Chapter 66: Right to Sell

The moment Arthur announced he would give away the blueprints for the Linotype and the printing press, the banquet hall was plunged into stunned silence.

For a heartbeat, time itself seemed to freeze. Then, the room erupted.

Nobles turned to one another, their wide-eyed gazes filled with shock. Hushed whispers swelled into a rising tide of murmurs. Some leaned forward as if to confirm they had heard correctly, while others remained frozen, struggling to grasp the full weight of what had just been declared.

A noble near the head of the table finally found his voice, his tone laced with disbelief. "Your Majesty… are you truly giving it away?"

Arthur met his gaze with an unwavering expression. "Yes," he said, letting the word hang in the air for a moment. "However, not everyone will receive the blueprint."