Tuxel City.
Luis and Alicia had already disembarked and were now heading toward the Transport Hub. Yet Alicia's thoughts were still lingering on their earlier conversation.
"Luis… do you think it's the owner of that black blood responsible for Uncle Matthew's disappearance?"
"Do you have a different opinion?" Luis asked, curiosity flashing in his eyes. He wondered if Alicia could piece things together on her own.
"This whole thing feels strange…" Alicia rubbed her chin with a faint frown. Then she snapped at him in annoyance. "Don't you have more information? Like his background, his enemies, his abilities, or anything?"
"You can ask Mom about it later." Luis rolled his eyes, clearly unwilling to continue the topic.
Before she could press further, he took out a small gift box from his mana bracelet and placed it into her hands.
"I just—hmm? What's this?" Alicia's question was cut short by the sudden appearance of the box. A faint smile curved her lips.
