"Everyone, welcome. Here, we will embark on a great undertaking that will benefit Leiner..."
In late October, at the Governor's Residence on the outskirts of Savaran.
Roland personally addressed the Lainer Nobility and prominent cultural figures who had come to the gathering.
Everyone listened quietly.
Arkham XIV, the Queen, and Princess Rosa were among them. The princess tilted her head slightly, her face bathed in the warm winter Yang streaming through the window, her expression intent.
Roland's presentation covered the significance of compiling the "Lainer Encyclopedia," the selection of its editorial team, and preparations for resources and funding.
It was, in short, very comprehensive.
That was because he had done similar work in his previous life-organizing a portion of a library's ancient documents and reference materials.
The key point: unpaid volunteer labor!
Someone had plied him with motivational platitudes about developing his abilities back then. Unexpectedly, he really had picked up some knowledge of project management and document organization, which now came in handy.
To the Lainer people, who lacked the relevant engineering and management sciences, this amounted to a remarkable talent.
Since he explained everything so convincingly, while the others lacked relevant experience, they somehow came to believe that he might truly be able to pull it off!
For a time, admiration filled their faces.
Still, it was impossible for everyone to lack relevant experience.
Even in ancient feudal societies, there had been learned people who compiled and organized tens of thousands of books.
One Leiner count raised a crucial question.
"Mr. Roland, we believe you are willing to provide funding and coordinate the work. We also believe that Leiner's people of insight will eagerly donate and sign up for this undertaking.
"But boundless enthusiasm and ample funding alone are nowhere near enough for a project like this.
"The