Neighbors and Young People

Compared to the bustling military camp, Han Mingxuan's place was much quieter.

Besides Old Kamon and his companions, there was only Endymion.

Han Mingxuan has nothing to do now that he's free, so he practices calligraphy.

He copied down the classic works that were in his mind.

It's fine to give it as a gift when needed, and it's also fine to use it as a table leg pad when not needed.

Moreover, he also practiced calligraphy, achieving three goals at once.

"Halt! This is a restricted area. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter."

Han Mingxuan was practicing calligraphy when he heard Endymion's voice.

He happened to be switching shifts with Old Kamon and the others.

"Oh, it's Endymion. Please inform him that I've come to visit the Father of Night."

"You are not qualified, Gusalto."

"For the sake of the Emperor, Endymion, don't be so absolute."

The Gusalto Family served by the Emperor's side from the time the Emperor unified the earth.

They belong to the group that contributed to the rise of the dynasty, the most senior among the senior.

The most loyalist among the loyalists.

However, corruption persists.

In fact, from the moment Han Mingxuan moved in, he had already obtained all the information about all the nobles in the entire area.

"You are still able to stand here unharmed precisely because of the Emperor's mercy."

Endymion was fully convinced that if it were for Han Mingxuan's sake, the Emperor could immediately order the complete purge of all the nobles here.

"Old Han, someone's here outside."

What do you do?

"It seems they said they were coming to visit you, but it's best to be careful without any reason. These nobles may be loyal, but they won't do anything without personal gain."

"It's alright, Kamon, let them in."

It's just someone coming to visit, not someone coming to buy melons, nothing serious will happen.

"The sir wants you to come in," Kamon said.

"Are you sure everything is alright?" Endymion asked.

"Yes, this was approved by the Father of Night."

Then, Gusalto came in.

They brought gifts, and they brought people with them.

"Honorable Father of Night, it is truly impolite of you to visit only now. Please forgive me."

"It's nothing. I just happened to be away from Terra for a while. I wonder what brings Mr. Gusalto here?"

Upon hearing Han Mingxuan's words, Gusalto lost his composure.

According to the usual procedure among nobles, they would first exchange pleasantries before stating their purpose.

They usually keep the details of the transfer of benefits very confidential.

But Han Mingxuan has now brought it up so bluntly.

"That's just how Nostramo operates. They get straight to the point. As the saying goes, 'Nobody comes to the temple without a reason.' For a nobleman like you to come knocking, it must be something important."

Why would someone visit a temple without a reason?

The wisdom of this Father of Night is indeed well-deserved.

"To be honest, Father of Night, I have come here to ask you for a favor."

As soon as Gusalto finished speaking, the man and woman who had come with him knelt down.

"Please accept us, Father of Night."

"What's going on? I don't have the habit of casually taking in sons."

"Father of Night, you've misunderstood. I simply wish to plead with you to allow these two children to stay by your side and study."

"I had no other choice but to swallow my pride and come to visit."

"My information is probably not a secret to you; the present-day Gusalto is not the same Gusalto of the past."

"As an old man who has followed the Emperor since the beginning of the Unification Wars, and as the patriarch of the Gulsartu Family for generations, I have compromised far too much."

"I watched helplessly as the once valiant and glorious Gusalto became what he is now, and I am heartbroken."

"I want to seek change, sir."

Change?

Why not just go find Tzeentch?

What do you want to change?

"I want to change the Gusalto Family, to restore it to the noble, valiant, and glorious family it was during the Unification Wars, to make it once again a follower the Emperor could be proud of!"

"Then why don't you do it yourself?"

As the head of the Gusalto Family, he had supreme power, and he was capable of it.

"Sir, to my former family, I was a hero. To my current family, I am a sinner."

"Under my leadership, the family once gained glory; now, due to my compromises, the family is nothing but corruption."

"Indeed, it's not too late to turn back; the Emperor's mercy will forgive us, but I cannot forgive myself."

"So you want to pin your hopes on young people?"

"Yes, these two children did not grow up within the family; I personally raised them outside of it."

"They hold in their hearts the honor and nobility that only their original family possessed, while you, Mr. Han, have wisdom and courage."

"You can change Nostramo, but please have mercy and save my family."

Han Mingxuan didn't say anything; he just sat there.

He put his pen aside and poured himself a cup of tea.

He was weighing the necessity of doing so.

Endymion.

"Sir, Gusalto said is true."

What are the names of these two children?

"Nobilia Gusalto, Renato Gusalto."

A man and a woman, a brother and sister.

"A noble rebirth; you place high hopes on them."

The Latin transliteration of their names means "nobility" and "rebirth."

"Sir, I have no other choice."

"Endymion, please contact Old Ma for me."

Old Ma?

Hero Malcador?!

Old Gusalto never expected that Han Mingxuan would contact the Imperium Chancellor.

"Old Han, you have no doubt. The Gusalto Family has proven their purity and loyalty with their blood and souls."

Tsk.

"Old Ma, you're really something, you just whispered the words right in my ear."

This means that Malcador has been watching this area all along.

"After all, your safety is very important, Old Han."

"Alright, since you've put it that way..."

Han Mingxuan got up and brought two booklets from the study.

"You two can stay here."

"Thank you, Mr. Han!"

Just as the two were about to kowtow, Han Mingxuan reached out and stopped them.

"That's not how things work here," Han Mingxuan said. "Let's agree on three rules."

"First, you yourselves must be clear about what you should and shouldn't do."

"Secondly, don't treat me like some high-ranking official or nobleman, and there's no need to try to please me. Just stand tall and be a decent person."

Third, questioning.

After Han Mingxuan finished explaining these three points, he handed over what he had already copied to the two of them.

"The writing above is from the Old Terra period; my guards will teach you during this time."

"Once you can read and memorize all the contents here, I will give you your first test."

Direct assessment?

This was something they hadn't expected.

This is also Han Mingxuan's teaching method: don't worry about anything else, just get moving.