If the princess was just starting the academy, then she would be in his class, meaning they'd be starting together, and she'd also be in the Queen's tournament.
That was why the Queen wanted the tournament because she was sure her daughter was going to win Roman even if the other participants failed to win him, and if the princess met him in the tournament, she was definitely not going to hold back in front of her mother, the Queen.
Roman stood there looking at her, and at first, he was admiring her, but now he was watching her; she was using a sword; Roman had no idea how to use a sword, and even if he wanted to learn, he couldn't just beat someone with years of experience.
The princess stopped and took a deep breath, facing away, and then her eyes met with Roman's.
The maid beside him bowed her head immediately while Roman stood there with a smile on his face, staring at her; she was beautiful, just like how a princess should be.
