The morning sun rose gently casting pale gold light across the finished roof. The Magic Apartments stood tall strong glowing softly like a beacon for every traveler approaching the city. Ethan arrived with a sense of purpose. Today the building would be completed in full. Not just structurally but practically. He would install the furniture add the final mana touches test every room and prepare for residents. It felt surreal. A week ago this land was nothing but grass. Now it held a building that could house dozens of people from every race.

Workers arrived carrying crates filled with furniture. Tables chairs storage chests bed frames and small shelves. Ethan opened the first crate on the first floor hallway. The furniture was simple but solid crafted by artisans in the city who rushed the work because they had never seen such a project before. Ethan inspected a bed frame checking the joints and stability. It passed his standards. Workers carried it into the first room and placed it in the corner as Ethan marked earlier.

Next came the mana lights. The mage installed small crystal lanterns on the inner walls. When activated they glowed gently without flicker. Workers stood watching as the crystals illuminated each room with calming blue and green tones. It felt warm without heat bright without glare. Ethan nodded approvingly. Lighting was a small detail that made homes feel comfortable. Residents would appreciate the consistency.

As they moved room by room Ethan tested every feature. He turned mana channels on and off. Checked ventilation. Tapped wall panels. Opened and closed doors testing noise dampening. Everything functioned smoothly. The building felt more stable than many modern apartments back home. He smiled. Mana and engineering together made something powerful.

On the second floor workers installed communal seating. Long tables for adventurers to share meals. Benches near the mural so people could rest. Sturdy chairs near the balcony for quiet evenings. The mage activated the large mural again and soft colors swirled slowly across the wall like living art. Ethan stepped back and admired it. The communal room felt peaceful and alive. He imagined adventurers gathering here after long quests sharing stories warming their hands near mana lights.

In the afternoon Ethan led the workers outside to install the external safety wards. There were four total one for each corner of the building. Each ward needed to be placed on a carved stone pillar then activated with mana dust. The mage carved runes while Ethan stabilized each stone. When activated the wards projected a shimmering barrier around the building. The dome pulsed once then faded into invisibility. Only a faint hum remained. A protective sound.

Villagers gathered near the entrance watching in amazement. Some whispered that the building looked like a fortress others said it looked like a noble’s house. Children pointed at the glowing runes along the walls. Ethan looked at them and felt pride. This would be their first glimpse of a modern home in a magical world.

Next came the entrance sign. Ethan carved a smooth wooden board with the name Magic Apartments using steady strokes. The mage added a thin mana line that made the letters glow softly. Workers mounted the sign above the entrance. When the sunlight caught it the glow reflected off the wood creating a calm welcoming aura. Ethan stared at it for a long moment. This sign meant the building was officially real.

To complete the final touches Ethan and the mage walked through every corridor. They checked the balconies tested the lights inspected the runes and ensured every safety ward functioned smoothly. The building passed every test.

Finally Ethan walked outside and gathered workers villagers adventurers and merchants who had watched the construction for days. He stood before the entrance his voice steady and clear.

The Magic Apartments are open.

The crowd erupted with cheers. Adventurers rushed inside excited to choose rooms. Villagers walked through the entrance whispering in awe. The workers stood proudly their arms crossed with satisfaction. Ethan stepped inside as the first adventurers moved through the hallways. A dwarf stopped near the balcony and said This feels like a home made by magic and sense together. An elf touched the warm mana floor and whispered I have never felt a building breathe before.

Ethan smiled. Every reaction felt like confirmation. He had done it. He had created the first modern residential complex in the magical world.

As evening settled Ethan sat on the roof deck watching tenants explore their new home. Lights glowed through the second floor. Voices echoed softly from the communal room. Laughter rose from the balconies. It felt alive with people. A real community forming.

Ethan whispered to himself This is only building number one. Tomorrow we start planning the Enchanted Shopping Plaza. And someday the underground theme park. This world is about to grow.