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Chapter 105 : Auction house
Chapter 105 : Auction house
Biting into the apple, my senses were overwhelmed by an explosion of flavor, as if every cell in my palate ignited simultaneously. The fruit seemed to melt in my mouth, releasing a cool, revitalizing liquid that slid down my throat with an icy smoothness.
However, instead of heading directly to my stomach, the liquid vanished into the air, as if being absorbed by an invisible force, and in an instant, I felt a cold current rushing through my body, followed by a sharp pain that seemed to reverberate in the depths of my being.
For a brief but intense moment, I found myself caught in a storm of conflicting sensations: the piercing cold intertwined with a sensation of warmth welling up from within me, while the pain seemed to transform into an electric tingling coursing through my limbs.
And then, amidst that cacophony of sensations, I sensed my mana orb absorbing the essence of the apple, expanding slowly to encompass the newly acquired flow of energy.
My eyes widened in astonishment as the vertigo of the experience slowly dissipated. Understanding of what had just occurred flooded my mind with a wave of excitement and wonder. I had directly witnessed how the fairy's food strengthened my own being, expanding my mana reserves and strengthening my muscles.
Watching Naida flit joyfully around me, I felt deeply grateful for her generosity. "Thank you, little one," I expressed sincerely, letting my words reflect the gratitude I felt in my heart. Naida's silent laughter echoed in the air, filling the space with a contagious energy that made me smile.
"Remember, boy, never take more than one fruit. As long as she gives you one every once in a while, you should be fine," the dragon's deep voice resonated throughout the area with an extremely serious tone.
The dragon's words rang with authority, reminding me of the importance of respecting the pact I had established with the fairy. I nodded solemnly at his warning, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation. "I understand, I have no intention of breaking the agreement," I responded solemnly, committing to abide by the established rules.
However, curiosity still bubbled in my mind, and I couldn't help but pose one more question. "Do you think I can extract the apples from my soul?" I inquired, reflecting on the possibility of sharing the benefits of the fruits with Lysandra and Elsa.
"You can, but first, you need to be in the gold rank. Once you reach that rank, the fairy will be able to come in and out of your body, but there's one thing, only she can take the fruits out of your soul, you cannot perform that action," he responded honestly.
The dragon's answer left me pensive; the idea of reaching the gold rank to access that ability was a challenge that spurred me to move forward. However, the limitation that only Naida could extract the fruits added an additional layer of complexity to the situation, a variable I would have to consider in the future.
After a long conversation, I decided to leave the space of my soul. Upon returning to reality, I found myself face to face with Lysandra, who was so close to me that I could almost feel her breath. Her expression hardened as our eyes met, and in an instant, she recoiled, her cheeks flushed with intense blush.
With a playful smile, I asked, "What were you doing, huh?" I approached her slowly, enveloping her in a comforting hug as I shared with her some of the experiences I had had with the fairy.
Words flowed between us as I shared details about Naida and the agreement I had made with her. I felt the warmth of her body against mine, a comforting sensation that reminded me how much her presence meant to me.
After spending a few hours exploring the streets, we resumed our initial purpose by visiting the black market. However, the experience was much more rewarding than I expected. I had managed to acquire a high-level fairy, whose power and uniqueness exceeded my expectations. Not only was she a creature of superior dark affinity, but she also had a true name.
We explored the narrow alleys of the black market, with Lysandra by my side, attentive to any hint of powerful magic. I asked her to let me know if she detected anything that caught her attention, hoping that the goddess of luck would be on our side this time. However, our expectations were cruelly frustrated when Lysandra reported that she had not sensed any notable magic in the area.
After a few minutes of exploration, we spotted an imposing building in the center of the black market. Its walls were surprisingly familiar to me, as they were made of the same material used to build the guild. I could sense the presence of several people hidden among the shadows surrounding the building.
It had several floors and was guarded by alert guards, strategically positioned to detect any suspicious movement.
"I can take care of all the invisible people," I informed Lysandra, thanks to my aura I am less imperceptible in the darkness, she nodded, "Then I'll take care of the guards," my aura began to emanate from my body, but I noticed a very drastic change, looking with wide eyes, I saw the flames that surrounded my whole body, they shone like Naida's mana, in fact it was very light and pure, but it was also much more dangerous than before.
After a quick movement, I disappeared from sight, leaving behind any trace of my presence. A few minutes later, Lysandra and I were inside the establishment, immersed in an atmosphere of opulence and sophistication.
The place was meticulously decorated, with every detail carefully selected to evoke a sense of elegance and luxury. From the sumptuous tapestries adorning the walls to the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, each element contributed to the exclusive atmosphere of the place.
We began to move through the corridors; I could feel multiple presences, but all of them were ladies who were in charge of cleaning the place, remembering the place where the boss's office was, our purpose was very simple to steal the papers where it clearly states that in this place in addition to being an auction house, there is human trafficking, once with all the information, we could sue him with the guild, it was the best decision we could find, the 3 of us, well Elsa and I, Lysandra on the other hand wanted to see blood...