"This is white paper," Draconis introduced to the crowd. "It is a new type of Papermaking Technique that I improved based on the process of making parchment."
"white paper..."
A scholar took it in his hand, unable to stop himself from thinking, if this paper were used to make books... the man's eyes instantly revealed an expression of excitement.
"More importantly, the materials required to make this paper are very cheap. It only takes bark and some plants to produce it," Draconis said with a smile.
"What?!"
Someone couldn't help but gasp, looking at Draconis with faces full of excitement.
"Is everything Your Highness said true?!"
"Of course." Draconis nodded slightly.
As scholars, everyone present knew what this meant.
It meant that from now on, this paper could be mass-produced and put into use. It meant that books and parchment would no longer be precious, and everyone could easily purchase paper and books for recording and reading.
Recalling what His Highness had told them yesterday, many people instantly realized Draconis's intention.
Establishing schools, enrolling Commoners, advocating for Education without Discrimination.
Manufacturing white paper, compiling books, and ensuring that from now on, both Commoners and Slaves could afford and read books.
Knowledge would no longer be monopolized by the Noble... The moment this thought flashed through their minds, everyone present widened their eyes in horror.
—His Highness is insane! He is challenging the entire Noble Class!
For a moment, everyone was frightened by this idea.
Someone tremblingly spoke up, "Your... Your Highness... isn't this moving a bit too fast?"
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Draconis looked at the old man who spoke.
"Th-this..." The old man was speechless for a moment.
The Old Stickler Howard beside him was also stunned by Draconis's audacious idea.
He had thought that Draconis's policy of Education without Discrimination was already very bold, but he never expected His Highness to do something even more daring... After a long pause, he couldn't help but frown and spoke bluntly, "Your Highness, this might cause other Lords and Nobles to treat you as a unified enemy! Because you are affecting their interests!"
Hearing this, Draconis smiled slightly.
His wrist moved slightly, and the next second, Kyurem's massive and terrifying body appeared behind him. Instantly, an ancient and powerful aura of coldness swept through the entire Royal Workshop.
Looking at this terrifying Magical Beast, everyone showed expressions of horror and stood frozen in place.
Draconis's figure overlapped with Kyurem's shadow. Leaning back against Kyurem, he chuckled softly:
"Then let them try." No one could stop him.
Draconis had originally intended for natural evolution, but that didn't mean he was afraid.
Just because he didn't proactively kill the Nobles who opposed him didn't mean he wouldn't dare.
If those fellows dared to actively obstruct him, he wouldn't mind riding Kyurem over for a friendly visit.
"I want everyone in this world to have books to read and to understand reason," Draconis said gravely. "This is the General Trend, and the only correct path!"
For a moment, everyone present was stunned by Draconis's words, unable to speak for a long time.
"Hmm..."
Kyurem, standing behind him, nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation shining in its eyes.
"Your... Your Highness..."
"Howard, if you are unwilling to teach, then go manage the books within the territory!" Draconis shifted the topic. "Next, I will use this paper to print books on a large scale, and I will need specialized personnel to manage them."
Howard remained silent. Having witnessed all this firsthand, he realized that their Highness was doing something truly great.
His Highness wasn't fooling around; he was serious.
Ensuring everyone has books to read... Compared to His Highness, everything he had always upheld seemed too small, too insignificant.
General Trend? Is this the General Trend?
This Old Stickler scholar closed his eyes, sighed deeply, and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
Draconis nodded. Printing Technology... he didn't need to spend Satisfaction Points to unlock this technology from the Tech Tree. As a Modern Person who had taken history classes, he knew a thing or two about it.
High-efficiency printing could be achieved by creating reusable Single-Character Reverse-Text Printing Molds. The process included character creation, typesetting, plate baking, printing, and plate disassembly.
The types of Movable Type materials were also diverse, such as clay, wood, copper, and porcelain.
Besides text, perhaps they could also carve the appearance of Pokémon onto the molds, thereby printing Pokémon onto books to serve as the pokedex and textbooks of this era.
And there happened to be someone in the territory who was skilled at drawing.
The Court Painter who had previously helped him investigate the Pokémon ecosystem surrounding the territory—Christina.
Draconis assigned Alfred to oversee this, tasking him with bringing Christina into the Royal Workshop to work.
After completing all this, Draconis finally left the Royal Workshop.
He recalled Kyurem into its Poké Ball and did not immediately return to City Hall, choosing instead to wander casually through his territory.
In the square, children and Pokémon were holding hands and engaging in Playing.
On the streets, women gathered together, chatting leisurely.
In the Barracks, Knights and their respective partners were undergoing intense Special Training.
In the Hospital, two Miss Joys, who were once treated as Ominous People, were diligently treating people's injuries. Here, they were no longer Ominous People but angels symbolizing the healing of pain, and people were no longer afraid of them.
Inside the Poké Mart, some children were selecting Poké Balls and Pokémon Potions.
What is the Poké Mart? When naming it, Draconis had considered many names, but ultimately chose the name from the original work.
Poké Mart, Alias: Human and Pokémon Friendly Store, which specializes in selling Poké Balls and Potions for treating Pokémon.
Both Poké Balls and Potions are proof of the friendship between humans and Pokémon.
Outside the Poké Mart was the most prosperous market in the entire territory.
Merchants came and went in an endless stream. Besides Zack and his group, many Foreign Merchants were also attracted here.
They would sell Nimbasa City's Mareep Wool Carpets, Sweet Honey, Berry Juice, and other specialty products to other cities at high prices.
When Draconis arrived here, many Commoners recognized him.
The Commoners showed surprised expressions and quickly gathered around him.
"His Highness Draconis! It's His Highness Draconis!"
"His Highness Draconis, these are fruits grown at my home, please try them!"
"His Highness Draconis, this is bread I baked myself, please take half!"
"His Highness Draconis, thank you for letting my child attend school. These are Boots I sewed using Deerskin, please accept them!"
"..."
"Everyone, no need to trouble yourselves. I just came to see how everyone is living," Draconis said with a smile.
Hearing this, the Commoners began talking all at once.
"We are living very well!"
"We eat well and dress warmly, and with the help of the Magical Beasts, we don't have to worry about danger when we go out!"
And all of this was thanks to His Highness Draconis.
"Your Highness, please accept our heartfelt sentiments!"
The crowd gathered around again.
Draconis: "..."
With no other choice, he accepted the gifts from his Subjects. Although they weren't expensive, they represented their entire heartfelt sentiment.
Looking at the scene before him, Draconis became even more convinced that everything he was doing was correct.
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