Dear Diary
**Elridian Year 1125, Month XX3, Day 13**(Monday)
Dear Diary,
Today, I met my new teacher, Mr. Norris. He seems super nice and friendly, but there's something about him that's a little scary. His eyes are so intense! But he was really kind to me, and that made me feel better. I'm just worried that he might only be nice because of my dad. Having someone to talk to feels really good, though.
Tomorrow, I have my first class with him. I'm going to wake up extra early and be ready. May the empire bless me!
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**Elridian Year 1125, Month XX3, Day 18 (Saturday)**
Dear Diary,
I feel so heavy all the time, like the castle walls are pressing down on me. Teacher Norris has been making me work super hard this week! He says I need to be really strong if I want to be a knight, that it's not just a dream. He's been pushing me so hard, I feel like I'm being tortured!
He told me that being a knight means you have to be good at fighting and using magic. I think he wants me to give up on being a knight and become a mage instead, but I won't! I want to be a knight so I can help people and travel around.
Teacher Norris reminded me that knights have to pledge allegiance to someone. He said no matter how beautiful a knight's life seems, I'll still have to serve someone. But I'm okay with that.
Teacher Norris also says knights need to be smart, not just strong. We need to know how to use spells, even basic ones. He said he'll teach me when I'm ready.
I'm going to become a true knight. It's my dream, and I won't let anyone take it away from me!
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**Elridian Year 1125, Month XX3, Day 20 (Monday)**
Dear Diary,
Teacher Norris has made my training a bit easier, and I think he's stopped trying to make me give up on being a knight. Instead, he's teaching me about politics and how to deal with people. I'm not really sure what he means, but I think it's about how to talk to others, especially as a noble. I noticed the maids and servants are a bit scared of me.
Mr. Norris asked me what I think a noble is, and I said it's someone who protects the common people from harm, like in the stories. He laughed and said that's the old definition, but things have changed.
He explained that nobles used to be strong leaders who protected their communities, but now they're more focused on keeping their privileged status because of their superior bloodlines and wealth. This has created a society where nobles hold power and control resources, suppressing any opposition to their rule.
He said even those with special abilities have to join the nobility or fight against them. Nobles have an unspoken understanding among themselves, making it easier for them to gain power, but it also leads to infighting as they prioritize their own interests.
Nobles only come together when their rule is threatened, and then they go back to fighting each other. It sounds sad and not like what I expected from nobles. I want to ask my father about it, but I'm scared he'll ignore me or yell at me.
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**Elridian Year 1125, Month XX3, Day 25 (Saturday)**
Dear Diary,
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. Teacher Norris has been making me train really hard to become a knight. I'm always so tired, and he's always pushing me to my limits. He says it's necessary to break my physical limits to grow stronger.
I've been drinking potions to help my muscles recover, but it's still really hard. But I'm determined to become the strongest knight ever!
After training, Teacher Norris gives me a special tea that helps keep my mind awake, even when my body is tired. He says something weird sometimes, and when I asked, he said it's from his hometown that he might never see again.
He's also been teaching me about culture and how it affects our surroundings, which is really confusing. When I asked why it's important, he said it's my responsibility as a noble to understand these things, or else I might die young.
I don't get why being a noble is dangerous, especially if I'm strong. But Teacher Norris says the human heart is the deadliest thing, and I should remember that.
Even though I don't understand everything, I trust Teacher Norris is teaching me for my own good.
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**Elridian Year 1125, Month XX3, Day 28 (Monday)**
Dear Diary,
Today, Teacher Norris said something that really hurt me. He said my father is a bad person and used a word I don't understand, but I know it's an insult. I wanted to defend my father, but I didn't because Teacher Norris is closer to me than my father, who is almost like a stranger.
Teacher Norris explained that my father tried to use me to manipulate him. But Teacher Norris said he won't let that happen and will find a way to solve the problem.
I feel sad and hurt because my father would use me like that. Teacher Norris warned me that nobles can be cruel and try to manipulate others. He said I need to be careful.
I don't understand why my father would do this. It hurts to think he would try to use me like that. But Teacher Norris is the only good person in my life right now, and I'm grateful for his kindness. Thank you, Teacher Norris.