150: Xerox
"Haaa!"
In a tent settled near the magic carriage, the sleeping Alex suddenly shot awake and gasped desperately for air while clutching his blanket tightly.
His head hurts and was already drenched in a layer of sweat, and his eyes looked unfocused and frantic. It looked as if he had just been jolted awake from a nightmare.
''What was that? Another glimpse of the past of the previous user? That's too scary, The big monster that is. To think he can kill it. No wonder Silveria thinks highly of him. I need to work harder, it doesn't matter, even if he was really strong, I'll become stronger than him and accomplish feat he couldn't.'' Alex declared, his eyes were filled with determination.
Having seen the man's strength, no a glimpse, his will was not crushed. On the contrary, his fighting spirit had been ignited, he currently had one wish which is to surpass that man, to stand at the top.
Unaware that currently, in another dimension Silveria's Big sister lips curved upward when she heard Alex's declaration.
Alex went outside, summoning a chair from his item box, he used to sit.
Suddenly as if he remembered something, Alex decided to check his status, however, he felt like something was not right.
'Sil, Sil are you sleeping? Silveria?'
No matter how many times he called her there was no response, he had already scanned the carriage and saw that Silveria wasn't with Gracier. This meant that she was out. As for what purpose it was unknown.
''Let's wait for her. She must've her reason for going out. In the meantime, I'll check my status to see what kind of gift I have received from the previous owner the guns.'' Alex decided before mumbling status. His status window appeared right before his eyes. He was at his status stared with his mouth agape,
『[Alexander Kael Touch]
Class: Magic Gunslinger
Age: 17
Male
Race: High Human
「 Rank 7」
Level 64
Experience Value (XP): 800/19900
Magic Power: 3000 (+ (+10) +2000) ✒ 5010
Magic: None
Attack: 1000 (+10) ✒ 1010
Defense: 880 (+10) ✒ 890
Agility: 975 (+10) ✒ 985
Intelligence: 880 (+10) ✒ 890
Luck: 680 (+10) ✒ 690
BP: 20
SP: 0
Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*
Skills: [Advanced Appraisal Level 1] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Accel Level 3] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Gun Art Level 5 (+10 SP) ✒ Level 10] (New) [Normal Regeneration Level 5] [Mana Recovery Level 5]
Special Abilities: [Language Comprehension][Danger Sense] [Overdrive] [Death's Eye] [Envisage] {Erase} {Magic Bullet} {Snatch} [Hellsing] (New) [Xerox] (New)
Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』
''Holy moly. What a wonderful gift. An increase of 2000 MP plus a new special ability. As for Hellsing, I bet it is related to my domain. Gotta check it let. Also, it seems that my level has increased after killing 5 enemies (3 Rank 5, 2 Rank 6, and one Rank 7)"
Just as Alex was about to read the description of his newly acquired abilities, someone appeared behind him, looking at his status before gasping in astonishment.
''What? When did your MP increase by 2000 MP? You even acquired two new special abilities. Wait that ability Xerox isn't it-"
''The previous Master ability? It's what you want to ask am I right?" Alex cut Silveria off and asked, he knew that it was her, hence he didn't put his guard up.
Silveria unconsciously nodded her head.
''Indeed. It's his ability. I saw him in my dream earlier. As a partying gift he bestowed me this skill and an increase of MP.'' Alex explained.
''I see. No wonder.'' Silveria said however one could notice that she looks saddened while talking.
Alex was not insensible enough to not know why, even if he had some questions he was planning to ask earlier, he decided to postpone it for later.
To enliven the mood he switched to another subject.
''I wonder what this ability is about.''
Hearing Alex's words, Silveria chuckled.
''Why not check the description first?'' she suggested.
Alex nodded his head before checking the description of Xerox's ability.
[Xerox: As the name suggests it is an ability to duplicate one's weapon.
Note: Only works on Silveria.
Cost: 1000 MP for 24 hours, can't use any Unique abilities.]
''Waouh! What a nice ability. With this, I'll have two identical Silveria. Shame I can't use Silveria's unique abilities with it.'' Alex thought before lamenting over the fact that he could not use Silveria's unique abilities.
Silveria couldn't help roll her eyes at him.
'You gain that awesome ability yet you are still unsatisfied, how greedy can you be?' Silveria wondered.
Paying no heed to Silveria, Alex immediately muttered.
'Xerox'
Instantly an identical Silveria appeared in his hand, he fired few bullets to test out.
Bang! Bang!!!
It worked perfectly fine, he then switched to shooting some special bullets: Phantom Bullet, Vanishing bullet, and other types of special bullets worked as well. It's a pity that Silveria's special abilities couldn't be used.
Alex thought about something, then Silveria disappeared to reappear as a gun inside his right hand, using the two guns simultaneously, Alex felt like he looks cool and dashing at the moment.
Shaking his head to focus on the important stuff, Alex canceled Xerox, Silveria's copy disappeared while Silveria materialized into human form. Standing on his left, she asked.
''Weren't you curious about Hellsing?"
''I am.''
Then why are you not checking it? Silveria wondered with her gaze.
Chuckling at how impatient Silveria seemed, Alex decided to check Hellsing, the domain he had recently acquired.
{Hellsing: Semi domain where you have absolute control over your Gift.
Special Ability: Suppression, opponent speed halved.
Current domain range: 20 meters.
Make your enemies see Hell. Let's your bullets sing for you.
Cost: 100 MP per second.}
'Holy son of Satan. No wonder.'
Alex who was nodding his head the further he read Hellsing's description suddenly stopped and cursed when he saw the cost of using his domain which was not even complete.
''Tch! What a grandiose name for a half domain-"
Pah!
Silveria did not manage to finish her words before a crip sounds resounded, Alex had slapped her butt.
Thankfully she had erected a barrier around them just after she came if not, it would have been embarrassing if Conrad were to come over. Silveria glared at her master.
''Sorry, I think I saw a mosquito earlier who was about to harm you, so unconsciously my hand moved. Ah! To think that I'm so worried about you that even my hand moved on its own. As expected of me.''
Silveria looked at Alex whose shamelessness grew as his level goes up not knowing what to do.
Alex's face, as he speaks, was so serious that you'd doubt he was lying. However, inwardly he was embarrassed, as he said his hand unconsciously moved to spank Silveria after hearing her words.
'Wait? Does this mean that I'm attracted by her squishy rear? What I'm even thinking?'
While Alex was berating himself Silveria looked at him with a smile that could make anyone shudder.
'100 years is not late for a maiden to take her revenge.'
Alex felt a sudden chill, so unconsciously he looks at his surrounding, however, he didn't find anything, only a Silveria with an impassive face.
Coughing he decided to ask something more important to break the awkward atmosphere surrounding the two.
''Silveria where did you go? Where did you come from?"
Facing Alex's question, Silveria created a chair and sat in front of him, like this the rascal wouldn't take advantage of anymore. It happened earlier because I was on his left. Silveria thought while outwardly maintain perfect control of her face.
''I went to have a chat with a friend earlier.''
''Ah?"
It went without saying that Alex didn't believe her, as he was about to get angry, Silveria let out a chuckle before recounting what happened, she didn't hide anything.
''I see. So something like that happened. I was too careless. Conrad aside, how could I be so careless. Nobody will protect you better than yourself.'' Alex said while promising himself to be more prudent from now on, not neglecting anything.
''Don't be hard on yourself. You just need to be prudent from now on. An unknown organization with an unknown goal is interested in you, this spells nothing good. We must carefully deal with them and do not forget that there is also that Second Princess. She'll make a move once you appeared.'' Silveria warned.
''Sigh! I know. Being too handsome is a sin.''
''Can't you be serious for once?" Silveria asked exasperated by her master's lack of seriousness.
Alex chuckled before his expression turned serious startling Silveria.
''Don't worry, I believe that the second Princess will try to get me into her faction.''
''Oh? What do you make think so?" Silveria asked amused.
Rolling his eyes Alex explained, ''Isn't it the natural thing to do? Someone you deemed trash rose from scratch to genius level in the span of two months. Will, you not want him into your faction considering you are after talented individuals to help you get the throne and further develop the empire later on?"
Facing Alex's question, Silveria saw herself unconsciously nodding her head. Indeed it's true, she would try to recruit Alex into her faction even though their first meeting was bad, this could be fixed, Silveria had the feeling that Katherina will try everything to get Alex into her faction, the current Alex was not bad as Leonardo, no he was better than Leonardo, Silveria could attest this.
Seeing Silveria lost in thoughts, Alex smiled before saying.
''Naturally, it went without saying that I'll never accept. Politics is huge no. Only troubles await me if I were to take part in the throne struggle. It will be good if the faction you choose wins but in the case, their loss you're doomed. Even if somehow you end up being recruited by the winner you would be nothing other than a dog without a real position. I've headache just be thinking about it.''
Silveria nodded after listening to Alex's analysis, however, there was still a problem.
''If you reject every-"
''Naturally, there are still some problems, however, with Leena's backing, they will think twice before making a move. Even if I'm unaware of her real status it mustn't be weak considering that she is a friend of the principal of the Imperial Magic Academy.'' Alex cut Silveria off and said.
