Chapter 32: Two Academies

The ministers present gasped when they heard this, they understood the weight of Ralvin's words.

The Academy of Magic, if this institution is really opened for the Hawke Empire, then it will undoubtedly become the highest status and most influential institution in the Empire. This may not be so obvious in the early days of the Academy's establishment, but as long as the Academy is on the right track, it will surely become one of the most important institutions in the Hawke Empire over time.

Why? Stoke Imperial Academy of Magic? This institution has sent thousands of mages (regardless of rank) to southerners over the years, and not only that, but the Academy's contribution to the study of magic is also obvious to all. Improved Healing Potions, Potions of Strength, Magic Cannons, etc., etc., etc......., etc., etc., It can be said that the influence of this academy on the Stoke Empire is multifaceted, coupled with the almost fanatical worship of magic in the south. Mages are almost god-like beings in the Stoke Empire.

In fact, there was a saying in the Stoke Empire that was widely circulated among the common people, that is: "It is better to be an honor student in the Imperial Academy than a small nobleman in the poor countryside." "The reason why there is such a saying is because in the past hundred years, many low-level nobles have not hesitated to send their next generation of heirs to the magic academy, if they can really mix up a little fame in that place, it is definitely much more promising than being a little nobleman in the ravine!

Of course, although the Hawke Empire respects magicians, it is far from being as close to worship as the Stoke Empire. However, it can be seen only from the influence of the Stoke Imperial Academy of Magic on the entire empire. If the Hawke Empire's Academy of Magic is built, then its status will definitely not be low!And now, Ralvin seems to be intending to hand over such an important department to a little girl who is not yet twenty years old?

Yes, everyone thinks it's incredible. The last time Regna took over the MI, the ministers were already dissatisfied. But because most of the voice in this agency is still in the hands of Willais, even Ralvin can't do whatever he wants to do to MIA, and Regner did a pretty good job after that. Therefore, the ministers also endured this matter.

But today, Ralvin actually said that he was going to hand over the Academy of Magic to a young man who was less than twenty years old? How can this be done? What the MI said was also well sorted out by Velles, and when Regner took over, he at least had a foundation. And now, the Academy of Magic is still under construction, if you want a foundation or not, if you want experience or not, is it really okay to hand it over to Anne Lot?

"Your Majesty......" Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew was the first to hold back: "After all, the Academy of Magic is also in its infancy. Of course I am convinced of Miss Anne's talent and attainments in magic, but if she were to be the first dean, I fear that she will not be able to handle so many things......"

"Annie, have you done this?" asked Ralvin, turning to Anelot.

"Do it. Anne Lot replied simply, in fact, she had taken so long to wait for Ralvin to offer her own price. But she didn't expect that Ralvin would throw such a big cake directly, so big that she couldn't believe it.

"Even if you do it, I think, it will have an impact on your practice of magic, Miss Annie, right?" Andrew still didn't give up.

"Even if Anne sleeps every day, she can improve faster than those idiot mages!" Regner said disapprerovingly, this girl has been helping her deal with the affairs of the MIA every day for half a year, and she has entered the seventeenth level in the blink of an eye?

But this time, he was wrong. Because Anne Lot is a mage, she can regain all her energy with two hours of meditation every day. So, while Regner was working, Annelot was working, and while Regner was asleep, Annelot was studying magic again after a short period of meditation. As for the cultivation of magic, in fact, Anne Lot has never relaxed at any time.

It is worth mentioning that it may be that Regna is worried. While living in the same tent with Regner, Anne Lot slept a few good nights for the first time in a long time. Although meditation can restore energy, it is undoubtedly more comfortable to sleep in comparison. So like Regner, Anne Lot also took the days of her mission as a vacation.

For Andrew's questioning again, Anne Lot did not deny it. Because the heavy work does affect her practice of magic, it is inevitable. Moreover, if she becomes the dean, it will be too conspicuous for her. Anne Lott doesn't like to be too conspicuous, maybe it's better to go down a level or something?

So, Anne Lott hesitated for a moment, and then spoke: "Anne can't deny this, Lord Andrew, you are right. ”

"Alfred, what do you think?" Ralvin asked, then turning his head.

