CHAPTER 214 - Leap Year Competition.

A few days later.

The marketplace on the fifth peak of Orginveil City was alive with energy, a racket of voices rising into the sky as vendors called out their wares. 

The scent of roasted meats and sweet pastries floated through the air, mixing with the sharp tang of fresh herbs from a nearby pharmacy's stall.

Students in various academy uniforms bustled through the narrow pathways, arms full of trinkets, snacks, and weapons—both practical and decorative. 

Merchants, as always, were eager to take advantage of the influx of customers and were relentless in their sales pitches.

"Step right up! Finest enchanted accessories! Protection spells woven into every bracelet!"

"Get your rare spell scrolls here! Limited stock!"

"High-quality beast cores for sale! Increase your mana reserves instantly!"