Neuvillette didn't even look up as he continued writing something: "Based on the current progress, we should be able to complete basic infrastructure construction by tomorrow. Additionally, I've noticed that our material storage is quite problematic."
Furina triumphantly shook the storage ring on her hand: "That problem is solved! Look, a newly acquired storage ring!"
Neuvillette finally looked up and carefully examined the ring: "An interesting spatial device. What is the capacity? Does accessing it consume energy? How is the security?"
A series of professional questions left Furina dazed: "Uh... 5 cubic meters? It shouldn't consume anything? Security... it should be okay?"
Neuvillette made a note in his notebook: "I suggest that important materials should still have a physical storage location; such spatial devices are best used as backups."
He closed the notebook and suddenly asked: "Regarding those children who have awakened Soul Power, what are your plans?"
Furina was stunned for a moment: "Ah? What plans?"
"According to the records, a total of seven children have awakened Soul Power ranging from level one to level three," Neuvillette flipped through the register. "They need a systematic Spirit Master education; otherwise, this tiny bit of Soul Power is meaningless."
Furina scratched her head: "This... send them to a Spirit Master academy?"
To be honest, she had previously only helped awaken Martial Souls and Soul Power, then urged their parents to take them to a Spirit Master school, giving them quite a bit of money, and ignored everything else. She didn't even know how those children had developed.
"The tuition for the nearest Elementary Spirit Master Academy is 50 silver coin per year, which is a significant expense for commoner families. Two of the children stayed with the Axis Cult for this very reason," Neuvillette said calmly. "Our current monthly donation income is equivalent to about 1 gold soul coin, and the Axis Cult has a total of one hundred gold coin remaining, but we still have other expenses like building the Axis Cult."
Furina immediately wilted: "It's that expensive..."
She thought to herself: "It seems I need to exchange for more money."
"So I suggest," Neuvillette continued, "we can first start an enlightenment class ourselves. Hire a teacher to teach basic knowledge while screening promising children for focused cultivation."
"Hire a Spirit Master? How much would that cost?"
"It won't cost too much. Some low-level Spirit Masters are frustrated scholars; it will be much easier to start with them." Neuvillette seemed to have investigated already. "We can also use providing room and board and discounts on 'sacred objects' as part of the compensation."
Furina's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea! Then we can also teach them to read and do math! Then I, as both the Pope and the Water God, can help them hunt Soul Beasts to obtain spirit rings."
"Exactly." Neuvillette nodded. "For those children willing to stay and develop within the cult, we can provide more comprehensive training, so they may become the backbone of the cult in the future."
He spread out a simple map and pointed to several spots on it: "For long-term planning, I suggest consolidating our existing strongholds first, then gradually expanding to surrounding villages. Each stronghold can provide basic medical and Awakening services to expand our influence."
"At the same time, we need to establish more stable sources of income. Besides believer donations, perhaps we can develop some specialties, such as using your Spirit Abilitys to make special food for sale to non-believers, or performing musical dramas and the like. I believe that is your specialty."
Furina was dumbstruck: "You've even thought of this?"
"Just basic management planning." Neuvillette's tone was flat. "Of course, all of this requires time and a stable environment."
"But as for money, you actually don't need to worry. I'll find a way. You just be responsible for making sure I get more and more believers." Furina stood with her hands on her hips, the corners of her mouth curling up uncontrollably.
Isn't it just money? As long as there are points, there is money, and as long as there is faith, there will be points. Mere small change is not worth mentioning!
Neuvillette didn't understand why she was so confident, but he didn't ask more, only nodding: "If you have a way, Miss Furina, then I shall not worry about it."
"Now, let us first solve the children's education problem."
The development blueprint for the Axis Cult was slowly unfolding in the Iudex's notebook. Meanwhile, Furina began to think about how to use her limited points to secure the greatest development space for this newly started small sect.