That was why Michael conversation with Mage Lian had left him in such a good mood.
In Aurora, he might struggle to access what he needed due to the limited privileges of someone of his status.
In the land of origin, however, his influence stretched farther. Here, he wasn't a background player—he was at the top.
In this part of the world, at least.
Which meant that if he wanted something obscure, rare, or tightly controlled, he had a far better chance of acquiring it here.
Still… Michael didn't plan to rely solely on Origin.
Aurora was where his body truly existed. He couldn't afford to bet everything on the exchange.
That was why he had decided to prepare his Advancement from Aurora's side first. There, he could research what materials suited his path, assess what was realistically attainable through official channels—and only then would he consider which items were worth sourcing through Mage Lian's offer.
