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Vision or a nightmare?

The shopkeeper's keen eyes flicked over the young noble standing before him, his mind betraying a scornful thought.

*A noble brat.*

His lips curled into a courteous smile, but the undertone of skepticism lingered in his voice as he asked, "How can I be of service to you, sir?"

Across the counter, Orion held the shopkeeper's gaze with equal scrutiny. Clad in an immaculate black suit, the shopkeeper radiated an air of quiet aristocracy. His dark blue eyes held an inscrutable depth, and though his posture exuded practiced civility, Orion sensed something far more dangerous lurking beneath the surface. This was no ordinary merchant. The young noble's honed intuition detected a formidable mana signature, one that pulsed with the steady intensity of a radiant silver core mage. Yet it was not just his mana core that unsettled Orion—it was the subtle, almost imperceptible veil of mystery that shrouded the man.