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Professor N.

An unnamed professor referenced in the text.

minor

Also known as N.

First appearance: xxii a theoretical conversation

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CBClaude BernardDDAMAleksandr Matv…NÁNástenkaMMMrs. MertsálovaPNProfessor N.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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