Firearms in a Fantasy World 2

Chapter 204: Year End 4

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Malon Ganard, who had been silent on the sidelines, spoke up, "Buteya originally had a church school. Perhaps we can cooperate with them to expand the school?"

"Oh, forget it, Malon!" Paul waved his hand repeatedly. "I've heard that many clergy have a certain special fondness for young boys. I don't want more children going there."

The crowd burst into laughter, leaving only the female advisor blushing.

Paul raised his hand firmly in the air, "We must establish an education system completely under the control of the Ministry of Affairs!"

Suddenly, his gaze turned and continuously appraised the female advisor.

Eileen's heart pounded as she felt uncomfortable being scrutinized by Count Grayman in front of so many people. He was being quite rude.

The female advisor's face turned slightly red as she asked impatiently, "Lord Earl, is there something you need?"

"Miss D'Arshi, I wonder if you might..."

"W-what?"

"The position of Director of the Ministry of Education in the Ministry of Affairs is currently vacant, and there wasn't much systemization in this area before, so there wasn't much to do. But if we're going to establish so many schools, there will be a lot of work in the future."

"Well, that's true."

"So, would you be interested in taking up the position of Director of the Ministry of Education?"

Eileen was momentarily stunned, looking at Paul not knowing how to respond.

Paul quietly waited for her answer, but before the female advisor could say anything, there were objections in the hall.

"Ahem! Lord Grayman, this seems contrary to tradition. How can a woman hold a public office? Oh, I'm not questioning Miss D'Arshi's knowledge, after all, she's a genuine scholar, but a woman... Anyway, this doesn't conform to tradition."

It was Baron Hansel Abbott speaking. Obviously, he disagreed with Paul's intention to appoint a female officer—especially one at his level.

"But in our administrative system, Miss D'Arshi and Miss Ladia seem to be the two most knowledgeable individuals."

"Knowledge doesn't necessarily mean suitability for management in administrative matters! Lord Earl, some scholars are only focused on research and lack basic social skills. How would they handle the tasks from top to bottom in the administrative system?"

"But I recall that Her Royal Highness the Grand Princess Catherine is a heroine who excels in both military and political affairs!"

Mentioning the Kingdom's Grand Princess Catherine caused "Miss D'Arshi" to tremble slightly.

"Oh! Lord Earl," Hansel chuckled, "you can't take an exception to prove a point. Moreover, Princess Catherine has grown up in the royal family with extraordinary family conditions that most men in the country do not have access to in terms of education and training."

"And..." Hansel's lips curled slightly, "if His Majesty the King had an equally outstanding prince, I'm afraid Princess Catherine wouldn't be as prominent as she is now."

Paul had no choice but to ask everyone, "What are your opinions on appointing Miss D'Arshi as the Director of the Ministry of Education?"

People looked at each other, then turned their eyes to their noses and mouths, but no one made a sound.