The morning sky was cloudy when Ethan reached the site but the mana lights still glowed beneath the beams giving the entire structure a warm steady pulse. Workers arrived slowly rubbing their eyes and stretching their arms. Even tired they looked excited. They knew today they would complete the outer walls and begin shaping the inside of the Magic Apartments.

Ethan stood at the center of the site and raised his voice. Today we finish the shell. Today i

The north wall went up first. The panels were heavier than expected so Ethan instructed the workers to set up a simple pulley system using ropes and two thick beams. The kingdom had pulleys but used them rarely because they were difficult to build. Ethan’s method simplified the process. The workers were amazed at how easily the system lifted stone panels. They laughed watching the panels rise smoothly without exhausting their arms. Once the system was in place they finished the wall in half the usual time.

The mage carved protective runes along the top edges making them glow faintly like morning frost. The hum of mana spread through the structure creating a stable vibration that made the workers feel safe. Ethan checked each panel confirming it aligned perfectly. The precision impressed everyone especially the mage who said Ethan’s measurements were unnaturally consistent for someone without magic.

As they prepared the last side of the outer structure Ethan walked around imagining the future layout. He pictured families walking through hallways adventurers sharpening weapons in shared lounges and merchants storing enchanted goods in secure rooms. The building felt large enough to serve dozens of tenants and it would set new expectations for what housing could be in the kingdom.

By midday the outer walls were complete. Workers stepped back wiping sweat from their brows. The structure was now a tall solid shape rising proudly above the field. The crowd near the city gates grew larger than ever. Children pointed at the glowing walls. Merchants whispered about renting future storefronts. Even knights passing by slowed their horses to admire the progress.

Ethan used hand signals to guide the workers as they built the first set of balcony supports. The beams had to extend outward with steady angles and distribute weight evenly. Ethan explained the importance of balance and spacing. The beastfolk followed carefully and installed the first balcony frame on the second floor. When the frame locked into place the workers cheered. It was the first visible feature that made the building feel like a real apartment rather than a fortress.

Next came the interior. Ethan entered the structure with two workers carrying chalk lines and wooden markers. Inside the walls the mana glow created soft illumination. He explained the layout. A central hallway would run across the building with rooms on each side. Each room needed space for a bed storage chest and a small table. The hallway needed to be wide enough for two people to pass comfortably even if one carried gear. He marked each room with chalk and rope guiding the workers to place the inner beams.

The workers were fascinated by how organized the design felt. They were used to irregular room sizes and uneven walls. Here everything had precise spacing. The mage carved mana channels into the inner beams creating a network of soft glowing lines that felt like veins running through a living body. Ethan watched the glow spread and thought about how comfortable residents would feel with clean lighting every night.

During a short break Ethan sat on an unfinished stair frame and looked out across the fields. The city walls rose tall behind him but the open land stretched endlessly forward. He imagined multiple buildings lining the fields Magic Apartments I II III maybe even an entire district. He pictured an Enchanted Shopping Plaza filled with merchants from every race selling goods under glowing mana lanterns. Beyond that he imagined the Adventurer Residential Zone a place filled with mixed race tenants who needed safe lodging. And deep underground he imagined transforming abandoned dungeons into full theme parks with enchanted rides platforms and lights.

His thoughts stirred with excitement. This world was a blank canvas waiting for his ideas.

Afternoon arrived and they began installing upper level walkways. Ethan guided the placement of cross beams ensuring the balcony above had proper support. He explained weight distribution and airflow with simple words the workers understood. The beastfolk listened closely wanting to master this new kind of construction.

As the shadows lengthened Ethan made the workers test the stability of each platform by walking across it with heavy tools. When a cross beam creaked Ethan climbed up and adjusted the angle by adding a supporting wedge. Small improvements like these made the structure feel solid enough to last generations.

Finally as the sun dipped low they lit the mana lights inside the building for the first time. Soft blue radiance filled the hallway outlines making the interior glow with calm steady light. The workers stared in awe. It felt like standing inside a building from a future age. Ethan’s heart pounded with pride.

He stood at the entrance and looked up at the walls balconies and glowing beams. The Magic Apartments were finally visible to anyone passing by. The structure looked modern enchanted and alive.

Ethan whispered softly to himself Tomorrow we start shaping the heart of this place. Tomorrow we build the first real homes this world has ever seen.