Chapter 7: My First Teacher

　Another month had passed since Ars turned one year old.

　At the Shugale count’s household, a certain topic had come up at the dining table.

「Darling, isn’t it really too early?」

　After breakfast, Mother Eliza posed the question to Father Cain.

「Normally, he’d still be at the age where all he wants to do is play, wouldn’t he?」

　Father took a sip of his tea and smiled calmly.

「Of course, I have no intention of forcing him to study.」

「It’ll be enough if he can learn while playing.」

「Ars seems to enjoy looking at books, after all.」

「I want to nurture that curiosity of his.」

　Hearing his words, Mother nodded as though convinced.

「You’re right…」

「If it’s an extension of playtime, I’m sure he’ll enjoy learning.」

　I quietly listened to their conversation from my high chair.

(A private tutor, huh.)

　I’d attended school in my previous life and learned from many teachers.

　I was a little excited to find out what kind of education I’d