"Your Majesty, Chen has a suggestion. Alfred bowed slightly, and then said, "As we can see, the Stoke Empire has become a little deformed in the status of mages in their country because of the existence of the Academy of Magic. I think that His Majesty definitely does not want this to happen in my Hawke Empire. ”

"That's right. Ralvin nodded: "This question, I am also thinking about it, the purpose of the establishment of this magic academy is to serve the empire after all, and if it starts to have a transcendent status like the academy of the Stoke Empire in the future, it will also be a headache." ”

"So. Alfred spoke, "Your Majesty suggests that you not establish two magic academies. If there are two magic academies, there is a competitive relationship, which can not only speed up the progress of the empire in the field of magic, but also form a constraint relationship so that they do not become deformed like the academy of the Stoke Empire. ”

"That's a good idea, Annie, what do you think?" Ralvin nodded with satisfaction, Alfred's suggestion was indeed very good, if it was to start two colleges, although each would be a little smaller, it would undoubtedly solve a lot of trouble.

"The Prime Minister's advice is good. Annelot nodded, she glanced at the Chancellor, and said, "It's just that there's one more problem. ”

"What else is the problem?" Ralvin asked with a smile.

"The problem of funds......" Andrew replied with a sad face: "Your Majesty, after so many years of fighting with the Stokers, our treasury is almost at the bottom." Originally, it was already very reluctant to establish a magic academy, and now I want to build an additional one, where do you want me to get the money?"

"Hehe, our Chancellor of the Exchequer is starting to complain!" Ralvin smiled a little awkwardly, the question is indeed very realistic.

"It is possible to reduce the size of each college. Alfred said.

"Even if it were to be scaled down, I would estimate that it would be nearly 40 percent more than the original budget. And I can tell you about the current situation, even if it is an extra five percent of the money, I can't get it......" Andrew was very tough at this time, there was no way, as the chancellor of the exchequer had to be more serious on this kind of issue. Otherwise, if he keeps quiet, where will he get the money then? Could it be that he will be asked to sell his kidney? Even if Ralvin sells his kidney, I'm afraid the money won't be enough, right?

"So, can you come up with another four percent of the money?" said Ralvin, who also humored.

"Your Majesty, it is the fault of the ministers who failed to manage the treasury for you, please punish Your Majesty. Andrew is still in the mood to laugh.

"Well, years after years of war, the consumption of the treasury is bound to be huge, which is also inevitable, and these years have also suffered you. Ralvin waved his thick arm: "I don't blame you for this. ”

"I have an idea about that. Regner spoke.

"Oh? Ralvin's eyes lit up, although this Regner usually doesn't speak much in the court's parliament, but as long as he speaks, then the idea he puts forward must be good.

"Borrow from the Chamber of Commerce. Regner said that although the wars of the past few years had exhausted the two empires, the war was a good time for merchants to get rich. In the six months since Regner took charge of the Military Intelligence Service, he has also collected a lot of information, such as the current capital situation of certain chambers of commerce......

"Don't hide it from Lord Regner, the major chambers of commerce have already borrowed a lot of money from the empire, and if they borrow again, I'm afraid they won't agree. Andrew said with a wry smile.

"Oh, of course they will borrow it. Regner was full of confidence: "Because this is an investment, and besides, the object of their investment is the Imperial Academy of Magic." ”

"So how do you make them pay for themselves in the future?" Andrew began to figure out in his head.

"The results of the Academy of Magic are the rewards given to them, and of course, I mean some of them. Regner smiled, and he analyzed: "I believe you also know that once the Academy of Magic is established, it will have a great impact on the entire empire. This effect is not only manifested in the growth of the number of mages in the Empire, but also in the variety of new and great inventions. ”

"So, we can take out the results of the Academy of Magic and share them with those chambers of commerce. And these results will undoubtedly make them reap huge rewards!"

"Yes, that's it. Regner nodded proudly: "And again, it's only a partial result." ”

"You kid, I didn't expect to have a business mind!" Ralvin said appreciatively. Regner's idea is very good, if it is conditional on some magical achievements, those chambers of commerce will not talk about borrowing money, even if they donate money directly, I am afraid they are willing to do so.

"Hehe, don't hide it from Your Majesty, in fact, I was inspired by others. Ragner scratched his head in embarrassment. He didn't talk nonsense this time, because the inspiration for this method came from Inilis.

Do you remember the last time this girl accidentally researched the recipe for the cold resistance potion? That recipe sold for five thousand gold coins! And after that, the major chambers of commerce also remembered such a genius pharmacist, and during that time, these merchants not only invited Iniris to show her favor. Regnar heard from Annelot that some of them even wanted to buy the custody of Innellis directly from the Frost Maiden!Of course, this must have been rejected by Annelot without hesitation.

For the next six months, in order to fulfill Regner's wish, Innellis focused all her energy on developing a potion to restore Erin's appearance. Because of the lack of achievements in the past six months, Iniris's popularity has gradually disappeared. But from this alone, Regner can see how hot new magical products are for the Chamber of Commerce. It was precisely because of this that he came up with the idea of selling some of the Academy's magical achievements.