The week passed faster than Evan expected On the morning of the presentation the air outside felt heavier Every merchant watched them as they walked through the market Mila carried several glowing rune boards Rinna pushed a small cart holding the portable stove Loras practiced greetings under his breath Evan held the most important scroll a detailed outline of Arcane Flavor’s entire business model

The Guild Hall towered above the city Its walls were carved with spirals representing trade flow and magical commerce Guards at the entrance wore enchanted cloaks that rippled like calm water They checked the invitation scroll then led Evan’s group inside

The main chamber was circular Twenty Guild representatives sat in a ring each wearing robes of different colors representing their influence Agriculture Commerce Magic Contracts Transport Finance Market Regulation and more At the center stood a stone platform glowing faint blue

Varos the representative who had visited their shop twice sat among them his expression sharp and curious

A bell chimed Guild Chairwoman Elphira appeared a stern woman with clear eyes She announced the session and invited Evan to step onto the central platform

Evan inhaled deeply stepped forward and started his presentation in calm steady American English adjusted for the world’s logic

He described the business model
A predictable food system using stabilized magic
A training manual that ensured identical execution
A supply chain using controlled runes
A teleportation delivery feature with logged safety standards
A franchising system designed for slow sustainable growth

Whispers echoed through the hall The representatives seemed shocked at the idea of applying structure to magic Most mages in the world acted by instinct not manuals Their world treated magic like weather unpredictable and emotional Evan showed them it could be taught like a skill measured like a tool and replicated like a craft

Then he introduced Mila

She activated a rune board The flames rose in perfect symmetry The representatives watched stunned She explained the rune sequence how calm spells stabilized heat how binding runes prevented deviation how emotional interference could be filtered Evan saw several representatives scribbling notes furiously

Next Rinna stepped forward She presented the standardized stove The Guild mages inspected it one by one They tested the flame They examined the rune integration They measured consistency using crystal readings One mage said he had never seen magic respond like a respectful servant

Then came Loras He demonstrated greeting posture then cooking sequence His hands shook slightly under pressure but his movements remained disciplined The burger came out identical to Evan’s prototype Varos himself tasted it nodding slowly approvingly

Finally Evan presented the supply chain document He showed the Greenfall contract He explained the stabilized growth fields He projected future supply zones The Agriculture representative leaned forward fascinated because he never imagined farming could follow consistent magical patterns

Everything seemed to be going perfectly

Until the Market Regulation representative stood up He asked the question Evan had feared
If this system expands too fast what prevents economic imbalance

Evan answered confidently
Strict contract control
Limited franchise approvals
Slow growth scaling
Standardized supply
Training enforcement

The representative pressed further asking what would stop black market copies Evan replied that consistent magic required specific runes and training making imitation difficult but not impossible That honesty earned respect from several members but also concern from others

Then Varos rose He praised Arcane Flavor for innovation but warned that such innovation could destabilize the Guild’s control over trade He asked Evan directly
Are you trying to create a parallel commerce system

The hall grew silent Mila tensed Rinna stepped closer Loras nearly stopped breathing

Evan answered with steady voice
No We are creating a structured food industry that can work with the Guild not against it We want regulation clarity safety and mutual growth The old market is unstable We offer a new model but not a rebellion

The room pulsed with faint magical resonance The Contract Division representative asked to examine the franchise contract scroll Evan handed it to him The scroll floated above the platform glowing golden The representative analyzed each rune then spoke

This contract is strong but fair It enforces quality without exploiting the signers It protects consumers and the brand It does not violate any known trade law

Whispers turned from defensive to impressed

Chairwoman Elphira finally raised her hand The hall fell silent She said Arcane Flavor represented a revolutionary model but also an uncertain one The Guild would not block their growth but it would not allow unmonitored expansion

She released a glowing decree
Arcane Flavor is hereby granted Conditional Growth License Tier Two

They could now open up to five locations but must pass quarterly inspections and supply audits

Mila nearly cried with relief Rinna exhaled deeply Loras grinned Evan felt his body relax for the first time in days

But then Elphira added a final note
However You must be aware The Free Traders League has petitioned a motion claiming that your brand threatens market balance We will investigate all parties involved

Evan froze Mila’s eyes widened Rinna cursed under her breath

The Guild was not only aware of the League’s interference
They were preparing to take action

The franchise revolution had survived its first trial
But a larger conflict was now looming

A battle between Guild authority
Independent trade factions
And the rising power of Arcane Flavor

And Evan stood right in the center of it