Silveria nodded her head.
''Silveria, I need your help?" Alex said this with a serious expression on his face.
Silveria gulped before asking, ''What I need to do?"
Alex smiled, ''It's simple I want you to appear, I meant to accompany us in the case there is some sort of gathering, like banquet for example. As I said earlier, better count on yourself, Leena may be our ally but I must have another kind of countermeasures in case the shield known as Leena becomes ineffective.''
Silveria couldn't help but smile, her current smile was different from her previous ones.
For a moment Alex found himself bewitched by this smile, he quickly shook his head to not fall for this damn black belly divine weapon.
Meanwhile, Silveria was elated, how could she not understand what was Alex hinting at? He wants to use her as a deterrent against his enemies, an elusive powerful master coupled with a powerful backer would make anyone think twice before making a move against him.
''However, there is only one problem with this plan. Is that-"
''Don't worry, only that boy Leonardo, Maria, Luna, and Sakuya will know my real identity. Ah! There's also Leena but no need to worry, same thing with Maria, Luna, and Sakuya as they are not your enemy. As for Leonardo no need to worry, that fellow will not know because his divine weapon won't say anything, I know his character, Arthur is too prideful. He will only tell this kind of secret only after totally acknowledging Leonardo, something I doubt it's happened.'' Silveria cut Alex off and explained.
''I see. So that fellow divine weapon spirit is called Arthur? How interesting. Well, from your words no need to fear this backup plan failing. It's only a temporary solution until I become stronger. Ah! I'm tired I'm going back to sleep.'' Alex said before entering his tent, he had come out earlier.
Silveria let out a chuckle before leaving.
'Those who think master is fool will regret it.'
•••••
A/N: By the way, Xerox means duplicate, copy...
151: Gracier's Goals
The next day, the sun had just risen, and the skies were clear, giving off a pleasant vibe.
On a paved road, a beautiful carriage could be seen moving toward the capital.
Naturally, it was the Magic carriage boarded by Alex and Gracier, as usual, it was Conrad who was driving.
Inside the carriage, three individuals could be seen discussing.
''So, master what role do I need to play? Your sister? Your aunt or your l-"
''Enough,'' Alex said stopping Silveria from talking any further as he could see the playful smile on her face.
Gracier on the other hand was giggling watching the two. She learned about Alex's plan, she was happy about it. Even if she trusted Leena that she would not do anything harmful to Alex or her, she knew that Leena could not protect them all the time, so better have some kind of assurance that could make those who would try to target them think twice.
Gracier may be a child, not an adult yet however she was quite smart for her age, she was aware that there were some things her brother was hiding from her, nevertheless, she was not angry about it, she believes in the saying 'There are many things that would only bring you more harm than good knowing too early.'
The current her do not have the qualifications to know some things, she was not reliable, at least not yet. She was aware of the big gap between them.
'He is still too far away.' Gracier thought so and let out a small chuckle. The idea of catching up to him was so far-fetched she couldn't even feel jealous about it. On the contrary, she was proud, 'This is my brother' she thought.
'I need to catch up somehow or at least be strong enough for him to share some of his burdens with me. What kind of sister would I be if I can't do this much? I must accomplish this goal and I mustn't fail. Big brother wants to be the strongest, then my goal is to become the strongest little sister in the universe.' Gracier affirmed with determination.
Within the flame dimension, Ignia was happy seeing her host so determined. 'Don't worry, I'll help you at the best of my capabilities.' she mumbled.
Suddenly Gracier smiled, her smile was that of scheming fox, Alex who was about to speak stopped, he felt afraid seeing his sister current smile, meanwhile, Silveria was amused.
''What's going on Alexandra? Why are you smiling like that all of sudden?" Alex asked confused.
Finally aware that she had unconsciously smiled, Gracier quickly shakes her head while saying,
''There is nothing. I was thinking about something.''
''It's that so?" Alex said not quite believing, nevertheless, there was nothing he could do.
''Belief me, Big brother, there is nothing.''
Gracier said while inwardly thinking, 'There is no way I'll tell you that I'm thinking on how to make our family bigger can I? For starters let try to see if there are some good candidates in the capital. It's something I must do, the Touch family must increase. Umu! Let's make this one of my goals, I need a helper, though. Silveria will do, fufufu.'
She then looked at Silveria, the two exchanged glances before smiling as if in that brief exchange, they both understood each other thoughts.
Alex watched the two perplexed, not knowing what the two were planning.
'Let them be. However, I hope Silveria will not corrupt my pure Alexandra.' Alex glared at Silveria, the latter became confused as to why her master suddenly glared at her as if she had done something bad. If only Alex knew what his sister was currently planning he would have spurted blood and fainted on the spot.
''Speaking about the role. I think I will say you are my Master. Let go with that.'' Alex announced bringing the topic back to what they were previously talking about.
''I see. Your master I shall be then. Let's start training, call me master.'' Silveria said while crossing her legs.
Alex's lips twitched, while Gracier covered her lips trying her best to not laugh.
''Say, is your butt itching again?" Alex asked with a smile, however, this smile was evil, the smile of someone who was about to bully, Silveria unconsciously shivered.
Finally unable to hold back any longer Gracier burst into laughter and pointed her finger at the two.
''You two look like a bickering couple. Too cute.''
''Who wants to be in a couple with her?"
''Same here.''
Both Alex and Silveria shouted in unison.
''See, even your reactions are perfectly synchronized. What an interesting couple.'' Gracier said pointing at them.
Silveria harrumphed while Alex decided to not say anything, he was happy to see Gracier tease them, happy to see her smile.
Meanwhile, Gracier was thinking, 'Should I start with Gracier?'
As if she knew what was going on in Gracier's little mind, Silveria glared at her, Gracier shivered and put on a frightening expression.
''Big brother, Silveria, s-she'' Gracier said while pointing her trembling finger at Silveria.
Alex's expression changed, shielding Gracier behind his back, he chided Silveria.
''What are you doing? Trying to scare her to death? As I thought you need some spanking.''
Silveria was dumbfounded, she watched Gracier from the corner of Alex's back winking at her.
'This little lass. Ah! She's not innocent as you think master. Indeed, she is a devil, a little devil. If only you knew what she was up to. Forget it.' Silveria thought before looking outside to observe the scenery.
Alex turned around to caress Gracier's hair with a smile. Smart as he is, he knew that Gracier was exaggerating, even so, he decided to play along because he found the scared Gracier cute.
The journey towards the capital continued until night came. Booking rooms in the city they just entered, everyone went to sleep, tomorrow they will arrive in the capital.
••••
In a room in a gigantic tower in the capital of the Holy crux empire, Crux, a meeting was currently taking place.
A young man whose age was around 18 year s old could be seen kneeling in front of the Pope, this young man had long white hair and beautiful golden eyes, he was extremely handsome as well.
''Holy Father, I heard you called me. I'm here.'' the white-haired young man said.
The current Pope of the Holy crux empire, an old man around sixty in appearance however he was more than 150 years old, he had white hair and golden eyes. He was dressed in a white robe with a golden crown on top of his head, he held a long golden staff in his hand, he was emitting a holy light that could calm anyone's heart.
''Indeed, I have a mission for you.'' said the Pope.
''Holy Father, I'm listening.''
''Good, now that you are going to the Imperial Magic Academy, I want to make everything possible to bring the Otherworlder, Luna Heart here.''
''The Saintess?" The white-haired young man asked.
''Indeed, it's her. We need her power. Do not fail, this is a Holy mission and as the Holy Son you mustn't fail, understood?"
''Certainly, Holy Father. I will accomplish this holy mission, leave it to me.'' the white-haired young man said eyes filled with conviction.
He had heard about Luna, her beauty was said to be almost at the level of a Goddess, only someone like her had the right to become his woman, she was the perfect wife for him as if the Goddess herself had created her just for him. He was planning to court her, to make her his once at the academy, and now that he had the blessing of the Holy Father he was sure that the Goddess favored him, that he will not fail.
''Good, you may leave. May the Goddess of Light bless you.'' the Pope said, the white-haired young man bowed before leaving the meeting room.
Just after he left someone else appeared, it was one of the Six Cardinal, a middle-aged man with golden hair, blue eyes, bowing to the Pope he said. The Cardinal Cross.
''I hope he will accomplish this mission.''
''Don't worry, he will, I have faith in him. We must at least snatch one of the remaining Otherworlders before the others make a move. It's vital to have that girl, she is perfect, she is what we need. We must acquire her.''
Hearing the Pope's words, Cardinal Cross nodded his head, indeed they need that girl for their plans, she was necessary if they-, Cardinal Cross shook his head and decided to ask something that was bothering him.
''Holy Father, what about the eighth?"
Naturally the eighth refers to Alex.
For the first time, the Pope's brow creased, he felt troubled.
''That one is irregular. Even though it's hard to use divination on the other seven it's not impossible. However, when it comes to the eighth it doesn't work. All I see it's a darkness that threatens to devour me, I dared not to mess with him. Somehow, I have the feeling that I'll die if I look beyond that darkness.'' the Pope said, he seemed afraid.
