Chapter 67: Longing Wives
"Freewill pass? Who nominated you?"
Dapper answered and explained who had nominated him. After hearing the explanation, Headmaster Powell requested Dapper’s normal pass and unique ID. Dapper handed them over, and Powell verified the information using a small computer on his desk.
"Mmm... Dapper Freeman. Are you the one who married the current head of the Freeman family?" he asked. "Don’t worry, your identity is safe with me," the headmaster added.
"Yes."
"Ah, I see... You’re the talk of the town right now, you know? Makes me wonder why someone like you would choose to come to the military academy, when many in your position would be enjoying a soft life with all that newfound fame. And your wife? She keeps mentioning you in interviews, always citing her husband’s support. Who would’ve thought I’d meet you here?" the Headmaster said with a booming smile, motioning for Dapper to sit.
Dapper bowed slightly and took the seat. "So, you watch my wives’ interviews too. Well, I just didn’t want to live in the spotlight. Living like a pampered brat gets boring and repetitive. It’s like seeing only a sliver of the world. Truth is, I’ve got bigger goals," Dapper replied.
"Haaa, you’re even more interesting than I thought. My wife never misses a single Freeman interview or product launch. I’m sure the girls in this academy would tear you apart if they found out you’re the Freeman head’s husband," Powell chuckled playfully.
"Haha, I’d rather avoid that," Dapper laughed along.
"Well, let me prepare your Freewill Pass. Normally it would take three days, but since it’s you, I’ll issue it immediately," Powell said, reaching for some documents. Within minutes, he handed Dapper a small square-shaped card with his name engraved in metallic letters and rings.
"Thank you very much, Headmaster. I truly appreciate your help," Dapper said with a bow, then left the office.
As soon as Dapper was gone, the Headmaster picked up his phone and quickly dialed his wife.
"Hey honey! I’ve got a surprise for you!" Powell said excitedly, his tone playful as a mischievous grin spread across his face. The once-stern Headmaster now sounded like a giddy child.