The next morning, when Ron stepped out of the mansion's door, he felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.
It wasn't just the shock from last night's conversation with Vinard.
The research funding he had applied for through the "Abyss Simulation Device" also gave him the confidence to make a large-scale investment.
The support of five hundred complete Magic Stones, plus the funds previously accumulated.
Enabled him to carry out a comprehensive upgrade of his mobile workshop.
The "Starshine Marketplace" in the commercial district of the Central Lands is the largest trading hub for Extraordinary Items in the entire Ring Abyss Continent Group.
As Ron entered the marketplace's main street, he was immediately struck by the bustling spectacle before him.
Every building here exuded a glow of Magic Power.
The shop signs, made from living Crystal, automatically adjusted their displays based on the needs of visitors.
