Yuna looked up in astonishment when she heard Merlin's proposal, her eyes showing shock and confusion. She hadn't expected Merlin to suggest allowing other races to enroll, especially the beastmen.
Is this condition set for her? If it really passes, the Beastmen may give up their desire to attack the Star Empire, and her plan to go to the Beastmen Empire to marry will be postponed indefinitely. As long as the human race and the beastman race maintain good relations, perhaps there will be no need for marriage in the future.
However, Merlin's considerations were not out of concern for Yuna, but rather his own greater agenda. Merlin does not want Yuna to become a "commodity" for marriage. Yuna, who is now the actual person in charge of the Royal Chamber of Commerce, is Merlin's visible and tangible ally. If he changes people because of a marriage, it will disrupt his future plans.
After all, the Merlin Chamber of Commerce was just getting started, and his goal was to turn the Royal Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Moon Chamber of Commerce into his own affiliated chambers of commerce. Although he cannot shake these two behemoths now, he believes that there will always be a chance, and during these years in the academy, he plans to make the Arcane Academy completely his own.
As Merlin's proposal was put forward, the discussion among teachers in the meeting room gradually escalated, with voices of support and opposition intertwined. Someone said excitedly: "The technology and magic research of the elves is what we desire. Opening up admissions will definitely attract more foreigners to come and study!"
"But what about our human students?" another teacher retorted, "If foreign students flood in, will our human students be squeezed out of the academy?"
"This is exactly the competition we need!" a teacher said excitedly, "Excellent students of different races gathered here will surely promote each other's learning and growth!"
"But the culture and habits of foreigners are completely different. Can we guarantee that they can integrate into the academy?" someone questioned worriedly.
“I think this will be an opportunity!”
Merlin was listening in, and the teachers' argument was the beginning of his plan. He wants to use his position as student union president to promote the enrollment of non-local students, which will not only promote the diversified development of the college, but also open up new cooperation opportunities for his chamber of commerce.
Merlin continued, "The Arcane Academy is renowned throughout the entire Aize Continent. If foreigners knew there was an opportunity to enroll, they would definitely flock to it, and would even be willing to pay higher tuition fees. This will not only increase revenue for the academy, but also strengthen the cohesion of our human race!"
When foreigners come to the academy, human students can unite to face foreign enemies. At that time, the impact of the conflict between aristocratic students and students from ordinary families in the academy will be minimized. When facing other races, they will definitely share the same hatred for the enemy. This is a win-win situation.
After a heated discussion, Vice President Jenny finally decided to start the voting process.
The atmosphere in the conference room was tense and expectant. In the end, more than 70% of the teachers agreed to Merlin's proposal to allow foreign students to enroll.
This result made many teachers dissatisfied, and they said: "Such a decision will make the college regret it!"
Merlin responded mercilessly: "Why, are you afraid that the children of other races are better than your own children, and that it will undermine the self-confidence of your younger generations?"
The opposing teacher angrily retorted: "Bullshit! The children of our family are the best!"
Merlin sneered, "That's it. What are you worried about? We are all studying in the same place, in a fair credit system. The capable ones will advance, and the inferior ones will be demoted! This is an opportunity to show your strength!"
Deputy Dean Jenny, who was standing by, felt helpless and thought to herself, "It's as if you are not a student of the younger generation."
However, one teacher asked worriedly, "Merlin, aren't you afraid that these foreigners will learn our technology and turn against us?"
Merlin said nonchalantly, "What is there to be afraid of? As long as we human students can maintain our leading position in the academy, we can suppress these foreign races and even intimidate them so that they dare not covet our land."
"Let me put it this way. Since we have agreed to allow foreign students to enroll, there should be no discrimination in treatment, and professors should not be secretive. Otherwise, why would foreign students pay high tuition fees to study here?" Merlin's voice was firm and loud, as if adding fuel to the fire of this reform.
The teaching group and the deans of the six branches did not say anything. The matter is done and there is no point in saying anything now. Besides, who knows, maybe all this was planned by the dean?
Merlin then took out a square jade-like object from his space ring and placed it on the table. "Next, let's study this thing."
Vice Dean Jenny was a little surprised to see what Merlin took out. When the deans of the six branches saw this thing, they were completely convinced that Merlin had the support of Dean Weber.
It was not for any other reason, but because what Merlin took out was something called the Communication Crystal, which was developed by Dean Weber himself.
Communication Crystal, this thing is a magical instant communication tool that can be used to communicate with people who have another communication crystal within the college.
However, this thing is quite troublesome to make, so Dean Weber only made a dozen or so and gave them to the college management and the deans of the six major branches.
Harrington stroked his chin and asked, "Merlin, why did you take out the communication crystal? What do you want to do with it?"
"Oh? Mr. Harrington actually knows this thing. I took it out because the next topic is naturally related to this great alchemical item that transcends time."
Harrington didn't expect Merlin to give such a high evaluation to this alchemical product. "Oh? Merlin, tell me about it."
Deputy Dean Jenny also wanted to know what Merlin planned to do with the communication crystal.
Merlin clapped his hands, and Yuna distributed hundreds of communication crystals that she had prepared long ago to the deans, management and teachers of the six colleges.
Of course, Merlin had asked old man Weber to make hundreds of communication crystals. It was impossible for everyone to get one, but one was enough for several people to see.
"My next proposal is to open up the rights to produce the Summoning Crystal. During the students' holidays, the Steam and Star Alchemy Workshop will fully produce this alchemical item. This should be listed as the most important thing for the academy. The quantity should be sufficient for all students in the Arcane Academy, as well as the new students who are about to enter!"
After Merlin finished speaking, Vice Dean Jenny's forehead twitched. She stood up and shouted, "Merlin, you are crazy. Although the materials used to make this thing are not expensive, such a huge amount of money is still a lot of money! In addition, this thing is also quite troublesome to make. Even if the Steam and Star Workshops are fully operational, they can't meet your needs."
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