Gu Hang simply picked a few random classes and went in to listen to the lectures.
Jason Morgan and Haier Si Morgan, the married couple, never imagined that one day they would have the opportunity to attend a class with the Duke himself.
Jason, as an official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs - Immigration Bureau, exposed a group of looters disguised as civilians when he was dispatched to Sanchi Town. He nearly lost his life, but after returning, he was acknowledged for his meritorious conduct and was promoted directly to D2 level.
The bureau wanted to send him out again, and at first, he was very resistant.
The experience from the last time had left him trembling with fear, not to mention that the direction of the dispatch this time was the perilous Green Valley Region.
There, it wasn't just a matter of dealing with looters consisting of the unemployed and the dispossessed. Being captured by looters might not necessarily end in death, as an Alliance official taken as a hostage would fetch a pretty penny. On the other hand, killing an Alliance official would bring major trouble.
But the mutated monsters there were irrational, and encountering one meant an almost certain death by their bite.
However, he was soon persuaded by his wife yet again.
His wife, a person with particularly progressive thoughts, was truly a devoted spouse.
"Fortune favors the bold!"
After returning from his last dispatch, he was promoted two ranks, even skipping from E to D, which meant a significant increase in benefits and treatment. And this time, since he was going to an even more dangerous place, the anticipated promotion would probably be greater.
But before this mission, his leader had also managed to secure an opportunity for this 'active participant': to study at Wind-Extinguishing Zhongsi Academy.
With just a short period of training, it was a very significant experience, which would greatly assist him in climbing the ranks and reaching higher positions in the future.
And it wasn't just him attending the academy; his wife Haier Si Morgan, as well as his sister-in-law, Haier Si's sister Milia Derong, also came.
His wife worked as a clerical worker in a commercial company, and she, being so proactive and progressive in her daily life, with equally good performance, secured the same opportunity and also brought her sister along.
Jason could never have imagined that one day he would have the experience of studying with his wife.
The learning experience at Loyal Heir Academy was somewhat dull.
He and his sister-in-law frequently mocked together, criticising how the teachers' lectures were unexceptional and monotonous like chanting scriptures; the content was the same old detailed accounts of the Duke's achievements that they were all too familiar with.
Executing former Alliance rebel generals, suppressing the resurgence of the Evil God, battling the Green Skin Orcs... Indeed, these were legendary tales, but one would tire of hearing them a thousand times over.
Only his most progressive wife managed to maintain high spirits, and even privately urged her sister and husband to study seriously and not to treat it merely as a formality.
But... wasn't this just a formality? To come and listen to lectures, make up the hours, sing the praises of the Duke on the weekly exams according to the standard answers, and, in the end, receive a certificate of completion that would add to a beautiful resume and make future promotions more convenient.
Isn't that quite good?
Pay close attention to the lectures? It's pointless.
But today, the Duke himself came to inspect the classroom.
They controlled themselves not to turn their heads and disrespectfully stare at the Duke, but they couldn't erase the shock they felt upon entering the classroom and seeing the Duke casually sitting in the last row.
Under this sudden visit, no matter how uninterested they felt, they were determined to appear as if they were deeply moved and full of tears, even if the person on the podium was Mr. Maisike, known throughout the academy as the worst lecturer.
Perhaps, by catching the Duke's attention with an outstanding performance, they might ascend to the pinnacle of their careers?
However, as the class began, they realized there was no need to act.
Or rather, they started off intending to perform well, but as the class went on, they became thoroughly engrossed in instructor Maisike's presentation.
To tell the truth, the content he taught hadn't changed; it was still the same old material: the illustrious history and tragic experiences of Rage Owl Star, the Duke as a savior, the duty of loyalty to the Duke, the Duke as a representative of the Empire...
Yet, the content was much more vibrant and engaging.
He didn't just recite from the book; when speaking about the Rage Owl Star People's glorious life, his expression was filled with hopefulness; when mentioning their tragic life, it contained sorrow; and when talking about how the Duke alone developed the area outside the city, defeated the looters, and conquered cities, he was passionate and fiery.
Even Milia Derong, who had always shown impatience with these subjects, found herself moved by his words.
Leaving aside everything else, just listening to the story itself was interesting enough.
And as people were engrossed in these tales, the multitude of ideas that the class aimed to instill subtly entered their minds.
By the end of the class, the students were not only free from any sense of aversion but also somewhat captivated, wanting more.
It was then that they remembered the Duke was also part of their class.
Turning their heads, they could no longer see the Duke's figure; when he had left was anyone's guess.
Having listened to half a class, Gu Hang felt much more at ease.
He was reassured; the system's output was indeed effective.
After confirming the effectiveness of the course halfway through, Gu Hang discreetly made an early exit.
Outside the classroom, he encountered Reed Meshako, the Dean of Academics at Wind-Extinguishing Zhongsi Academy, who had been waiting there.