The hidden truth about the Neutral continent

"Do you know about the flow of currency, Honey"

"Not really, I do now that there is a mortal currency and Mana stones..yeah that's all" Aetheris replied as he pondered deeply for anything he left out

"Yes, originally for mortal currency we used coins, where 100 bronze is 1 silver, 100 silver is 1 Gold, and 100 Gold coins are equal to 1 platinum coin, and 100 platinum coins are equal to 1 low-grade spirit stone

But of course, people became greedy and abused the flaws and loopholes of the system " Triny smiled with a hint of nostalgia as she saw the confused expression of Aetheris

"Let me Elaborate, the was once a sudden rise in economic inflation due to the abundance of Resources such as gold, Silver, and platinum but the nobles of different Kingdoms in the Neutral continent got greedy and messed with the system "

Those who controlled the cash flow began to hoard Mana stones, and the value of the mortal currency began to inflate, making even basic goods expensive.

They began to create counterfeit coins to flood the market and lower the value of the currency even more as they got richer.

"Wait, you used basic minerals for currency... Why not mithril, adamantine, or orchidarium, even a Mana signature or engraving or a better system" Aetheris questioned with a tone of confusion, this ideology didn't make sense for such a world

"Such coins were used by commoners and lesser beings so many of us didn't care since we rely on Mana stones and other things

Long story short, the population rate began to decline so we proposed a simple solution

A standard currency used in every kingdom of the Neutral continent "

Aetheris was shocked by her statement. The Neutral Continent alone spanned millions of miles in terms of linear distance, containing countless lands and kingdoms and it was not even the part of the large continents in Soleil.

Yet, to influence a decision that impacted the entire continent meant that the Luminous Church held far more power and influence than he had initially imagined.

The sheer reach of the church's authority made him reconsider the weight it carried in the world's political landscape.

"When did this event take place Mother" Inquired Aetheris with a tone of curiosity, since Triny said 'we' it meant she was there so he wanted to know her age

"Hmm A thousand or maybe around two thousand years ago I don't remember things that aren't significant "

Aetheris felt his sense of pride shatter, he now understood why Triny treated him like a child... because he is indeed a child in her eyes.

"Back to the main topic, only 10th-order and 9th-order practitioners are allowed to use the mortal currency since the resources they need allow them to use the currency

From the 8th order, people use Mana stones since they are more effective and they allow them to acquire resources easily "

Triny took out a card and quickly tapped it to his Solaris ring. The ring shimmered briefly, casting a soft golden light as the card's information was transferred.

{

**"Initiating account creation...**

**...Verifying magical signature...**

**...Linking Solari's ring to the central credit system...**

**...Authority Level: Approved (First Floor Access)**

**...Blocking security measures enabled...**

**...Account successfully created: Registered under Solaris ID# 00432F, designated as primary account holder.**

**...15,000 Silver Credits transferred by the Luminous Church to Account# 00432F...**

**...Transaction timestamped and encrypted with Luminos arcane seals.**

**...Blocking: Level 1 authorization protocols in place for all transactions above 1,000 Silver Credits."**}

The ring shimmered once more before returning to its dormant state, fully linked to the Luminous Church's credit system, securing his newly acquired wealth.

"Hmm, credits...I thought it was coins " muttered Aetheris as he saw the notification

"Ahh yes, we went digital after the rebrand so credits instead of coins you know the rest

Those silver credits will be a standard monthly allowance when you reach the academy...

These credits are meant for when you are outside the academy since the academy relies on a point-collection system to make things fair for all "Triny smiled as she saw his satisfied expression

[A/N: 1 Gold credit is equal to 1 USD]

"You keep talking about this academy, and I don't even want to go, but you are tempting me... tell me about this academy, "Aetheris questioned as he looked at his mother; he didn't want to go to school, but of learning magic the proper way intrigued him.

"Ten thousand years ago there were many sects and academies back in the day but the was a problem

Practitioners who were chosen by sects had a higher mortality rate and those who chose to play it safe by going to academies crippled their potential...a war happened when another middle world from another universe tried to conquer our own

We won, but many fell; we eventually regained our strength, but a third option of a fusion between an academy and sect was introduced for the elite or those with potential, and it was named the Imperius Academy.

It's where only the most talented and ambitious individuals are trained to harness their potential fully, combining the rigorous discipline of sects with the structured, scholarly learning of an academy.

The system was revolutionary. Instead of choosing between life-threatening challenges or playing it safe, students could now push their limits safely but still sharpen themselves through adversity."Triny replied with a sense of nostalgia, she was basically saying 'back in the day' to Aetheris

"So you are implying that this academy offers resources and opportunities... that I can't find individually, "Aetheris pondered as he heard her words; he felt the academy was supposed to open the doors that he couldn't access on his own.

"Yes, the acceptance rate is very low but many try to go there but fail the entrance trials so... it's a prestigious institution

The United Federation has an Alliance with the academy therefore you will access dungeons easier compared to the.. normal folks " Triny replied with a prideful smirk, she felt proud of herself for a brief moment

"How long will I go there, and when will I leave?" Aetheris questioned with a tone of hesitation and attachment, although he didn't show it...he likes spending time with this woman.

"A few hundred years... the first few years beginning at the academy and depending on your performance, you can explore the world while being a disciple ooh and you will leave in 2 weeks... but before then we have to bond "Triny replied as she began to pinch his soft cheeks

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Thank you for reading 😊