A Perfect Flaw

"Why do we have to learn this again?" Kaan would interrupt during lessons, his tone teetering on boredom.

The poor teacher, who clearly wasn't paid enough for this, would scramble for a dignified answer. "An emperor must be knowledgeable, Your Highness, so he can make wise decisions for his people."

"But I already know everything," Kaan would reply, resting his chin on his palm and looking out the window as though the entire world was beneath him.

Roderick often sat nearby during these lessons, quietly observing. His father, Emperor Klyn's trusted aide, had ensured he was schooled alongside the crown prince. 

It was part of Emperor Klyn's forward-thinking plan—a preparation for the future where the two boys would one day work together. He hoped that by fostering trust and familiarity early on, Kaan and Roderick could form an unshakable bond as an emperor and his aide.