Mysterious Shop

Shane could tell that Travis had also earned a lot of Zombie Cores. He believed that the man was hesitating as well.

Shane crossed his arms, pretending to think. "Maybe. But I'm not sure I want to blow it all here. There might be better stuff somewhere else in this zone."

"True," Travis admitted. "But if you're going to splurge on something, it might as well be something that'll make you stronger."

Shane smirked. "You make a good point. Still, I'll hold off for now. I've got plenty of time to decide, and I'm not one to rush into things."

They spent a few more minutes browsing the shelves, exchanging banter, and speculating about the potential future of the continent they were staying at...

With a silent agreement, none of them asked about their lives on earth or, perhaps, whether they could return to their real world at all.

Eventually, Travis purchased a lower-tier stamina-enhancing serum, muttering something about not wanting to fall behind.