Cardinal Cross was dumbfounded seeing the Pope's expression, one should know that the Pope's strength was not a joking matter, he is one of the strongest and yet he was afraid a young man, no, to be more accurate afraid of what was behind the young man.
''We shall wait and see. If Damien manages to befriend the eighth it will be a good thing. In the case it doesn't work, well.'' the Pope stopped talking until there, however, Cardinal Cross knows what the Pope's silence meant.
152: Avalon, The Floating Capital
The next day Alex and others continued their journey. It was nearing evening when they approached the capital.
As the carriage rumbled forward, the towering city walls gradually grew closer and closer. The walls were truly gigantic, over 30 meters tall.
The extravagant exterior of the Magic carriage swiftly caught the attention of the crowd lining up before the city gates.
"What a beautiful carriage! Where did this noble come from?"
"Must be from a distinguished noble house."
The crowd discussed amongst themselves.
On the other hand, the soldiers guarding the city gates knew just what to look out for.
"Look isn't it the Flame Prince Conrad?"
"Indeed it's him. I heard he went on a long-term mission. I guess he's back."
"The Flame Prince? Hurry up and open the side gates!"
The guards on duty quickly informed their commander of the arrival of the Flame Prince, and the commander immediately ordered for the opening of the side gates.
At the same time, the crowd before the city gate also opened up a path and stood deferentially to the sides as they watched the carriage race by. Conrad watched all of this with an impassive face, Alex and Gracier marveled at the sight of the gigantic walls as they passed by.
Once they entered they stopped near a big building. Alex and Gracier watched everything with interest, the capital was truly enormous with paved roads everywhere, with a lot of big and tall buildings.
''Marvelous,'' Gracier said. Alex couldn't help but nod.
However, Conrad only smiled before saying.
''We are currently in the outer capital.''
''Outer? If this is the outer capital then where is the real capital?" Alex asked confused, Gracier was also confused as well.
Pointing his finger upward Conrad announced.
''Look up.''
Both Alex and Gracier did as they were told and then,
''Ehh???"
They exclaimed loudly, the passerby stopped and looked at them and smiled when they understood why they exclaimed.
Alex and Gracier were shocked speechless by the sight of a giant floating island in the sky. This island was truly enormous. This floating was covered by giant doom.
''That is the floating capital of the Drexia empire, Avalon. Let's go.''
Conrad said before storing the carriage back into his space ring, he then entered the big building in front of them, Alex and Gracier followed him still overwhelmed by the sight of the giant floating island.
〖Not bad but still lacking compared to us.〗
Silveria said Alex was not in the mood to ask her what she meant.
After talking with someone at the counter, Conrad and the two accompanied by an attendant entered one of the rooms.
There was a big magic circle drawn on the floor of the room.
Even without asking Alex knew that it was a teleportation magic circle.
Urged by the attendant, the three stepped into the teleportation circle, the attendant activated something, the teleportation circle shined and when the light died down, Alex, Conrad, and Gracier had disappeared.
They reappeared in another room with an identical teleportation circle.
Once outside of the big building Alex and Gracier marveled at the sight of Avalon, the capital of the Drexia empire, humanity's strongest empire.
The capital was truly beautiful with high-rise buildings.
Alex could see that the Drexia Imperial Palace was built at the center of the capital and he noticed how majestic and grand it looked even from afar because of its massive height that seemed to even touch the skies.
''Do you like what you see?" Conrad asked with a smile.
''I like it. Beautiful.'' Alex said.
''Indeed.'' Gracier also affirmed.
Letting out a small chuckle, Conrad said, ''Let's go.''
''Where are we going?" Alex asked as the two followed Conrad.
''The Adventurer Guil,.'' he said.
He then added, ''You need to update your guild card. It's necessary now that you've switched location.''
''I see. If I'm not wrong the Adventurer Guild here's the headquarter?'' Alex asked.
''Indeed.''
Meanwhile, as the two were talking, Gracier was looking around like a country bumpkin. It was her first seeing so much tall buildings, it was as if the buildings were competing with each other to see which one would be the tallest. Alex was not too surprised as he had seen more marvelous sight than this, be it's Beijing, Hong Kong, or Dubai, they are unrivaled compared to Avalon, well, Avalon is a floating island, Earth hadn't come up with this kind of technology, maybe they will because humans are exceptional creatures after all.
As they advanced, Alex could see hundreds of bakeries, pubs, and entertainment areas that offered a plethora of culinary choices. Those who felt hungry for something else can enjoy dance, one of the many parks, or one of the many other recreational venues.
''Not bad,'' he said.
Soon they appeared in front of the Adventurer Guild headquarter, it was a majestic building of Seven floors, each of them was shockingly tall and wide. All the floors together made it seem as if the building pierced the clouds.
''Indeed the headquarter of the Adventurer Guild, truly prosperous,'' Alex said while observing the building in front of him. He could see the people looking at the building in reverence.
''Let's go.'' Conrad urged the siblings.
Alex and Gracier followed and entered through the automatic doors, they were greeted by the usual sight of Adventurers chatting, some were selecting requests.
However, all noises stopped when they saw the three, no when saw Conrad.
''The Flame Prince is back.''
It was unknown who said this but commotion started just after, the adventurers started whispering.
''Indeed it's him. I thought he went on a long-term mission?" Adventurer A asked.
''Fool, he must have finished it is why he is here.'' Adventurer B responded.
''I'm more interested in the two lasses, why the two are wearing an eye patch? Forget it. The man is so handsome that I want to slap him. Handsome men should go and explode.'' Adventurer C said in frustration, this one was jealous.
The nearby adventurers chuckled as they could understand the man's feelings.
''Me I'm more interested in the little girl with the red hair. Truly beautiful, a flower in the process of blossoming. I shall try my luck.'' Adventurer D said while licking his upper lip like some kind of pervert.
Suddenly, Alex glared at him, for a moment the man felt like he had been thrown into hell, his back was drenched in sweat.
Having noticed the man unusual behavior, some of the adventurers asked him what going on, but his only answer was,
''Do not mess with those two, especially the man he is dangerous.''
Even though they were confused, they choose to not probe as the man was not a weakling, this man is Rank 6 yet he was afraid of an unknown young man with an eye patch, which meant the young man was not simple as he appeared to be.
Conrad brought Alex and Gracier toward one of the receptionists, it was a beautiful Elf lady, strangely she looks like Leena, for a moment Alex mistook her for Leena, however it was not her.
''Welcome to the Adventurer Guild, how may I help you?" The Elf receptionist asked.
''Please update their cards,'' Conrad said.
Alex and Gracier hand over their guild cards.
While updating the cards, the Elf receptionist mumbled to herself, 'So, it is him? I can't even appraise him, the girl level is 45, it's all I can see. This young man is not simple at all. Guess I should relay the message.'
The reason the Elf receptionist wasn't able to fully read Gracier was that Ignia had blocked it, even powerful Ranker will only see her level nothing more.
Unaware of that the Elf receptionist had tried to probe them, Alex and Gracier were observing the first floor, looking at the adventurers who were chatting and laughing, the busy receptionists. Suddenly they heard Conrad's voice.
He had turned to face the them, ''Well, my job is done. See you.''
''Thank you.'' Alex thanked him on their behalf.
Smiling Conrad turned to glance at the Elf receptionist one last time before departing.
Just after he left, the Elf receptionist had finished updating their guild cards.
''It's finished.''
Alex observed the updated card, nothing had changed, except for the location, previously it was written Eria's city, however now it's Avalon.
''Is there anything we must know?" Alex raised a question just after taking back his guild card.
''Because you two are currently D Rank Adventurer, to take requests you will head toward the second floor. The request from D to C Rank can be taken on the second floor. B Rank request on the third floor, A to AA on the fourth floor. S Rank on the fifth floor. That is all you need to know.'' the Elf receptionist explained.
''I see. Any recommendations for a good Inn?"
Now that he learned which floor they should go to in case they want to take requests, Alex asked, they were exhausted.
However, instead of suggesting them a good Inn, the Elf receptionist said something unexpected.
''Excuse me, we will talk about lodging later, the Guild master would like to see you two.''
''Guild master? Why?" Confused Alex asked, Gracier titled her to the side likely confused.
It doesn't make any sense, they just arrived, they had not done anything that would warrant the guild master's attention unless the guild master knows them or heard about them.
Shrugging her shoulders the Elf receptionist left her counter and appeared in front of them.
''Let's go. As for why the guild master wants to see you I don't know.''
Somehow Alex did not believe her, nevertheless, he decided to follow her, Gracier followed the two thinking about something.
153: The Guild Master
Alex and Gracier followed the Elf receptionist toward a room where a teleportation circle was drawn on the ground.
Once they were inside the teleportation circle, Alex saw his surroundings quickly warp. This was not their first experiencing something like this hence they were not surprised.
'Way more convenient than lifts or escalators.' Alex chuckled inwardly.
Within a moment, they were already on a floor that gave off an awe-inspiring feel and looked resplendent.
A current of refreshing air wafted through Alex's senses as if he was standing near a waterfall, he felt rejuvenated. He never thought that he could experience such a clean and refreshing air inside a building. Gracier was also surprised as he was.
