Archie remarked, "Do tell, Mr. Demarcus."

Demarcus replied, "Well, since you'll have the monster cores, about my son's training… please do your best."

The Watts stopped in their tracks upon hearing that. Doubts flashed through their eyes as they exchanged glances.

Demarcus, caught up in the moment, remained oblivious to their reactions.

Archie communicated with the others through consciousness, asking, "What do you guys think about this?"

The three of them looked troubled and remained silent.

Zak, the eldest among them, voiced his thoughts, "It's nothing. Noah is mediocre. Without those pills, there's no way he could reach such a level. After all, the Herreras are wealthy. Treat this as a trade. We can provide him with pills to aid his training. It's just that..."

Archie interjected, "I know. We have to keep this a secret. The faction can't find out. Just like that arrogant Val we encountered. We would've been doomed if we hadn't disguised ourselves in time!"

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