We have a problem

As soon as Liam took out the mana cores, the entire shop became quiet, and both the fairies and humans alike looked at him with shock and awe. 

No one had expected him to possess so many mana cores. Both the parties were well aware of just how difficult it was to obtain these mana cores, so they swallowed at the sight of so many heaped in front of them.

However, the person Liam most anticipated still did not pay attention to him. Tilia was once again nowhere to be seen.

"Hmmm…" Liam decided to ignore it again. "Let me see just how long you remain indifferent." He grinned as he walked out of the store.

He then summoned his undead condor again and hopped on top of the beast. 

Before falling asleep, he had once again asked his minions to surveil the city and the towns and villages around the city for more signs of mana zombies.