From the current scenery, it was as if they had appeared elsewhere not in the guild anymore.
There was even a grand balcony with an open garden that gave a good view of the imperial palace far away.
Huge bushes framed a neat field of grass. A lone ornamental piece stood in the front right, intricately designed, and was a rare sight. The rows of flowers were pride and joy within the garden, as they were very well cared for. He gazed across the wind-ruffed surface to the lily pads in bloom, their white or magenta petals catching the breeze. He inhaled slowly. Peace. There was even an apple tree.
''Beautiful,'' Gracier said no hiding how she felt after seeing such scenery.
''Indeed. I wonder how they did even build all this in a single floor?'' Alex was awed by the architecture and ambiance of the floor.
Even the seven-star hotels in his previous life couldn't match up to the grandeur and refreshing atmosphere on the floor.
It seemed like the entire floor was a dreamland, and one wouldn't even get tired of spending days on this floor.
The Elf receptionist chuckled before responding, ''Designed by the Guild master.''
Somehow she seemed proud of this. This Guild master whoever it might be, he/she was important to this Elf.
'Wait don't tell that the guild master is her? There's no way right?' Alex thought about a certain possibility, however, he dared not believe it.
While leading the way, the Elf receptionist turned towards Alex and Gracier, she said in a respectful tone, "Sorry for my late introduction. My name is Ella, I am the head Receptionist and the Guild master right hand.''
Alex was surprised hearing that she was the guild master right hand, Gracier had an incredible expression on her face,
''Why are you on the first floor then?" She asked.
Laughing Ella said, ''Well, from time to time I stay there. Today, I went there for inspection.''
''More like you were waiting for us,'' Alex said not believing in Ella's words. By now Alex had figured out the identity of this Guild master.
Ella's body stiffened, bursting into laughter she said, ''Busted. Indeed, I was waiting for you two. I was instructed to do so.''
''By the guild master isn't it?"
''Indeed.'' Ella nodded at Alex's question.
Gracier was lost in thoughts, she was also thinking about a certain possibility, somehow she had the feeling that this guild master was related or heard about them.
Alex nodded hearing Ella's answer but he didn't say anything else. They walked through the garden, they were greeted by the birds chirping, and after passing through some flowerbeds, a simple yet exquisite courtyard appeared in their sights.
In the center of the courtyard was an elegant pavilion, and in front of the pavilion stood an extremely beautiful woman, an Elf.
Her tall frame and slender body were like a Victoria secret model. Her blue eyes, like the sea, were calm and shine like the most beautiful gem. Long, wavy blonde hair, so smooth and silky, almost as if it was tailored from gold fabric. She had pastel white skin which made her beautiful pink lips stand out.
This woman's beauty made the surroundings shine brightly, for a moment Alex was smitten, however, it didn't last long as he had seen numerous beauties, even a Goddess class beauty, a pity that the latter was a black belly. As if she knew what her master was thinking, Silveria pouted. Alex stared at the woman in front of him, indeed it was her, even though she had changed.
Gracier was dumbfoundedly staring at the beauty in front of her.
''Beautiful.'' she couldn't help but mutter however she inwardly she added, 'Silveria is more beautiful, though.'
The Elf beauty lips curved upward seeing their reactions,
''Welcome, I'm Liliana Elseria L. Crawford, the Guild Master.''
''I'm Alexander Kael Touch, the little beauty on my right is my little sister, Gracier Alexandra Touch.'' Alex also introduced himself and his sister.
Gracier smiled being called little beauty, she wanted to speak however Alex was not done yet, his next words made her eyes widen.
''Well, you already know that isn't it, Leena?"
''Ehhhh?" Gracier exclaimed, even though she was thinking that the guild master may be related to them, she hadn't thought it would be an acquaintance.
''Fufufu! As expected of you boy. How did you know?" Elseria, formerly known as Leena asked, Ella was also surprised.
''It's simple, even though you have changed, there was still a little bit of the previous Leena in you, your face may change but I was able to see it. Also, when you introduced yourself your said Liliana Elseria L. Crawford, the L is for Leena. The way you looked at us when we first came was like you are seeing someone close you just parted with.'' Alex explained.
Ella was dumbfounded while she was thinking, 'To think he would analyze everything so quickly, no wonder Big sister said to never underestimate him.'
''Fufufu! I see. How is it? I bet you did not expect something like this.'' Elseria asked after inviting them to enter the pavilion.
The two followed Elseria, Ella excused herself now that her mission was done.
Alex and Gracier sat across Elseria.
''Indeed, I was not expecting something like this. I thought you would be at the best head Receptionist or the guild master right hand.'' Alex responded to her previous question.
Elseria's face twitched when she heard his words, she sighed and when she was about to speak, someone appeared, someone, she was not particularly happy to see because the latter was troublesome to deal with.
Naturally, this troublesome individual was Silveria, she appeared and immediately sat beside Elseria, slapping Elseria on the shoulder she said.
''Not bad little Leena, nah! I should I call you little Else now? Forget it. As expected of this Big sister little sister. You didn't let me down. Even if your status is not exceptional as mine it's still not bad.''
Alex rolled his eyes at Silveria's shameless words while Gracier was laughing as she had expected something like this knowing Silveria's personality.
''Little Else I'm hungry, do something about it,'' Silveria said while crossing her legs.
Alex facepalmed while thinking 'You still end up calling her Little Else.'
Gracier on the other hand was laughing hard.
Elseria was troubled, whenever Silveria was present she acted like she was her boss, she could only sigh.
If others were to the current scene, they would think that they were dreaming, one should know that her status as the Guild master of the Headquarter of the Adventurer Guild was not beneath the Emperor of the Drexia empire, in fact, it can be said it was above him, because she is the big boss of all adventurer guilds in Mystia's world, be it's on the Razen (Bestia) or Elfira, there is Adventurer Guild there. Considered her status nobody likes to mess up with her, everyone tries to curry her favor, and yet she- shaking her head Elseria flicked her fingers.
Immediately, the teleportation circle inside the pavilion glowed and two gorgeous and graceful beauties came out of it. Their beauty was not less than the receptionist on the first floor. There was one difference, though, their bearing was elegantly poised.
Alex was shocked not because of their beauty, in his opinion, Gracier was beautiful than them, was shocked him was their level, both were Rank 7, Alex saw it when he appraised them.
The most shocking fact was that those two were dressed in maid clothes. Rank 7 playing the maids, he had never expected something like this.
Gracier was shocked by the two maids' appearance, Silveria on the other hand was unbothered she was chatting with Elseria as if they were bosom friends.
The maids were shocked at the sight of smiling Elseria, their mistress was known for not smiling, she was cold toward everyone and yet currently she was smiling, if only they knew the truth. What shocked the maids the most, was the silver-haired girl's beauty, even their mistress lost her shine near her, her beauty overshadowed Elseria's beauty, without a doubt this silver-haired girl was the most beautiful girl they have ever seen.
Quickly composed themselves, the two bowed gracefully, ''Welcome honorable guests. What would you like to take?"
''A simple tea will do,'' Alex said.
''Same thing.'' Gracier also asked the same thing as her brother.
''I want Ice cream.'' Silveria stopped talking with Elseria and turned her head in the maids' direction and said.
Elseria didn't say anything as the two maids already knew what she usually takes.
The maids bowed and left using the teleportation circle.
Elseria suddenly asked, ''Alex can you tell me what happened?"
Even though she had heard what happened from Conrad, she still wants to hear Alex's version.
Alex heaved a sigh before recounting what happened.
154: Even If It Takes Thousand Years
While Alex was recounting what happened on their way here, Gracier was happily chatting with Silveria, she was talking about what she had seen, how beautiful Avalon is.
''I hope that the other capitals are beautiful as Avalon,'' Gracier murmured.
''Even if they are not beautiful as Avalon. I think each one of them will have their charm, something they take pride in.'' Silveria said prompting Gracier to consider what she said. Indeed it was true, she would have liked to visit each one of them, who knows maybe she will. No, she was sure that they will travel around the world, exploring dungeons, talking about dungeons she could not wait and explore one.
On the other side, Alex had just finished recounting what happened.
''I see. However, even if those men were Katherina's men I think they took the initiative on their own without her consent. There was a rumor saying she punished one of her men, all of his assets have been taken, then he was sent into the Hell's Prison, a pretty nasty place.'' Elseria explained this to Alex.
''I see. As I expected she wanted to recruit me it's why she didn't make a move. She had done all of this even without being sure of my current potential, whether or not if I've unsealing my Gift. Pretty calculative If I must say.'' Alex said thinking about what Katherina had done, even if he did not know what the Hell's Prison is, just the name made him cringe.
''You need to be calculative if you want the throne. You should know that even if I sealed Eria's city back then, making it difficult to get information about you, it doesn't mean that they did not get anything. I bet she must have learned few things reason why she started acting like that, wanting you into her faction. Well, she will see if you worth it or not before making move now that you appeared.''
''I know. You must have intentionally let slip some information.'' Alex said glaring at her.
In response Elseria only smiled.
The two women who had left returned, carrying brewed tea whose fragrance refreshed Alex's and Gracier minds, they also brought Silveria's Ice cream. Silveria started eating her Ice cream, she was too fond of Ice cream.
