Starting with Aramen, Rupert was soon overwhelmed by invitations pouring in from countries across the continent—so much so that even two bodies wouldn’t have been enough to keep up.@@novelbin@@

“We want to see the animations too!”

Since only the countries Rupert visited were granted permission to import animations, the hardliner nations found themselves in a difficult position.

“What’s so special about animation that people are complaining this much?”

“It seems we misjudged the situation. This was already an unstoppable trend, but we tried to control it too hastily and only made things worse.”

“Should we open our doors now, even if it’s late?”

“It’s already too late. There’s a line of countries waiting to invite him.”

Never before had a figure, whether from the Empire or elsewhere, been so desperately sought after by every nation.

The closest comparison might have been Yustaf, once hailed as the continent’s greatest mage, who had only ever visited a handful of countries at the fervent request of mages.

But unlike Yustaf, whose appeal was limited to a specific class, Rupert was being passionately courted by people across all social classes.

This hunger stemmed from a deep thirst for new cultural experiences.

“Plays are nice, but the tickets are expensive, and they always repeat the same stories….”

“Concerts? Proper performances are for nobles. People like us can’t afford them.”

“All we have is listening to wandering bards at taverns.”

Culture in this world had primarily developed to cater to the aristocracy, making it difficult for commoners to enjoy.

Even when opportunities did arise, most people found them hard to appreciate.

“I can’t even read, so books are out of reach—and they’re expensive too.”

Literacy, the most basic requirement for enjoying culture, was rare.

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