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Snack Break & The Genius
The floating velvet armchair glided smoothly out of the forest, bringing Lucian to a quiet, shady grassy hill near the center of the maze. While hundreds of older candidates were off in the distance shouting and fighting mechanical beasts, this little corner was completely peaceful.Lucian hopped down from his hovering chair, sitting cross-legged on a blanket near a clear stream to take a rest. Fluffy flopped down beside him, letting out a heavy dog-sigh.Above Lucian's head, his blue status screen hovered quietly.[Daily Yield Unspent Balance: 150,000 Gold.][Time Remaining: 15 Hours 20 Minutes.][System Restriction Active: Fair Economic Value Required for All Purchases.]Lucian reached into his coat and pulled out a box of fruit pastries, but before he could take a bite, a soft, polite voice spoke from behind a nearby oak tree."Um... excuse me, is that a real Shadow Fenrir?"Lucian turned around, standing near the tree was an eleven-year-old girl with big blue eyes and dark braided
The Wilderness Maze
The second trial took place in a massive, enclosed forest known as the Verdant Trial Maze. High stone walls surrounded the trees, and glowing barrier runes floated in the sky above. Over a thousand candidates stood at the entrance gates, listening to the instructors explain the rules.Proctor Vance stood on a raised wooden platform, holding a glowing brass megaphone."The rules of Trial Two are simple!" Proctor Vance shouted. "You have six hours to navigate the maze and reach the exit on the other side. Scattered inside are mechanical beasts holding silver mana-tokens. You must collect at least three tokens to pass. Additionally, you will find System Supply Shrines along the path to purchase basic maps and stamina potions."The crowd of candidates began murmuring nervously, six hours in a dense, monster-filled forest was a long time.Lucian stood near the front gate, adjusting his small travel coat. Fluffy trotted beside him, sniffing the cool forest air.Above Lucian's head, his blue
The Resonance Pillar
The Grand Testing Hall was a cavernous amphitheater of grey marble, its stepped seating packed with nervous candidates. At the center of the arena stood five colossal obsidian monoliths, the ancient Resonance Pillars each wrapped in glowing silver runes designed to measure a candidate's raw mana capacity.Proctor Vance, a stern senior instructor with a scar across his brow, adjusted his pince-nez and barked across the arena. "Next group! Step up to your assigned pillar and channel your maximum spell output into the stone!"Lucian stood in Line 3, clutching his wooden dragon in his pocket. Beside him, Fluffy sat obediently, his dark wolf-tail sweeping the floor.Above Lucian's head, the floating blue window hummed softly.[Daily Yield Deposited: 350,000 Gold.][Unspent Balance: 350,000 Gold.][Time Remaining: 18 Hours 05 Minutes.][System Restriction Active: Fair Economic Value Required for All Purchases.]"Remember, young master," Barnaby whispered, floating near his ear. "Your S-Rank
The Sovereign’s Orientation
Lucian sat up in his massive velvet bed at the top of the Wayward Dragon Resort, rubbing his eyes while yawning softly. Fluffy was already wide awake, resting his chin on the edge of the mattress.The familiar blue system screen popped open above Lucian's pillow, but the numbers inside made his jaw drop.[Daily Yield Deposited: 350,000 Gold.][Unspent Balance: 350,000 Gold.][Time Remaining: 23 Hours 50 Minutes.][System Restriction Active: Fair Economic Value Required for All Purchases.]"Barnaby!" Lucian squeaked, pulling the blanket over his nose. "Why is the box so big today?! Yesterday it was two hundred thousand! Did I do something wrong?"Barnaby floated down from the ceiling, chuckling warmly as he adjusted his ghostly spectacles."Not at all, young master," Barnaby explained, floating over to a translucent ledger. "You see, the System is not a bottomless well of magic, it is an engine. Yesterday, you bought the entire Wayward Dragon resort chain, the capital's transport netwo
The Wayward Dragon Inn
The journey to the Central Province was long, but Lucian spent most of it curled up in a plush leather seat inside a private carriage, clutching his wooden dragon and taking a quiet nap.By late afternoon, the carriage pulled up to the Wayward Dragon Inn & Resort, a massive, three-story stone estate nestled at the base of the mountains just miles from the Royal Academy's border. It was the premier resting hub where incoming noble students, prodigies, and wealthy heirs gathered before orientation week.Inside the grand hall, the air smelled of roasted meats, spiced cider, and expensive perfumes. Dozens of older students mostly fifteen to seventeen years old sat at long oak tables, showing off their spellcraft, discussing high-tier guilds, and boasting about their family lineages.Lucian walked through the heavy front doors, swinging his arms while Fluffy, his giant S-Rank Shadow Fenrir, shrunk down into a sleek black hound to fit inside the foyer. Barnaby floated invisibly beside Lucia
The King’s Invitation
The morning sun filtered through the high stained-glass windows of the Vance Guild Manor, casting quiet golden light across the dining hall, Fluffy, the massive S-Rank Shadow Fenrir, lay sprawled near the fireplace like a giant velvet rug, letting out low, rhythmic snores that vibrated the floorboards.Lucian sat at the head of the long table, swinging his legs back and forth while dipping a buttered roll into hot soup.Above his head, the blue system screen hummed quietly, showing a relaxed 24-hour countdown.[Daily Yield Deposited: 200,000 Gold.][Unspent Balance: 200,000 Gold.][Time Remaining: 15 Hours 42 Minutes.][System Rule: Fair Economic Value Required for All Purchases.]"It's nice having time to eat," Lucian murmured, taking a happy bite. "No rushing, no tummy aches.""Do not get too comfortable, young master," Barnaby said, floating through a decorative armor stand to check the window. "A full day is plenty of time, but the Fair Value Rule means you cannot simply dump two
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