Professor Aldwin Thorne stood at the front of the lecture hall, chalk in hand, gesturing at the map pinned to the wall behind him.
His voice carried through the room where students sat scattered across the rows, some taking notes, others staring blankly ahead.
"Which brings us to the critical point of supply chain management during prolonged conflicts."
He set the chalk down and dusted off his hands. Moved to the front of his desk and leaned against it.
His eyes swept across the students. "Your evaluation exams are scheduled for next week."
Groans rippled through the room. A few students sat up straighter, suddenly more alert.
"I know, I know. You all thought you had more time." Thorne's expression didn't shift. "You don't. The exams will cover everything we've discussed. Military theory, historical case studies, strategic analysis, and practical problem-solving."
