The lesson carried on as usual, the instructor delving into advanced combat strategies and tactical formations. Most students were engaged—some more than others—but as the session stretched on, exhaustion began to settle in.
By the time the lecture neared its end, even some of the more attentive students were starting to space out.
The instructor, however, showed no sympathy.
"And that concludes today's lesson," he finally announced, closing his tablet with a decisive click.
A collective sigh of relief swept through the room, but it was short-lived.
"Before you leave," the instructor continued, his sharp gaze scanning the class, "I expect you all to complete the problem set by tomorrow. No exceptions."
The room filled with groans almost instantly.
Julia let her head fall onto her desk dramatically. "Oh, come on. We just survived a two-hour lecture."
Lucas looked equally pained. "Problem sets after all that? This guy has no heart."
