Excerder stretched out on his throne. The first and second tutors had already arrived and were taking their twenty minutes to eat and clean up. They were both older gentlemen, as expected, and when the time came, he sent for his daughter.
Princess Angelina Excerder was a pretty, young woman. Her brunette hair was done up in a bun, and she wore yellow and green robes, covered in fancy embellishments.
“You sent for me, father?” She asked quietly.
“Yes, I'm going to be interviewing tutors for you, and I want you to sit in.” Excerder said, indicating towards the smaller princess throne on the opposite side of the queen's throne.
“I already told you, I don't want to learn advanced magic.” Princess Angelina objected.
“Nonsense. You would make an excellent All-Mage, at the very least. You may even become Queen.” Excerder said.
“Mother didn't know advanced magic.” Princess Angelina muttered, sitting down.
The first candidate up was an elderly man, who wore white robes with red trim. He introduced himself as Fredrick, The White.
“I understand you are a master of living magic, correct?” Excerder asked.
“Yes, My lord. I've spent fifty years in service of the royal army as a healer. I've brought men back from death's doorstep itself.” Fredrick said.
“I see. Living magic is a useful school, sweetheart. Would you like him as your tutor?” Excerder asked.
“I can already heal small cuts and bruises. When am I ever going to need to do more?” Princess Angelina said coldly.
“Very well...Send in the next tutor.” Excerder ordered.
The second tutor was a slightly younger man, still in his late fifties, by the name of Edward The Alchemist.
“You specialize in chemical magic, correct?” King Excerder asked.
“I do, my lord. Since I was a boy I have studied the secret properties of plants and animals. I can teach your daughter to make all manner of potions, cure-all medicines, restorative drafts, and deadly poisons.”
Excerder glanced at his daughter, who merely had a wicked smile on her face.
“You know, the third tutor said that he had mastery over three schools.” He said. “Let's see how he is. Send him in.”
“He's...not here yet, sire.” an aid called.
“Not here yet? Well...” Excerder said. “I guess I have no choice but decide between these two. I will hire...” Excerder was cut off as the palace shook.
“What the devil was that?!” He exclaimed, as the doors to the throne room swung open.
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