Chapter Five, a puff of the beard is worth ten thousand taels of gold

At this moment, the cold and ruthless Kalida in the dungeon had vanished, and instead, she sat in a chair with a smile, patiently listening to Dean Hawkran's complaints. Once Hawkran finished his grievances, she placed the tea in front of him.

"It is not that I am relying on my seniority; expansion is one thing, but why recruit the beastmen? They are nothing but savages, lowering the standards of our Rose Sanctuary," said Hockland.

Hockland was momentarily taken aback, then suddenly smiled, "You little girl, you've been clever since you were young, I see now."

At this moment, on the other side, located at the center of the Rose Cathedral, the top floor of the towering and magnificent Prophet Tower is undoubtedly the best vantage point in the entire academy, where one can overlook the entire Rose Cathedral, and anyone here would feel a sense of having everything under control

It should be noted that the cathedral is nominally private property and is also a family estate of Kalida

Kalida shook her head, "At most an increase of 10%, as you know, after the expansion of enrollment, all colleges are facing budget constraints"

At this moment, the high-level meeting of the academy has just concluded, and Dean Hockland of the Rune Academy has stayed behind to have a serious discussion with the principal

Each achievement is a testament to your talent, dear niece. Indeed, you have proven to be a person of great capability. In your two years in office, you have made bold and innovative changes. I believe that under your leadership, Rose Academy will surely stand at the pinnacle of the world... By the way, could you pack a portion of Ziluo Cloud for me?

The stiff atmosphere suddenly melted away

Runes are divided into universal runes and combat runes. The inheritance of combat runes is relatively stable, but most of the technology related to universal runes is monopolized by the Nine Divine Empire, such as the Zeppelin vessels. Currently, the Blade Alliance relies almost entirely on purchasing these at exorbitant prices from the Nine Divine Empire, and they also have to deal with the profits made by the sea tribe traders. What kind of world is this

Dear niece, the research on universal runes has reached a critical juncture, and we need to increase the funding by 30% this year!" Hawkland said, holding up three fingers while sipping tea

Principal, I firmly disagree. On what grounds should I be transferred to the Rune Division? Absolutely not. Runes are the foundation of our Rose Hall, and I do not care about the other divisions; we do not accept trash

Karida was not in a hurry, still maintaining her smile and patience. "Grandpa Hocklan, you have watched me grow up, how could I not know? But think about it, I just expanded and this incident occurred. If I were to dismiss him directly, it would only become a joke. Our revitalization plan has barely taken its first step and has already stumbled. Moreover, as you said, a bug species studying runes is absolutely unacceptable. Just leave him there."

The beastmen possess nothing but brute strength, truly only suitable to be cannon fodder. Their minds are incapable of accommodating intricate civilization. Lowering the threshold has indeed diminished the prestige of the Rose Sanctuary, especially with the introduction of the orcs... Hawkland truly does not understand

This is the currently controversial Karida, the youngest principal in the history of the academy, and of course, her controversy began when she was just five years old

"What kind of principal is this? Grandpa Hockland, please calm down. This is the purple cloud that was stolen from my grandfather. Please taste it and see if the flavor is right," said Kalida.

Hockland chuckled silently, as young people are always filled with unrealistic ideas. "Isn't it too far-fetched? The nature of the beast race is to enslave and be enslaved, and the hierarchy is deeply ingrained in their bones; nothing can change that."

A beautiful woman can always inspire pleasant conversation

Hockland focused his attention, but was still distracted by the purple cloud. He took a deep sniff beneath his nose and couldn't help but shake his head, "This is truly a remarkable item"

Only Karida can be so arrogant, but she indeed possesses that level of capability

The Dean of the Rune Academy, Hawkran, spoke with unwavering determination, his mustache almost bristling with intensity. Before him sat an elegant woman exuding an air of coldness, in her thirties, with short purple hair, exuding a remarkable competence. The firmness in her brows indicated that she was undoubtedly a person of strong will. A hint of a smile gradually appeared on her stunningly beautiful face, which created a sense of distance.

I am also left with no choice. The issues of funding and quality brought about by the increase in personnel must be addressed, and there will inevitably be one or two bad apples. However, I am convinced that the old selection system overlooks some talents. Did not the Master say that everyone has a reason for existence? My approach also aligns with the spirit of the Sanctuary. " Karida smiled.

In fact, when Wang Feng pointed out the crux of the issue, Kalida was already very clear that capturing a spy was a minor matter. Both sides had been constantly at odds without pause. However, in this sensitive incident, while other sanctuaries remained unscathed, only her Rose Sanctuary encountered a problem. One can imagine what was at stake.

Haha, you are the principal, so you have the final say. However, the addition of the Eight Factions this time has indeed given us a sense of relief. You have no idea how I was mocked by that old fellow from the Judgment faction a couple of days ago!" Hawkran said smugly. The Eight Factions have always been quite insular and indeed possess a sense of superiority. This is the first time that young elites from the Eight Factions have entered the Sanctuary for study. In fact, their level is even higher, and it must be due to Kalida's influence... It is said that the current king of the Mandala Empire has a regard for Kalida... The Eight Factions have always been quite insular and indeed possess a sense of superiority. This is the first time that young elites from the Eight Factions have entered the Sanctuary for study. In fact, their level is even higher, and it must be due to Kalida's influence... It is said that the current king of the Mandala Empire has a regard for Kalida...

Kalida smiled slightly, "I hope they won't let me down"

Suddenly, my gaze cleared, and I quickly set it down. "Ahem, Principal Kalida, we are discussing official matters now, so let us not get too familiar. Let’s get straight to the point. You want to implement reforms, and I have always been supportive of that. However, runes are the face of the Rose Sanctuary, and the opposing judgment is just waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves. Someone like Wang Feng is absolutely unsuitable. How can a bug that cannot even brew a potion learn runes? It is a complete insult to runes!

Hockland's demeanor relaxed as he savored the exquisite Ziluo Yun offered by his old rival's granddaughter, finding it truly delightful

A spark can start a prairie fire, Kalida said calmly, some things can only be understood by witnessing them firsthand

Grandfather Hockland, the Beastmen are not as foolish as imagined. In recent years, I have traveled through the Nine Divine Empires, and the situation of the Beastmen is quite dire. I hope to change some things through this means