5 Chapter 5: Private Tutor

The novelty of flight wore of fast for Vahn because of the limited space he was confined in, a 2.4 metre ceiling height even for a 65 cm body didn't leave much freedom for acrobatics and sudden accelerations. His training exercise started to incorporate traditional push ups and handstands, his running time lenght increased to a full hour.

His 3rd birthday was approaching and with it the human world end of years festivities however in the Flauros household, this days were like any others no decorated house no feast. The year ended and with it came Vahn's birthday, he wasn't particularly excited nor expected something special. After breakfast his father got to the front door and came back with a butler clothed greying old man in tow.

"Vahn, this person here will be your tutor for the forseeable future. He will be in charge of your etiquette lessons first and foremost but will also teach you maths, physics, chemistry and biology. His lessons will take place at 10AM to 12PM from Monday to Friday, you are expected to follow his instructions and complete any homework he gives you. Understood, son?" Alastor explained the situation with a serious air on his face.

"I understand father. How may I address you Sir?" answered Vahn while bowing slightly.

"Sebastian Sileakim at your service. " the grey haired man introduced himself while bowing low "Young master Flauros, you can call me teacher during the lessons. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. "

"Likewise Teacher. Shall we begin our lessons today? "

"I would usually assess the knowledge of my student before beginning my lessons but since you are only 3 years old I will just evaluate your progress instead. We will begin immediately if you are ready for it. "

"I will leave my son in your competent hands, if an emergency come up you can find me at the barracks in the capital city of the territory. " just before Alastor vanished in a teleportation circle.

"Your father is a man of few words young master. "

"As long as I can remember it was indeed the case but I am getting used to it. Let's start the lesson. "

They both sat down together at the dinning table, Sebastian began his lesson by enunciating the different form of address and explaining in which situation to use them while considering his rank as a devil and his hypothetical noble title. The lesson finished a little before noon but neither the teacher nor the student got up.

"You are indeed brilliant as your father pointed out, young master. Your memory is very good and your attention is remarkable. Now for your schedule, Monday, Wednesday and Friday we will have etiquette course until you acquire the proper manners. Tuesday we will start by basic mathematics, physics and Thursday it will be geography of the Underworld and history of the devils. "

The etiquette lessons were not interesting for Vahn but they were necessary for his future in society, over the next 8 months he memorised all the knowledge his teacher imparted him and ingrained the noble mannerisms, posture and even how to dance. Vahn liked the other lessons, he was surprisingly talented in mathematics where he already reached human highschool level. The history and geography lessons fuelled directly into the etiquette lesson stressing the importance of certain family of the 72 pillars during the Great War, the fall of the Devil Kings and the rise of the new one.

During this period of time, Vahn also managed to split demonic energy from his mixed energy currants the amount of it however was pitiful and wasn't even enough to do something with it. His mastery over his chakra increased significantly, he was able to coat all of his body for an entire minute before running out of it and he could control his chakra to cover any area on his body with relatively good precision. His body also had grown stronger, he would exercise from 1PM to 6.30PM without breaks to rest but still needed a bathroom pause and drank water to stay hydrated.

"I think it is time to update your schedule, you already conduct yourself with the manners of a proper devil noble, I would have wanted to see you act in a social gathering but considering your age and status it isn't appropriate to join the social circle yet. Your mathematic lessons will take place on Monday, physics on Tuesday, chemistry on Wednesday, biology on Thursday and knowledge of the world on Friday. Will that suit you, young master? " Sebastian Sileakim informed his student.

"It will be a delight, teacher. I wish you a restful weekend. " Vahn bade his teacher farewell for the week.

After lunch Vahn training started, 5 sets of 100 push ups, 150 squats, 200 sit ups and 20 minutes run under the supervision of a recruit who was amazed by the efforts of his instructor's son all week long. His training regiment was almost at the standards of the city guards, after finishing it Vahn was completely exhausted and barely able to move. He took a long bath before his father return, a small talk later about his studies progress, Vahn ate his dinner and returned to his room. Flying around for a while before entering a meditative state relieving his body by circulating his chakra inside at a faster pace than normal.