"Are you sure you don't want to wait for my uncle to return?"
Julia asked with a bit of doubt in her tone. For some reason, the idea of going to get the core of blood of a void creature didn't sit well with her.
"Yes, Julia. Besides, I need to have concrete evidence of my theory actually working before I say anything to Lord Zol."
Alex explained, trying to calm the nerves of Julia. While Julia had made her concerns clear, Alex couldn't let the chance go.
"Alex is right. What he felt earlier was just a small reaction. We need to know if this is actually the case.
"Also, most of the cores on the market are low-level cores with no real value to hunters. There should be no problem."
Ross added to convince Julia to agree with Alex.
"Fine."
With both boys wanting to go, there was nothing she could do but fold.
'Yeah, there should be no problem'
Julia told herself but still felt that knot in the pit of her stomach. She didn't know where the feeling came from, but she felt that way when Alex proposed getting the core or blood.
"Good." Alex placed a soft kiss on her head. "Let's get going."
Julia nodded and then hugged Alex, needing all the assurance she could get.
.......
Academic City
The trio arrived at the entrance of the building, watching as people went in and out. There were even some students they recognized as their seniors.
"This place is busy."
While it was not the only place dealing with anything void creatures or hunters, it was sure one of the busiest places.
Maybe they would have gone to a different place if Alex hadn't met that salesperson as the only reason, he thought of the place was because of what the man said.
So yeah, marketing plays a big role in getting people to your business place.
Entering the building, Alex looked around and spotted the display that had all the floors on it as well as what stores were on the floors.
"The place we need to go is…."
His voice trailed off as he skimmed through the map and found the store.
"… the second floor."
They located the lift and promptly made their way over and soon found themselves on the second floor.
The store they needed to go to dealt with anything void creature-related and was frequented by hunters the most.
It dealt with buying void creatures off the hands of hunters, their cores as well as selling the serums hunters used in giving themselves a boost.
Entering the store, the trio noticed how busy the place was as people were all over the counter, speaking with the workers.
Some of the hunters were being directed towards the back where the workers would inspect the quality and level of the void creatures.
Those chambers were secured in such a way that the dangerous remnant auras didn't leak throughout the building, scaring off everyone.
Of course, the workers themselves were powerful awakened with some level of resistance towards void creatures near their level.
"Over here."
One of the workers spotted Alex and co looking around and signalled them over. However, as they got closer, some heads turned in their direction.
They wondered why kids were in a place like this, but didn't comment on it. But there were those who recognized Alexander.
"Hey, isn't that the miracle boy?"
"Yeah… Now that I look at him. It's actually him!"
The comment wasn't intentionally bellowed, but everyone present was awakened. That meant enhanced senses.
Many turned their heads and looked at the three as they approached the worker with confident steps.
'Yeah, no shit!'
Alex cursed, disliking it whenever he was put on the spot. But there was nothing he could do besides ignore them.
That also had its own issues as most interpreted it as him being arrogant.
But it was good to know not everyone forgot what they were doing and carried on with their professionalism.
"What can I do for you today?"
The young lady who called them over asked with a polite smile. She did not show any behaviour that would make Alex feel uncomfortable.
"Hello, we would like to have a private space for what I need," Alex said, making a point to the eyes that were on him.
"Of course." The lady said and gestured for them to follow her to a private space.
Inside the private room, the group took a seat as the worker proceeded to serve Alex.
"I want to purchase a Class F void creature's core and a vial of blood."
The worker still retained her professional outline but still wondered why a student would need a void creature's blood.
The core was an energy source, so there was no issue with that. But the blood was a different matter.
However, she still proceeded to do what she was trained to do.
"Sure, I can get you what you need. The blood, however, is a bit of a challenge given your status as a student. Not to mention, what you want would cost you an arm and a leg."
"The core is fine then. But I want a fresh one, preferably one with the remnant aura of the void creature still present."
"Hmm…"
She thought for a moment, trying to deduce the reason why he would want something like that, then again, she was here to sell, not ask questions.
Besides, just like everyone else, she knew Alex was different from everyone else.
"Very well. Give me a few minutes."
The worker got up and went to get the merchandise.
Alex felt his excitement rising as he got closer to his goal. Turning his head around, he noticed how Julia was still unsettled.
"It will be fine, Julia."
He reassured her again, placing a hand on hers.
"Mm."
Sometime later, the worker returned with a black rectangular hard case she held like a briefcase. Se placed it on the table and turned it towards Alex and then swiped the surface.
The case turned transparent at the spot, revealing the insides of the case where a core, gleaming with a blue light.
After verifying the merchandise and placing a lock on the case, Alex paid a couple of millions while shedding tears inwardly.
'I'll be broke in no time if things go on like this!'
In any case, Alex was glad to get what he wanted.
"Thank you very much."
He thanked the kind lady and made his way out with his friends.