Preparations

"Oh yeah, I'm sorry," Alice replied groggily, not knowing what to say.

Alex is not worried about Alice finding out about his ability; she already signed the contract. As long as Alex is stronger than her, he holds her life.

He feels bad doing this but cannot trust someone he just met.

Alex took out a bottle of spice water. "Have a drink to calm your mind," he said.

"Aetheris essence?" Alice mumbled. She has a different view than Alex.

Even though Felidaen knows Aetheris Essence is excreted by Aetheric Dragons, they don't feel any disgust towards it. All they see is all-purpose water, like an elixir, a precious material that many use.

"How did you get this?" Alice asked as she didn't hesitate to take a gulp.

"I found it in the dungeon. Well, I have more information about where that came from. If you want, I can give you some."