Meanwhile, Alex took a sip from the ambrosial tea and his eyebrows raised when he found it highly pleasant to drink. He did not doubt that he had never come upon such a fine tea or even the top-notch ingredients used in it.
''By the way, is there anything I should know? Especially things concerning my former classmates. Ah! I meant the other otherworlders.'' Alex asked while sipping his tea.
Elseria elegantly took a sip of her tea before answering.
''Let's see, Leonardo recently became level 61, almost Rank 7, same with Maria, Luna, and Sakuya. As for Leonardo's lackey, they are around Level 55. Also, the princes and princesses from others nations have arrived. A banquet will be held tomorrow evening. Naturally, you must participate.'' Elseria explained what he needs to know.
Hearing about a banquet Alex smiled, ''A banquet Huh?!"
''What? I hope you are not planning to not go?"
Facing Elseria's question, Alex chuckled and said, ''Relax, I'll go. It's just that-"
''It's just what?" Elseria asked confused.
''Forget it you'll find out soon,'' Alex said with a mysterious smile.
Elseria could only drop the matter.
On the other hand, Alex was not surprised by the fact that Leonardo and the others were almost Rank 7. Alex knew he would be ahead of them, even though it was not by too many levels, at least one or two levels ahead of them. As for them catching up, he was not afraid because, if they catch up he would just need to surpass them again. He was not concerned about that at the moment, he was more concerned about that unknown organization who seemed to be after him.
''What? Something like that happened? Who dare to mess up with someone under my protection?" Elseria said, extremely furious.
It was like a slap in the face what that unknown organization had done, however, they shouldn't be blamed as they were unaware of Alex and Gracier being under Elseria's protection, unaware of the connection between the three if they knew they would think twice before coming after the two because offending Elseria was an unwise thing to do.
Gracier's eyes widened as this was her first time learning this. Even if she was angry against that unknown organization, there was nothing she could do, she needs to be cautious.
''Little Else, any idea about this organization?"
Silveria asked, she was done eating. Her playful expression had disappeared and it was now replaced by a serious one.
Shaking her head, Elseria said, ''No idea. They must have hidden pretty well. Well, I will look into it don't worry I'll tell you if I find anything.''
''That's good please do,'' Silveria said.
''Better be careful. Even if they won't try anything you better stay vigilant.'' Elseria warned.
''Don't worry we will,'' Alex promised, Gracier also nodded hearing Elseria's warning.
Suddenly, Elseria asked as if she remembered something.
''Alex did you remember that lass you've turned into a retard?"
''I do. If I'm not wrong his name is Larry Fishburns. Why are you asking me this? Is there any problem?" Alex asked confused about why she brought out an already ended case.
''No problem, or should I say a problem may arise. The eldest son of the Fishburns family will be enrolling, he may come to find trouble with you. Also there House's rank has changed. Their father is not Baron anymore he is now a Viscount.'' Elseria explained.
''I see. I hope he will not act as some kind of an idiot and know his place.'' Alex said, praying that the other party knows what it's good for him. Alex did not want to take part in any meaningless fight.
''That would be a shame,'' Elseria said.
''Why so?" It was Gracier who asked this.
''Fufufu! Nothing, I was thinking about something else.'' Elseria said not going into the details.
Alex was looking at her, he had the feeling that she was plotting something. Her next action confirmed it.
Elseria brought out a small jade box and gave it to him.
''What it is?" Alex took and when he was about to open it, Elseria stopped him.
''Don't open it. I'm lending this to you. I'll take it back later. Soon, you'll know what it's for.'' She said not saying anything else.
Even though he was curious about what was inside the jade box and what it would be used for, he chose to not probe, he had the feeling that he'd get the answer soon, from the few clues he gathered from their previous conversation he had a rough idea of what going on, he couldn't help but smile.
Gracier was curious about why her brother was smiling unbothered by Elseria's attitude, she must have something in mind and her brother knew it. She decided to ask him later.
''Elseria, I want to buy a manor. It will be good if it's near the academy.'' Alex asked.
''No worry, I have already prepared something for you,'' Elseria responded.
Hearing this, Alex's eyes shined however he put on a troubled expression.
''Sigh! How can't I trouble you with that? If I accept it will be like I'm taking advantage of you. Something I will not do. I'm planning to buy-"
''By the way, a small mansion costs at least 10 White coins here.'' Elseria cut Alex mid-sentence and announced.
Alex gulped when he heard this 'Holy shit, that's $1 million, I don't have that much money on me.'
Gracier was smiling as she knew what Alex's next action would be.
''Thank you Elseria. Where is our manor? We are rather tired better go there to familiarise ourselves with our new home.'' Alex said with a smile on his face, he had forgotten about his previous words. No, it acted as if he hadn't said anything.
'As I expected.' Gracier mumbled while doing her best not to laugh aloud.
Silveria rolled her eyes at her master whose skin was thicker than an adult dragon hide.
Smiling Elseria asked, ''Weren't you saying something earlier? Something like you will buy-"
''It's must be your imagination.'' Alex cut Elseria off and said. He put on a wronged expression.
''Hahahaha.''
Gracier burst into a peal of laughter while Elseria muttered,
''Too shameless.''
Alex acted as though he hadn't heard anything.
Shaking her head Elseria could only smile facing Alex whose shamelessness knows no bound.
''Alex now that you see me and know my status. Did you still want to pursue me?" Elseria asked.
There was a temporary silence, Alex did not say anything.
Silveria and Gracier looked at Alex, waiting for his answer.
Smiling, Alex finally responded, ''Of course I'll make you mine even if you were the Empress of the Elves.''
It was now Silveria's turn to burst into laughter while Gracier only smiles thinking as expected of my brother.
Elseria on the other hand had an incredible expression on her face, she quickly concealed it, smiling she said, ''It's that so? I'm looking forward to how you are going to win my heart. Well, it won't be easy, though. It's almost impossible.''
''If it's easy it will be boring, it won't be a challenge. You said almost impossible, which means it's not impossible, even if it takes me thousand years I'll make you mine.''
Alex declared while directly looking into Elseria's blue eyes. This declaration was like an oath.
For a moment it was as if they were the only one present in the world, nothing else matters.
After a moment, Elseria stopped looking at him in the eyes, looking elsewhere she said,
''We'll see.''
155: Blue Haven Villa
''Ah! I almost forgot, can you tell me Smith's store location?"
Alex suddenly asked this as he remembered Gracier saying Sera and her father left for the capital weeks before he wakes up.
''Commercial district. Fufufu! You wanted to go find your little lover just after declaring so passionately that you will never let me go. Are you looking down on me?"
Elseria put on a wronged expression, Alex was baffled, even if he knew she was joking he hadn't expected this kind of move.
Fortunately, his sister comes to his rescue.
''That's not it, Elseria, but I think big brother having a bunch of excellent women, women with limitless potential will make him worthy of you. That will prove that your man isn't a nobody, he is strong with stronger women beside him. Let's not forget that you'll be his Empress, all other women will be under you, isn't it a nice thing?"
Gracier spoke eloquently, delivering a speech that left one doubt if she was really a fourteen years old girl.
It was now Elseria's turn to be surprised, she opened and closed her mouth repeatedly not knowing how to respond. She had never expected Gracier to say such words.
Neither does Alex, he was gobsmacked.
Silveria was holding her mouth, already laughing to the point where her body was rocking back and forth, she repeatedly slapped the table in front of her.
''Pft- hahahaha, Alexandra is truly a genius, what eloquence. Well, what she said is not wrong either. Little Else, you should consider it, giving your full support. 'His Empress' she said. Pft- hahahaha.''
Gracier blushed hearing Silveria's words while Elseria's face kept twitching, Alex adopted an 'I'm air, do not mind me' attitude.
He was thinking that he must give Silveria an earful later because it was probably her who teach Gracier these kinds of things. Oh! How wrong he was.
After a moment, the atmosphere returned to normal, the three had chosen to act as if Gracier had not said such words.
After talking for a while, Alex decided that it was time for them to leave, Silveria disappeared, she returned to her world while Elseria summoned one of the previous maids.
''Mistress, did you need something?" The maid with Bob cut black hair and hazel eyes respectfully bowed when she came out of the teleportation circle.
''Anna, from now on those two will be your new master. Serve them to the best of your capabilities. Understood?" Elseria announced while pointing her finger at Alex and Gracier.
Alex did not say anything while Gracier was looking at Anna with interest.
''I understood. You wish is my command.'' Anna said before turning to face Alex and Gracier, she curtsied.
''Greetings, Young Master and Young mistress, Anna will be in your care from now, please take care of me.''
''Likewise,'' Alex said while Gracier smiled at Anna.
''Good, bring them to the Blue Haven Villa,'' Elseria ordered.
''Understood. Follow me young master, young mistress.'' Anna said before stepping into the teleportation circle. After exchanging one last glance with Elseria, Alex and Gracier stepped into the teleportation circle as well. Pouring her MP into the teleportation circle, the three disappeared leaving Elseria alone.
