't make you a good person it makes you aware of certain skills you need in life, and a good heart isn't something you can learn with ink and paper.

His voice mixed with excitement and curiosity raises my determination.

"Very well, let us start with our first lesson, Lady Vinèyard. Shall we?"