After the treaty was signed, the number of visitors to the Tower of Knowledge multiplied millions of times over.
With more visitors, the Spirit of Knowledge could select more potential seekers of knowledge.
Although most were from the top forces, with a few incentives, Maximus was sure he could draw them in.
"How many have you found?" he asked.
[There are already 23 individuals.]
"That's more than enough; it's time to put the plan into motion…"
While waiting for the ultimate treasures his family needed to absorb, Maximus began to implement his plan.
First, he would build some Ether devices, particularly the Ether Refiners.
Initially, he'd wanted to construct the Ether Forge first, generating countless of origin crystals.
However, with the opening of the Tower of Knowledge, his wealth began to skyrocket.