Chapter 229 Alright Then, Winter Fort Is a Class Academy (2/2)

After those thoughts, Joshua suddenly had an idea in mind. He walked up to the window and looked at the city that became quiet because of the blizzard and cold wind. He thoughtfully said to himself, ”I may be able to help a little too... I can also provide a chance to my people in my territory.”

Nostradamus wanted to set up an academy not only for the wealthy nobles but also for the needy civilians. He wanted to establish an academy that could teach magic to anyone. At first, he wanted to take in a large number of apprentices. For that, he purposely built a strangely large academy in the middle of the mountain. Such a thing was too common to the point that it was natural to everyone in Joshua's previous life. However, across the continent of Mycroft, this was a surprising move.

This was a fantasy and civilized world with individual strength as the main point. Although the truly powerful champions could already travel across worlds, however, the civilians were currently living in the eve of the magically industrialized era. Their lives were not poor because of their fertile lands. However, there was no extra time for them to take studying seriously.

Even though that was the case, the vast majority of people do not claim to be completely illiterate. Because of the universal education provided by the church, they could at least read some notices and write their own names and phrases for prayers. But only few could read and understand all words and characters on a book or a newspaper. Only the rich, the nobles or the descendants of class bearers would have a certain channel and ability to master more knowledge.

Originally, the Mage Academy was established mainly for the descendants of those aristocrats. Meanwhile, Nostradamus had the idea to provide that passage, the chance for civilians to get access to learning magic. That thought of his would be like a fool speaking about an unrealistic dream in the eyes of ordinary people. However, for a Supreme-tier mage, that was a possible reality that could be realized. In the meantime, Joshua was also interested in his ideals. Under the support of two champions, the construction for the Winter Fort was swiftly completed. However, currently, the warrior had suddenly realized that he could actually do better than that.

”Because of the existence of the rune factory, Moldavia will need a lot of workers who knows magic. They don't necessarily need to be strong, but they must know some basic rune knowledge.”

The Winter Fort could definitely open a course to meet the needs of Moldavia. The status of these workers was not low to begin with. As a part of the production line of the rune factory, their salaries must be generously much, and they did not need a 'Gift' that was too powerful. Only basic coordinating skills were required. After all, rune technology only required people who knew the skills to engrave and activate them. It would be a simple thing to learn even for ordinary people who wanted to learn a part of it. It would not take too long as well. In a few months, or one year at most, an ordinary person could have completely master the basic teachings and begin their internships in the rune factory already.

For instance, look at the enchanted armor. The process of gorging and grinding the parts of the armor would not need a true mage or a blacksmith to do it. Meanwhile, speaking about the assembly of the armor, drawing rune lines and patterns could also be done by others. If the corresponding courses were offered to the people in Moldavia, the people in Moldavia who could be a part of manufacturing magic-enhance equipment would increase tremendously. The efficiency of manufacturing those equipment might even increase over a couple of times over as well.

Moreover, this would also mean that the average civilian could have another way to climb higher in regard to status. After all, those who only had average 'Gift' could only be workers for trivial projects. That was something that could not be helped though. However, if the grandchildren of one of those civilians were born with a much more superior 'Gift', then they could have better basics when they had become workers for the rune factory. By then, they would be able to access to better resources and opportunities to nurture the future generations.

After putting his thoughts aside on the matter, Joshua took out his own notebook from his study table and wrote in some of his random plans. While he was writing, he was also muttering to himself, ”This is really unexpected though. I have actually become the kind of man that will alter the sons of the farmers into factory workers. This is truly a rare experience… The universal investigation on 'Gift' will be requiring a large amount of resources and money. So it seems that there is still a lack of money here. Then the priority can be put on the main city and the areas around it… wait a minute.”

When writing that, the warrior suddenly paused, furrowing his brow. ”In fact, we do not necessarily need to train mages only. I have experienced meeting so many warriors and knights here. There are also quite a number of archers in this city. I can actually start a Class Academy here as well… However, that can wait. I should wait until the money is enough before considering to start a new course. It should still be acceptable to think about it by then.”

After the basic rules were finalized, the next step was to fine-tune the details and activate the communication circle. Joshua and Nostradamus began to conduct further communication and consultation with each other in such regard.

The conversation between the two of them continued until late at night. As for the suggestion of the warrior, the old mage thought about it for a while and expressed his approval. He also believed that it was necessary for them to adapt to the changes along with the passing time instead of implementing the teaching methods of the aristocrats upon Winter Fort. Some changes had to be made in such regard.

Until the end, both of them had finally completed a rough layout and the process flow of their plans.

Hence, a few days later, an important announcement was sent from the liege's residence and spread across the entire city.

TL Note:

1) Chinese cabbage is a metaphor to refer to something that just stands still or waiting for someone or something take action