My hometown is in Green River Town.

Although this night school is a place for teaching, considering the acceptance level of these ordinary people, Magnus Valorion's daily lessons were still very limited. Magnus didn't hope for the people to remember all this knowledge; he just wanted to first cultivate their scientific thinking and tell them that everything follows certain rules. Magnus did not want his governed people to worship gods and seek supernatural solutions whenever something happened.

After teaching cultural knowledge, it was time for the practical lessons. Tonight, Magnus chose to teach the entire county some rope knotting techniques. Initially, some people who had recently arrived in Green River Town didn't think much of it, believing that everyone knew how to tie knots. But after Magnus demonstrated, those who were previously disdainful realized how limited their knowledge was. Magnus taught everyone how to tie more than ten different types of knots, such as the half hitch, square knot, figure-eight knot, Prusik knot, and tent peg knot. The most crucial part was that each knot had different uses, and different scenarios required different knots.

Just in the matter of knot tying, the town mayor could explain so many methods, leaving everyone in awe. However, what the people of Green River Town looked forward to the most was not these practical lessons but the various legendary stories Magnus would tell in his "third class." Previously, Magnus had told the people of Green River Town parts of "The Odyssey," "Eugénie Grandet," "The Count of Monte Cristo," and "Romeo and Juliet."

While telling these stories, many people asked Magnus who "Odysseus," "Dantès," and "Romeo" were. Magnus couldn't explain well and brushed it off with an ancient legend. These people naturally did not dare to question Magnus's knowledge, as he was considered a saint capable of awakening divine artifacts like the Fountain Stone.

Now, Magnus had begun the legendary story of William Wallace. Magnus took a sip of water to moisten his throat and then vividly continued:

"Yesterday, we talked about William Wallace killing the English sheriff and forming a resistance. Today, we'll talk about the Battle of Stirling Bridge."

"On an autumn morning, mist shrouded Stirling Bridge. On one side were the elite English troops, ready for battle, their weapons reflecting the faint morning light. On the other side, William Wallace and his Scottish resistance silently waited..."

Listening to Magnus narrate ancient stories, everyone sat closely together, the people of Green River Town moving their positions forward as much as possible, afraid of missing a single detail.

"Wallace's eyes glinted with determination. He turned to his warriors and said, 'Brothers, though the English are many, we have our land and homes as our support. Using this bridge, we can defeat them one by one.' The narrow terrain of Stirling Bridge was their greatest advantage. Despite their smaller numbers, they could use the bridge's narrowness to prevent the English troops from crossing all at once, thereby defeating them in batches."

"The English army began to cross the bridge. The Scottish warriors held their breath, hiding in the bushes and high ground, watching intently. Wallace waved his hand, signaling everyone to remain quiet. The English soldiers advanced slowly, their armor glistening in the morning light. The Scots' hearts pounded in time with the enemy's footsteps."

"Finally, the vanguard stepped onto the bridge. Wallace gripped his longsword and said softly, 'Wait until they're halfway across.' His warriors waited silently, their eyes sharp."

The audience below held their breath, engrossed in the story.

Now, Alice Parker understood why her younger brother was so interested in "studying" lately.

"When the front half of the English army had just crossed the bridge, Wallace shouted, 'Now!' The warriors leapt from their hiding places like tigers pouncing, rushing towards the bridgehead. The English soldiers were caught off guard and fell into chaos. Wallace personally led a team towards the bridgehead, swinging his sword and breaking through the enemy's defenses."

At the exciting part, the audience below couldn't help but applaud.

"The rear of the English army saw the chaos ahead and hurriedly retreated, but the narrow bridge prevented a swift withdrawal. Wallace and his warriors used the terrain to their advantage, fiercely attacking the enemies on the bridge. The English troops were forced to fight but lost their advantage in the unfamiliar terrain. The battle lasted for hours, and the bravery and intelligence of the Scottish resistance eventually led to their victory over the numerically superior English forces. The English soldiers at the bridgehead fell one by one, and the river turned red with blood. The Scots won this crucial battle."

Magnus told these stories to the people of Green River Town not because he had nothing better to do but with a deep intention. Magnus subtly planted a seed of resistance in the hearts of the Green River Town people through these stories.

"My goodness, Wallace is truly a great man!"

"Wallace is not only an excellent warrior but also a remarkable leader."

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Seeing the discussion among the audience, Magnus suddenly had a brilliant idea. He took another sip of water and continued vividly:

"After the battle, the warriors sat around the campfire, celebrating their victory. Wallace pondered, his gaze distant. 'Wallace, what are you thinking about?' his lieutenant, Andrew Moray, asked. 'I'm thinking about my hometown, a peaceful and beautiful place with lush trees and clear rivers. There, I climbed trees in my childhood, and my parents worked hard in the fields. My father taught me to wield a sword, and my mother taught me to maintain hope in difficult times.' 'What's the name of your hometown?' a curious warrior asked. Wallace smiled slightly, his eyes shining with determination, and said slowly, 'My hometown is in the northern Green River Town.'"

Upon hearing this, the audience below started buzzing with discussion.

"What? Wallace is from our Green River Town?"

"Such a heroic figure came from our Green River Town, and no one ever mentioned it?"

"What do you know? The mayor already said it's an ancient secret. Only our learned and knowledgeable saint of a mayor would know about such ancient matters."

"Oh my, such a heroic and fierce figure. If not for the mayor's telling, we would have never known!"

Seeing the audience's reaction, Magnus was very satisfied. At this moment, Magnus had planted a seed of loyalty and resistance in the hearts of the people of Green River Town.