Aurelian College, in the ancient philology class.
Dean Tungus was at the podium, lecturing on the ancient linguistics runes, while most of the students were drowsy, either distracted or doing other things in private.
There were only a few students who listened to the lectures attentively, and these students were generally children of commoners or minor nobles.
Even if this class was not taught by Dean Tungus, then there would immediately be more than half of the people missing.
Those second and third generations who are extravagant and dissolute will not stay in the classroom so obediently and wait for the end of the get out of class.
Dean Mr. Tungus turned around and took a quick look around the classroom. When he glanced at the second-generation students who were absent-minded and not listening to the lecture seriously, his eyes were calm, as if he didn't care at all.
His eyes were fixed on the students sitting in the front row listening to the lecture. A smile appeared on his face, but then disappeared in an instant, just like the strictest teachers.
"The ancient runic language has practical value in many fields. For example, in the seven kingdoms of this land, many ancient laws are written in the ancient runic language."
"But there are very limited ways to learn the language."
"If you learn this course well, even if you leave the academy and go out into the world, you will be able to gain the courtesy of the nobles with this skill."
When the civilian students sitting in the front heard this, their eyes sparkled and their hearts were shaken.
For them, being treated as aristocrats was already a class leap.
The second-generation students sitting at the back of the class did not take the dean's words seriously, and some even laughed out loud.
After all, in their opinion, no matter how well a scholar learns various ancient languages, what future can he have?
Although in essence, the second generation of nobles who can come to this academy will basically not be heirs, and it will be difficult for them to inherit much territory in the future, and even their wealth will be limited.
However, very few people at this age, living a comfortable life, can realize this.
By the time they realize it later, it is often the day they have slipped down the social ladder, and they no longer have such a good opportunity to improve their skills and abilities.
The Seven Kingdoms generally practiced the system of primogeniture, where the eldest son got everything, and the other sons did not get much.
As the original owner, Locke was forced to feel the cruelty of life in advance, and then fell into the trap of the ill-intentioned professor in the college.
As a time traveler, Locke fell into deep thought as he looked at the ancient runic language textbook and homework in his hand.
I don't know why, but after I traveled through time, I felt that my brain became a lot smarter, as if I possessed the souls of two people at the same time. Therefore, both my memory and comprehension are much better than those in my previous life and my original master.
Originally, in the original owner's memory, the runes were very complicated, like bird language, and the composition of each word had no rules. But in front of him, it was so simple.
In a very short period of time, he memorized most of the runes and their usage, and completed the homework left by the dean, Mr. Tungus.
"If only I had such a strong learning ability in my previous life. Passing exams would be a piece of cake. I must have been a genius in my previous life." Locke thought as he glanced at the synthesis progress of the synthesis magic that appeared in the void before his eyes.
It shows that the synthesis will be completed in three minutes.
Dean Tungus said, "Okay, this class ends here. After you go back, everyone must complete the homework I assigned."
"Also, you must preview the textbook content I assigned in advance."
"This will deepen your understanding of the runes."
"Now give me the homework I was assigned last class."
Dean Mr. Tungus walked to the middle of the students in the front row and spoke with his head down.
In fact, he only said these words to these students.
Aurelian College is a very strange school. Its course fees are so high, but the graduation requirements are very simple.
Therefore, most of the students here hardly pay attention in class.
Making friends, horseback riding, playing ball, and banquets are what the second generation in the college care about.
As per custom, the dean of the college, Mr. Tungus, reached out and collected the textbooks and homework of several students around him.
After he finished collecting, he turned around and prepared to leave.
But at this moment, Locke suddenly stood up, holding the rune homework, and said, "Sorry, Mr. Tungus."
"I thought you forgot about me. I also finished the homework assigned in the last class."
Upon hearing this, Dean Tungus paused, turned around, looked at the homework in Locke's hand, but did not choose to take it. Instead, he frowned.
Mr. Tungus is also an old man with gray hair, gray beard, and a pair of blue eyes. He wears aristocratic clothes with complicated patterns.
"Locke, how long has it been since you last listened to the class?"
"When was the last time you handed in your homework?"
The dean's meaning was very clear. He thought it was impossible for Locke to keep up with his teaching progress, so there was no value in correcting Locke's homework.
Those commoners and young noble students immediately looked at Locke with eyes full of sarcasm.
They thought Locke might be crazy.
They had also heard something about the Kingdom of Anjou and the Frankish Empire, and thought that Locke had done something crazy out of desperation.
Even if they listen carefully to every class and prepare and review carefully for each class, if they miss one class, it will be difficult for them to keep up with the teaching progress of the dean, Mr. Tungus.
And Locke, after missing so many classes,
And even though he had hardly done any homework, he actually handed in an assignment today.
Locke looked at Mr. Tunguska and knew that if he wanted to break the deadlock, he had to attract the attention of the linguistics professor.
Fortunately, after I traveled through time and obtained the original owner's body, for some reason, my memory and comprehension abilities have indeed improved greatly.
This has resulted in my learning ability being more than twice as strong as before.
This resulted in me barely completing the homework assigned by Mr. Tungus after studying all night and constantly looking through my textbooks.
So, Locke insisted, "But Mr. Dean, I did finish my homework."
"I suddenly feel that your course is very interesting. Those ancient languages seem to have vitality, and they are infused into my life during the learning process."
Locke boasted a little about the ancient linguistics course taught by the dean.
Dean Tungus frowned, his expression changed slightly. He glanced at Locke sternly, and after a little hesitation, he chose to take the homework handed to him by Locke.
Locke felt a little relieved when he saw this scene.
Dean Tungus flipped through Locke's homework. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, but after reading a few pages, he looked up at Locke in surprise, and then began to read it carefully.
Locke stared at the dean, Mr. Tungus, wondering if his judgment was correct.
Can I really get a spot as an outstanding graduate and solve my current predicament by using this method?
There is not much time left for myself.
After reading it, Dean Tunguska said with a hint of rebuke, "The error rate is still quite high."
"Mr. Locke, the quality of your homework is not very high."
Dean Mr. Tungus handed Locke's homework back, but did not accept it, intending to take it back for special corrections.
Locke smiled bitterly in his heart. As expected, cramming at the last minute was not feasible.
After all, it was the result of two days of forced self-study.
The next moment, a yellowed notebook was placed in front of him.
Locke looked up at Dean Tunguska. "Mr. Dean, this is..."
Dean Tungus said expressionlessly, "Finish the questions above. When you're done, come find me in my office."
After saying that, he turned and left the classroom without telling Locke the time limit.
A glint of joy flashed in Locke's eyes, he had made the right bet.
He picked up the homework book assigned by the dean and quickly left the classroom.
At this time, most people in the classroom, including the minor nobles and commoners who usually listened attentively to the lectures, did not realize what had just happened.
They just thought it was an ordinary conversation between Locke and the dean, and the dean just assigned a separate assignment to "teach" Locke a lesson, so it didn't attract anyone's special attention.
At the same time, the synthesis cube in front of Locke also showed that the synthesis was completed and the level 2 item had been synthesized. Should he continue to synthesize the level 3 item?