Life at the Top

In the dean’s office in Hoofmorn University’s administrative building, Jasper saw one of the most important figures of the country’s academic field, Patrick Marshmeet.

This old man looked lively and vigorous despite being in his late sixties.

This was the second time Jasper had seen such an energetic man of such age.

The first time was with Old Master Law.

“Hello, Mr. Marshman. I’m Jasper Laine, I hope you’re doing well.”

Jasper was extremely courteous and sincere upon entering the room.

This was not just because of Patrick’s identity and status, but also because the man was a true academic senior that devoted his life to the country and its people.

Patrick took a good look at Jasper before replying cheerfully, “Hello. To see you achieve such great success at such a young age, Mr. Laine, makes old men like us embarrassed. Seeing as how we’ve lived our whole lives for nothing.”

better era. Youths like us would never have had such a great environment to flourish in

meeting a money-minded businessman when Tom called me before this. Looks like I was worried

around to take a long box from Julian’s hands. Then, he turned back to tell Patrick, “I come bearing gifts this time, Mr.

actions and words. The man answered unhappily, “What

impression of Jasper

nervous as he watched the scene play out by the side. He felt that

leading figures in the

“Don’t be in such a rush to reject

not only gifting it to you, Mr. Marshman. This gift is for everyone in Hoofmorn University; staff, faculty, and

I’ve got to

any secular gift, I will still reject it.

did not rush to explain as he opened

carefully packaged scroll. The scroll itself was around a meter and a half in length and seemed rather aged. There was a layer of wax over the exterior of the scroll