When Douglas asked the question, he looked at Lucien. Naturally, he had to give his own opinion on such matters.
"The previous grand arcanists' celebrations were all related to their advancement into legendary. It's too troublesome and time-consuming to hold two celebrations. Also, I don't feel confident enough if I'm not a legendary sorcerer. So, I'll hold the celebrations together after I advance into legendary." Lucien expressed his opinion.
Although being congratulated in a celebration was something that most people would feel happy about, and the grand arcanists in the past were no exception, if the celebrations were held for the same reason too many times, the joy would turn into numbness and fade away. They would feel that it was additional torture.
Also, during the celebration, the Elven Court, the Council of Druids, and the friendly party of the Dark Congress would certainly send legendary experts. If they got close to each other, the fact that they had advanced into legendary would be easily exposed. It would prevent the enemy from making major mistakes in intelligence, and they would invest more forces that were harder to guard against.
Leaning against the back of his chair, Fernando nodded and said, "I agree with Lucien's suggestion. Although grand arcanist is the most valued and honorable title in the Congress, the realm of legendary is the improvement of the essence of life. It is the sublimation that all classes agree on."
Since Lucien and his teacher both agreed, the other members of the Highest Council naturally did not need to dwell on the issue.
Douglas nodded his head. "I've been worried that Lucien would become arrogant and conceited because of the two achievements of 'Miracle Night', but today, I'm glad to see that he is still as prudent and rational as before. He truly understands the importance of his own strength."
Lucien tightened his face and held back his urge to laugh. Mr. President's acting skills were not bad either!
"However, Lucien's achievement of the honorable title of grand arcanist cannot be kept quiet, or the other arcanists in the Congress will have bad ideas about us. They will think that we are unwilling to see the growth of young people." Douglas continued, "I propose that 'News of the World' and 'Arcana Voice', which are affiliated to the 'Sky Radio', broadcast the news repeatedly in their programs so that as many arcanists, nobles, and ordinary people can learn it."
"What about the previous approaches? Do you still need it? " There was a thick stack of books in front of Helen. It was one of the books Lucien had given her. She was so serious that she only spared a small part of her attention to listen to the contents of the meeting.
It had always been her habit in meetings. The members of the Highest Council had never found it strange. Except for the most important issues and the discussions that concerned herself, few things could pull her out of the "world" of arcana and magic studies. However, she had been in charge of Allyn in the past five years, and she had to inform the Affair Committee about such matters. So, she had to raise the question.
In the past, the Congress of Magic used to inform all the branches and ask them to transfer the articles to the sorcerers and apprentices under their jurisdiction. At the same time, the Congress would add the words "so and so have been awarded the title of grand arcanist" on the cover of each periodical for three consecutive issues.
Douglas said with certainty, "That was a special suggestion. It won't affect the implementation of the previous method."
"Some sorcerers are not in the habit of listening to the radio, and there's still some time before the periodical is released. Therefore, I propose to send a letter to the magic tower of every senior-rank sorcerer that Evans has been awarded the title of grand arcanist." Said 'Prophet' Bergner. He was wearing the signature gray pointy hat of the Tower and had a white beard that looked like a goat.
The senior-rank sorcerers had always been few, and there were not many organizations like the Congress of Magic. According to Lucien's vague impression, there were only five to six hundred sorcerers. It wouldn't be too troublesome to send a letter to each of them. Therefore, none of the members of the Highest Council objected to 'Prophet's' suggestion.
Douglas announced with a smile, "The first issue has been successfully concluded. On behalf of the Congress, I hereby award Lucien the title of grand arcanist."
While talking, he took out a badge with silver stars on a black background and gave it to Lucien. It was very similar to the arcana badge, except that the black was deeper, like the boundless night sky. In the middle, three enormous silver stars were arranged according to the structural model of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The background was full of stars, making it look like a real and boundless cosmos.
It was a unique badge that represented every grand arcanist. It also included the permissions of the members of the Highest Council. Although it only had the magic effect of 'freedom of movement', it could mobilize the power of the City in the Sky and the magic towers in Allyn.
After Lucien put the badge on his chest, applause burst out again, indicating that he had officially become a grand arcanist and a member of the Highest Council.
"The second issue is how to effectively control the four countries in the strait and the north coastline, and how to weaken the foundation of the Church's faith." Douglas' smile was gone. "I believe that you've seen how Benedict II performed God's Arrival twice. Even though the divine power was not summoned by the believers and was not so powerful because of them, it is not hard to tell that the prayers of the believers and the clerics are at least the triggering medium for it to be performed. If the faith of the ordinary people is weakened to a certain extent, it will be difficult to perform God's Arrival and other divine powers."
"Whatever the effect is, it's at least what we should work on. Do you have any suggestions?"
Grant said straightforwardly, "We can imitate the Church's action of hunting sorcerers and strike the faith of the God of Truth in the area on this side of the strait."
He was a tall and slender middle-aged man. He did not have a beard, and his bright gold hair was combed neatly to the back. His eyes were like the most brilliant and pure stars, emitting weird charm.
