4 Chapter 4: 1 month

In a large garden as big as a football field, A tall slim middle-aged looking butler with a moustache and slick back silver hair could be seen dodging and blocking the attacks of what seemed to be a tired 3 year old boy while still remaining in the same spot. You could also spot on the side an old man with a long beard wearing what seemed to be a pure white robe that was strikingly similar to an ancient Chinese swordsman robe along with a black sword on his waist.

This boy was Robert. Asides from the strict 6 hour learning regiment that he had, and the magic lessons from his other during his breaks, he also had daily hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship practices as ordained by his parents. The butler would be his tutor for the hand-to-hand, and the old man would be his swordsmanship teacher.

Moving on, Robert stepped back half a meter from the butler, and then proceeded to take a Jeet kune do stance with his dominant foot and arm leading.

(Note: This stance is called the Bai Jong stance. To help the visualization then it would help to do a quick search as I suck with describing this properly.)

After taking the stance, Robert kicked using back foot in order to move forward, and then proceeded to quickly do a roundhouse kick to hit the butler. Unfortunately for Robert, the butler merely fends off the attack with a very light flick of the wrist causing Robert's balance to be disturbed. Of course, Robert didn't let himself fall down like an idiot, but instead quickly stomped down using the kicking foot regaining his balanced, and then immediately executing a back kick afterwards.

Sadly for Robert and his battle instincts which were severely lacking, the butler merely lifted his index finger, and stopped the kick. The butler then proceeded to humiliate the poor demon prince even further by giving him a slight push towards his kicking foot using his index finger causing Robert to fall down on his face.

"Hohoho, your fighting style is always interesting to see young master, but unfortunately, you don't have the experience to properly coordinate attacks, and guess what actions your opponent may take as response. Though I have to admit, your fighting skills as a 3 year old is truly astonishing. I can't wait for you to grow and get stronger." Said the butler in a matured and manly voice.

"Indeed, the young highness has proven to be exceptional in both hand-to-hand combat skills and in his studies especially accounting for his age. " Said the old man on the side.

"His swordsmanship progress is also marvelous, but for some reason, the young highness doesn't seem as motivated." Add the old man.

"I've noticed that too. Young master, I've asked this before several times, but I still haven't gotten a clear answer from you.' Said the butler.

Robert scratched the back of his head, and showed a wry smile as if he was a kid caught doing something bad.

"Hehehe ehhhh I don't really know myself" Said Robert.

In truth, Robert did know. As a matter of fact, Robert found that being a swordsman was cool, but what was cooler would be using a less common weapon, and being an expert at it. This could be due to him reading multiple novels in his past life which contained way too many swordsmen protagonists. Robert wished for a less common weapon like maybe a scythe which was used by some protagonists in the novels he read before, but the number of which could only be counted in one hand as far as he knows. Nevertheless, even if Robert had this overly picky attitude, he still didn't forget to train diligently in his swordsmanship causing him to have progress akin to a genius.

" Hmmmmm I see, anyways it's time for the Sir Caliborn and myself to go back to our respective duties. We will see you again tomorrow for your daily practices young master." Said the butler

"Indeed, see you then young highness. Come, Sir. Oswald. We shall now go" Added Caliborn, the old swordsman.

The butler, Oswald, and the old swordsman, Caliborn, waved their hands to Robert, and then left the garden.

After waiting a few minutes after the two left. Robert proceeded to go to the baths which Robert was really thankful for as he hated the feeling of being dirty. Though this doesn't mean that he'd always be like that. Robert is sensitive enough to avoing being a total d*ckhead if the situation calls for it. For example, he would ignore the feeling of being dirty if he needs to help someone in need. Anyways, the main reason for this attitude of his was that in this past life, he had very sensitive skin and got pimples easily while his colleagues didn't. He already looked average in his past, and that average look would become ugly if you added pimples to the mix. This mentality and habit carried on to his current life despite being a handsome individual with a face different from his past life along with royal demon skin that was known to be both extremely fair and smooth in this world.

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At the baths, Robert could be seen having his body washed by a pretty demon maid with a height of 5'3 feet (Oddly specific, I know), Big bright red eyes, and short red hair reaching the shoulders.

Before you think "Pervert!Hentai!", bear in mind that Robert was still a young 3 old kid physically and the son of the demon king at that. It seemed totally reasonable to have a maid assist him in bathing.

"Young master, there's only a month left until your birthday. Are you excited?" Asked the maid.

"Absofreakinglutely Anastasia! For some reason, I feel like my 4th birthday will be amazing compared to before!" Exclaimed Robert.

"*giggles* Ohhhh you're always so cute young master. I could just eat you up!" Said Anastasia while suddenly pinching Robert's cheeks.

"....Please don't" Said Robert with a deadpan face.

" Anyways, young master, I was told by your highness, King Vulcan, to inform you that he will invite someone from a noble family to come to discuss something important with you during your birthday." Said Anastasia

"????Discuss something with me???? Aren't I too young to have a discussion with another noble besides my family???" Asked Robert

"I'm not too sure young master. Hmmmm maybe try asking your highness about it." Replied Anastasia.

"Hmmmmm I guess I will" Said Robert while having his arms crossed still pondering about this "important" thing.

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In an office somewhere, A young looking handsome man with blond hair, gold colored slit eyes wearing a black long sleeved shirt could be seen sitting, and staring outside the window.

"Hmmmm 1 month. I heard this kid showed promise. He better not disappoint." Said the young man before snapping his fingers, and then vanishing into thin air.

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In a dark cave far from the demon king's castle. Several hooded figures could be seen forming a circle.

"After being stolen from our ancestors 700 years ago, it'll finally reappear once more! 1 month, just a month more before we can reclaim it!!!!" Exclaimed one of the hooded figures in a deep sinister voice.

To be continued.....