Leaning against her chair, Elseria let out a small chuckle,
''Fufufu, those two siblings are sure interesting. Doesn't matter if I'm the Empress of elves, even if it takes you thousand years you'll make me yours, huh?! That's sure some interesting words there. Both of them know how to talk. Fufufu! We'll see. In the meantime,''
Her expression turned cold all of sudden, flicking her fingers someone materialized not far from her, it was had to know this person's gender as this person was dressed in all black wearing a mask.
''You call?"
''Alpha, tell Zero to come back, I have a mission for her. Go take her place.'' Elseria ordered.
''Understood,'' Alpha responded before disappearing.
''Wanting to touch something which is mine? , they must have a death wish.'' Elseria said before closing her eyes, she started planning her next action.
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Unaware of all this, Alex, Gracier with their maid Anna appeared inside a room.
Leaving the room they appeared outside.
Alex was awe-struck by the sight in front of him.
The villa was located on an oversized private estate that spanned at least a few kilometers.
The villa was a huge and beautiful blue. There was even a beautiful waterfall behind the villa and several elegant courtyards spread around the estate.
Alex felt like he had entered a different world.
The garden had a luscious plot of grass, which was flanked by neatly trimmed bushes. A greenhouse stood in the center of the garden, housing all sorts of fruits, vegetables, and more exotic flowers. The rows of flowers were forming a miniature world of their own, full of mysteries and wonder.
Gracier was pleased, she liked the surroundings and felt comfortable being surrounded by such greenery and beautiful scenery.
'This would our new home. I need to think Elseria later.' she thought.
Meanwhile, Anna was pleased to see her new masters' reactions. One should know that this villa was located in a quiet and luxurious area without any other buildings or villas around. Many nobles tried to buy it, however, they all failed in the end because it was a property owned by Elseria.
〖Little Else sure generous. It seems she hasn't spared any expenses to make your stay comfortable, as expected of your future Empress.〗Silveria said after observing the Blue Haven Villa.
'I don't own any empire nor I'm planning to. So, how in the world she would be my Empress?' Alex asked.
〖Fufufu! You'll know soon.〗Silveria said some incomprehensible words, Alex was too tired to think about it so he chose to focus on something else.
''Follow me, masters,'' Anna said and started walking toward the villa, Alex and Gracier followed behind.
Once inside they were greeted by a cool and cozy air that made them feel as if they were in the middle of an enlivening forest.
There were quite many rooms and one big main room with many facilities and furniture available. There was even a library room with various books and other reading facilities. Even a swimming pool.
Anna even told them that there was a training ground. After a quick visit, Alex saw the training seemed to have been built using sturdy and resilient materials.
After selecting each one their rooms, they went inside it. Anna had said four other maids and one butler will come to help her as just only her couldn't take care of this big Villa.
In the master bedroom chosen by Alex, there was a four-poster king-size bed with Hessian drapes, which gives an oriental and romantic feeling. There was a large designer sofa at the foot of the bed.
The substantial size bathroom was equipped with a 2 persons Jacuzzi. From the master bedroom, you could enjoy views over the northern side of the capital.
Entering the bath, Alex took a bath. Just after he changed into simple black pants and a blue shirt, Silveria suddenly appeared.
''What a nice bedroom. The bed is big enough for us to sleep in.'' Silveria who sat on the sofa leg crossed said.
''Scram, go select your room.'' Alex automatically stopped her, who knows what she was planning.
''Come on master, are you not happy to have such a beautiful lady willing to sleep beside you?"
Silveria asked with a smile, she was trying to act coquettishly.
''Peh! I feel shiver just by imagining it. Who knows what you are planning behind that evil smile of yours.''
''Sigh! Maybe the little brother down there is dead.'' Silveria said with a sigh, her sigh was filled with pity, she almost joined her hand in prayer.
Alex became furious, he had the impulse to slap her to death.
Seeing that her provocation was getting the desired effect, Silveria chose to push it a little.
''What? I'm wrong? If I'm wrong come prove it.''
Facing Silveria's words, Alex knew she was provoking him, he'd a fool if he were to fall for such an obvious trick.
''No need. Even if doesn't work it none of your concern.'' Alex said while laying on his bed, he closed his eyes lost in thoughts.
He had more or less guessed why Elseria lent him the jade box, there must be something extremely valuable inside it. He will need this thing in the incoming banquet as it was sure that someone would come to find trouble with him, challenge him, Alex being Alex, he wouldn't accept a challenge without getting anything in the return.
'I wonder what I'll get. I can't wait to see it. You want to offer me your riches, I'll gladly accept.'
He couldn't help but smile, his current smile was evil, the one he had when he robed Larry, Diaz, and his men clean. It was not like he wanted to act like some kind of MC from Wuxia's novel, face slapping everyone, beating every young master he'd see, but he will not stay silent and let an idiot do as he wishes. He ought to teach them a lesson or else they'll think that he was a soft persimmon that anyone could play with.
After teaching one a lifelong lesson, the others would think twice before making a move,
'You want to play? Fine, Be ready to lose something valuable. By the way, I don't play with the poor.'
156: Prelude To The Banquet
While Alex was lost in thoughts planning to rob the poor soul that would dare mess up with him clean, Silveria on the other hand was feeling frustrated, all of her honey traps and even provocation had failed.
Suddenly, she saw her master smiling, she felt a shudder running down his spine, she prayed that it was not her Alex was planning to deal with.
''Silveria, can you tell me Elseria's level?" Alex suddenly asked startling Silveria, she composed herself before saying.
''At least Saint Realm.''
''Saint Realm huh?! It's to say between Rank 13 and 14. The gap is too far apart. I need to work harder.'' Alex said resolutely.
Seeing her master's resolute face, Silveria sighed thinking it was a good thing to be so motivated.
''Sil, let's go eat. Alexandra just informed me of dinner being ready.'' Alex said while getting up.
Silveria followed behind as the two arrived at the dining room.
''Welcome master, second mistress.'' Anna bowed when she said Silveria accompanying Alex, even though she was surprised by Silveria's sudden appearance, she chose to not probe, it was none of her concern to begin. This silver beauty was not simple as she seems, Anna's instinct was screaming at her to not mess up with this silver beauty, she was scared, even so, she hides it not showing anything on her face.
Silveria did not care about Anna's feelings as she was currently dissatisfied being called the Second mistress, however, she knew nothing could be done even if she were to throw a tantrum.
Sitting on Alex's left while Gracier was on his right, the three started to eat, the dinner was delicious. Silveria must say, Anna was a pretty capable cook, the food was delicious than the one they ate at the Moonlight Inn.
After they finished, each left for their rooms while wishing Anna good night. Silveria whispered into Alex's ear, ''Master, I'll visit you in the middle of the night.''
''What?" Alex asked not knowing what Silveria was planning to do, maybe another one of her honey traps? Unlikely, shaking his head Alex started thinking about the possible reasons for this visit, having found none, he dropped the matter and went to sleep.
Deep in the night, Alex abruptly woke up and to find himself standing in a dark world.
''What? How did I end up here? I thought I was sleeping in my bed inside the Blue Haven Villa?" He said confused.
''Correct you are still sleeping inside your bed. Just your conscience came here.''
Alex heard a sudden voice, it was Silveria's voice, her figure appeared shortly after.
''Silveria, what's the meaning of this?" Alex glared at Silveria because he possesses the Night Vision and his senses got heightened after using the Wyvern's heart, he had no trouble seeing in the dark.
Flicking her fingers, the world instantly turned bright, to Alex's dismay apart from the two, there was nothing else inside the current space.
''Master, haven't I said I'll visit you tonight?" Silveria asked.
''I do. Visit means this?"
''Fufufu! What are you expecting? No way you aren't thinking about that-"
''Enough go straight to the point.''
Annoyed Alex cut Silveria off and said.
Pouting Silveria's expression became serious and she explained the reason why she brought him inside this space.
''I brought you were for the sake of training.''
''Training?" Alex asked.
''Yeah, training. You may be strong but, it's only brute strength. You need some polishing or else you may lose miserably facing an unexpected situation even with your current strength.''
Hearing Silveria's words Alex mused over before nodding his head, what she said was true, he needs some training to help him further stabilize his power.
''Let's start with 250 kg gravity,'' Silveria announced before flicking her fingers, and instantly Alex felt a sudden gravity. It was as if 250 kg weight has been put on him, he had trouble moving.
Suddenly, numerous shooting targets appeared.
''Try shooting at these targets.''
He heard Silveria's words.
Summoning the silver gun Alex tried aiming the gun at the target twenty meters away from him and shot.
Bang!
He missed the bull's eye, something which should be impossible considered that his Gun Art was at the max level.
It seemed that the gravity was making it hard for him to concentrate, gritting his teeth, he kept shooting.
Bang! Bang!
Another two miss, even so, he continued, slowly his body started adapting, he didn't miss the bull's eye anymore.
Suddenly, the target started moving,
''Eh?" Alex exclaimed before trying to shoot the moving targets, unfortunately, he missed them all.
It was then he heard Silveria's words that made him sweat.
''By the way, every time you miss, the gravity will increase by 5 kg. Do your best Master, fufufu.''
