On the vast sea, there is an island nation with a beautiful and adorable little princess.
This princess is a bit unique—she enjoys learning both magic and kung fu.
She has two mentors, one teaching her kung fu and another teaching her magic.
Kung Fu mentor is from China and magic mentor is from Europe.
People in the palace praise the princess not only for being a skilled martial artist but also for being a powerful magician.
Only the two mentors know the truth.
One day, the two mentors met in the palace garden.
Despite both being mentors to the princess, they were usually busy with their own matters, and even when they met, they barely exchanged a few words.
This time, they finally had the chance to have a serious conversation.
The kung fu mentor said, “Magic mentor, I’ve heard that the princess’s magic skills are formidable—all thanks to your guidance.”
The martial arts master sighed and said, “Actually, the princess’s martial arts can only be considered mediocre. Calling her a martial arts expert is just flattery from the people in the palace. I know most people in the palace like the princess, and saying so is to make her happy. But isn’t this harming the princess? “
The magic mentor responded, “Unfortunately, the princess believes it. She truly thinks she is both a martial arts expert and a magic master!”
The martial arts master continued, “If the little princess could just stay quietly in the palace, that would be fine. But she likes to wander around, not only within the country but also abroad. We can’t be with her all the time, so what if she encounters danger?”
The magic mentor sighed and said, “She travels everywhere, and if she doesn’t cause trouble, it’s fine. But she always likes to stand out, and I truly worry for her!”
After a moment of silence, the magic mentor spoke again, “Martial arts master, how did you end up taking the princess as your apprentice?”
The martial arts master replied, “Once, there was a group of people bullying a frail-looking boy, robbing him and even beating him. No one around dared to intervene. Just as I was about to step forward, I saw a little girl running up to stand in front of the boy. She looked infuriated with her face all red, scolding those people for bullying others.
The little girl had no sense of danger, and she was about to be attacked. I stepped in and dealt with those people swiftly.
Unexpectedly, the little girl grabbed me and insisted that I teach her martial arts.
She said she wanted to use martial arts to help others in need.
Without hesitation, I agreed and took her as my apprentice.
It was later that I found out she was actually a princess!”
The magic mentor added, “It seems our reasons for taking her as an apprentice are the same. Despite the princess being a bit careless in her studies, not very serious, and not having high talent, she possesses a kind and sincere heart.”
The martial arts master said, “I have to return to China from time to time, and you have to go back to Europe occasionally. When I’m not around, please take care of her, and when you’re absent, I’ll keep an eye on her.”
The magic mentor agreed, “Well said. Let’s try our best to take turns assisting the princess. Today’s conversation has been quite fruitful.”
To be continued.
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