Chapter 264
Raymond was a competent teacher.
There was no unnecessary excess in his teaching, and his corrections were always spot on. However, it might be a stretch to call him a regular teacher. Unlike the other instructors who followed a strict schedule and visited at fixed times, Raymond’s visits to Prince Lewis were irregular.
He felt more like a special guest than a typical instructor. Unlike the older teachers, who were politicians or scholars, Raymond was young, tall, and handsome, with a good sense of when to remain silent.
The older teachers, perhaps because of their backgrounds, would talk endlessly once they started, often rambling about topics unrelated to the lesson, dumping their thoughts on Lewis. Lewis didn’t mind studying or absorbing random knowledge, which was fortunate.
However, sometimes what the teachers shared was overwhelming for him. They would often speak plainly about things that should have been delicately explained to a child. This applied to academic matters as well as emotional ones. After a year, they no longer treated him as a child. Lewis didn’t have the luxury of remaining a child. He needed to become a political figure as quickly as possible. Fortunately, Lewis was more mentally mature than his peers.
Though there were more physical activities, the time spent on horseback riding and basic physical training was different from the time spent with Raymond.
“Why don’t you come as often as the other teachers?”
“There’s no need to spend too much time learning self-defense shooting. It’s just for your personal protection. As long as you know how to load and shoot, I believe that’s sufficient.”
In other words, there was no need for frequent visits. Lewis felt a bit disappointed. His time with Raymond felt like a break from the constant pressure of his studies.
“I heard my father is good at hunting. But I suppose he doesn’t use a pistol like this for it, does he?”
“Hunting with this would certainly be difficult. Even this pistol is still too heavy for Your Highness. Once you gain more muscle, I’ll bring something more suitable.”