A Hospital in Another World?

Chapter 264

What does he want him to do?

The great archmage smiled confidently. He flipped through the plan in front of him and pointed to a page:

"Regarding the plan you submitted before, there were some disagreements after the review committee discussed it:

The Budget Committee stated that building water supply facilities, repairing sewers, constructing infectious disease hospitals, would consume too much, and the budget couldn’t afford it;

The Emergency Management Department believes that strengthening patrols and vigilance can prevent spies from releasing plagues;

The medical branch of the Enchantment School feels that as long as the source of the epidemic is blocked and not leaked, the city’s medical strength is sufficient;

The City Hall does not agree to raise taxes..."

Garrett blinked. So, in exchange for obtaining this high-level mage tower, he had to face interrogation, convince the review committee?

"Do you want me to testify? When is the hearing? Which magicians do I need to focus on persuading?"

He leaned forward slightly, questioning the other party. The mage in white robes smiled slightly, raising a finger and gesturing left and right:

"No no no, what you need to do is not just testify. You need to persuade the review committee to establish a public health agency responsible for the overall health and safety of Nevis City—then, strive to obtain the position of the head of this agency."

What?

Garrett was stunned. Head of the public health agency? Me?

I’m a clinical doctor!

I’m not in public health!

In my previous life, although they were all under the umbrella of medicine, the majors we studied were different! Students majoring in public health are not even qualified to take the medical practitioner exam!

Moreover, with the Radiant Church, Temple of the God of War, and so many big shots in the medical branch of the Enchantment School, why would they want me to be the head?

Although as a doctor, I have an obligation, but this profession doesn’t match!

"So, I just need to convince the review committee? Head of the agency..."

Garrett subconsciously declined. The mage in white robes coughed and turned over another page:

"The cost of the positive and negative energy pools is 5000 contribution points each, two trap spells are 2000 contribution points each, the permanent secondary spell ineffective barrier and evasion detection are each 10000 contribution points, the arcane garden is 1000 contribution points.

The tower spirit upgrade is 20000 contribution points, and if you want to add other protective and applied magic, there are corresponding prices in the form, you can check by yourself.

Even if the invisible servants are given to you, in addition, you’ll receive a protective barrier for the arcane library, which can prevent insects, rodents, dampness, and automatically extinguish ordinary fires. You don’t have many books now, but those experimental records are also worth collecting..."

As he spoke, Garrett calculated silently. Upgrading from the basic version to the high-level version would require a total of 50,000 contribution points—even if he hadn’t spent the previous 10,000, it would still be far from enough to upgrade.

So, gentlemen of the review committee, are you waiting for me here? If you want a high-level mage tower, you have to sell yourself to the review committee—no, act on behalf of the review committee, set up the framework for public health?

Garrett suddenly felt like he was emptying six wallets, taking on a 30-year mortgage, and buying himself a house. He couldn’t help but comment:

"According to this standard, mages can’t even afford to build mage towers, can they?"

"In general, the Council sets up ordinary mage towers in various cities. To be eligible to preside over one, a mage must be at least level 5. For a mage of common birth to have their own mage tower, they need to save up to at least level 7, and they have to wait in line at the Council for several years." The archmage answered with a smile:

"As for the high-level mage tower, it’s the one I just recommended to you—usually set up in county towns, and the mages eligible to preside over it are at least level 7 or 8. If you want to build one yourself without relying on schools, territories, or families, starting from scratch..."

He shrugged. Before the veins popped on Garrett’s forehead, he casually added:

"Generally speaking, saving up to level 11 is about right."

Oh, so it’s really taking out a loan to buy a mage tower. It should even be said that as a third-level mage—even though his research level has reached the fourth tier—he’s eligible for a loan, he should thank the review committee for their special attention. Garrett thought for a moment:

"...So, how much is the annual salary of the public health commissioner appointed by the review committee?"

"...Mainly, you need to prove that establishing this department is necessary..."

Understood, just like attracting scientific research talents, the annual salary is not important, providing research conditions and research funding is crucial. As part of the research conditions, the founder of the public health agency is also enough to match a high-level mage tower.

"How about this condition, can you handle it?"

The archmage observed Garrett with interest. Seeing this young man’s fluctuating emotions, sometimes happy, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes depressed, he couldn’t help but want to laugh. After waiting for a while, he tapped the table, pushed the mage tower information forward again, and asked:

"Which one will you choose?"

Garrett lowered his head in contemplation. After a moment, he raised his head and smiled:

"I need information."

"Okay."

"The population data, population distribution, birth and death rates in Nevis City, as well as the number of deaths of pregnant women and infants, do you have them?"

"Some of them need time to organize—however, I can provide them to you."

"A detailed map of Nevis City, with the underground drainage system, commercial area, college area, villa area, and civilian area marked separately, do you have it?"

"That’s not a problem." The archmage shrugged. It’s not a military map, so these data can be fully provided.

"The tax records of Nevis City for the past few years, precise to the details—"

"Hey, that’s enough!"

The archmage began to get a headache. With his authority, not all of this data is readily available; it must be accessed through a resolution of the review committee. If Garrett asks for one or two, it’s okay, but the more he asks for, the more troublesome it becomes.

Is this kid really not seeking revenge?

The archmage glanced suspiciously. Garrett rolled his eyes:

Without this data, how can I calculate it for you?

I still have to find an accountant!

How long will it take for me, alone, to calculate the GDP of a city?

"The municipal budget for next year should be compiled no later than mid-December. I hope you can apply for a hearing before that and persuade the members of the review committee." Before the meeting ended, the archmage reminded Garrett:

"Of course, the site for your mage tower is basically decided. If there are no problems after you go to the site tomorrow, we will start building the foundation."

"Well..."

"What?"

Garrett scratched his head. For the first time since entering,

he showed a somewhat embarrassed smile in front of the archmage:

"So, from top to bottom, this mage tower belongs to me, right? I mean, even the land belongs to me, right?"

It won’t be reclaimed by the council before 70 years, right?

"Get out! If the land isn’t yours, do you still want to build a floating tower?!"

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