The three carriages quickly arrived at Villa 35 in the Golden Instructors' Residential District of Dawn Academy. Loriste noticed that the door to the villa was open, and there was even a rattan bucket filled with trash by the door. It seemed like Kelly had arrived early and was already cleaning the house. It was better not to add to her troubles. Loriste instructed the three carriage drivers to unload the books, bookshelves, and miscellaneous items from the carriages into the two wooden houses in the courtyard that were prepared to be used as stables.
After giving each carriage driver three silver coins and sending them away, who were overjoyed and constantly expressing their gratitude, Loriste smiled wryly at the mountains of books in the two rooms. It would take him a few days to sort them out. Loriste had spent most of the extra money he earned in the past few years on buying books. Before he knew it, he had more than a thousand books, enough to set up a small library.
These were not the printed books from his previous world. Galinthea did not have the kind of white paper that could be used to write on, so all the books were made from parchment or animal skin and then copied by hired people. Thus, not only was a book expensive, it was also not light. For example, the three books Loriste bought, "Demise of the Gods", weighed more than five kilograms each. Back then, in order to understand the legendary magical civilization, Loriste had endured the pain of spending three gold fords to get his hands on these three books.
There was a small study on the second floor of the villa, but it was not as big as the young miss' room. Loriste planned to categorize the books, moving those related to history, geography, customs, and general knowledge to the upper floor. The rest of the books, such as legends, novels, and poems, were placed on two large bookshelves in the corner of the living room. It should be enough. He had to be careful when he bought books in the future, and not buy the same ones. It was all the fault of those unscrupulous merchants. They would change the title and the name of the main character, and change the cover to advertise it as a new book. Loriste had been tricked time and time again, only to realize that he had already bought the book when he went back to read it.
After greeting Kelly, who was cleaning the furniture, Loriste carried a few books up to the second floor. Just as he was about to go to the study, he saw the door to the master bedroom open, and a fat man was snoring on the bed.
F * ck, this is a new house, this is a new bed, I haven't even slept in it yet, you big fatty, have already snatched it. Lorist kicked him, and the fatty sat up with his sleepy eyes. He was in a daze for a long time before he reacted. "Are you crazy, Little Locke? Why did you kick your big brother?"
Lollister said, "Ask yourself, what are you doing? Coming to my place to sleep in broad daylight? Does your Enforcement Department have nothing better to do?"
Only then did Fatty Shi realize that he was lying on Laurist's new bed. He cracked his mouth and laughed dryly. "I'm tired, aren't I? The academy has been like a market these days, and I've been so busy. When I came to find you, I saw this bed and wanted to lie down, but I fell asleep the moment I laid down."
"Why do you want me?" asked Loriste.
"It's all because of that Sword Arts Club. Brother, you have to help me out. My law enforcement department really can't handle it anymore. Last night, two teams that went on patrol were so tired that they fell asleep on the road. In the end, the law enforcement department thought that something had happened and mobilized everyone in a frenzy. Then, they found two teams lying on the road sleeping like dead pigs. Otherwise, would I have been able to sleep so soundly in the morning? "
Lollister asked curiously, "What does this have to do with the Sword Arts Club? What can I do to help? "
"Sigh!" Fatty Shi let out a long sigh. "Brother, how could you forget the idea you came up with for me? It's only been half a year. You went to the Ruins Islands to train, and I haven't been idle either. I've been running up and down, begging my parents, and finally got the academy's higher-ups to agree to the students forming the Sword Arts Club. They also agreed to let the elite members of the Sword Arts Club become the reserve members of the Enforcement Department. Right now, I'm lacking manpower. As the new president of the Sword Arts Club, you should hurry up and set up the Sword Arts Club and send some people to help the Enforcement Department. "
Oh, I remember now. Lollister scratched his head in embarrassment. Half a year ago, when he had a drink with Fatty Shi, Fatty Shi had drowned his sorrows with alcohol. He had cursed the academy's higher-ups for being stingy and not giving the academy's Enforcement Department members. Now, the Enforcement Department only had eighty or so members. Not only were they responsible for the academy's discipline, but they were also responsible for guarding and patrolling. Fatty Shi had applied for more manpower several times, but he had been rejected.
