[ A small scoff, a joke he hasn't shared. ]

I suppose so, for those who want to serve in the capital. They're less enthused about protecting the villages.

[ A slow exhale of smoke. ]

But if they wanted to be certified through the academy, they had to get through my classes. As it turns out, my standards are exacting. I was the most hated professor for several years running.

[ He smiles cheerfully. He has like a 75% drop out rate and he's very proud of it. ]