"No." Erica, who had flaxen hair and eyes, objected, "The clerics of the four countries of the strait and the north coastline are developing in the direction of moderation. They are also closely associated with the nobles. Attacking them will be attacking the nobles. Our strength and control are far from the peak. Acting recklessly will only cause riots and give other enemies an opportunity. It must be noted that the North Church, which has been secretly keeping in touch with us, has drifted away a lot after we controlled this area."
Having operated in the Duchy of Calais for years, she and the Eye of Curse were deeply connected to the local nobles. They were the pro-nobles within the Congress.
The Eye of Curse followed. "If we strike the moderates within the church, it will be impossible for us to instigate and persuade other clerics and nobles in the future. We have to achieve our purpose in a gentler and more approachable way."
"I agree with Erica and Atlant." Crossing his fingers, Brook said solemnly, "I believe that you must've noticed that the people of Renstadt are much less devoted to faith after 'Arcana Voice' was broadcasted in recent years. It can be confirmed by the frequency of their worship, their dedication to the Church, and their behavior. Therefore, I believe that increasing the popularity of magic radios and the attractiveness of radio programs is the most effective approach right now."
Renstadt had a lot of sorcerers and apprentices. It was the city that the Congress had the most control over. It could detect the changes of the ordinary people quickly.
Hearing Brook's opinion, Holt, the scholar of Silver Moon, and the other members of the Highest Council all looked at Lucien. Radio was invented by him, and the specific content of the programs was shaped under his guidance. He had the most say in radio.
Lucien was not modest in his own field. Spinning the quill in his hand, he said, "The settings of the two channels are reasonable. Together with the two channels that the royal family of Hoffenberg and the Kingdom of Holm are going to establish, there is no need for more programs. For the ordinary people, they have to be busy with their lives during the day and have no time to listen to programs except at night. Also, too many channels at the same time will not make good use of them. They are all focused on 'Arcana Voice'."
"The most important thing for us right now is to reduce the cost of magic radios and promote them to most families."
"Then, we should ban private radio stations," the scholar of Silver Moon added.
Klaus, the Master of Alchemy, also expressed his professional opinion. "Although a batch of dwarven craftsmen has been added, they are still not enough. It will take more time to develop the talents in the future. So, for a long time, even if the cost of the magic radios is reduced, they cannot be promoted on a large scale."
"If there are more achievements on machines that can assume part of the functions of magic circles, there may be breakthroughs."
"As for the promotion on a large scale, Natasha, James, and I have a plan." Lucien formally brought up the discussion from last year. In the end, he said, "Other than that, I have some other ideas."
"Go ahead. You always have new surprises." Douglas hinted for Lucien to continue with a smile. The other members of the Highest Council did not object.
Lucien coughed. "The magic radios cannot be promoted partly because of the cost and partly because the income of the ordinary people is too low to afford them. Also, the society based on such a foundation makes it impossible for us to harvest more wealth. Although the nobles are rich, their population is still too small after all."
"We should join hands with the Kingdom of Holm, the Kingdom of Brianne, and other countries and make a five-year revitalization plan for the alchemical industry. Through our investments and inventions in the early phase, we can increase the relatively lucrative jobs, increase the income of the ordinary people, and increase the overall wealth of the society."
"Lucien, you have the potential to be the prime minister of a kingdom. The concept of overall wealth of the society is very good." Klaus said half-jokingly, "The problem is that most ordinary people are not capable of working in the alchemical workshops."
The alchemical workshops in a magic society had much higher requirements than the factories in the industrial age because the ordinary people in the industrial age were already well-educated.
Lucien said with a smile, "Why are they not capable? It's because they lack the necessary knowledge and skills, which can be made up with education. I believe that the private teaching methods of the teachers in the kingdom are too underdeveloped. Magic schools should be promoted so that more people can improve themselves through learning. Once they know more and their horizons are broadened, their devotion to faith will naturally drop. "
It was what Lucien had been trying to do since the very beginning. He wanted to change the society and the fate of the ordinary people!
"Yes. The more knowledge they have, the less likely they will be devoted to faith," Fernando nodded. "We couldn't promote schools before because we didn't control this area. It's time for us to do so now."
Lucien quickly added, "I suggest that the schools be divided into two types. The first type is a five-year system that teaches the common language, the basics of arcana, the common knowledge of magic, biology, religion, history, law, and basic labor skills. I call it the general education. The Congress of Magic and the kingdom will each pay part of the cost, and the ordinary people will pay part of the cost themselves. While improving their basic abilities, we can also directly select those who are talented in arcana from the schools. It's easier than before. "
"The second type is a professional education that provides talents for the major alchemical workshops. The alchemical workshops will pay all the cost. The Congress will provide the teachers, and the kingdom will waive the taxes. The ordinary people will have to sign an apprentice contract before they enter such a school. After they graduate, they will enter the corresponding alchemical workshop. I've named such a school 'Bluphlei'."
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