Fatty Shi had complained that there were more than five thousand students in the academy, but the ratio of Enforcement Department members was less than fifty to one. If something went wrong, the number of Enforcement Department members would not even be enough to protect themselves, let alone maintain order. When that time came, he would see how the academy's higher-ups would clean up the mess.
Lollister said that Fatty Shi was not flexible. Didn't the students in the academy want to form a Sword Arts Club of their own accord? Later, the academy rejected the students' application because they had to provide a venue, financial aid, and bear the responsibility for any accidental injuries. Those students had even caused a ruckus for a while. It was said that they had been trying to recruit people. This was because the academy's rules and regulations stated that if more than one-tenth of the academy's students applied to form a club with a hobby, the academy had to agree and provide assistance.
If the students insisted on forming a Sword Arts Club, the academy would have to compromise in the end. Since that was the case, it would be better to strike first and put the Sword Arts Club under the jurisdiction of the Enforcement Department. This way, the elite members of the Sword Arts Club could become the reserve members of the Enforcement Department. Trivial matters such as day duty and night patrol could be handed over to the reserve members to handle. This would also indirectly increase the manpower of the Enforcement Department, wouldn't it?
Fatty Shi was overjoyed. He slapped the table and praised Lollister for being smarter than others. He had thought of such a great idea in the blink of an eye. Thus, Fatty Shi started to run around for the establishment of the Sword Arts Club, while Lollister went to the Relic Islands.
However, Lollister did not expect that his words would cause Fatty Shi to rack his brains for the establishment of the Sword Arts Club. In order to obtain the approval of the academy's higher-ups, Fatty Shi had changed most of the application. For example, the president of the Sword Arts Club had been chosen by the students to be appointed by the academy. This was equivalent to handing over the leadership of the Sword Arts Club to the academy. Of course, even if the president of the Sword Arts Club was appointed by the academy, he still had to be recognized by the members of the Sword Arts Club. Thus, there was only one candidate left for the president of the Sword Arts Club. His name was Lollister.
Oh, I'm the president of the Sword Arts Club! Lollister then remembered what that damned Dean Levins had said before he left yesterday. He seemed to have asked him to complete the rules and regulations of the Sword Arts Club and submit it to him. F * ck, can I handle it alone?
Lollister spread his hands and said to Fatty Shi, "Fatty, it's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that I just got off the ship two days ago and went to the Missy's place to move the things back. I really don't have the mood to deal with the Sword Arts Club these few days. Furthermore, I just moved to a new place, so I need to give myself a few days to tidy up and prepare for the duel at the academy. You see, I don't have the time. Why don't you just stay here for a while longer? "
Fatty Shi was on the verge of tears. "Brother, don't be like this. You can't set me on fire and burn me. In a few days, I won't be human anymore. I really can't take it anymore. Especially in the past two days, after the announcement of the duel, the affairs in the academy increased by several times. There were almost a hundred conflicts between the students and the outsiders. Everyone in the enforcement department is tired like dead dogs. You can't just watch me die … "
"Serves you right. Who told you to push me to be the president of the Sword Arts Club? Also, weren't you very enthusiastic about putting up the duel announcement? It's better if you die from exhaustion."
