Announcement of Allegiance, the Stunned Crowd
After leaving the Castle.
Ian's direction became much firmer.
That was to break through to the mid-stage of the First Ring.
But that would not be easy. Leaving aside the subsequent Meditation Method and Wizardry, his Mental Power progress alone was still far from sufficient.
"Fortunately, there's this large sum of resources."
Ian took a deep breath.
As his talent improved, contribution points had already begun to feel vaguely insufficient. This scholarship truly solved his pressing need.
"And the war is about to begin. That's an opportunity too—perhaps I can make a huge profit."
Ian narrowed his eyes slightly.
Before and after a war, resource prices and the like would undergo enormous shifts. He had experienced it once during his time at the School.
This time was another opportunity, one that might increase his wealth considerably. He wondered whether he could join forces with the Pierce Chamber of Commerce.
"That would be going too far!"
Ian shook his head.
Doing it himself would be fine, perhaps at most joining hands with Horton. But bringing the Pierce Chamber of Commerce into it would turn it into a major affair.
The risk was too great.
"All of that needs time. For now, I should hurry and raise my talent!"
Ian shook his head.
Breaking through to the mid-stage of the First Ring within two years was no simple matter, especially with Waning Moon Level talent.
If he could break through to New Moon Level, his chances would become much greater.
Moreover, he was not far from New Moon Level already. He could first seize the time to break through before considering anything else.
With that thought.
He returned home and began improving the Fire Pattern Runes. It was just a pity that, separated from the natural