Enrique was certainly not the only student invited to attend a Basic Magic Industry College established by the Chimera Chamber of Commerce. This time, the chamber had built as many as forty-three colleges of the same level throughout the Candel Empire. Each college would initially enroll two hundred students, and the projected total enrollment even exceeded ten thousand.
Moreover, according to the plan announced by the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, it would cooperate with the Candel Empire's government over the long term to vigorously promote education in the basic magic industry knowledge taught by these colleges.
Given the Candel Empire's vast territory and size, this was an enormous undertaking. The money, manpower, and other resources involved would amount to staggering figures.
"Why has the Chimera Chamber of Commerce suddenly become so enthusiastic?" Kennard found this very strange. "They were always lukewarm toward us before, but now they've approached us about cooperation on their own initiative. They're so eager and so willing to spend money that it really doesn't make sense."
"Perhaps they suddenly saw the light." Xu Yi smiled. "Of course, if you want a serious answer, I think the Candel Empire's higher-ups probably don't want our guild gaining too much influence within their borders. Something like basic education is too important to a nation. It's hardly surprising that the Candel Empire wants to keep it in its own hands."
"Yes, that does make sense." Kennard nodded. After a moment's thought, he picked up another document and handed it to Xu Yi. "Cooperation in basic education makes sense, but I still think there's a problem with this."
"Really?"
Xu Yi took the document and discovered that it was an official business letter issued in the Chimera Chamber of Commerce's name. It contained a cooperation agreement submitted to the Xinfei Heavy