Chapter 329

Regarding the Artisan Training Institution in Galette County
My preparations were complete.
Now, all that was left was for Galette County to get ready.
I couldn’t take my time traveling by Lumite Grand Wing, so I sent a bird courier to Young lady Conniette to ask when I should come.

The response came quickly—she said I could come whenever it was convenient for me.
She didn’t have any scheduled meetings for a while, and since this matter concerned the future of Galette County, she wanted to proceed as soon as possible.
If that’s the case, we should head out immediately.

With the presentation materials prepared by Alizée, I set out for Galette County along with my escort, Plum, and Talat.
The weather was favorable, and we arrived as planned in two days.
Upon arrival, we arranged for an inn, freshened up, and sent word to Young lady Conniette, notifying her that we had arrived today and would visit tomorrow.
After receiving her approval, we prepared for the presentation.

“Hm, I see. In exchange for your investment in the Adventurers’ Guild, you’re requesting the status of an official merchant, permission to open a store in the County’s capital, and the establishment of an artisan training institution?”

“Yes. What do you think, Young lady Conniette?”

“The official merchant status and store in Galette are not an issue. However, the artisan training institution would require negotiations with the various existing guilds.”

So we ended up at that hurdle, after all.
Just as I started frowning, Alizée presented a new set of documents—graphs illustrating the impact of the artisan training institution.

“Young lady Conniette, the artisan training institution is not meant to take jobs away from existing craftsmen. Rather, it is designed to benefit the current masters.”

“And how would that be, Miss Alizée?”

“Yes. The institution is meant to provide foundational training. After learning the basic skills of their respective trades, students would then apprentice under various masters to refine their expertise.”

“I see, so it’s a facility to reduce the burden on the master craftsmen.”

“Yes, exactly.”

After listening to Alizée’s explanation, Young lady Conniette fell into thought.
She then whispered something to her mother, who was sitting beside her.
It seemed they were discussing the matter, and a decision was reached quickly.

“Understood. I will summon the guild masters of the various artisan guilds in the capital this afternoon. Please present your explanation to them as well.”

“Yes, I will do so.”

“Very well… By the way, why go to such lengths to establish this institution? I don’t see much direct benefit to you, Miss Lily.”

“It’s to prevent an imbalance in craftsmanship caused by Lady Lily’s store gaining a dominant share in adventurer armor. You have heard our request from Marquis Vardmoi, haven’t you?”

“You mean the monopoly on lower-ranked adventurers’ armor? I must say, that is something I’d rather decline.”

“However, if Lady Lily’s store continues providing high-quality armor, that will inevitably happen. This is also a measure to bridge the gap in craftsmanship.”

“I see. I understand now.”

Young lady Conniette grasped the explanation with just that.
I still find it hard to believe she’s only eleven years old.
Now, I need to make sure I properly explain everything to the guild masters as well.

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