The prince left by ship, and Theus saw him off in person.
He personally pressed a copy of the Holy Scripture of Empire Truth into the prince's hands, along with a complete set of advanced-class textbooks.
Castel had now fully implemented advanced-class education among its people. Nearly everyone had studied more than one advanced specialty, and the hiring requirement for most factories was passing an assessment in the relevant field.
Though it was universal education in Castel, it was exceedingly precious knowledge to the outside world.
Knowledge that was accurate, would not trigger Cognitive Interference, and was systematic and comprehensive.
The prince naturally understood the value of these things. He accepted the gift with great solemnity and thanked Theus.
Had it been anyone else, Theus might not have given away these books. After all, all knowledge inevitably carried Pollution. Even with correct knowledge, a moment's carelessness could still bring Pollution into the world.
When they had made soap back then, every step had been as simple as could be, and there had not been the slightest error in the process. Yet because they had failed to explain the effects of soap beforehand, it had directly resulted in Cognitive Interference.
Only lords like the prince, who possessed near-absolute control over their territories, could possibly implement universal education.
In this world, universal education was the foundation of industry. Without sufficiently skilled industrial workers, no matter how many factories one had, they would merely be empty shells. Not only would they fail to provide production capacity, they could easily destroy the entire territory—Cognitive Interference was no laughing matter.
Theus had expended no small amount of effort to promote education for all. The prince had both the capability and the intention, and he was practically the only hope Theus had seen.
Beyond that, Theus