Fatty Shi finally understood how he had offended Lollister. He quickly slapped himself lightly. "It's my fault. I didn't know how you felt, brother. But brother, you have to understand me. If you don't become the president of the Sword Arts Club, not only will the academy not agree to it, the students will also not be convinced. Only if you take action, the academy and the students will not argue until next year. I can only recommend you in order to cut through the Gordian knot. As for the duel announcement, brother, you can't blame me. I can't take it either. That damn old man is more cunning than a fox. If he takes it seriously, he can easily find some dirt on me and teach me a lesson. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I have no other way. "
It wasn't that Lollister didn't want to help, but he was thinking of a way to make himself more relaxed. "Don't put on that sad face. Who are you trying to show me? Let me think …"
Fatty Shi's expression changed immediately. "Okay, okay. Brother, take your time to think. Just think of a good idea to help me get through this." As he spoke, he picked up a book and fanned Lollister. "Brother, just tell me what you need. If I want people, I'll give them. If you want money … I don't have money."
Lollister thought for a while and said to Fatty Shi, "How about this, you let Terman help me. He's a steady person and has a clear mind when it comes to handling things. I'll appoint him as the executive vice president, and he'll be in charge of the administrative affairs of the Sword Arts Club. Take a note and ask Terman to first set up the Sword Arts Club's executive committee. Let Yuri and Steve go in as executive committee members. Then, you can choose three people to take up five executive committee spots. Don't the students have seven leaders? Let them become executive committee members as well. Then, give them three spots for them to choose. There will be a total of fifteen executive committee members. Including Terman and me, there will be a total of seventeen. "
"Tell them that I'll appoint the executive committee members first. Three years later, all the members of the Sword Arts Club will vote for them. The twelve people with the highest number of votes will become the executive committee members. The other three executive committee members and the executive vice president will be appointed by the president. In the future, all the specific affairs of the Sword Arts Club will be handled by them. The executive vice president will be in charge of supervision and daily management. Later, send someone to find them and inform them of the news that they've become the executive committee members of the Sword Arts Club. Then, gather them in a room for a meeting and let them discuss the rules and regulations of the Sword Arts Club. To prevent them from arguing, send someone to stand guard. Don't let them leave the room before they finish their discussion. "
"Also, tell Terman that he's only in charge of coordination. He shouldn't participate in the specific discussions. Let those fifteen people discuss and argue among themselves. Fatty, if you have any requests, you can tell your own people first. Let them make suggestions and discuss with the leaders of the students. When they bring out the rules and regulations of the Sword Arts Club, tell them that each of them has five spots to recommend elite students. They have to recommend them immediately. You can choose fifty people from among them and let them become the preparatory members of the law enforcement department. "
"Also, since the Sword Arts Club is now led by the academy, the academy must provide the corresponding staffing, budget, and welfare subsidies. The president, executive vice president, and fifteen executive committee members will receive a monthly allowance of three gold coins for office expenses. The administrative office of the Sword Arts Club will have twelve people selected from the members of the Sword Arts Club. They will be given a monthly allowance of one gold coin. The administrative expenses of the office will be ten gold coins each month. The person in charge will be the executive vice president. The elite members who become the preparatory members of the law enforcement department will receive a monthly allowance of one gold coin. Other benefits will be distributed by the law enforcement department according to their performance. "
"In addition, trainee members who apply to join the Sword Arts Club will have to pay a small silver coin every month. Official members will have to pay a large silver coin every year. Elite members don't have to pay any fees. Trainee members can participate in training matches or receive swordsmanship guidance in the Sword Arts Club. Official members can participate in all kinds of mercenary missions and adventure activities under the guidance of the elite members. The profits will be handed over to the Sword Arts Club and be distributed among themselves. These dues and the profits from the missions will become the funds for the Sword Arts Club's activities and rewards for outstanding members every year. "
"That's basically it. Fatty, have you memorized it? Go find some people and let them have a meeting to discuss it. Let them discuss my suggestions as well. Let me take a look when they're done. If it's okay, hand it in directly. If you get busy today, you'll have fifty preparatory members tomorrow. "Lollister ended his long speech.
"Tsk tsk." Fatty Shi looked at the parchment in his hand that was filled with notes and exclaimed, "Little Locke, how does your brain work? You came up with such a complete organizational plan in such a short time. Brother has been thinking for three days and still can't figure out how to set up the Sword Arts Club or how to arrange the members. Your plan is still the best. We'll do as you say. "
Lollister asked, "How did the academy arrange the schedule for the duel?"
