The first is to set up an institution for young, up-and-coming students to learn more advanced and specialized knowledge.
　One, young people are selected through recommendation and examination.
　They will be sent abroad to share their knowledge and experience, or live as adventurers.
　I will call it the Imperial Academy of Scholars to fulfill these two goals.

Therefore, we want to show the first batch of students at the Academy what you can do.

　Meena was the first to respond to what the emperor had said at the regular meeting.

'What about the teacher?　I thought they were procrastinating because of the difficulty of securing them.

''We've got some of them. A former court secretary, a former parliamentary secretary, a former general, and a former eight divine lights, to name a few.

　Hearing the emperor's answer, Yagami Hui was satisfied.
　He must have stirred up the literary and military elites who once worked on the front lines of the state.
　It looks like there are some familiar faces for Yagami Akira.

''However, it is true that we are short in numbers. Thus, the number of the academy's first students must be narrowed down.''

'I understand that, but do you have specific dates yet?

　Sydonier asks with an impatient look on her face.
　For her, the conversation doesn't seem to be progressing very well.

''That's right. The location is good because we'll be providing a section of the imperial castle, but the personnel will have to be gathered from all over the empire. That's why it's inevitably taking so long.''

　The Empire's land area was about 12 million square kilometers, making it the largest on the continent.
　When returning to the imperial capital, even if you use the magical tools of transfer magic, it was difficult to get there.

It's just a matter of time before we get there, but we don't want to be used as runners.

　Manuel clasps his hands behind his head and murmurs as he shifts his chest away.
　The high back creaks and screams, but he doesn't care.

'I agree with you,'

　Sydonier agrees with him.

'Mm. I want you to gather once after the results of the exams are in.

When will you decide who gets to show their power in front of the Academy?　I'd like to decline the offer.

　To the Emperor, Sidonier made it clear.

'I'd avoid it too, if I could.

The same.

　Val and Meena follow her.
　Since the emperor had expected these three people to say this, he readily agrees.
　It's also because he has calculated that it wouldn't be difficult to convince the other five people, the four other than Claude.

''It can't be helped. I'm going to ask Claude, but is there anyone else you think would be willing to leave?'

'You can leave. I'd like to see those big-headed bastards get a reality check and cower.

　Manuel seemed to be on board, as was to be expected.
　It was typical of him as to why.
　Although Claude looked like he wanted to say something, he refrained from putting it into words.
　The reason is that if you say it out loud here, it could lead to a quarrel with Manuel.

''Then shall I leave too?

　And Ingway raised his right hand.

''If three of the Eight Divine Brilliance are willing to come out as well, I'd say that's enough.

　The Emperor said with satisfaction.
　At the very least, I would have liked one more person, but I don't mind if there were three.

I'll let you know when the details are finalized. I hope you'll keep that in mind.

　The Emperor says, and Val raises his hand and asks permission to speak.

'What, Bartolomeus?　Did you change your mind and decide to leave?

　If he comes out, he's not just a hundred men strong, he's a thousand.
　However, Val shook his head and corrected the emperor's mistake.

'No, I won't be joining you, but I wish I could be there. It wouldn't hurt to get to know some of the future leaders.

"Hmm. I'll admit it.

　The Emperor gives permission without hesitation.
　When he dismisses Val's request, they'll have to meet face to face eventually.

(And maybe he'll be willing to do it if he's there.)

　I had hoped that I would be there.

'Then I guess I'll have to join in on the occasion.

　Meena started to say something like that, but no one was surprised.

'All right. Is there anyone else who would like to come and take a look?

　Sidonier and three others didn't seem to even plan to visit.