The Xinfei Merchant Guild had not held a launch event in a long time.
Whether they were product launches or press conferences, over the past two years, the people of Bunta City had grown used to the Xinfei Merchant Guild unveiling novel magic machinery and major news at regular events. Yet almost four months had passed since its last product launch, which had introduced the bicycle, and the guild had remained quiet. Everyone felt a little unsettled by the change.
So when the Bunta Daily announced three days in advance that the Xinfei Merchant Guild would hold an event on July 24, it immediately drew the attention of everyone in Bunta City.
That was not only because this was the Xinfei Merchant Guild's first event in months, but also because several things about it differed from its previous events.
First, it was simply described as an event, without specifying whether it was a product launch or a press conference to announce some news.
Second, it was actually scheduled for the evening rather than the usual morning.
Finally, and most intriguingly, the venue was the former site of Great Mage Camilla's Tower.
Almost everyone understood the significance the moment they saw the news.
More than three months earlier, Great Mage Camilla had personally demolished her tower. A wall had then been built around the ruins and curtains hung over it, completely concealing what was happening inside.
Finally, a sign had been erected outside the ruins. It remained there even now, bearing the words, "Xinfei Merchant Guild's New Concept Modern Magic House. Coming in three months. Stay tuned."
Counting the days, three months had indeed passed.
Whenever the people of Bunta City passed Mage Camilla's tower, they would see that sign. Since they could not see what was inside, their curiosity about