Great Mage Truchi left the Stantin Duchy thoroughly satisfied.
Although he had already decided to join the Xinfei Merchant Guild Magic Research Institute, as one of only five Great Mages in the Lampari Kingdom, his every move drew public attention. He could hardly do as he pleased.
Joining the Xinfei Merchant Guild Magic Research Institute would affect many things. He had to return to the Lampari Kingdom and settle those matters properly before he could officially join the Xinfei Merchant Guild.
For several reasons, Xu Yi also had no intention of having him move straight to the Stantin Duchy as Great Mage Camilla had. Instead, he would remain in the Lampari Kingdom and work for the Xinfei Merchant Guild there.
Xu Yi had even suggested establishing an independent research institute specifically for Great Mage Truchi, allowing him to remain in Anvilmar City without even having to move house.
Great Mage Truchi had rejected that suggestion, however.
In his view, since he had decided to join the Xinfei Merchant Guild, his involvement should not be merely superficial. He ought to genuinely work for the guild and contribute to it.
After discussing the matter, Great Mage Truchi ultimately decided to join the Magic Research Institute's branch in Falling Rain Valley outside Bunta City, where he would primarily lead its research efforts.
Because of his particular interest in developing Karasga Island, his initial plan was to make mana-powered ships his main research and development focus after joining the Xinfei Merchant Guild.
When he heard from Xu Yi that a mana-powered ship's cargo capacity could exceed ten thousand tons, Great Mage Truchi's enthusiasm for the ships instantly surpassed even that of Great Mage Camilla, who had already shown an intense interest in them.
He wholeheartedly agreed with the development plans Xu Yi had outlined