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"..."

"Yes! Of course I do!" Little Nero happily held Ian's hands.

"I understand - from now on, I will only sing this song in front of the teacher!"

"That's good." Ian breathed a sigh of relief.

He couldn't imagine Nero's singing echoing in the streets and alleys of Ubiolum.

That's too scary.

In comparison, it is obviously much more cost-effective to let myself take on this kind of thing alone - it can also be regarded as taking responsibility for today's performance.

Just as Ian was thinking this, he felt a small warmth on his cheek.

The man soon realized that it was little Nero who kissed him.

"Nero, you..."

"Hmm~" Little Nero put his hands behind his back, "Don't mind it - Teacher, you have been my mount for the whole day, this is the feed~"

"..."

It's a thank you.

Ian wiped his face.

"Nero, girls shouldn't just thank people like this."

"But I'm not casual!"

"what?"

"Hmm, nothing~" Little Nero smiled brightly, "By the way, teacher, don't you want to know what I plan to study?"

"Well, yes." Ian didn't shy away from it.

"Then I'll tell you now—"

Little Nero put his hands on his hips, looking like he was trying to show off.

"teacher."

"I want to learn the knowledge that will allow me to become an emperor!"

392. Little Nero's Physical Therapy/The Emperor's Dream/Awkward Situation (4k)

【You are extremely surprised by what Little Nero said. 】

[You have imagined many ideas that she would throw out at this time, but you have never expected such a grand wish. ]

You quickly realize that this is not something that can be discussed casually.

【At least--】

【Now it is not. 】

"..."

Ian stopped little Nero from speaking.

"Stop for a moment, let's go back and talk."

Although he didn't know why his teacher reacted so strongly, little Nero still nodded obediently.

After what happened today, she liked her teacher even more.

Ten minutes later.

Inside Agrippina's Palace.

Ian and little Nero sat facing each other in a room.

The man's face was very serious, and it was obvious that he was worried about what he had just heard.

On the contrary, little Nero looked relaxed, as if he was just sharing some normal things with his teacher.

But she soon noticed that something was wrong with her teacher's expression.

"Hmm? Teacher, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so uncomfortable? Did you catch a cold on the way back?"

After voicing such speculations, little Nero stretched out his hand and wanted to touch his teacher's forehead to prove that his previous idea was not wrong.

But Ian was in no mood for such things right now.

Or rather, he felt that what he needed to care about at the moment were not these.

"Nero." The man stopped little Nero's hand, looked at the innocent and lovely girl in front of him, and asked in a very serious tone.

"Are you serious about what you just said?"

"You...really want to learn the knowledge to become an emperor, and not something else?"

"Hmm?" Little Nero withdrew his hand and then muttered.

"My words are so difficult for the teacher to understand. I really want to learn the knowledge to become an emperor. I am not kidding."

"of course."

Little Nero met the teacher's gaze and spoke without any fear.

"If you really want to know, I don't just want to learn how to become an emperor."

"Hmm... I'm also interested in music performances like the one just now!"

"..."

This is a fairly honest answer.

[Nero did not hide his inner thoughts too much. ]

【She really wants to be the emperor of Rome. 】

[And the secondary wish after this is to become a performer in Rome. ]

But you realize that's not entirely true.

[Everything has its reasons for moving forward - Nero's wish to become emperor was certainly not something that could be achieved overnight.]

【There must be a deeper reason behind this. 】

"Nero." Ian looked at the happy little Nero in front of him and asked earnestly.

"Then...why do you want to be the emperor?"

"Eh?" Little Nero tilted his head slightly.

"Because once you become the emperor, you will be respected by everyone."

“Isn’t this a wonderful thing?”

"Just to gain everyone's respect?" the man asked, "Don't you have any other thoughts?"

"..."

Hearing this, little Nero fell into deep thought, which was rare for him.

This may be a very important issue for her.

After a long while, she spoke again:

"Teacher, before answering this question, I want to ask you something."

"Is it a sin to dislike my current father?"

"..."

【You suddenly realize some problems. 】

[After Nero's first father died of illness, Agrippina transitioned to her next husband almost seamlessly. ]

[During this period, there was no buffer time given to my daughter Nero.]

[In fact, as one of the richest men in Ubiolum, Agrippina's second husband's influence in the local area was no less than that of this nobleman.]

[Even in some occasions, his wealthy status can play a greater role. ]

[This led to the fact that the local wealthy man actually had less respect for Agrippina than for her first husband.]

[This is even true for my wife.]

[Of course, there is no need to mention Nero's attitude towards his daughter, who was not his own. 】

【certainly. 】

[This is not something you, as a teacher, can easily know - the rich man is not a fool, he will not show this attitude openly. ]

[The truly unfair treatment is hidden in the darkness that cannot be known. ]

[But the reason why Nero had to endure all this was simply because her current father didn't like her. ]

"..."

Ian's eyes softened suddenly.

As someone who has always advocated sympathy and fraternity, he naturally could not bear to see his students being treated in this way.

The man hugged the little Nero in front of him and asked her gently:

"so--"

"Is this what you really think?"

"You think that after becoming the emperor... you will be respected by others, including your father, is that right?"

"Yeah~" Little Nero nodded obediently.

"That's what I thought."

The wish is grand, but the starting point is very small.

This is completely consistent with the psychological characteristics that Nero should have at his age.

"Teacher, I understand." Ian gently touched the head of little Nero in his arms, "If you put it that way... it is indeed a good wish."

“Mmmmm!”

Hearing this, the little girl immediately raised her head, looking very happy.

"So, teacher, are you willing to teach me how to become an emperor?!"

"That's great!"

"...Don't get so excited. Let the teacher think about it for a while."

"Hmm... okay~" Little Nero pouted, "But teacher, you can't think too long - I can't wait."

"Well, I won't keep you waiting too long."

Ian said this, then looked at little Nero and said nothing more.

A complex emotion gradually spread in his heart, corroding his original thoughts like poison.

He knew how dangerous it was.

But I feel like I have to do it.

[Having said that, you didn’t completely believe Nero’s words.]

[After all, starting from the idea of ​​"wanting to be respected" is still a bit too mysterious. 】

[At the same time, the contempt she described from her father is also something worth examining in practice.]

【Following the idea that practice makes perfect, you begin to investigate secretly. 】

[Soon, you will get a truth that is far more cruel than what Nero described.]

Little Nero certainly did not receive any respect from his second father.

The latter never ate at the same table with her, let alone addressed her as father and daughter, and they hardly ever met each other.

Even when Ian took the initiative to mention little Nero's interest in music, hoping to allow her to further her studies.

He would also use the excuse "That's just slave junk, Nero doesn't need to learn that kind of stuff" as a reason for his refusal.

It is obvious that this father has no intention of fulfilling the responsibilities that come with his status.