Jackson frowned and looked at the person who had spoken. It was the chief instructor of the Archery Department. He had long black hair, looked thin and pale, and looked like a legendary elf, Edgar.
Edger was the son of the previous Headmaster. He was forty years old this year. Although he had not successfully sensed ether particles, participated in the Regional Selection, and passed the second transition, he had been known as a genius when he was young. He was now an experienced first transition Knight.
Five years ago, he had secretly seized the cultivation materials of the students for his own cultivation due to a deficit in the academy's resources. He was discovered by Jackson and was almost expelled from the academy.
It was only because the former Dean had pleaded for him many times and filled his own pockets to make up for the deficit that he finally let him go.
Even so, Edger was still filled with enmity towards Jackson. This was because Edger was a person who valued his own reputation and face the most. Now that such a matter had been exposed by the Headmaster, he was so ashamed that he wanted to die and almost committed suicide.
Even if they were stopped from committing suicide, they did not return to the academy for more than half a year. After returning to the academy, they would often live in seclusion, gradually fading out of the public's sight. They did not have the face to appear in front of the public at all.
For a person who valued face so much, to suffer such a blow. It could be said that he had always been thinking of ways to take revenge on Jackson, but due to Jackson's powerful strength, he had always hidden his intentions and did not take any actual action.
This time, for some unknown reason, he looked at Jackson with a gaze full of confidence.
Seeing Jackson turn his head, Edgar smiled and said, "Is there anything wrong with what I said? In order to nurture Fang Xingjian, the academy had not been able to make ends meet for the past few months, right? Many medicinal herbs that he had kept for many years were also used up. Now that Fang Xingjian was crippled, wouldn't this be a huge loss? "Moreover, the Regional Selection is going to start in four months' time. Yet, there just had to be a lack of cultivation resources at this time. No matter how you look at it, it would be very disadvantageous for the academy's future."
"Yeah, Fang Xingjian used so many resources, but in the end, he was crippled. What a waste."
"This lad is too arrogant. When he was privately challenging the other Prefectural Champions, I already said that he's too undisciplined and undisciplined. Who else would die on the battlefield if not him? Sure enough, he's been crippled now. "
"But you can't say that. After all, Kaunitz was the one who did it …"
"But wasn't he the one who started the trouble? Couldn't he keep a low profile? Previously, he had killed so many gangsters in Kirst. I wonder how many aristocrats do not like him. "
Jackson let out a breath and said, "Alright, I indeed have an undeniable responsibility for this matter. I will withdraw a portion of my wealth to make up for the academy's losses."
"I'm afraid that's not very good, is it?" Looking at Jackson's furious glare, Edgar said nonchalantly, "After all, you're old now. It's normal to misjudge people sometimes …"
"Haha, although I'm old, I'm not senile …" Jackson sneered.
"But I'm afraid you won't be able to help much with just that little bit of wealth of yours." Edgar shook his head and said, "I heard that the Green Jade Academy has raised 50,000 gold coins this time. Mongul Academy also signed an agreement with 17 martial arts sects. "As for the Golden Sea Academy, Biqi Academy, Violet Academy, etc. There are a total of twelve regional Royal Academies in the Great Western Region. Other than our Kirst, almost all of them have made ample preparations."
As he spoke, Edgar got someone to distribute many documents. The documents recorded in detail the various academies' preparations, detailed lists, and various resources. Everyone drew in a long breath when they saw it.
Edgar shrugged and said, "And from what I know, until last week, Headmaster Jackson was still helping Fang Xingjian to contact Lord Holy Orison, collecting documents and materials for him to comprehend ether particles. Headmaster …"
Saying this, Edgar's tone turned cold and he said solemnly, "Have you not given up on Fang Xingjian yet? You're paying so much attention to Fang Xingjian. What position do you place the other students in the academy in?"
Jackson felt that each of Edgar's actions and words were like a trap, putting him in a more and more passive position. However, at this moment, he had no choice but to answer honestly, "I believe that Fang Xingjian has a chance. Transitioning into a Windstorm Sword Hero in four months and transcending the speed of sound in a month … There are not many people with such aptitude in the history of the Empire. "There's a high chance that such a person can sense ether particles and pass Heaven's Perception. "And I'm already in contact with the Holy Orison. They're also very interested in Fang Xingjian's situation. "As long as Fang Xingjian can recover, then our initial investments won't be considered a failure. If we were to give up on him now, then all our investments would be for naught."
Edgar said angrily, "So you're planning to make the entire academy gamble with you? How many more resources are you going to give him? To a blind person? Has there ever been a blind person in the history of the Empire who became a Conferred Knight? Has there ever been a blind person who participated in the Regional Selection? "Be more rational, Headmaster. What we should be thinking about now is to cut our losses. If we don't even get into the top ten in this Regional Selection, how much will the budget given to us by the Regional Government and the Governor be reduced?"
Hearing that the budget would be reduced, everyone present pricked up their ears. This was a real problem that would affect their income, benefits, monthly cultivation resources, and many other things.
Edgar said confidently, "The Governor is very concerned about this Regional Selection and next year's National Selection. He's also very dissatisfied with how we're giving too many resources to a portion of the talented students."
"Even the Governor has said so?"
"It's true that it's a little unfair to the other students to give us more resources."
Governor Devitt was in charge of a region's Knights, so there were naturally many leaders under him. The Governor was in charge of all twelve Prefectural Royal Academies in the region.
As for the one and only Prefectural Royal Academy in the Great Western Region, Governor Devitt had always been the Headmaster and guided it personally. This was also the only academy that the Governor was not in charge of.
Hearing Edgar's words, Jackson frowned and said, "Don't worry, I'm only guaranteeing to Fang Xingjian that he will receive the rewards he deserves as the Prefectural Champion. In the future, we won't be giving him too many resources."
"But what's the use of giving so many resources to a blind person? In the Regional Selection, there'll definitely be a stage that tests the comprehension of martial techniques from the Pantheon Monument. He's blind, so how can he observe the Pantheon Monument? There's no way he'll be able to participate in the Regional Selection. " Edgar said, "I suggest that we cancel all the resources given to Fang Xingjian. Of course, this is referring to cultivation resources. The monthly supplements will still be given, and there's no need to take back his house. "Although he's blind, he still has his experience. I suggest that we let him be a teacher for the Sword and Saber Department and guide them in their efforts to strive for the Regional Selection."
Jackson let out a cold snort and his aura burst forth, pressing down on Edgar fiercely, "Edgar, do you think that you're the one in charge here? That you're the Headmaster?"
Edgar forced a smile and continued, "I've already spoken to the people from the Yellowstone Trade Association. They've agreed to sponsor the academy with one hundred thousand gold coins, but they only have one request, and that is that I must be the one to use the money. It's because they trust in my judgment, and only then will I use the money properly, bringing glory to the academy, and not waste it on a blind person."
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