''This damn black belly divine weapon, she is enjoying herself. Ah! I won't let you have your fun.'' Alex spat out.
One should that the moving targets numbered 10, if he missed 10 times, the current gravity will increase by 50 Kg.
Bang!
A miss, the gravity increased by 5 kg putting more pressure on him.
Bang!
Another miss, another increase of 5 kg, he was now feeling a weight of 260 Kg.
Nevertheless, he didn't falter and continued, he missed another two times before starting to shoot them down as he finally understood the moving target patterns.
Silveria's lips curved up when she saw this because this world, training space to be accurate follow her wish, she made the moving target patterns unpredictable.
Alex was caught off guard, he missed few times bringing the gravity to 300 Kg before he summoned another silver gun.
Armed with two guns, it had become easier to shoot down the moving targets. This hellish training continued for another two hours until Silveria decided to stop for tonight. Alex could feel his speed increasing, without the gravity he had no trouble shooting down twenty moving targets in seconds.
Sprawled on the ground like a dead log, Alex panted heavily, however, there was a smile on his lips.
''Not bad, next we will increase the gravity to 500 kg,'' Silveria said while locking eyes with Alex's heterochromia eyes, because he was sleeping he removed his eye patch.
Alex's smile stiffened when he heard Silveria's words. It was like a devil's sentence.
''Fufufu, can't wait to see. Have a good night Master~" Silveria smiled, her smile was beautiful yet evil at the same time. This was the start of Alex's spartan training.
''Damn it.'' Alex cursed before being sent back.
He was too tired, he slept until 10 AM.
Gracier followed by Anna and their butler named Chris went to tour the capital, it was almost evening when they came back.
Alex toured the Blue Haven Villa, he read books in the library. Alex was shocked to see his Agility increased by 25 points when he checked his status, it was not a lot but it was not less either. Just one night, he earned this, imagine if he trains for 10 days, it would mean an increase of 250 points, a pretty good thing.
Alex and Gracier started to prepare for the incoming banquet that would be held in the academy.
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Known as the mother of talents, the Imperial Academy was the number one magical institution in the world training both Magician and Adventurers, it was founded by the first emperor Klaus Van Havens, and Freya, a SS Rank Adventurer to assess and groom the new generations.
The Imperial Magic Academy was about to open its doors again. Talented youths from across the world came to be students here, hoping to graduate with the certificate that would enable them to have a free pass to dive to any dungeons in the world. The dungeons were under the supervision of empires and powerful organizations, without their consent it was utterly impossible to dive into dungeons. There exist two methods to dive into the dungeons, either by being given the authorization by one of the empires this meant you'll work for them or simply by graduating from the famous Imperial Magic Academy to have the authorization to do so.
Naturally becoming a student at the Imperial Magic Academy was not an easy feat, the selection was pretty harsh, you must have a certain age to be enrolled: 20 limits for human, 50 for Elves because they mature slowly than human, beastmen were not different from human, just they tend to live longer. Those who received special invitations do not need to participate in the examination as a special invitation meant you are talented, one of the staff members of the academy acknowledged you.
The Imperial Magic Academy stood at the northeast of the Imperial palace, naturally, it was truly enormous possessing numerous facilities and dungeons.
How dungeons were formed or when they appeared was unknown. Some said that it was a relic from the Era of Gods, Mysthia's first era, whether it's true or not nobody knows as Gods did not exist anymore, even the few who managed to step into the God realm after the Dark Era (the Era following the Era of Gods) had disappeared centuries ago after a huge battle, since then no Gods appeared again, as if it became impossible to advance into that realm, Demi-god realm became the limit of current Mysthia's world.
All that could be said about dungeons were that they existed since the creation of Mysthia's world.
Tonight a banquet will be held to welcome the new students. Alex and Gracier were on the way to the Imperial Magic Academy.
157: The Banquet 1
As an event gathering the cream of the world crop, the banquet stood within the academy proper, in a hall so large that it could easily serve thousands of guests.
To ease transportation, for this unique occasion, the Imperial Magic Academy had teleportation circles ready in all the guests, prospective, and returning students' halls, enabling direct access to the academy's doors.
Stepping into the teleportation circle, Alex, Gracier, and Silveria, directly landed in the hallway leading to the banquet.
Alex wore a black tuxedo which perfectly fit his body, his necktie was loose giving him a wild look, coupled with the eye patch and his handsome face, he looked devilishly handsome.
Gracier on the side wore a dress that matches her hair, it was a red gown cut off at the knees, it was a quite bold look.
The gown revealed Gracier's tender shoulders and gave a glimpse of her back, plus her legs, peeking out from under her gown, were adorned with a pair of black garters giving her a touch of cheekiness beneath her formal appearance. The contrast between her fair skin and the black garters accentuated her beauty, taking Alex's breath away for a moment. Gracier was like a little seductress.
Back then Gracier had asked his opinion,
"Big brother, How is it? You don't like it?"
"No… I think it looks great, you're like an angel, my angel, you're truly beautiful." Alex offered his honest opinion.
"Hehehe! Thank you, Big brother."
Gracier twirled her finger around a ringlet of her hair as she shyly said, she was smiling, happy to be praised.
~Back to the present.
Silveria was wearing a silver dressed that match her hair and eyes, her beauty was beyond the mortal world, at the moment she put on a cold expression.
Everybody stopped and looked at the unusual trio, forget the handsome young man, their attentions were mostly focused on the two beauties, especially the silver-haired beauty, they could swear that Silveria was the most beautiful woman that had ever seen.
Unbothered by all of the stares they were receiving, Alex, Gracier, and Silveria walked at a slow, steady pace until they arrived in front of a door.
The door automatically opened itself and Alex and the two girls walked in, his eye quickly scanned the hall.
All noises stopped when the three entered, all eyes were on them.
As he kept scanning the room Alex's eyes landed on the largest gathering of nobles, he saw the Second Princess, Katherina Von Havens happily chatting with some nobles, Leonardo, Camilla, Kevin, and Dodolus were also present.
Like everyone else inside the hall, they stopped talking and looked in Alex's direction, their eyes widened, especially the second Princess when she saw the handsome Alex, she started thinking about something, meanwhile, Leonardo's expression darkened instantly when he saw Alex's face, even if he became handsome it was not hard to identify him as Alex.
"Is that Alexander? No way, what happened? How can he becomes so handsome?" Kevin asked eyes filled with unwillingness and jealousy. Dodolus was surprised as well, even his usually stoic face couldn't help but change, he was stupefied.
Camilla was jealous of the two beauties accompanying Alex, the silver-haired maiden aside whose beauty was unparalleled, Camilla swallows down her jealousy because there was no way she would compare herself with that kind of beauty, however, what pisses her off was the red-haired little girl wearing an eye patch, even the undeveloped brat was beautiful than her.
Leonardo's face further darkened when he became finally aware of the presence of the two beauties standing beside Alex, he was captivated by the silver-haired beauty. Seeing Alex's smile before he continued scanning the room, Leonardo felt like he had been defeated.
"What a beautiful girl, she's like a goddess."
"I have never seen a woman so beautiful in my life."
"The red-haired girl is also beautiful."
"The man is also handsome. He is so lucky to be accompanied by two beauties."
Whispers starting flying here and there ignoring all of this Alex kept scanning the hall until his eyes landed on Maria, Luna, and Sakuya, they were surprised staring in direction.
Smiling Alex approached them.
''Hi! Long time no see. How have you been, Maria, Luna, and Sakuya?" Alex asked once in front of them.
Maria was wearing a black dress that made her more mature and beautiful, Luna was wearing a white dress that made her look holy and inviolable while Sakuya was wearing a short purple dress.
''Welcome Alex. We are all fine. You like fine from what I see. You're even more handsome.'' Maria said, her cold face had loosened up a bit.
''Hahaha, indeed I'm fine as you can see. Oops! Where's my manner? I forget to introduce the two beauties beside me. The one on my right is Gracier Alexandra Touch, my little sister, Alexandra say hi!"
Gracier immediately greeted the three, ''Hello, Big sisters.''
Maria, Luna, and Sakuya were surprised being suddenly called Big sisters. Sakuya smiled before disappeared to reappears right before Gracier and hug her.
'Fast.' Alex thought. Even though the distance between the two was not that far apart to move so fast indicates that Sakuya possesses high Agility.
''Too cute. Nin~ Little Gracier can you become Onee-san little sister?" Sakuya asked while stroking Gracier's hair.
''I refuse.''
Instant rejection.
''Kyaa- Kawaii!" Sakuya didn't seem discouraged after being rejected.
''Ne~ Alex-kun, can you give me your sister?"
''I also refuse.'' Alex instantly refused as well, how can he give away such a cute little sister. Gracier smiled while Sakuya pouted.
''Omae was kawaii ku nai.'' Sakuya said.
'I don't want to be Kawaii, though.' Alex thought.
Everybody was looking at the scene dumbfounded, Maria sighed while Luna smiled.
Shaking his head Alex decided to introduce Silveria.
''This person on my left is my Master Silveria.''
Maria and the others were surprised by the fact that the silver-haired beauty was Alex's master.
''Master, those three are my former classmates I've talked about.'' Alex turned his face in Silveria's direction and introduced them as his former classmates.
