Chapter 65: Gift Exchange

Chapter 65: Gift Exchange

Oh! Miles was surprised when he heard what Adam said. He was already shell shocked when his mother said Merlin wouldnt be able to come this year because the Evelyn he knew would bring Merlin no matter what. But now that he learned where Merlin was, everything made sense.

Yes, his team made a breakthrough, Evelyn said. She wanted to continue but looked at the room, then to Mercer.

No stranger here. Adam is a high-level military officer and can access any of this information as long as he wants it. Mercer said then looked at Miles, his gaze stood on Miles but didnt say anything in the end.

Merlin said they found a technological device in one of the planets. It is certainly not human technology. Evelyn explained.

Aliens? Miles couldnt help but ask. In the endless universe, the possibility of other races being born was certain. But humans had searched for years without any clue. Miles always thought the alien race was so far away from Earth, thus they didnt know anything about each other. But now a device made by an alien race has been found, it wouldnt take long to communicate with each other.

But where is Merlin? How far is the planet from Earth? And how far is the alien planet from there?

Hmm, I remember now. She told me the first expedition team found something on the device. She wanted me to analyze the living tissues left on the device. Adam gave away the super confidential information as if it was nothing. At first, Miles didnt understand who she was, but later he realized who she was, Mother AI.

Living samples? Deliberately left? Evelyn asked with a frown.

At first, we too thought it was deliberate, but later the expedition team simulated it and realized it was an accident that happened by a miracle. They cant even tell how the sample is preserved in space. Adam shook his head. He hadn't seen the sample yet, so he couldnt say anything.

Miles listened at the side and didnt comment. He didnt know anything about the subject, thus couldnt give any useful information even if he wanted. Mercer also didnt speak, and only looked at them while they spoke. As one of the three generals of the Unity, he knew all the things they were saying, thus he wasnt surprised. Marcela on the other hand didnt care what they were talking about, she was chatting through her AI wristwatch.

Miles noticed it was a Psychic Wristwatch, and she was just looking at the screen and text was appearing on its own. Of course, it wasnt that simple. Marcela was speaking with her AI telepathically, while AI was writing the texts.

Miles shook his head, and focused on what the grown ups were talking about. After talking a little longer, they decided to end it there.

Miles gave her the dagger orb, and she charged it with her Psychic AI wristwatch. The orb melted and formed a dagger in her hand. From tip to down it was white. There were blue ice-like stones at the handle. It was pretty, but its tier was too low.

This thrash? Marcela asked as she eyed Miles. You got me a middle-tier dagger?

Yep! Miles nodded listlessly. He was too lazy to argue with Marcela. Since he couldnt afford it, he wasnt going out of his way to buy something valuable, risking bankrupt. Marcela was never nice to him, so Miles didnt care at all what she thought about him. Just to make his mother happy, Miles bought her a gift as well, but that was it.

Hmmph! Marcela snorted and uncharged the dagger. She threw the orb at the side of the couch and sulked where she was standing. Now that Miles had given his gifts, it was time to receive them.

Mercer gave the first gift. He didnt like this grandson very much, but he had to buy something. When Miles opened the box he found a card. There are two Millions UD in the card. Spend well. Mercer said with a face that seemed like trying to hide his shame. He didnt know Miles would bring him something so valuable, thus he also didnt think much about what to buy. Now that they were exchanging gifts, he couldnt find a new one. With no other choice, he gave the card anyway.

Thanks, grandpa.

Adam gave him a chip. In this chip, there is an arrow technique you may find useful, Adam said and winked. Miles thanked and hugged him.

Malcolm gifted him a core. It was an electric element of Frenzy-Rank, so when Miles decided to change his AI wristwatch, he could build it with this core. Even its color was the same as Coins. It was priceless. Thank you, dad! Miles hugged Malcolm.

Evelyn gave him an empty serum. Miles looked at it stupidly and wondered what it was. Um, this is? Miles asked.

It is an empty vial of Mind Serum. Since you have used/stolen Strengthening Serum and lived, you can also use this one. But without testing, I am not allowing you to use it. So when you feel ready, come to my office and I will pay for it. Evelyn said with her brows furrowed.

Thanks, mom! Miles laughed sheepishly. He stole the serum from his mother after all.

Miles looked at Marcela and waited. What? After you bought me that trash, you want me to give you something? Marcela shouted and left the room. Such a troublemaker. Miles shook his head and ignored her. When the night ended, Adam was about to leave. Miles decided to go with his uncle so Adam could drop him at his home.