Shirou in Another World.

Volume 1: Beginnings CH8

Sakura was sitting on the chair, doing her daily writing exercises.

The past week had certainly been an eye-opening experience for her. It reminded her of when she had been taught to weave back at the village. Except, everything was more difficult with Garamm. But it was still manageable.

Her lessons were separated according to category.

Education was in the morning. Reading, mathematics, and language. Although language was only limited to oral practice for now. Garamm had been teaching her English, and to a light extent, Anglo-Saxon, the ancestor of that language.

Apparently, many texts and magic required very old languages to be understood. Since the Archibalds were of English descent, Sakura needed to be taught those two first.

Magic training and penmanship training took up the afternoon. Garamm read to Sakura several methods from the books to practice. So far, no progress on that front. Sakura was worried she was disappointing the expectations he had, but Garamm explained that it was fine. Beginning to learn magic was a slow and tedious process. Especially when the wand was needed for Sakura to reach the first step of manifesting her mana.

Finally, the last session of the day was her favourite.

Culinary Arts. Or at least, the basics.

Garamm had asked the tavern if they were willing to teach Sakura how to cook. It was troublesome he believed, not many people were inclined to allow children in the kitchen.

Only to be surprised when they returned with compliments, stating that Sakura already had a developing talent for cooking. They were very eager to teach the young girl their dishes.

At around 6 pm, Sakura would happily run off to the kitchens to learn.

It was consoling for Garamm.

The poor girl had been nervous around him ever since he bought her from the Black Fortune Guild. She would try her best to follow his words, even if they weren't orders. Obviously, out of fear from punishment. Which normal slaves would experience everday.

Garamm took note of the time, the bell tower should start ringing any moment now.

He allocated a total of 8 hours for Sakura's lessons. 9-12 in the morning for education, since it was considered the best time to absorb information. A break of 2 hours for lunch and her nap, followed by her magic and writing session from 3-6 in the afternoon. Then, 2 hours of culinary training after sunset.

At first, he wanted to give Sakura a break between her penmanship and culinary training, but learned that Sakura enjoyed cooking after the third day. So he gave her permission to skip the half hour break after sunset.

A bell in the distance tolled, echoing its loud clangs across the streets.

It was the signal that 6pm had arrived.

Then Sakura was off. Neatly organizing the handwritten sheets of letters before running out the door eagerly for her cooking lessons.

At least Garamm found something to keep the girl happy. She was still a child and children are easily shaken. Especially after all the life-changing events she experienced.

He moved from his side of the table to check Sakura's penmanship, only to see messy scribbles barely resembling the phonetic writing system.

Yes, it looked like it was going to be a long road ahead for the young girl before she could write clearly.

Tomorrow was going to be the day Sakura would receive her wand. Then, Garamm would bring her south with him. Leaving the far northern Sapo city behind.

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