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For the general public in Nagaryll, the hottest topic was labor export.

Higher wages, better treatment—some literacy schools even promoted themselves with slogans like One Month of Literacy, a Lifetime of Happiness.

And all of it was free.

Anyone could attend literacy courses at these schools for free. As long as they completed the program and received a graduation certificate, they could apply for various jobs.

The cost of the literacy program would be deducted proportionally from their wages after employment. Initially, the deductions were higher, but later they decreased significantly. In one to three years, the tuition could be fully repaid.

Meanwhile, they could still earn a good amount of money.

All of this was clearly outlined in the contracts signed when enrolling. If someone opted for smaller weekly deductions, the repayment period would be longer.

Some had studied the contracts carefully and found that paying the full amount upfront was the most cost-effective. Stretching repayment over five years would mean paying more than three times the upfront cost. Still, many chose the three- or five-year plans, as the weekly deductions were low enough not to affect their daily lives.

Currently, only those who completed literacy training were eligible for overseas work, fueling a national craze for literacy. In addition, vocational schools offering low- to mid-level technical training were becoming popular.