The next day, after confirming the details of the support we’d be giving the Adventurers’ Guild, I drafted letters to both them and the Merchant Union and had the harpies deliver them.
In the letters, I laid out the financial support the Kingdom of Merinard would provide, along with the framework for the rookie adventurer support program. I instructed the guild to work out the details themselves based on what I’d discussed with Sylphy and Melty last night.
I also wrote proposals on distributing guild-marked equipment through the Merchant Union, safeguards to prevent resale, and the system for handling food tickets.
To the Merchant Union, I explained our financial support for the Adventurers’ Guild and directed them to use the funds I’d given them yesterday to provide maximum cooperation. I also told them to report to me at the castle once their plans were finalized, or if they encountered any problems or needed me to make a judgment call on something.
I’d already told the castle guards to notify me immediately if any letters arrived from the guild or union, or if either requested an audience, so for now I could relax.
Still, the faster we could get this taken care of, the better. From what I saw at the guild, the demi-humans weren’t looking so hot. In my letters, I stressed that this was an urgent matter. Maybe they’d feel like I was asking the impossible, but their work would directly save lives, and I wanted them to do their best.
Once that was finished, I headed to Ifriita’s room to start my magic lessons.
But—
“…And why exactly is Ira here?”
Ifriita’s face darkened when Ira slipped into her room right behind me.
“Is that a problem?”
“…Not really,” Ifriita said, turning away with the faintest pout on her face.
Yeah, she definitely minded.
“I’ve prepared a curriculum,” Ira announced.
“And why did you do that when nobody asked you to?”
“We both have our strengths and weaknesses. Princess Ifriita, you specialize in elemental magic, ritual magic with catalysts, and spirit magic. I specialize in formula theory, alchemy, and practical magic application. It would be more effective to split things up.”
“Grr… Okay, But I’m teaching him today!”
“Mm. That’s fine. We should start with the basics anyway.”
“I’m counting on you, Professor.”
“I’ve got this,” Ifriita said, folding her arms haughtily with a confident smile. For some reason, she looked at me with a gentle gaze.