In the world of Type-Moon, start by becoming Morgan's husband!

[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.

He never knew his daughter.

Or rather, I don't intend to understand at all.

For this wealthy man, marriage to Agrippina was just a means for him to become dependent on the Roman nobility.

In this way, he could make a lot of money in Ubiolum.

If you think about it from this perspective... maybe he agreed to let me become Nero's teacher just to stop her from bothering him.

Ian felt a chill in his heart after coming to this conclusion.

Is everything just business?

【After learning the truth, you feel that this is an extremely cruel reality. 】

[Looking at Nero who is still lively and confident, it is difficult for you to tell her all this. ]

【This affects your usual state. 】

She noticed this.

"Teacher!" Little Nero's voice sounded in Ian's ears.

"What's wrong with you these past few days...why are you often distracted?"

"Hey, this..." Ian came back to his senses and felt a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Nero."

"Teacher, I haven't had a good rest recently. I'm sorry."

"Hmm!" Little Nero nodded thoughtfully, "So it's because you didn't get enough rest that this happened?"

"That--"

"Any other reasons?"

"This..." Ian didn't expect Nero to ask such a question, so he shook his head.

"No more, that's all."

"Hmm~ I understand!" Little Nero patted his chest, "Then teacher, let me cure your insomnia--!"

"Huh? You're here to cure my insomnia?"

"Yeah." Little Nero nodded.

"Come to my room tonight - I promise that after tonight, the teacher will never suffer from insomnia again!"

"That won't work!" Ian immediately denied little Nero's statement.

"The teacher can't go to your room in the middle of the night."

"It's okay~" Little Nero held Ian's hand.

"No one will find out."

"And even if someone finds out, I have a way to explain it all."

"What can you do?" Ian said helplessly.

"Hmm~ You don't know this!" Little Nero said proudly, "I will just say that the teacher is here to give me extra lessons--!"

"If this is the case, no one will be suspicious, right?"

"..."

Ian smiled helplessly, "Nero, you are only particularly smart in this kind of thing."

"what the hell!"

Little Nero responded to his teacher unconvinced.

“I’ll have to make a big sacrifice!”

"Making a great sacrifice?"

"Don't worry about it!" Little Nero blushed, "Anyway, just come tonight - you must not waste my kindness."

"..."

[Although you don’t have any insomnia at all. ]

[But seeing how serious little Nero was, you knew that this was not a good intention that you should ignore.]

[Finally, you responded.]

[That night, you arrived outside Nero's bedroom door as agreed.]

Looking at the door in front of him, Ian felt a little regretful.

Because it looked obviously much more shabby than the other rooms.

The contempt from his father had actually already befallen Nero a long time ago, but he only noticed it now.

This is an unforgivable sin for a teacher.

but--

Ian knew that this was not the time for him to show such regret.

He calmed himself down and then went into Nero's room under the pretext of "making up lessons".

At this moment, the room was illuminated by the yellowish light of an oil lamp, and the moonlight shone in from the window, casting a large area of ​​white.

Little Nero was sleeping in the quilt, with only his little head sticking out.

Seeing Ian coming, she was ecstatic, quickly waved her hand and said:

"Teacher! You are finally here! Come on to the bed~"