The Academy's Intelligence Network

In the days that followed, the three factions held detailed discussions on the issue of taking turns in power.

Frieden and Caritas had basically agreed to the proposal, but they also raised a great many questions. For instance, how would Ikor exercise command over its military? How should special circumstances such as natural disasters or war be handled? What if someone violated the treaty...

Even though Benjamin's side had already drafted the details, they still spent several months haggling and negotiating... Of course, this further helped refine the system, plugging several loopholes none of them had anticipated before.

Because the process dragged on for so long, aside from the first few days, the subsequent discussions were moved to the area where the three nations met. Benjamin returned to the Academy as well, playing dumb. Whenever someone came to ask about his connection to the new system, he said he was busy rebuilding Akademi and knew nothing about the matter.

Of course, saying he was busy rebuilding Akademi was not exactly a lie.

While Benjamin had gone to Ikor, the teachers at the Academy worked hard to bring the final examinations to a successful close. The first semester thus stumbled its way to completion. Most students left the Academy and went home to enjoy their month-long break, while the teachers, who had worked so hard for so long, went on holiday as well. The Academy suddenly became much quieter.

As a result, manpower for rebuilding the town was somewhat tight, and Benjamin had to spend quite a bit of time on it every day.

The Academy's covert division, which had been established earlier, also gradually began to play its role. They worked hard to shape public opinion among the people, helping the citizens of every nation better accept the alliance between