The Grand Masters of each Guild were gathered in the main conference room of Amagi Castle.
The Grand Masters of the Ritter’s Guild, collectively referred to as Fighter, Dragoner, Beestar, and Soldier’s Guild, were also present. The Order’s Guild had both its Grand Master and Associate Master in attendance.
The reason for this gathering was a meeting concerning the establishment of the Scholar’s Guild. As the Scholar’s Guild was also intended to serve as an educational institution, the kings of various countries were participating.
“Hmm, there’s no need for those who will be receiving education to register?”
“Yes. The maximum number of Guilds one can register for is three, and since these Guilds serve as places to learn knowledge and skills related to each Guild, there’s no point in registering.”
“That is true. However, with the Butler’s Guild and the Order’s Guild, wasn’t there a period of training after registration during which you couldn’t be promoted?”
“Yes, that is correct. Therefore, regarding those Guilds, including the Butler’s Guild, some regulations will likely be amended.”
Regarding the Scholar’s Guild, as I was the one who proposed it, Amister took the lead and consulted with each Guild several times.
It wasn’t for that reason alone, but the Scholar’s Guild, much like the Order’s Guild, was initially envisioned as an establishment solely by Amister.
However, now that it has become the Federation Heavenly Empire, the Order’s Guild is also given a role in all the countries of the Philia Continent.
Therefore, the Scholar’s Guild needed to be considered not just by Amister but by the entire Federation Heavenly Empire, which led to the convening of this meeting.
“If regulations are to be amended, will the Ritter’s Guild also follow suit?”
“I’ll leave that to your discretion, but it would be easier to arrange the Scholar’s Guild curriculum if it were unified.”
For the Butler’s Guild, there is a one-year training period after registration, and for the Order’s, Fighter’s, and Soldier’s Guilds, there is a one-year training period after registration, during which promotions are not possible.
The Dragoner’s Guild and the Beestar’s Guild have also adopted a one-year training period, following the example of the Order’s Guild. However, it is not particularly necessary for existing Dragoners or Beestars, so promotions for Beestars to the relevant ranks have already been completed.
The Dragoner’s Guild has also incorporated the Dragon Knights who were previously held by nobles. However, as the treatment and regulations for Dragon Knights varied among nobles, there have been difficulties in unifying those aspects.
Since it’s a state-run enterprise and Amister is providing support, it’s expected to be settled soon.
“That would indeed be better.”
The Ritter’s Guild is an umbrella term for six knightly Guilds: Order, Fighter, Beestar, Dragoner, Soldier, and Facer. Therefore, the educational curriculum of the Scholar’s Guild will also be divided into detailed categories.
Although it is divided into detail, it will fundamentally involve learning about the way of knights and combat. The differences between the Guilds will likely be related to their mindset and similar aspects.
That matter has been left to the Ritter’s Guild to finalize, so I’m entrusting it to Mr. Rex and Lord Harut.
“While I’m leaving the Ritter’s Guild to you, there’s a possibility of incorporating the Hunter’s Guild into that as well.”
“Why is that… Ah, is it to prevent unruly Hunters from appearing?”
Grand Beestar’s Master Charlotte was the first to realize the reason.
A little later, Grand Dragoner’s Master Lord Harut and Grand Facer’s Master High Alderny Folia Quadrado also seemed to have realized it.
“Indeed, lately, there have been an increasing number of Hunters with poor conduct.”
“As the Hunter’s Guild, we are truly sorry.”
“No, before the Emperor’s Declaration, the situation on the Philia Continent was tense, so the country deliberately tolerated certain behaviors to avoid a reduction in military strength. This was even the case in Alegria, the stronghold of the Grand Hunter’s Master.”
Emperor Glisina was covering for Grand Hunter’s Master Gathering, but it was true.
Especially for Valentia and Libertà, it was necessary to maintain a supply of High Class individuals in preparation for Solemn and Retisencia, so the laws themselves were lenient towards High Class individuals.
Even in Alegria, the stronghold of Gathering, they didn’t know when Solemn might attack, so they overlooked minor transgressions unless a Hunter was particularly ill-behaved.
If it caught Gathering’s eye, it would apparently be a different story.
“This is an uncomfortable truth for us to hear. However, Solemn has been destroyed, Retisencia is on the path to self-destruction, and above all, all the countries present here are participants in the Federation Heavenly Empire. Since the laws have already transitioned to those of Amister, even High Hunters must be dealt with without mercy. My apologies to the Grand Hunter’s Master.”
“It is only natural that those who commit wrongdoings are brought to justice. The Hunter’s Guild is already taking action. We are revoking the licenses of those who are excessively wicked, so please do not hesitate to judge them.”
“As expected, Master-brother is strict.”
“Naturally? Folia, have you forgotten your master’s teachings?”
“Certainly not. While my priority mission is the protection of the Priest’s Guild, I am practicing my master’s teachings now as I always have.”
Gathering and Folia were exchanging words, and I remembered that both were disciples of Shinichi.
Gathering became a disciple of Shinichi before the Slum Lord subjugation battle, and Folia, about 80 years ago.
Although their ages differ by nearly double, Shinichi served as the first Grand Hourner’s Master, so Gathering reportedly traveled to Bacion many times and even trained Folia.
They still seem to have a personal connection, and for the Facer’s Guild, he is considered a master second only to Shinichi.
“Speaking of which, Shinichi was also a Hunter.”
“The first Grand Saber’s Master, Kazushi-sama, and Jeanne-sama, who became an Associate Order’s Master, were also registered as Hunters. Therefore, there should be no problem with joint combat training between Hunters and Ritters.”
I knew Kazushi was also a Hunter, but I didn’t know Jeanne was registered as one.
If that’s the case, does that mean the Slum Lord subjugation battle 180 years ago was a request made to five Ancient Hunters?
