Strings Of Domination

"Hm? What's the matter?" Nash glanced at Miles, feeling it was strange that his has stopped him all of a sudden.

"Brother N-, Brother Emerald... I..." Miles began to speak in a low voice but after a few seconds, he just sighed and shook his head helplessly, "Nothing, just pretend I did not wish to say anything."

Nash raised a brow when he heard what Miles said and saw how his Sadness Level began to increase toward the 70% mark and felt slightly puzzled.

"No, I won't pretend." watching as Miles was about to walk away Nash quickly stopped him and said, "You obviously wished to say something so don't stop now just because you fear. What you feel in your heart should be on your mouth, remember this well."

Nash then quickly added, "Of course, this does not mean you should tell your honest thoughts every time and to everyone as that could easily lead you into trouble real soon. But as we know each other and are friends, you can say what you wished to say without holding back."

Miles hearing Nash's words looked touched and glanced at the book behind the glass.

Upon seeing where he was looking at, Nash seemed to understand his thoughts but still waited for Miles to say it himself. Nash wanted to teach Miles that he could always ask for his help, no matter how big or seemingly impossible it was and this was the perfect chance for that.

Also, if Nash's thoughts were on spot, he felt it would be not really a bad idea to give a starting boost to Miles and when he becomes strong it would also mean their overall strength would increase tremendously!

"Just say it what you want. Like, what is the worst thing that could happen to you if you ask? I will kill you?" Nash asked, his arms crossed before his chest.

Miles realized Nash was right, thus after taking a deep breath he pointed at the book, "Then I will say it. I wish to buy that book."

"But you don't have enough crystals for that despite having that 50% discount," Nash asked, curious how Miles will reply to that.

"I know," Miles sighed, and with a small flash of remorse, he glanced at the pouch in Nash's hand said, "But if Brother Emerald could help me... with his crystals... I would be able to buy it."

"That is indeed true." Nash nodded and raised his pouch, "But then I won't be able to buy anything. That is why I will make sure to pay your kindness back- both today's and the time when you have helped me escape from that hell!"

Nash remained silent and although his mask hid his facial expression, his eyes couldn't conceal how he was currently feeling.

'This guy... He is truly one of a kind.' Nash thought in his heart and extended the pouch in his hand toward Miles, "Then you are better not regret your decision or else I will kick your ass!"

"I won't, I promise!" Miles immidieatly bowed at Nash as he took the pouch away.

"Nice, but before you buy. Why did you decide to choose this one?" Nash asked and as he extended his arms wide he looked around, "I mean, there were a lot of Domination Arts we have checked already and there is still a lot more waiting to be inspected, so why this one? It even said it is extremely difficult to learn!"

Miles looked at the book after hearing the questions and after pondering for a brief moment he said, "I do not know, but something in my chest tells me I should buy it and learn it. Maybe an intuition? I don't know."

"An intuition? Don't you think it is too much to spend hundreds of Space Jade Crystals just because of your intuition?" Nash asked helplessly but still trusted Miles.

Furthermore, after seeing how high Miles' Talent score was and how fast he cultivated, Nash somehow believed he will be able to learn that Domination Art with less difficulty than others.

"Just make sure you won't regret this decision of yours today," Nash said as he walked away to see what other Domination Arts there were.

"If I said I won't, I did mean it!" Miles said with a tone that made sure to let Nash hear it and asked Esther's help in the buying process.

While Miles went through the transaction and acquired his first normal Domination Art, Nash walked through the tables and checked all the items with caution.

But even after walking for almost an hour without finding anything interesting, Nash gave up and was ready to go find Miles when suddenly his eyes spotted something.

"This looks rather familiar," Nash mumbled and placed his palm atop the glass' surface.

Whoosh!

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{Treasure Information}

• Title: Space Ring

• Grade: World

• Class: 1st

° Description: A small ring crafted from Abyss Steel. With its small Space Stone placed in its center, it allows its holder to place and store items inside its small space.

° Price: 100 Space Jade Crystal / 10 Gold Jade Crystal / 1 Galaxy Jade Crystal

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"Right, this ring made me think about the Dimensional Ring I have gotten from Aruer," Nash said to himself and soon the figure of his uncle and all the others resurface in his mind, causing his face behind his mask to become slightly gloomy.

"I hope they are safe and doing fine..." Nash sighed before his face turned indifferent again and looked around.

Upon seeing that Miles was not around he put his hand into his robe and pulled out a small pouch.

"What they don't know won't hurt them, right?" Nash mumbled and concentrated on the ring by imagining buying it.

In contrast to Miles who didn't have an idea, Nash knew he only had to imagine it buying while holding the respected amount in his hand. As for if he had more crystals than the price he had to pay, Nash didn't have a clue what would happen but had a brief idea.

But as Nash made sure to leave only 50 Space Jade Crystals in the pouch, as he too used his 50% discount, he had no choice to put his theory to the test.

Whoosh!

And just as he thought, the moment he concentrated on the ring with the will of buying it, the pouch in his hand vanished and was replaced by the black ring from the glass!

"Huh? You bought that ring?" just as Nash was putting the ring onto his finger, suddenly Miles's figure appeared on his side, both his hands hugging the book almost as if it was a toy.

"H-Huh?" Nash was shocked to see how fast and unexpectedly did Miles appeared on his side, but knowing he cannot hide it nor did he wish to lie to Miles, he nodded, "Y-Yeah, I did. But don't mention this to her, especially after she sees that book in your hand, or else I am pretty sure she will get mad."

Knowing who did Nash mean under the 'her', he showed an okay sign and after pulling it before his mouth, or at least before the mouth part of the mask he wore, he said, "Don't worry, my lips are sealed."

"Perfect, then let's leave. I think we have seen everything and maybe she is already waiting for us."

"Sure." Miles nodded and with Nash both of them teleported back to the main hall where Elfred was.

However, the very moment they did teleport back, they had to find it with a shock that two individuals were standing just a meter away from them, both of them staring at them with a piercing glare!

Both of them were, naturally, Flake and Zoar, the two beings from Planet Nelea!

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A/N: Hope you liked it! Make sure to leave your thoughts behind!