Is that so...? I've heard a similar story, but Shez was the one who happened to be in the area. He was enrolled as a student as a reward — as a Blue Lion. Didn't last long though, before things shook up.

[ It's strange how that works out. Was it just happenstance that made the difference in which mercenary was on the scene? They've got no way of knowing. ]

I have to admit, it's hard to imagine the Ashen Demon himself teaching noble heirs.