"Now tell me everything you know about Jacque," ordered Nessia, healing Alex in an instant with a flick of her wrist. The amethyst-eyed boy sat up before resting his elbow on his knee. Then, he smiled.
"Not before you give me the Stone of Invigoration," he said, extending his arm once again. Nessia writhed in anger, releasing a bit of pressure. Alex groaned in pain again but didn't relent. "Stone first."
Nessia glanced at the boy, who was tougher than he seemed. Despite suffering the brunt of Nessia's pressure, he didn't relent and stuck by his words. She didn't admire stubborn people, but this one…
He was special since he knew about Jacque despite being a newbie.
Perhaps a clan had bought him out. The thought crossed Nessia's mind, but they wouldn't have sent a mere newbie to negotiate. Also, the price would be much more than a mere A-Grade Stone of Invigoration.