Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter

Allen fails the royal court exam and looks for work to pay his way back home. Duke Howard hires him to teach his daughter Tina, a prodigy who cannot cast a single spell despite perfect theory. Allen tests her mana flow, finds the block, and builds drills that use visualization, channel shaping, and everyday tasks to open stable circuits. Tina begins to cast and sets her sights on the Royal Academy while Allen turns lessons into plans for field work, defense, and etiquette. Sabotage from rival houses forces extra practice and mock trials, and Allen shields Tina during public exams and board reviews. Lydia Leinster crosses paths with them and accepts sparring that links sword forms to magic rhythm. Ellie and Lynne join select sessions and the group handles monster runs and village requests that expose noble plots. A summer crisis reaches the capital and Allen coordinates wards, logistics, and rescue while Tina anchors the core spell. The house earns credit, the rivals back down, and the tutoring contract moves into a long term post.