Many people still recognized Lucas on his way to take his son to school. They all greeted him warmly, and Lucas did not put on airs as a Saint, nodding to each of them in return.
Lucas entrusted his son to Aurora, the headmistress of the Royal Academy. Aurora was the most talented of his students. Lucas did not really want her to become too absorbed in religion, even though doing so would deepen her faith in him until she eventually became a Fanatic!
Becoming a Fanatic carried the risk of losing the potential to become a god. Those who became gods needed absolute confidence in themselves. Although those who worshipped others might also be able to become gods, Lucas still did not want her to take that risk. As a small measure of protection for his most talented student, Lucas transferred her to the Royal Academy.
Although Zanghun also had faith in Lucas, his killing intent was too strong, making the Church's Inquisition just the place for him. The other teaching positions were filled by Lucas's old companions from the tribe.
Seeing her teacher personally bring his son to the academy, Aurora happily walked over and gave Lucas a student's bow. Lucas waved his hand and said, "All right, there's no need to stand on ceremony in private."
Aurora still replied courteously, "Showing respect to one's teacher is proper etiquette."
Lucas pointed to his son and said to his courteous student, "This is Clinton. Keep a close eye on him at the academy. He's been spoiled lately. Don't let him cause trouble."
Then Lucas put a hand on his son's head and said to him, "Come on, greet your second senior sister."
Although Clinton had his mother and grandfather backing him at home, he simply could not act mischievously