Rowen gave her a small nod and a polite, "Good morning," before stepping past the counter. He didn't linger on her expression, nor did he ask questions.
The receptionist handed over the small packet of apple seeds. Rowen carefully tucked it into his bag before turning to leave the shop. After paying for it, he was now left with a total of 39 low-grade mana stones.
After buying the apple seed, Rowen didn't rush to his shop, but he had a different goal this time.
Rowen now had quite the money. This part of town was the nearest area to the upper district, where most wealthy families and talented students lived. After some thought, he decided to visit and see what it looked like. More than curiosity, he wanted to find out which additional path he could take now that he could absorb mana. Mage, Knight, or Tamer—he didn't know yet which would suit him, but seeing the difference with his own eyes might help him decide.
