He watches Aladdin's turn during third term, first year Iktiyar with a smile, while sitting close to Sai Lin. When Aladdin successfully shows his great abilities, he comes closer to him.[3] He then listens to Myers explaining that only the 1st Kodors will advance to the second year, who in this case are Aladdin and Sphintus Carmen. Sai Lin and Nero come to Aladdin. Nero comments that next year they will advance as well, and Sai Lin tells him to do his best, for their sake too. He also attends a ceremony the next day, anticipating Aladdin being chosen as the best student. He is shocked when the one chosen is Titus Alexius instead.[4]