
"Wait to hear from me tomorrow" said Master Khaled as soon as he finished testing Ats' abilities. The teacher from the Board of Care was really sadistic. He forced Ats to unleash all his potential. Today, Ats has been a very tough day since he stayed at the academy.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master," Ats gave his formal greeting. His forehead was wet with sweat. His breathing was still a little dull, but he looked better than before. Master Khaled was made happy by him. "Good, I don't like people who complain a lot. Increase your abilities again. This is still the basis of everything."
"...."
Ats did not say another word. He could only bow respectfully hoping that Master Khaled would leave immediately. His instincts told him that today would become even heavier if he continued to be beside the master.
How not? This afternoon, he was told to run around the stadium pitch somehow for how long, but certainly for a very long time. Still mending if running jogging casually. Ats is used to it. The problem is, he has to run a sprint without stopping. Not finished there, he also had to carry out other physical tests. It made Ats feel like he would go into the hospital again if he continued.
"Warning!" Arselan signals a bad sign, "Your body is experiencing severe fatigue. Please rest soon. May you be well, sir."
"I know," Ats replied inwardly, "But, that ruthless master is still here."
"Finding a solution ...," Arselan was about to process thousands of data, but Ats stopped him immediately, "No need. He'll be gone in a minute."
"Well, take a bath and rest quickly," Master Khaled patted Ats' shoulder, "If you are as I thought, surely you can recover quickly seeing that your ability is almost on par with Arka."
Ats just nodded slowly. As Master Khaled said, he immediately rested. Seen by the academy children who also began to clean themselves, there were even those who were dressed neatly to attend this afternoon's event. They are very lucky to be able to school quietly and peacefully.
"Oi, still tired," a young man approached Ats, "It seems heavy, yes, so his student is 'he'?"
"Tuh, you know," Ats sighed, "Lar, you want to come, don't you?"
"Eh? Could anyway?" Solar interested. He sat right next to Ats. Young Master Efendi had sworn that he would not lose to this rival. If his efforts are mediocre, he will not be able to catch up with his rival.
"Maybe," Ats was relieved that Solar seemed interested. He does not want to suffer on his own. It seemed, he could utilize this ambitious brat to accompany him. "I'll try Master Khaled's lobby later, but—"
"Seriously?" cut Solar enthusiastically.
That's beyond Ats' expectations. Usually, that boy from the Efendi Family tended to be cold to her. Well, maybe the competition between heirs has influenced him so much that he likes to get lessons that can be an acceleration of ability for him.
"I tried first," Ats did not promise, "Hopefully he will accept my recommendation."
"You must be able to persuade him," said Solar as if forcing, "The seniors will not make me grow quickly."
"Well, who knows?" Ats shrugged his shoulders. He also decided to clean himself first. The sweat has completely dried up now. Master Khaled is not wrong. The young man had a quick recovery as an expert level zarahian practitioner.
***
"He did that to you?" professor Han asked while holding back a small laugh that was about to come out just like that. It is not appropriate for him to laugh at the suffering of others.
"Oh, yes, Professor. I'd like to recommend a friend of mine, "Ats remembers Solar. He is a young man who always keeps his promises. Eh? He didn't promise, but he really worked out what he said.
"Hm, did you tell your friend about Arselan?" Prosefor Han frowned. He wrongly caught Ats's intention. The young man immediately set it straight.
"Not so," Ats shook his head, "It's about the Class of Zarah under the direct supervision of Master Khaled."
"Eh? Is there a friend of yours who wants to learn from that poor boy?" professor Han asked spontaneously without paying any attention to his words. He's not trying to fix it anymore. There was a student in front of him.
"Boches recess?" Ats was a little confused at first, but he could immediately understand who the professor meant then. He also nodded. "Yes, any of my friends would like to study directly with Master Khaled?"
"Hm, didn't your friend see how Master Khaled tortured you?" Professor Han put the snack setoples on the table. Because he did not have a wife at the age of almost four heads, he himself had to prepare a banquet for guests.
"He saw it, even everything," Ats was actually also astonished by Solar, but he was still happy because he would get his comrades-in-arms and sufferings. "The name is Solar Efendi. One of the successors in the Efendi Family. He said he wanted to develop himself as soon as possible."
"Hopeful marriage?" Professor Han had a doubtful face, "I don't like them like that. Just try and recommend it to Master Khaled. Maybe he won't mind."
"That's it, huh?" ats' understanding of Professor Han increased by a degree. He understood why the professor did not like the name succession. You could say, he himself was not much different from his teacher.
They both choose the realm of science to avoid conflict with brothers. Actually, if Ats wanted to, he could occupy the position of the main young master in the Asir Family. However, he did not want to get it and preferred the peaceful world of science.
"Then, I will try to talk to Master Khaled later," Ats said, not giving up on asking his friend to fall into the same agony. Professor Han smiled wryly. For some reason, he seemed to know Ats' true intentions.
"Oh, yes," Professor Han sat down before Ats after he finished brewing the tea, "Did Magister Snoug call you?"
"Master Snoug?" Ats frowned, "Great teacher of political science and government?"
"Well, he is," Professor Han nodded, "I asked him to teach you the basics of leadership. He is an expert in that field. Hopefully, this will also help you in controlling the system in the future."
"What is Political Science and Governance going to help me control the system in the future?" Ats clearly looks doubtful. In his little heart, he again felt subtly dragged to meddle in the political affairs of the empire. However, he tried to dismiss that thought.
"Yes, of course," Professor Han nodded again, then explained, "If you study Political Science and Governance well, it will make you more sensitive and professional in making decisions. But you have to remember! I'm asking you to study Leadership. If you choose the other two branches of science, then it's better for you."
"Why should I learn it?" ask Ats, trying to be more convincing, "The Science of Leadership. Why do I want to become a scientist to learn the science that should be owned by the politicians?"
"For many things," Professor Han replied casually, "Basically, the system owner is destined to be the leader for the system he owns. It is the law of origin for everyone. We are all leaders, at least for our families. Also—"
Professor Han paused for a moment, then smiled faintly, "For you are not as lucky as I am. Don't stay down too long. Build your household and lead them to divine service."