With Ye Ting's encouragement and promises, Princess Calia finally found the confidence that she could become a qualified ruler.
But a new problem arose.
What exactly was she supposed to do?
Ye Ting, her future mentor, gave her this answer:
"No one in this world is born a qualified ruler. To become one, you must receive sufficient learning and training.
"Normally, there is much to teach you if I am to raise you into a qualified ruler. You would need to spend a great deal of time in a castle studying politics, economics, and military affairs. These are the sources of a ruler's authority, and also the most important knowledge.
"You must also understand this continent's geography and history, so that you can know what kind of kingdom you are actually governing.
"You must also study the cultures of humans in every nation and region, as well as those of every race, so that you can understand how to deal with other countries and races.
"Finally, and most importantly, you need to set aside time every day to train your body and practice swordsmanship. Every human nation was founded through force, and no one would respect a king too weak to tie up a chicken—besides, a healthy body is always your greatest trump card."
As Ye Ting laid out each point, Calia could not help opening her mouth wide. Although she had prepared herself mentally, only when Ye Ting truly said it did she realize how difficult it was to become a ruler.
But before she could steel herself to face it all, the man overturned his own proposal.
"That was my original plan, and it is the best way to cultivate a qualified king. But this plan has one major problem: it takes far too long."
At that, the