Normally, even with an Illusory Rule Seed, condensing an Illusory Dimensional Prototype would take decades, perhaps even a century.
The reason it was so slow was not only because condensing an Illusory Dimensional Prototype was exceedingly difficult.
Condensing a prototype was itself a process of fine-tuning.
An Illusory Dimensional Prototype was the embryo of an Illusory Dimension, determining that dimension's future.
Naturally, its creator had to shape the dimension into the form they most desired, the form that would help them the most.
Looking at the mere seventy-seven days of refinement time before him, Richard did not know for a moment whether he should proceed.
He did not know what the result of the refinement would be.
As if sensing Richard's confusion, the Miracle Furnace sent another message.
[The prototype can be shaped during refinement]
"But isn't seventy-seven days a little too short?"
[Refinement can be paused]
"Hm?"
Richard was slightly startled. This was the first time he had seen refinement being paused.
"Could refinement always be paused?"
[Any action can be paused]
Richard was speechless for a moment. He still knew far too little about the Miracle Furnace; he had not even known such a basic function existed.
Still, pausing did not seem particularly useful.
It could only be used when carving out a dimensional prototype. Normally, whether refining skills, refining information, or refining rules, there was no need to pause.
"Since it can be paused, that makes things much easier."
He did not hesitate any longer and immediately chose to refine it.
The next moment, the Illusory Rule Seed in Richard's hand abruptly vanished. At the same time, the rules and Dimensional Power within his body began flowing toward the depths of his soul.
Richard's consciousness entered his mental space. Within the