"A branch campus? Have you really thought this through?"
In Ikor's Royal Capital, after hearing Benjamin out, the chairman could not help showing a surprised expression.
Benjamin nodded.
Today was the day the Judgment Council held its oversight meeting. Benjamin took the opportunity to tell the chairman about their plans to build branch campuses.
To establish a branch campus in every country, they would definitely need the support of the respective governments; otherwise, it could not be carried through. Ikor currently operated under a political system jointly governed by two nations in rotation, but when it came to this matter, the chairman, as a veteran figure of the Judgment Council, naturally carried more weight.
"Building branch campuses is certainly a good thing, but... I'm afraid the people from those other two countries may think you have ambitions, that you want to use this opportunity to develop influence within each country." After thinking for a moment, the chairman said this.
"I understand. That is why I came to you first, sir."
Benjamin naturally understood the sensitivity of the matter. The Magic Academy did not belong to any side; in a sense, it could be regarded as an independent nation. For independent nations to establish new schools within each other's borders was indeed somewhat delicate by this world's old notions.
However, considering his current relationship with the leaders of the other two nations, he did not think it would be too difficult.
"How about this? I'll contact both sides for you first. It will seem simpler if I'm the one to bring it up," said the chairman. "You'd best be prepared. When it comes to the mages trained by the branch campuses, they will certainly open their mouths like lions."
Benjamin smiled. "Naturally."
At that point, they had already begun recruiting teachers