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I agree, but you can't just tell me to do it now out of the blue.

Sydonier's concerns are justified, and so is Val's.

But to ask them to make structural reforms while dealing with the fire emergency situation is beyond impossible.

At least if all the nobles are loyal to the emperor, it's still possible.

''If we're going to be cautious anyway, I think we should prepare for a situation where the Yagamiaki can't function.

You're not wrong,

Her words and actions reveal her critical attitude towards the current emperor.

If you ask her, it's only foolish for her to neglect to prepare for the most dreadful situation of not being able to rely on the Eight Divine Light, despite her habit of being a coward.

It's not easy, of course, but that's why she thinks that we shouldn't neglect it.

The emperor knows that Sidonier is critical of him.

That's why he didn't mention Sidonier's name as the eight divine lights who might support him during the Crown Prince issue, and it's the same reason why he chose Val as his emissary today.

(Apparently His Majesty is cautious.)

He thought but didn't say it.

It's something else to say.

'But what exactly do we do?　Wouldn't that put a strain on the Director of Magic, the General, or the Adventurer's Guild?

Val asked her if she had any ideas.

'Sydonier isn't one to criticize for the sake of criticism,' he thought, and that's why he asked.

'Yes. 'You have schooling, don't you?　Why don't we do an elite version of that one?

Sure enough, she quickly verbalizes her ideas.

'An elite version of schooling?　Are you trying to take advantage of the fact that group education tends to homogenize the people being raised to a certain level of elites?

Bartholomeus talks fast.

Sidonier clapped his hands in delight at Val's words.

'It will certainly put a strain on the various departments. But isn't that what we can expect in return?

It would be a great advantage to have an institution that can produce elites. But it's going to be a lot of work to prepare the leaders. We can't just pull them out of the service.

He recognized the brilliance of her idea, but felt it wasn't realistic.

However, he suddenly had an inspiration.

'Come to think of it, a few of the former Yagami Teru are still alive. Are you going to ask them to do it?

'...... Well done, Bartolomeus. You've read my thoughts.

Sydonier gave a compliment that was full of respect.

Val, in contrast, shrugged silently.

'That's not going to be enough to solve your manpower shortage.

He asked as he stared into her orange eyes.

'Or do you have any other ideas?'

No, sir. If I had thought of it that well, I would have given it to you myself.

Sydonier replies in frustration.

'I see. I'll see what I can come up with in my own way, if you don't mind?

'By all means. I'm sure Bartholomeus would be able to borrow wisdom from many people and make it better.

She doesn't even insist on the fact that she's the originator, apparently.

''All right. I'll take your opinion home for now.

Nice to meet you.

Thus ended the conversation between the eight divine lights.