During his military academy days, unlike his classmates who devoted themselves to studying strategy and tactics courses passionately, Pasiphael dedicated all his spare time to the history and psychology books in the library. Thus, upon graduation, an instructor wrote in his personal evaluation with a sigh, "If he had directed his enthusiasm toward a more appropriate field, he would surely become a mainstay of the General Staff one day." Pasiphael's subsequent military career fully proved this instructor's insight into character; in several battles, he demonstrated extraordinary talent. His strategic and tactical acumen was enough to qualify him for the General Staff.