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 without the countless effort and hard

Jasper’s hand and praised, “Here I was worried that I’d be meeting a money-minded businessman when Tom called me before this. Looks like I was worried for

hands. Then, he turned back to tell Patrick, “I

and words. The man answered unhappily, “What for? I never accept gifts, so please

impression of Jasper from earlier also

he watched the scene play out by the side. He felt that Jasper was still rather young and untamed, as he incorporated the societal practice of gifting over

figures in the academic field.

replied, “Don’t be in

you, Mr. Marshman. This

intrigued now. “Now I’ve got to see what grand

secular gift, I will still reject it. After all, this is a campus, and the harmony of the

did not rush to explain as he opened the box

scroll. The scroll itself was around a meter and a half in length and seemed