“Indeed. However, let us save that discussion for later. My apologies, Your Majesty.”
“Please don’t mind it. Then, let’s return to the matter at hand. The headquarters of the Scholar’s Guild is also planned to be built in Float, but unfortunately, a comprehensive school building will be difficult. Therefore, the headquarters will primarily be a research facility.”
There are rather difficult issues concerning the construction of the Scholar’s Guild.
The reason is that there is no vacant land in Float.
Even if the expansion of Float is carried out, the headquarters would be located on the outskirts of the city. If the current buildings were to be relocated, it would require urban redevelopment, the duration of which is unknown.
Oh, it seems that relocation is possible with Craft Magic and Storing by High Classes over level 50.
It’s quite a feat, detaching buildings from their foundations and storing them for transport.
“Considering the future, wouldn’t expanding and redeveloping the area be more desirable?”
“I think so too, but I must say it’s difficult under the current circumstances. I would like to build a comprehensive school in Float someday, but I believe it should be left to the currently capable cities for now.”
“Indeed. While it’s a facility that should be built in Bestia, Dragunia, and Glacian, city expansion is essential.”
“And education is an important issue, so it needs to be constructed in some city if possible.”
The Grand Masters, like the rulers of their respective nations, clearly understand the importance of education.
However, Float, Bestia, Dragunia, and Glacian, where construction is planned, cannot proceed without expansion work.
For children aiming to become Hunters, Crafters, Traders, Butlers, Healers, or Ritters, considerable space is required for both theoretical and practical studies.
Yes, even if not a castle, something close to its size would be preferable.
“In that case, Memorya would be a candidate. It’s currently undergoing expansion, and more importantly, it’s close to Float.”
Emperor Glisina shares my thinking.
I thought Feel might be a good option, but in Feel, the Esmeralda Baronetcy is currently developing Prada Village, so they realistically can’t spare resources for Feel’s expansion.
For other cities, construction is difficult without expansion.
However, Memorya is undertaking a large-scale expansion outward because all the Cherry Trees harvested this year were on the city’s side.
This is also due to the sudden increase in Ancient Classes, but Rika-san was already planning the expansion of the Cherry Tree Garden, so she decided to seize this opportunity.
The Cherry Tree Garden is quite spacious, so even a corner of it would be large enough to construct a comprehensive school.
Due to the expansion of the Cherry Tree Garden, actual construction might not begin until summer or autumn at the earliest, or possibly even next year.
Incidentally, in that corner, there are plans to build a facility for the magic tool MARS, which I am currently working on.
The reason it’s scheduled to be installed in Memorya and not Float is the lack of available land in Float.
Otherwise, I would have considered installing it in Float.
“I agree. However, it’s currently the cherry tree harvesting season, so Marquis Frederica likely can’t spare any time. I’ll discuss it with her, but construction will likely start after the harvest is complete.”
“That cannot be helped. However, wouldn’t it be acceptable to build the headquarters in Float first?”
“Yes. Even if it’s just a research facility, that also falls under the purview of the Scholar’s Guild, and it will make it easier to attract people for individual research.”
Emperor Folias was unexpectedly the first to agree with Grand Duke Liar’s opinion.
It seems that Emperor Folias has registered with the Trader’s Guild and has already begun some research.
“Your Celestial Majesty, Your Dragon King, Your Majesty’s words are true, but excuse me, the Grand Scholar’s Master has not yet been decided.”
“Is that so? Grand Trader’s Master.”
Grand Trader’s Master Clinos interjected apologetically. Is that right?
“Yes. Given the nature of the Scholar’s Guild, researchers and educators will be transferring. However, as the opening of the comprehensive school is undecided, the researchers currently enrolled in the Trader’s Guild are the target. But if they were to assume the position of Grand Scholar’s Master, they would likely not have time for their research. We have approached several individuals, but they have declined for that reason.”
Ah, I see.
It’s true that there are researchers in the Hunter’s Guild, Crafter’s Guild, and Healer’s Guild, but the Trader’s Guild has the largest number.
If someone registered to conduct research is told they won’t be able to do so, naturally, no one would agree.
“Therefore, I am considering transferring to the Scholar’s Guild myself.”
“Then, you would become the Grand Scholar’s Master?”
“Yes. I’ve been thinking about it since I heard about the Scholar’s Guild. The Scholar’s Master will need to distribute expenses, including research funds, and also promote research content.”
Everyone nodded at Clinos’s opinion.
“Therefore, I believe the Scholar’s Master should be someone seconded or transferred from the Trader’s Guild.”
Of course, it’s natural for registered members of the Scholar’s Guild to assume the position. And if there’s a shortage of personnel, appointing someone seconded from the Trader’s Guild as Scholar’s Master wouldn’t lead to the indefinite use of the budget, according to Clinos’s opinion.
Many researchers are registered with the Trader’s Guild because they receive support based on their research content.
Of course, some results may be of little significance, but since the Trader’s Guild recognized the research regardless of the outcome, they are not required to repay the aid.
Research can be conducted without registering with the Trader’s Guild, but in that case, all financial matters are the researcher’s responsibility, so most people register with the Trader’s Guild.
Wing Crest is also registered by Prim, Mana, Lydia, and Marina, so I have reported several times.
“In that case, it seems likely that candidates will emerge not only from the Trader’s Guild but also from the Crafter’s Guild and Healer’s Guild.”
“However, when it comes to budget management, is it safer to have someone experienced, like a Trader?”
“The details still need to be worked out.”
There are still many things to decide, but since Clinos has agreed to become the Grand Scholar’s Master, the construction of the headquarters should be possible once preparations are complete.
Considering the comprehensive school to be built in Memorya as well, the earliest construction can begin is around summer, though.
