After a round of flattery calling him "Master Jia Xiu," followed by Jia Xiu himself repeatedly saying, "No, no, no," in humble protest, the slightly awkward greeting phase finally came to an end.
He still hadn't remembered everyone's names.
Jia Xiu felt that his increased intelligence might have developed unevenly. It had only improved in areas like mathematics, logic, and magical theory; it had done nothing for his ability to match faces with names.
Especially when not all of them were human, it felt as helpless as trying to spot the difference in a dog café full of Samoyeds.
He was still better suited to laboratory work. Communicating with strangers all day was simply too difficult.
After everyone had introduced themselves, the president motioned for them to sit and got straight to the point. "The matter is simple. The Phantom centered around Radiant Knight's experiences during the Baimon operation has now been completed. We need to promote its screenings, and the Association hopes to help expand its audience. That is why we invited you all here to discuss it."
Hearing the president's words, Jia Xiu became a little curious. Why exactly did the Association want to expand the Phantom's audience?
Was it just to make some money?
That didn't seem likely.
Even if it really was for profit, there was no need for the president himself and Master Larven to be present.
Could the Association have some other consideration?
But what consideration?
Jia Xiu had no clue for the moment.
Perhaps the president also felt that offering help without a reason was strange. Before anyone could ask, he gave an explanation.
"The Association has always believed that magic with non-combat uses—even entertainment-oriented magic that allows the public to enjoy its value—is an important part of the entire magical system. However,