The ministers present couldn't help but gasped when they heard this. They understood the weight of Ralphin's words.
The Magic Academy, if this institution is really opened in the Hawke Empire, it will undoubtedly become the highest-status and most influential institution in the empire. This feature may not be so obvious in the early days of the establishment of the academy, 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? Have you seen Stoke Empire Magic Academy? This institution has provided thousands of mages (regardless of level) to southerners in the past few years, and not only that, the Magic Academy's contribution to magic research is also obvious to all. Improved healing potions, strength potions, magic cannons, etc... It can be said that this academy's influence on the Stoke Empire is in all aspects, coupled with the almost fanatical worship of magic by southerners. Mages are almost god-like existences in the Stoke Empire.
In fact, there was a saying in the Stoke Empire that was widely circulated among the people, that is: "It is better to be a top student in the Imperial College than a small nobleman in a remote village." The reason why there is such a saying is because of this In the past hundred years, many low-level nobles have sent their next generation to the magic academy at all costs. If they can really make a name for themselves in that place, it will definitely be better than being a minor in the mountains. The nobility has a much brighter future!
Of course, although the Hawke Empire respects magicians, it is far from worshiping them as much as the Stoke Empire. But it can be seen just from the influence of Stoke Empire Magic Academy on the entire empire. If the Magic Academy of the Hawke Empire is built, its status will definitely not be low! And now, it seems that Larvin intends to hand over such an important department to a little girl who is not yet twenty years old? Is Your Majesty crazy
Yes, everyone finds this incredible. The last time Regner took over the Military Intelligence Department, the ministers were already dissatisfied. But because most of the voice of this organization is still in the hands of Villes, even Larvin can't do whatever the MI wants, and Regner did pretty well after that. Therefore, the ministers also tolerated this matter.
But today, Larvin actually said that he would hand over the Magic Academy to a young man less than twenty years old? How does this work? The Military Intelligence Department had been well sorted out by Villes, and at least it had a foundation when Regner took over. But now, the Magic Academy is still under construction. It requires foundation but no foundation, and it requires experience but no experience. Is it really okay to leave it to Annelotte
"Your Majesty..." Finance Minister Andrew was the first to be unable to bear it any longer: "After all, the Academy of Magic is still in its infancy. Of course I am convinced of Miss Anne's talent and attainments in magic, but if she is allowed to be the first dean, I'm worried that she won't be able to handle so many things..."
"Annie, can you do this?" Larvin turned to Annelotte and asked.
"It can be done." Annelotte answered simply. In fact, she had spent so long just to wait for Larvin to offer her price. But she didn't expect that Larvin would throw out such a big cake, which was so big that she couldn't believe it.
"Even if you can do it, I think it will have an impact on Miss Anne's practice of magic, right?" Andrew still didn't give up.
"Even if Annie sleeps every day, she still progresses faster than those idiot mages!" Regnar said disapprovingly. This girl has been helping him deal with MI affairs every day for the past six months. Didn't she reach level seventeen in the blink of an eye
But this time, he thought wrong. Because Annelotte is a mage, she can regain all her energy by meditating for two hours a day. Therefore, while Regnar was working, Annelotte was working, and while Regnar was fast asleep, Annelotte began to delve into magic again after a brief meditation. Regarding the practice of magic, Annelotte never relaxed at any time.
It is worth mentioning that it may be because he is afraid of Regnar. While living in the same tent with Regnar, Annelotte slept well for the first time in a long time. Although meditation can restore energy, sleeping is undoubtedly more comfortable in comparison. So like Regnar, Annelotte also regarded the days when she was on mission as a vacation.
Annelotte did not deny Andrew's questioning again. Because the heavy work will indeed affect her practice of magic, this is inevitable. Moreover, being the dean would be too conspicuous for her. Annelotte doesn't like to be too conspicuous, maybe it would be better to go down a level or something? Become a powerful elder or consultant in the college
Therefore, Annelotte hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Anne cannot deny this. Lord Andrew, you are right."
"Alfred, what do you think?" Larvin then turned around and asked.
"Your Majesty, Chen has a suggestion." Alfred bowed slightly, and then said: "As we can see, due to the existence of the Magic Academy in the Stoke Empire, the status of mages in their country has begun to change. It's a bit deformed. I think your Majesty definitely doesn't want this situation to happen in our Hawke Empire."
"That's right." Larvin nodded: "I'm also thinking about this issue. The purpose of establishing this magic academy is to serve the empire after all. If it starts to have transcendence like the academy in the Stoke Empire in the future, status is also a headache.”
