He paused, looking at Jeming with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "The Academy hopes you can produce as much refined gold as possible. The Academy can act as a middleman to help you sell it. Of course, this is a free service, and all the points gained from selling the refined gold will still belong to you."
"Selling?" Jeming raised an eyebrow, "The Academy's operation is basically replenishing their stock."
"If that's how you want to understand it, it's close enough, just without the service fees and intermediate steps." Professor Clark nodded reservedly.
After thinking for a bit, he smiled again, his gaze deep: "The Academy needs refined gold. Whether it's to supply returning wizards or as reserves and research materials for the Academy itself, it's needed. The Academy provides raw materials and channels, and you provide the technology and labor, this is a collaboration."
Jeming pondered: "Roughly how much refined gold does the Academy need?"