"It's not confirmed yet. Our academy's suggestion is that each academy will first choose twenty Silver instructors. From next month onwards, every two days will be the duel day. The academies will be allowed to draw lots to see who goes first. The academies will then take turns to challenge our academy until the duel is over. If the Silver instructors who don't make it to the selection are unwilling to be chosen, they can also come to our academy to sign up for the duel on the external duel day. Now we're just waiting for the academies' reply, "Fatty Shi answered after some thought.
"The duel day is for the academies, and the external duel day is for the external duel. Can't you arrange a rest day for me? Do you really think I'm made of iron? "Lollister complained.
"About this, haha. Brother Locke, your new house is really not bad. The environment is beautiful. I'm really envious of you. The academy's care and treatment of the Gold instructors are really good." Fatty Shi changed the topic.
"Envious? Lose this fat, work hard for two more years, and reach the Gold rank as soon as possible. Then you can also get a house like this, "Lollister lectured Fatty Shi with a serious face.
Fatty Shi was speechless. You're only an Iron rank, and you're lecturing your brother. How dare you …
The two walked downstairs together. Lollister said, "El might look for you in the next two days."
"For what?"
"He wants to interfere. He said he'll give you ten percent." Lollister told him about El's plan to set up the plate.
"That's great. I agree with this. Us brothers will work ourselves to death. That old man, the dean, is counting gold coins behind us. Brother can't stand it anymore. There's no need to say anything. I'll cooperate with El and do this beautifully. "Fatty Shi was excited when it came to earning money.
The two walked towards the door. Fatty Shi was flattered. "Wait, wait, Brother Locke. You don't have to send me off. We're brothers, so there's no need to be so polite. I'll leave by myself. You don't have to see me off …"
Lollister scolded, "Send you off my ass. The books I moved are all in the wooden house outside. I'm going to organize them."
Fatty Shi's interest was piqued. He followed Lollister to the wooden house and saw the pile of books on the floor. He sighed. "Little Locke, you've spent all your money on these. That's really generous. So many books. Why don't we get a room in the academy and rent books? I'm sure we'll make a lot of money. "
Lollister shook his head. "If there are too many renters, the books will be wasted. I've kept these books for myself. I won't rent them out."
Fatty Shi was regretful. "What a pity. There are so many books. Why don't you lend me a few? "
"I don't lend them out, especially to people who don't return them," Lollister said.
"Then I can at least buy a few, right?" Fatty Shi was angry. This brat was not giving him face. It was just a few books.
"You still have time to read?" Lollister looked at Fatty Shi suspiciously.
Fatty Shi blushed. "Can I use them as a pillow if I don't read them?"
"Okay, okay. There's a pile over there. Choose for yourself."
There were over a hundred books that Lollister had bought and repeated.
Fatty Shi immersed himself in choosing for a long time. In the end, he found seven large books. "Just these seven books. What do you want?"
"Why do I feel like you don't want to read books. Instead, you seem to have other intentions?" Lollister was really curious.
"Well, isn't the bookshelf in your office very empty? Putting these books on it will show that you're more cultured and cultured." Fatty Shi straightforwardly admitted his purpose for buying books.
Lollister shook his head and looked at the books. In the end, he gave Fatty Shi a fair price. "Three gold coins and eight silver coins. Don't bargain. I'm already selling and giving them away. If you bargain, I won't sell them."
This price was very fair. Fatty Shi also understood that it would cost at least seven gold coins outside. "Okay, you're straightforward, and I'm straightforward too. That's the price."
After feeling around his chest and pockets for a long time, Fatty Shi opened Lollister's hand. "One, two, three … seven, eight." He put down eight silver coins. "I've already paid for the main part. I'll take the remaining three gold coins. Goodbye, brother."
Fatty Shi nimbly carried the book and ran away … ….
Lollister was dumbfounded …
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