The Truth Behind Project Zero

Dusk gently enveloped the land. The Magic Crystal Lamps in the study had already been lit. Gawain casually signed his name on a document and handed it to Heti, who was waiting across the desk. "You need to personally keep an eye on the eastern region's economic revitalization and industrial development, especially the economic pilot program on the Sulam Plateau. Be on guard against local merchants colluding with Old Nobles in secret to drive up grain prices and destabilize the new currency. If anything like that happens, punish them to the fullest extent permitted by law and publicize it throughout the eastern region."

Heti accepted the document with a serious expression. "Please rest assured. I understand the importance of the economic pilot program."

Gawain gave a hum, then could not help glancing at Heti with concern. "How have you been resting lately? Take care of your health."

"To trouble our ancestor with concern over such matters, this junior feels ashamed..." Heti immediately lowered her head. "The Administrative Hall has not been particularly busy lately. Since winter began, many projects heavily affected by the seasons have slowed down or temporarily halted. The internal affairs departments only need to prepare year-end summaries and plans for the coming year. Besides, the interns brought into the Administrative Hall last year are finally able to be of use now."

"That's good." Gawain nodded. "Then how are the magic network projects in the north and west progressing?"

"I have been keeping up with the progress on their side alongside the two Grand Chancellors. At present, the major cities and secondary cities in both regions have established basic magic network facilities—mainly because these cities generally have mages stationed in them, as well as Mage Towers and mature systems for processing supernatural materials, allowing the basic infrastructure to