"So." Alfred said: "I suggest your Majesty, why not establish two magic academies. If there are two magic academies, there will be a competitive relationship. In this way, it will not only speed up the empire's progress in the field of magic. , and at the same time, it can also form a restrictive relationship so that they will not become deformed existences like the colleges of the Stoke Empire."
"This is a good idea, Anne, what do you think?" Larvin nodded with satisfaction. Alfred's suggestion was indeed very good. If two colleges are to be founded, although the size of each one is It will be smaller, but it will undoubtedly solve a lot of trouble.
"The Prime Minister's suggestion is very good." Annelotte nodded, she glanced at the Minister of Finance, and then said: "There is just one more question."
"Any more questions?" Larvin asked with a smile.
"The problem of funds..." Andrew answered with a gloomy face: "Your Majesty, after fighting with the Stoke people for so many years, our treasury is almost overflowing. It was already very reluctant to establish a magic academy. Now we have to To build another one, where do you want me to get the money?”
"Haha, our finance minister is starting to complain!" Larvin smiled awkwardly. This problem is indeed very realistic.
"Each college can be reduced in size," Alfred said.
"Even if we shrink it further, I estimate that if we do this, it will exceed the original budget by nearly 40%. And I can tell you the current situation, even if it is 5% more money, I can't come up with it... "Andrew seems extremely tough at this time. There is no other way. When you are the finance minister, you must be serious about this kind of issue. Otherwise, if I remain silent, where will the money come from? Is it possible to ask him to sell his kidney? Even if Ralphin sells his kidney, I’m afraid the money won’t be enough, right
"So, you can still spend another 4%?" Larvin also had a sense of humor.
"Your Majesty, it is my fault that I failed to manage the treasury for you. Please punish me." Andrew was still in the mood to smile.
"Well, years of fighting will inevitably consume a huge amount of money from the national treasury. This is also inevitable. It has been hard on you these years." Ralphin waved his thick arm: "I don't blame you for this matter. .”
"I have an idea about this." Regnar said.
"Oh? Tell me." Larvin's eyes lit up. Although this Regnar didn't usually speak much in the government council, as long as he spoke, the ideas he proposed would definitely be good.
"Borrow from the Chamber of Commerce." Regnar said. Although the wars in recent years have exhausted the two empires, wars are a good time for merchants to make a fortune. In the six months since Regnar took control of the Military Intelligence Department, he has also collected a lot of information, such as the current capital situation of certain chambers of commerce...
"To be honest with you, Lord Regnar, the major chambers of commerce have already borrowed a lot of money from the empire. I'm afraid they won't agree to borrow more." Andrew said with a wry smile.
"Oh, of course they will borrow it." Regnar said confidently, "Because this is an investment, and the object of their investment is the Imperial Academy of Magic."
"So how will they recover their costs in the future?" Andrew began to make calculations in his mind.
"The results of the Magic Academy are the rewards given to them. Of course, I am referring to partial results." Regnar smiled and analyzed: "I believe you all know that once the Magic Academy is established, it will have a profound impact on the entire empire. What an impact it has. This impact is not only reflected in the increase in the number of mages in the empire, but also in a variety of novel and great inventions."
"So, we can take out the results of the Magic Academy and share them with those chambers of commerce. And these results will undoubtedly give them huge returns!" Andrew made money very quickly.
"Yes, that's it." Regnar nodded proudly: "And again, it's only a partial result."
"You kid, I didn't expect you to have a business acumen!" Larvin said with admiration. Regner's idea is very good. If some of the magic results are used as a condition, those chambers of commerce will probably be willing to donate money directly, let alone borrow money.
"Hey, to be honest with Your Majesty, I was actually inspired by others." Regnar scratched his head in embarrassment. He didn't lie this time, because the inspiration for this method came from Inelise.
Do you still remember the cold resistance potion formula that this girl accidentally researched last time? That recipe sold for five thousand gold coins! And after that, all the major chambers of commerce also remembered such a talented pharmacist. During that time, these businessmen not only invited Inelise to show their kindness to her. Regnar heard from Annelotte that some even wanted to buy the care rights of Inelise from the Frost Maiden! Of course, this must have been rejected by Annelotte without hesitation.
In the next six months, Inelise put all her energy into developing a potion to repair Irene's appearance in order to fulfill Regnar's wish. Because there was no achievement in half a year, Inelise's popularity gradually disappeared. But from this point alone, Regnar could see how popular new magic products were 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.