THE STRONGEST NEXULYTE

Ralph "..."

The amount for the Nano watch was still more than everything he currently had. Was he really going to be unable to afford good equipment?

"Let's go on, we might find something that you'll like." The man said with a sigh and proceeded forward. He could see the reluctant look on Ralph's face and could tell that he fancied the Nano watch, sadly, its price was more than he could afford.

'He is probably a new Nexulyte of the tower and hasn't made enough money yet, he just needs to go on a few more missions and will be able to afford it.' the man thought while shaking his head.

"We'll take it,"

A voice suddenly sounded from behind the two. Ralph and the man turned to look in surprise; behind them was a handsome young man with overgrown, long white hair and sharp blue eyes who stared at them calmly, a small smile on his face.

It was Ivan.

"What did you say?" The man asked, he felt that he didn't hear properly just now.

"I said we'll take it, the Nano watch," Ivan repeated.

Ralph looked at Ivan with a frown, he could already guess what Ivan was trying to do; he wasn't in support.

In his opinion, Ivan also got the same amount as them. He didn't want Ivan to spend his earnings to help him get a piece of equipment.

Ivan noticed his gaze and patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry, take it as me loaning you; you can pay me back later if you want," Ivan said and took out his communicator before directly transferring five million bucks to Ralph's account.

The money arrived in Ralph's attack almost instantly, the boy was stunned and stared at Ivan, speechless.

It took him a while to wake up from his daze, he promised to pay Ivan back before turning to face the man on screw cut.

"I'll take it," Ralph stated seriously.

"All right then!" The man exclaimed and immediately opened the cover of the round table, he brought out the Nano watch and invited Ralph to his counter.

Ivan watched with a smile as Ralph and the man walked away.

While they waited for Ralph to finish the payment for the equipment, the rest checked the place to fill their eyes.

While they checked, Ivan spotted something that piqued his interest.

"Not bad," he mumbled.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After a few minutes, Ralph and the man came back. Ralph now has the Nano watch on his wrist; it looks like an ordinary metal wristband.

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"Thanks," Ralph mumbled to Ivan after returning. The man beside him was smiling widely after doing the same.

"No problem," Ivan replied before looking at the man and pointing at a nearby table, "what's this?" He asked.

The man and Ralph looked over, it was a small table holding a pair of glasses with black frames. Ralph showed a confused expression when he saw the equipment that Ivan was asking about, what might he need a pair of glasses for?

The man's expression was natural as he walked closer to the table and explained.

"This is an ex-ray glass, it's really nothing special other than being able to see through a thin layer of obstacles and its sturdiness when compared to ordinary glasses. Do you want to get it? It's cheap and can be used for fashion." The man explained.

Ivan thought for a while before asking for the price of the ex-ray glasses, he was told that it only cost five hundred thousand bucks; it was only expensive because of its ability to see through objects that were not thicker than one meter.

"All right, I'll take it," Ivan said.

The man gladly invited him to his counter with the glasses. They finalized the transaction, and Ivan paid for it before returning to his group.

Everyone gathered around Ivan and looked at the black framed glasses in his hand; the thing looked like it was made from special materials and was very sturdy, while the glasses were transparent.

"Why did you buy a pair of glasses? What do you need it for?" Glen raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Did you get injured in your eyes? Or is it just for fashion? Glasses won't look good on you," Karin added from the side.

Ivan didn't answer and turned to face Ralph before stretching out his hand that was holding the glasses toward him.

"Here," he said softly.

Ralph was stunned and didn't react for at least five seconds, he just stared at Ivan's hand.

"Why?" He asked. After five seconds; he didn't accept the glasses yet.

Glen and the others were also stunned by Ivan's sudden action and looked at him for his explanation.

"I noticed that you don't have your glasses anymore; you must have broken them in the labyrinth. So I got you another pair, take it." Ivan shrugged and shoved the glasses into Ralph's hand before walking away.

"And you aren't allowed to refuse it!" He voiced out without looking back.

Ralph looked at the glasses in his hand with a strange expression, after a short while, a small smile formed on his face.

"Fine, I'll take it; thanks," Ralph said before putting on the glasses.

Clang!

Immediately after the frames of the glasses rested on his ears, a metallic sound rang out as the frames stretched and connected behind his head; firmly bounding to his head, Ralph was sure that he wouldn't be able to lose it with how firm it was.

Strangely enough, he didn't feel discomfort even after the frames connected; he didn't feel a thing.

Glen and Karin walked around Ralph, they inspected his new glasses.

"Can you really see through things?" Glen asked while rubbing his jaw.

Ralph didn't respond immediately and looked around while letting out Nexus energy into his glasses. Soon, his expression changed; a stunned look appeared on his face.

"So you can really see through things now!" Glen exclaimed with wide eyes.

Karin suddenly covered her chest with her arms and bent down slightly, she was glaring at Ralph with a blushed face.

"D- Doesn't that mean you can see through clothes as well? Pervert!" She barked at Ralph.

Ralph turned to look at her and clicked his tongue in annoyance.

"You idiot, I can only see a vague outline of things behind walls; I can't see through clothes! Even if I could, why would I look at someone like you?" Ralph snapped.

Karin's face turned ugly and she glared at him even harder.

" What do you mean by that? Say it again: if I would punch you to death, do you think I'm not good-looking enough to be spied on?" She asked with an angry expression. Ralph didn't respond, he stopped releasing Nexus energy into his glasses and walked after Ivan.

Glen laughed at Karin mockingly before running after Ivan as well, the girl was pissed and stomped her foot on the ground with a frustrated expression on her face.

These airheads do not understand true beauty!

Glen caught up with Ivan shortly and began to question why he only got something for Ralph and not him as well.

"Are you playing favoritism? Did the two of you form a secret friend group without me?" Glen asked with a sad face.

Ivan looked at him expressionlessly and asked if he lost anything in the dreamscape.

"That isn't the point, you only got something for Ralph!" Glen argued.

Ivan shook his head.

"You still have ten million bucks, why don't you get yourself something? Ralph already spent everything on his Nano watch so I was just helping him." He stated.

Glen was speechless, he wanted to retort but Ivan's words made sense. Additionally, the things here were too expensive! How could he bear to spend so much on things he wasn't in urgent need of?

" I'll let it slide this time, remember not to do the same thing again; buy for one and buy for all." Glen raised his head and said with a generous tone.

Ivan grinned and softly muttered loud enough for Glen to hear.

" Sure, I'll use your money next time and buy for everyone."

Glen's eyes opened wide and he looked at Ivan in horror.

" Ermm, forget what I just said." He voiced out before distancing himself from Ivan. Ivan's words just now almost scared the hell out of him, why would he use his money to buy stuff for everyone? So outrageous!

Ivan and Ralph chuckled at Glen's reaction as they left the equipment vault.

They met someone just after they left the place; it was a middle-aged man with a serious face. He said that he was the person who the tower master had arranged to take them back to San Pluto.

"We will set out whenever you're ready," the man said.

The group was already done with everything they wanted to do so they decided to leave immediately.

"Follow me,"

The man led them to a large open space where a few air carriers were parked up, they followed him into an air carrier that was many times bigger than the one they came here in.

They were finally heading back home!