Chapter 20: Visit to the hospital
The skies of Avaloria shimmered with hues of orange and gold as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the majestic capital.
Floating towers hummed with mana-infused energy, and streams of anti-gravity vehicles zipped through the sky like glowing fish in an endless sea of light.
But amidst all the grandeur and beauty, Alex Dragonheart walked with a simple goal in mind: convert his gold into credits.
He looked around, noting the change in atmosphere compared to the outer sectors. This district was far busier and filled with the hum of commerce.
Neon signs pulsed in rhythm with background magical melodies, and augmented reality advertisements danced in the air.
After checking his EtherPad, Alex arrived at a high-security exchange center known as "Aurum Nexus" — a luxurious credit conversion facility that specialized in rare materials and precious metals.
It looked like a cross between a high-end bank and a magic relic store, with armored walls, floating security drones, and clerks in enchanted suits.
A sleek, bespectacled clerk with glowing holo-lenses greeted him. "Welcome to Aurum Nexus. What may I assist you with today?"
Alex casually pulled out a pouch and placed it on the counter with a heavy thunk. "I'd like to convert these."
The clerk opened the pouch and almost gasped. Inside gleamed 111 pristine gold coins, each stamped with the seal of the ancient ruins.
"Sir... These are high-purity Etherium Gold. We'll need to appraise them individually. This may take a few minutes."