The upcoming guild leader’s meal with the kids.

Unlike the adult meeting combined with a meal, the protagonist of the table exclusively for kids was Nia.

So, the training that began early in the morning for them.

“Now, disciples, shall we start the final test?”

“…Yes!”

With a stern voice, the master, Crown Prince, and Nia faced each other as if it were a serious test of a lifetime.

Observing the master and disciple, His, with an unexpected look, looked at the Crown Prince.

As a royal guard, he had been by his side throughout the class, and there was never a moment of playfulness due to his strictness.

And the child, eyeing the makeshift dining table with empty plates, continued to murmur something with small lips.

It was the three essential rules that must not be forgotten.

First, sit at the upper left, fold the napkin, and place it on the knees.

Second, when the appetizer is served, confirm if it is finger food and pick it up with your hands.

Third, when the main meat dish is served, choose the correct cutlery among the ones laid out!

But as the child continued to murmur about performing the last rule, the tension began to show.

There are three forks laid out right now.

‘I was told to take a big bite of the meat…!’

The main test was a steak.

The child knew that they had to pick up the largest fork for meat, but the thought of needing a slightly smaller fork to put it in a big bite created confusion in the child’s mind.

Seeing the child’s dilemma, the Crown Prince clenched his fists.

‘Cheer up! Nia! If you’re my disciple, you can do it…!’

Should I go with the fork for meat or the one for fish?

The movement made Irene and His shake their heads.

And here, not only these two but also those who became dogs staring at a dandelion were not just two.

‘You can do it, Nia…!’

Even Lucia, who secretly watched from just outside the slightly open door, moved her eyes along with the child’s hands.

The breathless waiting.

However,

“…Igo!”

The child happily picked up the fork for fish.

The child, who was impressed by the size that could fit in one bite, chose the wrong one.

At that moment, Irene touched her forehead, and His sneered.

“Ugh.”

“…!!”

The sound of the wind was the sound of Nia’s hand, drained of strength, dropping the fork.

Not only did she pick it up wrong, but she also dropped the utensils. It was the worst.

The child, with a trembling jaw, quickly picked up the dropped fork and hid it behind her back.

The sound came from the handle of the door that Lucia was holding.

‘That brat…!’

Lucia, with the momentum to rush and grab His’s collar right away.

However,

“My lord, what are you doing here?”

Someone’s whispering voice surprised her.

She didn’t know how concentrated she was, but she didn’t even notice that someone was approaching.

‘He was a mercenary who threw away his name…’

But more than such admiration, she felt a chill from Bartan’s modest face.
“I understand Your Highness may be concerned about today’s lunch, but many substitutes are waiting for the interrupted meeting right now.”

“…I will only watch until this test is over.”

“Hmm, it’s difficult. Anyway, Prince Irene will take good care of the child. Why do you feel the need to watch?”

“…….,”

Then, without saying a word, Lucia gestured towards the child’s sulky appearance through the gap in the door.

And, seeing that, the editor-in-chief, who had covered her waist, raised her head, pointing at the Crown Prince who stood up from his seat.

The Crown Prince, approaching Nia, knelt down and met the child’s eyes.

“Look up, Nia.”

“…Nia, you’re wrong.”

“No, you did well. Tearing the salad was more elegant than Shael. There is nothing more for this teacher to teach.”

“…Hold the big fork, you should pick up the big fork. And drop it. It makes a sound…!”

Even with the Crown Prince approaching, the child’s eyes remained on the fork, full of regret.

Seeing the child like that, Irene smiled gently.

“Well, let this teacher show you a demonstration.”

Suddenly, he pushed all the utensils, making them fall to the floor.

Startled by the worst manners, Nia, who finally looked away from the fork, looked at the Crown Prince.

“Bring them back.”

As he spoke, the maids from the empire started setting the utensils again.

Pointing to the table set up like that, he shamelessly said with a smug face.

“Look, does anyone say anything to me?”

“…?”

His and Nia opened their mouths in surprise at his sly smile.

‘Teaching such arrogance?’

Now, even Barton, who suspected him, gave him a skeptical look.

Despite the atmosphere, Irene, with a bright face, spread his chopsticks, and firmly said.

“Now, try to follow. With spirit!”

“Spirit…?”

Lucia, frowning at the nonsense, whispered to Button, pointing to the Crown Prince.

‘…Is he good at taking care of that?’

Button avoided eye contact.

However, the Crown Prince’s teaching continued as if it hadn’t ended.