Life at the Top

Most people within the country did not know who Mr. Hines was.

However, it would be a crime for anyone within Hoofmorn University to not know the man.

Mr. Hines was Hoofmorn University’s founder and its first dean. He was the most highly-ranked figure in Somerland’s cultural field during his time.

All his students were people who were involved in, or even led, the massive spurt of development in Somerland’s early modern history.

Everyone was excited once they heard this, especially Mr. Marshman.

Jasper looked up at the man who spoke and smiled. “You’ve got a great eye for things, Mr…?”

“Professor McDaniel is the department chief of Hoofmorn University’s Early Modern History. He’s one of the top three figures in the field of Early Modern History.”

Patrick introduced the man before he looked at the open scroll again and asked, “Is this the real thing?”

mess with you gentlemen by offering you

praised Sean internally after

had immediately found this treasure once he learned that Jasper was preparing gifts for

scroll’s previous owner. Even then, it had

piece,

of millions was a suffocating sum in such a setting. However, as far as Jasper was concerned, this gift

his achievements continue to stand the test of time. Hoofmorn University remains to be

would be to Hoofmorn University if Mr. Hines’ calligraphed work were to disappear in the outside world, so I thought I’d take the responsibility to gift it to Hoofmorn University instead. I hope Hoofmorn University will honor Mr. Hines’ passing wish and continue to produce and nurture scholars and talents

anyone good with

be Jasper

titans of their respective academic fields looked at Jasper

Mr. Marshman peered at Jasper

you by your given name as your elder. On behalf of Hoofmorn University’s staff and student body, I thank you