>>5861996A middle-aged man dressed in blue robes appears before you; some of his inky black hair is streaked with grey and white. This is Lan Zhihao (藍智豪), the current principal of the Dengtian School. He began his rectorship eight years ago, a year after you graduated from the school and a year before the recent war with the Wen.
“I heard about the school’s lack of alchemical pills.”
“Yes, we’re in a really tough position right now.”
“I’ll make sure to take care of that soon.” You throw him a glance. “I believe you’re here regarding the Initiation Ceremony?”
Lan Zhihao nods. “Indeed. Spring is almost upon us. I’m here to inform you that the ceremony will be held in three days. But…”
“Speak your mind, Principal Lan.”
“If I may make a selfish request, Stronghold Master.” Lan Zhihao’s expression turns somewhat stern. “I’ve taken a look at the list of youths that will be tested this year and have been keeping tabs on some of them. They are nothing like the generations from before the war. Even the sons of powerful clans—they are lost, aimless… I understand that it was difficult for your late master to do anything about it in the state that he was in. We do what we can in the school to instil a sense of duty and pride in our disciples, but I hope that you can give our future disciples some form of encouragement to rouse their spirits before they begin their training.”
“I see.”
You have some ideas, which one do you pick?
>You will take in the top student after two years as your own disciple.>After two years, you will offer the top student large amounts of wealth and cultivation resources.>You don’t need to do anything special. A rousing, charismatic speech will suffice for now.>Write in. 