Gaia glanced at the two of them and said hesitantly, "I-I'd better not attend. I haven't even finished the literacy class yet, so maybe..."
"Gaia!" ×2
Old Ivan and Ken spoke at the same time. Gaia jumped in fright and looked at them both helplessly.
"Ahem, Dad, I don't think I'm ready for the advanced class yet. My literacy grades aren't even as good as Gaia's. I'm slow at spelling too, and there's the general knowledge course..."
Old Ivan opened his mouth. He truly wanted Ken to continue studying as well, but when he calculated the savings buried in the clay jar by the wall, he simply could not bring himself to speak.
Not having enough money meant not having enough money. No matter how many beautiful dreams you held in your heart, it could always drag you back into the cold reality.
In the end, he looked away and lowered his head tremblingly, not daring to look at his son.
"Here, take a look. This is the schedule."
Zoe entered from outside. "This is a good chance to see how much you've learned in literacy class. You recognize all these words, right?"
"Basic Physics, Basic Chemistry, Mechanical Technology and Its Principles, Basic Mathematics."
"That's right. Those are the only courses currently available. The lord said he was considering adding geography and circuitry next, but that probably won't happen for a long time."
"Physics and mathematics are mandatory courses. Anyone attending the advanced class has to take them. Mechanical technology and chemistry are two different tracks. Of course, you can take both, but not at the same time. You can only start learning the other from scratch after graduating from one, because their schedules overlap somewhat."
Ken cleared his throat and said stiffly, "M-Miss Zoe, I don't plan to attend