After years of development, as the territory expanded and its economy prospered, Nick's city hall had become increasingly well organized.
That day, Romon's carriage headed toward city hall.
In just a few years, a thriving city had gradually taken shape.
Shops lined the broad streets, which teemed with people.
From inside his carriage, Romon surveyed his surroundings. "Oh, the Mages' Guild has moved quickly. They've even opened branches of the Mages' Home."
The Mages' Guild's shops were all called the Mages' Home. This one stood on Square Avenue, and its staff-and-scroll emblem was visible from outside.
Romon knew, however, that it sold more than a wide variety of magical scrolls and materials. It also dealt in exquisite jewelry and ornaments. These enchanted accessories were often made from scraps of magical materials, yet they were so beautiful and lavish that countless women adored them.
After becoming a lord, the scholar Lurun had returned to his feudal benefice and put his talents to work managing his territory.
His grandson Debiru, meanwhile, oversaw the Mage Tower. Not long ago, he had successfully advanced to a sixth-level mage, officially joining the ranks of Intermediate Mages and earning a gold stripe.
The Low-level Mages who followed him had also made progress, and a small organization of mages was gradually taking shape.
The goods sold at the Mages' Home here also made things more convenient for them.
Beyond the avenue, a stone bridge spanned an excavated stream.
Across the water lay the administrative district.
Under Romon's plan, the Noble District housed those with noble titles, with knights being the lowest rank permitted. The lord's residence stood at its heart.
The administrative district housed retainers, impoverished nobles, professionals, wealthy merchants, and territorial officials ranked at least as administrative officers. City hall was also located there.
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