Souma is checked for any magical powers, and puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land.
Half the people can read.
About 30% can write, I'd guess.
Lesen kann etwa die Hälfte
La mitad de las personas pueden leer.
El 30% puede escribir, diría yo.
Metade das pessoas sabe ler.
Cerca de 30% sabem escrever, acho.