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An owl spread its wings and flew around the Sage's Tower, circling above the Steel Country Embassy before landing steadily in a temporary nest built specifically for them outside the embassy.

The owl hooted several times, and a servant immediately opened the window.

"Lord Cruz, the ink pen you ordered has arrived."

The attendant spoke to Earl Cruz inside the room.

"It arrived? Delivered by an owl alone?"

Earl Cruz walked over to the window and looked at the owl standing on the balcony outside. A small wooden box was clutched beneath its sharp, powerful talons.

"This is the advantage of Magic Web Shopping, Earl Cruz... You only need to browse the Magic Web from home to buy half the goods in all of Nolan."

A merchant in a top hat stood behind Earl Cruz. He was Freyt, the manager of the Nolan Kriya Merchant Guild.

"Can even large goods be delivered?"

Earl Cruz reached for the box beneath the owl's claws, but the owl forced his hand back with its sharp talons.

"You need to sign that Postal Form with magic first," Freyt immediately said.

The owls of this world had all been nourished by magic and were predators in every sense of the word. Their sharp talons were like miniature daggers, capable of piercing a person's arm.

A trace of magic flowed from Earl Cruz's fingertip as he signed his name on the specially treated Postal Form. Only after the owl confirmed that the name was correct did it flap its wings and leave the balcony.

"Some larger goods still need to be transported by dedicated couriers, but potions, food, and certain household items are handled by owls."

Listening to the merchant's explanation, Earl Cruz opened the package in his hands. Beneath the wrapping was an exquisite black