Talents and Population

Heidi and Rebecca were called to Gawain's tent, and after hearing what Gawain had in mind, the two were, sure enough, shocked.

"Educate? Teach every civilian and even the serfs?" Heidi's eyes were wide; she was this close to totally losing her grace. "And it is to be listed as a law of the territory. Everyone has to receive an education like paying taxes?!"

"That's right. Henceforth, learning to read and write will not only be a right but also an obligation." Gawain smiled; being able to see the always mature and steady Heidi being so startled by him was also a rather pleasant thing. "Now, every person in the territory has to know how to read and write. People who come to this land in the future must also do the same. Otherwise, they absolutely wouldn't be able to survive in the new order that I'm pursuing."

Heidi looked to be absorbed in thought. "New order…"