Chapter 1585

"As of now, nearly twenty-five thousand young people have already left..."

"That exaggerated?"

The Chief Justice found this number unimaginable.

Of course, this number was not limited to the Court of Fontaine.

It was a situation erupting across all of Fontaine.

Even many veteran mages were preparing to leave.

Compared to the situation in Fontaine, the Arcane Throne was far more suitable for magical research, regardless of the academic atmosphere.

Or perhaps the resources provided over there.

Everything was far more generous than in Fontaine.

"What do the others say?"

"Mr. Neuvillette says that if this continuous drain of people persists, it is very likely that Fontaine will have no talent left... He requires you to come up with a measure immediately."

"What can I do? To openly provoke those three nations now—do you want me to become an existence like Sumeru? If a war were to be triggered... neither you nor I could bear the responsibility."

The Chief Justice actually understood the severity of the matter.

However, he had no way to stop it.

Right now, Liyue, Mondstadt, and Inazuma.

Were simply too powerful.

If he were to impose economic sanctions.

He would be the one to become the sinner.

If he forbade travel to those nations, would it not imply he had some opinion of them?

Could he explain it clearly?

Fine, what would he do when their armies came over to demand an explanation?

The strength of the three great Spirit Kings from before.

And those powerhouses constantly demonstrating their strength—why was that?

It was all to flex their muscles.

Want to resist Su Han?

Heh, that depends on whether you have the ability to do so.

Making some small moves in the shadows is fine.

But if he publicly forbade the populace from going there to study.

It would be equivalent to provoking that man.

Therefore, the Chief Justice could only protect his own interests for now.

What other choice did he have?

"Tell those people that I have no way to stop it... Any move made now is just provoking the other side... Besides, do you know how many goods within our nation come from them right now?

Every week.

Just in various livestock and grain alone.

It exceeds five million Mora.

Heaven knows how their grain seems inexhaustible... The current price of grain has already made our own farmers want to buy imported grain to eat themselves.

Planting is too much trouble...

Once a problem arises now.

We will face many issues..."

In fact, it was not just grain and livestock.

Including seafood.

Everything was imported now.

Because the prices were cheap.

It was easier than what the local fishermen could catch.

As a result, the current populace chose to buy imported products.

Cheap and affordable.

Various instant noodles.

Street lamps.

Everything relied on those three nations.

If he suddenly announced that the populace was not allowed to go.

They would have to bear the consequences of those economic sanctions themselves.

The populace was happy eating cheap food, naturally feeling content.

If grain prices suddenly skyrocketed.

He could not afford that responsibility.

Facing the Chief Justice's words.

The servant naturally did not understand, but... he relayed the Chief Justice's letter to the officials below.

In the conference room.

Everyone fell into silence.

"This means we cannot stop it and can only watch helplessly..."

"Yes, our ports now have banks from Liyue. Although they are not as aggressive as the Northland Bank, but... if we dare to do this.

The supply will be cut off the very next day.

You all must know about the performance in Sumeru a while ago."

"But, the younger generation..."

"Sigh, say no more... They are only going to study, not being forced to join the other nation. Perhaps after they finish learning, they will return..."

Everyone gave a bitter smile upon hearing this.

Return?

Could they really return?

Liyue was so prosperous.

So beautiful.

According to intelligence from the front lines, even these officials were envious of those benefits.

Powerful magic.

High-end magical equipment that could be rented or even worn.

If one was lucky.

One could even go to a Secret Realm to cultivate.

As long as one had points.

Anything could be exchanged.

Compared to the helplessness of Fontaine.

Things were comfortable within the Arcane Throne.

Large groups of buildings were constantly appearing under the manipulation of Geo mages.

Although the Arcane Tower could not accommodate so many people.

The surrounding building complexes were actually not bad at all.

Furthermore, the concentration of magic power was about three to five times that of ordinary places.

And this point made countless people happy.

Lisa stood on the high tower and smiled: "I hear from front-line reports that many young people have come. Although it is a good thing... they must be screened clearly. I do not wish for spies to come to our Arcane Throne.

Although it is open to the public.

We cannot miss a single person... Can you do it?"

Lisa stood atop the Gao Ta, smiling as she said, "I hear from frontline reports that many young people have arrived. While that is a good thing... they must still be thoroughly screened. I do not wish for any spies to reach our Wang Zuo."

Even though it is open to the public.

However, not a single person can be overlooked... can you do that?