The 'Kingly way' was, of course, respectable, upright, and excellent. It might even be the most foolproof route. Many capable and ambitious university freshmen had relied on this pathway, first joining a popular department that had a good standing in the Student Council. While several departments were financially sound, one of the most outstanding departments would be the Disciplinary Department.
They would start off as lackeys, performing typical errands like dormitory inspections. The best scenario would be a promotion in just a semester. They could work harder in the next semester, possibly even getting promoted to a Secretariat position. Getting promoted to Assistant Department Head as a sophomore was most likely the threshold.
