Alvero smiles politely. "I''m glad it''s to your liking."

    Beside the bed, filling the space are all the dark wood furnitures. There''s an elegant dressing table, a carved wardrobe, and a writing desk, matches the gothic design perfectly. Full-length mirrors line the walk-in closet, and tall windows stretch nearly floor to ceiling, offering a stunning view of the flower-covered field below. The wine-colored curtains glow faintly in the light of dusk, as if dusted with magic.

    There''s another chandelier here as well, smaller than the one in the main hall, but just as beautiful. Its crystals shimmer gently, casting light that can be dimmed or brightened with another wall dial, because of course it can.

    We linger for a moment longer before stepping back out to explore the rest of the mansion.

    Alvero leads us from floor to floor, opening doors for us and telling us all the interesting details.

    Turns out, each floor also has its own bathroom, all modern and magically powered, using elemental stones and maintenance scrolls just like the ones we used at the Vanessa Outpost. They''re sleek and cozy, with big tubs that can heat instantly, rainfall-style showers, and even discreet little runes to keep the humidity under control.

    Two floors down, he pauses at another door and pushes it open.

    "There''s also a library," he says.

    As I step into the mansion''s library, my breath catches again, but in a different way this time.

    It''s quiet in here.

    Rows and rows of beautifully carved empty bookshelves line the walls, waiting patiently to be filled. A rolling ladder rests on a rail near the corner, and in the center of the room sits a small fireplace surrounded by plush reading chairs and a low tea table. It''s the kind of place that makes you want to curl up in silence, hours slipping by with only the rustle of pages and the distant sound of dusk wind outside.

    "We''ll need a lot of books," I murmur, running my fingertips along the polished edge of a shelf.

    "Mm," Eris hums in agreement, her eyes wandering the room.

    And then, just one more staircase down, we come to it, the kitchen.

    Oh gods, the kitchen!

    It''s freaking gorgeous!

    The moment we step inside, my eyes go wide and I nearly forget to breathe.

    It''s spacious, warm, inviting in a way that makes my fingers twitch with the urge to cook something right now. The entire space feels thoughtfully designed, not just for utility, but for joy as well.

    The countertops are made of polished black stone, smooth and cool to the touch, while the cabinets are dark oak, some of them fitted with glass panels that reveal neatly arranged dishware and perfectly labeled jars of spices. There''s a soft, golden glow to the lighting, casting a gentle shine over everything, like it''s already waiting for someone to bring it to life.

    At the far end of the kitchen sits a massive hearth-style oven, grand and rustic in shape, but powered not by wood, but by fire mana stones. I don''t know if food cooked in mana oven will taste as good as food cooked traditionally or not, but well, I can''t wait to find out!

    Anyways, it has adjustable heat runes etched around a brass dial, each one glowing faintly with embedded magic. Just beside it, there''s a collection of hanging pots and pans, all of excellent quality.

    Alvero points to the center island next. "The island counter is reinforced and enchanted. You''ll find built-in cutting boards, heating plates for pots, and a cooling chamber underneath."

    I blink. "A what?"

    He opens a panel beneath the counter. Cool air flows gently over pristine storage shelves—a mana-powered icebox. A magical refrigerator!

    Oh, right! How did I forget?

    This world has magical fridges!

    And now I''ll finally have one of my own. Heck yeah!

    But then—

    I see it.

    My favorite part.

    The knives!

    A set of them rests proudly in a wooden rack on the counter. Elegant, dangerous, perfect.

    I walk over slowly, as if approaching something sacred. And in a way… maybe I am.

    I pick one up. The weight is perfect—not too heavy, not too light. The grip fits perfectly in my palm, the blade gleaming with a faint sheen of mana-forged steel. My fingers curl around the handle. The balance is… Sёarch* The N??eFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    …flawless.

    I turn it gently, watching how it catches the light. A smile spreads slowly across my face.

    I''m in love.

    "Hello, beautiful," I whisper.

    With these knives and this amazing kitchen, I could make anything. Pasta, pizza, roast meats, fresh bread, intricate pastries. If I can find rice in this world, I''ll even make sushi!

    I could make anything!

    And Eris…

    I''ll feed Eris. Every day. All her favorite dishes, new ones, experimental ones, celebratory ones. She won''t have to lift a finger.

    I will spoil her. She''ll be so well-fed, she''ll never want to leave!

    My heart swells with pride. I grin to myself, clutching the knife a moment longer before gently setting it back in its place.

    Finally, Alvero leads us to the basement.

    The basement is quiet and cool. The air feels heavier here. The architecture is all pointed arches and dark stone, lit by ever-burning candles.

    It''s like walking into a Gothic wine cellar.

    "This area can be used however you wish," Alvero says. "The temperature stays cool and the humidity''s ideal for storage. Here, you can store wine, grains, dried herbs and meat, anything. But it could also be converted into a training hall, or a lab… or even a vault."

    Eris nods thoughtfully beside me, already imagining the possibilities.

    And then, just when I think the tour is over, we step out through a side entrance and into the dusk-lit breeze once again.

    The garden stretches out before us, wide and wild and breathtaking.

    Crimson flowers spill across carefully arranged stone paths, climbing the edges of the mansion like ivy. Marble benches peek out from behind flowering bushes. The Guild has planted other flowers here, all kinds of flowers. There are purple ones, white ones, and blue ones, but still, the crimson ones dominate, of course.