Alhaitham had genuinely forgotten about the matter Yucheng mentioned. He was not the only one; Cyno had overlooked it too.
They could hardly be blamed. Given their current positions and standing, their work involved handling major internal affairs of the Akademiya. With the Akademiya so busy these days, something as minor as the art ban was easily overlooked.
Had Yucheng not reminded him today, even Alhaitham himself could not have said when he would remember.
He was the sort of person who never thought about work after his shift ended, but this matter held profound and far-reaching significance for Nilou, Zubayr Theater, the Grand Bazaar, and even all the people of Sumeru City.
Alhaitham considered it for a moment, then replied, "Sorry, things have been so busy lately that I did indeed overlook this. However, lifting the art ban may have to wait a little longer."
Nilou's expression changed at once, and she hurriedly asked, "Huh? Why?"
Alhaitham explained helplessly, "Although it was the last decree Azar issued before stepping down, there were no legal or procedural issues with it.
"At some point, the view that art is useless began gaining ground within the Akademiya. Among the senior scholars in particular, quite a few share Azar's views on the art of dance. Some have even tried to have this theater demolished.
"Some of the younger scholars, on the other hand, hold a favorable view of dance as an art.
"Although I am the Akademiya's Acting Great Sage, I cannot act unilaterally. According to the Akademiya's regulations, lifting the art ban must be discussed by the Six Sages and put to a show-of-hands vote at a meeting. Two-thirds of the scholars must support repealing the ban.
"Leaving aside the fact that the sages for three of the schools have yet to