Neo took the orb from him and handed it to Bella. She smiled as she put it away and stood up. Some girls in that group felt a little jealous as they also wanted a boyfriend who can buy things like this for them. The blue hair saw them leaving the shop and decided to leave as well. He left the shop and found Bella and Blaze standing before his car. A little surprised, he walked toward them when Neo said, "Sorry about this." "It's okay." The guy said as he observed the duo. "I'm Neo and this is Bella, my wife." Blaze interrupted their silence and introduced themselves. The blue hair was surprised once more and saw Bella, who smiled as she nodded toward him while pinching Blaze. "Oww." "Michael. Michael Rose." Michael extended his hand, and Neo shook it. "Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Rose." "Michael would do." "Neo." Neo extended his hand, which Michael shook, and he turned to Bella, who nodded and then said, "Let's go. We still have some work to do." "Until we meet again, Micha
"753, What's your emergency?""Please… help… We've been… stabbed…""Sir, stay with me. I've dispatched help to your location. Can you tell me where you are?""Corner… Elm Street… M… Main Avenue… Hurry…""Help is on the way, sir. Stay on the line with me. Are you and the other person in a safe location?""No… we're… in an alley… bleeding…""I understand. Officers and paramedics are on their way. Can you give me a description of the attacker?""Dark hoodie… knife… attacked… out of nowhere…""Thank you for the information, sir. This will help the officers in their investigation. Focus on your breathing, and try to apply pressure to the wounds if you can.""Hurts… can't… much time…"": I know it's difficult, but help is on its way. Just hold on a little longer. Stay on the line with me, and try to stay conscious. Paramedics will provide the necessary medical assistance.""Please… hurry… I…. Do.n…t… want… to….""Sir, I know it's tough, but I need you to stay with me. Can you tell me your n
Just when he finished saying that, the door opened as a doctor arrived, along with a nurse and a burly person, with black hair and a slightly trimmed beard. He had brown eyes, nothing too outstanding other than his burly body and bulging muscles that twitched in a peculiar uniform which Neo didn't know was police attire. The doctor checked his vitals and, looking at them in confusion, he said, "I'm doctor Nicolas, this is deputy chief Thomas Smith. How are you feeling?" "My head is spinning." Blaze answered as he acted like he was dizzy. He didn't know which situation he was in and didn't have one inch idea about what happened to him. So, acting was the best thing he could think of right now. "It's normal. We have administered the drug and closed the stab wound. Now chief Smith here has some questions for you." After which he stepped aside and Thomas moved forward as he asked, "What happened that last night?" "Last night?" "You were stabbed, and your head was also smashed by a bl
"How did you know I was in a hospital?""Oh, someone called me from your phone and told me about it."{Hospital staff.}'Maybe.'Edward was walking Neo to his home. He offered to stay with him, but Neo politely declined. He had a lot on his plate and needed some time to figure things out.And he was still hungry. After walking for some time and leaving the city. The building his apartment was in was old and worn, with faded paint and creaky stairs. The neighborhood it was in had seen better days, with dilapidated buildings and a general sense of neglect.{And I moved out a week ago.}Neo felt the irony in that statement as he looked at "his house" when he entered it with a key that he got along with his "Smartphone"The apartment itself was small and cramped. The walls were bare and painted in a dull, off-white color. The flooring was worn-out linoleum, showing signs of age and use. The furniture consisted of a beat-up couch, a rickety table, and a mismatched chair. There was a small
Neo also found that his attributes were stuck between 30 and 40, which should be three to four times the power of an adult. Blaze thought about it for a moment and said, "I can use this time to learn how to utilize my skills manually without the help of the tower." 'Now I know why senior Sev told me not to rely on the Tower.' {Which one was he talking about?} 'That… I don't know.' Neo contemplated for a while before saying, "Then I'll start searching for the citadel." Blaze started simulating the skills in his mind as he formed a mental room which he didn't know he could as he started experimenting with the skills. He wanted to find the correct pathway for these skills required, and he had to do that with his memories of how he utilized them as even in his mind room, he would need to know the path and amount of mana each skill required along with any secret activation key if it had any. Neo looked at the time and it was 8 o'clock. "I should check out this college." He went back
Neo got to see Elaine and Selene for the first time and had to give Edward a silent thumbs-up for his choice.Eliane had an infectious bubbly personality that radiated warmth and joy. She had a cheerful disposition, always wearing a bright smile that could brighten anyone's day. Her eyes were sparkling and expressive, reflecting her vibrant spirit. Her laughter was contagious, filling the air with a sense of merriment.Physically, Eliane had a petite and graceful stature. Her wavy chestnut hair cascaded down her shoulders, adding to her youthful charm. She had a fair complexion that glowed with a healthy radiance. Eliane's features were delicate, with a button-like nose and rosy cheeks that accentuated her lively expressions. Her style reflected her cheerful nature, often opting for colorful and playful outfits that matched her vibrant personality.Selene, meanwhile, exuded an intriguing aura with her unique presence. There was an air of mystery about her, and her gaze held a captivat
He sat on the bench as he tried circulating mana according to the skill pattern that Blaze mentally simulated, but it didn't even reach 1/10 of its path before the mana dispersed.He tried again and again, but the result was the same and each trial was also causing him to lose some mana. With the present situation of mana, Neo stopped when his mana gauge was halfway, to see how long it takes to recharge mana.Ring*His phone rang, and he saw it was Edward."Hey.""Hey, where are you?""On the roof.""Come to the cafeteria.""Ok."Neo put his phone away and looked down. He wanted to jump down directly, but after seeing the crowd down there, he decided against it and took the stairs.After some more walking, he arrived in the cafeteria and saw the students talking and laughing as they talked amongst themselves."Over here."Neo saw Edward waving his hand as he shouted. Many turned their heads toward him, but seeing he wasn't calling them, they minded their business.Neo walked up to the
{I feel anger brewing in me for some reason.}'Learning that I almost died because of being in the wrong place at the wrong time would definitely make me angry.'Neo surfed further as he searched for the citadel. The result was the same as there was nothing about it there as well. He gave this "Dark web" one more glance before messing it up, turning it upside down.{This might make the police too busy to deal with this and affect the Campbell investigation.}"That means that I can investigate this murder minus extra trouble."Neo went to the kitchen, as he was feeling hungry, and made a scrumptious meal for himself. He gobbled down everything, but the hunger was still not going away.{What is going on?}‘I don’t know.’{When was the last time I felt this hungry?}‘I don’t know.’{That’s just great.}Blaze said, as he felt this hunger to be a little abnormal. He dialed the doctor's number and got himself an appointment before struggling with falling asleep.After tussling and turning,