Learning Management With The Duke

 As they left the Craftsman Alliance Branch building, the Grand Advisor looked at Ryker with approval,

 "You will make a great Acting Duke, young Lord," Ryker let out an unamused chuckle in return. 

 "Yeah, but I have to let you handle those old foxes. I can improvise but against their experience, I will be defeated in battle of wits and words," Ryker reply.

 "Yes, and we will do so. But remember, the Duke will not enter his retreat until a week had pass. During that time, he will teach you everything you need to know, from how to handle those from the Great Families, to how to wrangle the Duchy, which is an entirely different beast,"

 Ryker helplessly nodded, knowing it would be hard for him. However, he will do so, not just because he literally have no choice when his father-in-law put him in the spot, but because he could not disagree with one thing he said,