A massive circular magic array spread across the ground, stretching a full 700 meters in diameter. At its very center stood an enormous arc of metal, gleaming like silver under the daylight.
This mystical gate—crafted from materials so rare and expensive that only the wealthiest nations could afford them—was a marvel of magical engineering. But the cost was justified.
In the distance, towering white pillars lined the perimeter, each embedded with high-level mana cores harvested from monsters of the fourth or even fifth rank. These mana cores fueled the gate, their energy keeping its portal open.
This was a teleportation gate—a crucial piece of infrastructure that allowed cities and regions to remain connected. A journey that would normally take weeks could be completed in mere moments. It served as the nexus of trade, logistics, and commerce, forming the backbone of the economy.
