Chapter 414 (1/2)

Chapter 414: Interview

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma TranslationsHildebrand smiled and said, “Our appointment should be tomorrow morning, right?”

Maria replied with a smile, “I’m a little bit on the impatient side and always try to get my articles out as soon as possible. As they say, time is money.”

Seeing Hildebrand nod, Maria took out pen and paper, taking notes as she asked, “By the way, I haven’t really been able to understand this completely. What is the purpose of the Martial Techniques Grading Plan?”

Hildebrand replied, “The Martial Techniques Grading Plan is a project to gather and sort out all the martial techniques in the world. What benefits are there? Far too many. The minute parameter of each martial technique will be tested, and we will also gain an understanding of the growth trend of the grades.

“If an ordinary Knight were to cultivate a set of martial technique, he would tend to require several years or several decades to reach the maximum level. What if this set of martial technique doesn’t meet his expectations?

“The Martial Techniques Grading Plan allows everyone to know what they are cultivating, the best way of cultivating each technique, and what the eventual results would be.

“The same goes for the research on martial techniques. The existing synthesis formulas and creative research tend to require records of the martial techniques. These pieces of information tend to be based on the academy’s documentations or may even require the researcher to cultivate the technique by himself. This is too time-consuming, and there are too many repetitive studies being conducted.

“Once the Martial Techniques Grading Plan is completed, all researchers would be able to get the records of the martial techniques they require.

“This isn’t just beneficial to the current generation but also to the entire world’s future. This is a project that builds on the foundation. After all the martial techniques have been tested and categorized, it’ll bring great convenience to people worldwide, both in terms of cultivation and in terms of conducting research on martial techniques.

“It can be said that once the Martial Techniques Grading Plan is completed, the speed of research on martial techniques conducted worldwide will be increased by ten times or more.”

“Based on my understanding, the Church had not initially planned on collaborating with the Empire for this project. It’s only because the Great Western Region’s genius, Fang Xingjian, was personally recommended by the Holy Orison that the collaboration has been agreed on. Is that right?”

“That is right.” Hildebrand said, “There is no doubt that Fang Xingjian is talented. However, this tremendous project doesn’t just concern one person, nor is it one which he can accomplish alone. Therefore, there’s a need for the country to offer assistance. Otherwise, if he were doing it alone, how long would it take him?

“Moreover, although one’s talent is very important for the project, a great level of mastery in sword arts, many years of experience, as well as an understanding of the sword arts are also very important. The central government will be sending many great masters to assist this plan.”

Just then, Peter, who had been sent out, returned. Hildebrand threw him a glance, and the two of them started communicating through information currents.

Hildebrand asked, “How is it? What did they say?”

Peter frowned and replied, “Fang Xingjian said that he has completed the appraisal for the 1,000 sets of sword techniques.”

Hildebrand shook his head. “How is that possible? I thought that he had some way of going around this. Isn’t this him being like a kid and just trying to pull some tricks?”

“But he said that he has brought all the documents here, and he’s bringing the archbishop and the Knight of the Rising Sun to see them.”

“Hmmm?” Hildebrand frowned. “Could it be that he has completed a portion of it? Or did he forge the records?” Hildebrand shook his head. He was still unsure what trick Fang Xingjian was trying to pull. Therefore, he just stood up and said, “Let’s go and have a look together. We shall see what on earth Fang Xingjian is trying to do.”

The female reporter, Maria, said in astonishment, “Fang Xingjian is here as well? What has happened?”

Therefore, with Hildebrand’s approval, Peter shared the whole turn of events with the female reporter.

Upon hearing that the appraisal for all 1,000 sets of sword techniques had been completed, her beautiful eyes popped wide open. However, she immediately realized that this was a great scoop and looked excitedly at Hildebrand while saying, “Is that possible?”

“It’s just a load of nonsense.” Hildebrand sighed and said, “It can be that Xingjian isn’t satisfied with the collaboration between the Empire and the Church. The segment which he was supposed to be in charge of is now to be split between many others. He is still too young and aggressive, so he may be unwilling to accept this.”