Silveria only nodded their head not saying anything.
Now that they think about it, there was a mysterious air around Silveria making them shudder, nobody tried to approach her as they were afraid.
Suddenly, Silveria disappeared leaving everyone dumbfounded.
''Eh? Where did she go? I thought It is said that a formation inside this round making impossible to teleport in or out of the hall?" A chubby man dressed lavishly said.
''Who knows. She must be an Expert to be able to leave even if the formation activated.'' another one said, this time it was a girl.
The others nodded their heads thinking that it does make sense, nobody thought that she hides, she must have left to go somewhere.
Alex did his best to not laugh, he was thinking, 'Silveria sure know how to act.'
Meanwhile, Maria was looking at Alex with interest, she wondered what Alex went through to be able to get such a powerful master. Leonardo was fuming inside, today was going to be his limelight where he shines, however, everything falls apart the moment Alex shows up.
The second princess was thinking about an entirely different thing, after learning that the silver-haired beauty whose beauty was on par with her sister the third princess, she was finally able to pierce together the reason why Alex had survived the ambush. With such a powerful master and the Flame Prince no wonder, he could survive.
''I must act cautiously, I must get him at any cost. What a blunder of my part, I shouldn't have acted as I did on our first meeting.,'' Katherina mumbled, eyes filled with regret, well, no need to cry over a spilled milk, what she needs to do now was to find a way to salvage thing between them.
''Did you say something, Your Highness ?" One of the noble who was trying to butter her asked.
''No, nothing,'' Katherina responded while thinking about various solutions.
Suddenly, there was a commotion, the door opened and several individuals walked in.
A handsome man with white hair and golden eyes dressed in white.
''Tch!" Katherina clicked her tongue in annoyance when she saw this young man.
Behind the man was a man at least two meters tall, his body was robust, golden hair and golden eyes, the strange thing was that he had a pair of lion ears on his head and a long lion tail wrapped around his waist. He was wearing a yellow tuxedo.
Just after the lion beastman was another three beastmen, two with silver-white hair, silver tails, and pairs of wolf ears, the two look alike, they must be twins, one girl, and one man. They were smiling showing their white canines. Both dressed in white, the man was handsome with long silver-white hair, the woman's beauty wasn't inferior to Maria, she was truly beautiful however her breasts were small, in contrast, she had a small waist with curvy hips, shapely butt.
The last beastmen was a girl, an extremely beautiful girl, with beautiful long golden hair, slit golden eyes, everyone eyes were glued on her swaying figure as she waltzed on with an effortless saunter. The clicking of her heels echoed in the silent hall. Alluringly she would blink her eyes from time to time, allowing her eyelashes to flutter like the wings of a butterfly, her eyes were simply spellbinding.
She was born seductress, she was dressed in a black phoenix dress that fit her form, showing her beautiful curves through the dress hinting at just how great her figure was.
There were golden embroideries of auspicious beasts on the black silk dress, making it looks grand and graceful. It granted its wearer an imposing. Six foxtails could be peeking out of the black phoenix dress and beautiful golden fox ears on top of the woman's heard.
''So, this is the famous Fox woman, indeed she's like a seductress, a succubus, I almost got charmed,'' Alex said after observing the fox girl.
Maria was surprised by Alex not being charmed like the other men in hall, some even started drooling to be slapped by their fiancee who was nearby, even Leonardo was staring at the fox young girl not hiding his lust, his desire to possess her.
'Ah! No wonder. Having such a beautiful Master and stay constantly beside her must have made him immune against the vixen charm.' Maria had already labeled the fox girl as a vixen she must be wary of.
Coincidentally, the fox girl looked at Alex for a moment before turning to look at Maria, she smiled before continuing.
Maria's face darkened, she felt as if she had been provoked, Luna and Sakuya noticed it they couldn't help but smile.
''Who are the five who just entered?" Alex was curious.
''The one with white hair coming here is the Holy Son of the Holy Crux Empire, Damien Constantine Crux, the golden-haired man is the Crown Prince of the Lionheart Empire, Leon Lionheart. The twins are the Crown Prince and Princess of the Wolfang Empire, Ferris and Eris Wolfang, lastly that vixen, I mean the fox girl is the Crown Princess of the Foxia Kingdom, Kuina Eriel Foxia.''
'Oi, oi, why are you treating her of vixen?' Alex wondered but he chose to not ask as he had the feeling that he wouldn't like Maria's answer.
Suddenly, Maria exclaimed as she remembered something.
''The Holy Son is coming here? Why?" She said looking ahead.
Indeed, the Holy Son, Damien Constantine Crux was coming towards them, as for why it was unknown.
158: The Banquet 2
The Holy Son, Damien Constantine Crux walked with a slow and steady pace until he stopped in front of Alex and the others, no more accurately, he stopped in front of Luna.
The hall turned silent, everybody was waiting to see what he would do.
Damien curtsied and with a smile he announced,
''Greetings, Lady Saintess Luna Heart. It's my honor to be able to see your peerless beauty that brightens the world. I'm the Holy Son Damien Constantine Crux, I'm here to invite you to our Holy Crux Empire.-"
''I refuse.'' Luna's answer was flat, there was no emotion behind her words. She didn't let Damien finish whatever he was planning to say before cutting him off and refused.
Sakuya was smiling nobody knows what she was thinking at the moment while Maria's face became cold.
Alex was looking at Damien with interest, even though he was shameless, he couldn't say something like that.
〖I don't like him.〗Silveria spat.
Gracier also seems to be sharing the same feeling, she had a look of disgust when she heard Damien's words.
While the others in the hall were surprised by the sudden declaration and Luna's refusal. Leonardo was furious.
'How dare he, to covet my woman. He must've death wish.'
Camilla who was looking at her man could not help but sigh as she knew what going on inside his head.
There was someone more furious than Leonardo, it was Katherina. As the princess representing the Emperor in his absence, others must greet her first when they walk in, and yet Damien didn't do that. He acted as if she was not present, the other princes and princesses greeted Katherina before taking a seat. She had forgotten that Alex also didn't do it.
Katherina smiled gleefully when she heard Luna refusing Damien's offer.
Even faced by Luna's instant rejection, Damien's smile did not falter, he curtsied one more while saying.
''See you soon Saintess, I hope you will consider my offer.''
''No need to consider anything, my answer will not change.'' Luna firmly announced.
Damien only smiled, it was now that he was done with his prior business he turned to greet Maria and Sakuya.
''Greetings Lady Maria, Lady Sakuya.''
''Respect her wish or else it will not matter even if you are the Holy God, I'll make you pay if you do something you shouldn't have done.''
Maria warned with a cold face, the temperature started decreasing.
''Noted,'' Damien responded not losing his smile, however inwardly he was sweating.
'Shit what a cold woman.'
''Fufufu, You're sure interesting but you'll cease to be the moment you make Luna cry, force her to do something she doesn't want to do.'' Sakuya also warned him.
This time Damien couldn't maintain his smile anymore, his face stiffened, if not for the facade he was putting he would have started cursing already.
Suddenly, he caught the figure of Alex that he had deliberately ignored,
''And you are?" He asked with a humble smile on his face, however, Alex could detect a hidden animosity inside his eyes.
Alex ignored him, looking at Gracier he said,
''Alexandra, let's go. See you soon Maria, Luna, and Sakuya.''
''Okay, Big brother,'' Gracier said, she exchanged one last glance with Maria and the other two before following Alex.
The three girls nodded their heads with a smile watching Alex leave.
''What just happened? Did the last otherworlder just ignored the Holy Son?" Some in the crowd asked.
''Ah? Isn't it is a normal thing to do? Why will he answers him when he ignored him and when to seduce a girl first?" A green-haired girl asked this.
Few people couldn't help but nod their heads thinking that they would have done the same thing if they were in Alex's shoes.
Katherina was laughing hard, she was pleased to see Damien's current expression, it was priceless. Since the start of the banquet, it was the first time she had truly laugh, not the fake smile she was wearing earlier.
Even if Leonardo was not fond of Alex, he was happy to see Alex ignore the white clown.
Meanwhile, Damien's face kept twitching, it was his first time being ignored like that, he glared viciously at Alex's back.
'So, he is Eighth? Doesn't matter I'll teach him a lesson he will never forget. I wonder why Luna sneak peek at him when she refused? Do they have a history together? Nah! It doesn't matter if they do because she will be mine. Nobody can't snatch away from me.'
Damien thought while clenching his fist.
Alex was unaware of the fact that when Luna refused Damien's offer she sneaks peek at him just for a moment before looking elsewhere, however, Damien had seen it, which was why he became hostile to Alex.
Just as he was leaving, Damien decided to look at Alex one more time, no, to look at the little beauty beside him, because he felt like the half-elf was beautiful enough to be his maid. However just as he looked at Alex, he felt a chill running down his spine when golden eyes met green eye. Alex smiled not saying anything before choosing a chair to sit on.
'No way? What was that?' Damien wondered because for a moment he felt like he had been thrown into an ice pool, his back was drenched in sweat.
Just as he was about to sit, Damien heard a voice inside his head, this voice so cold that it made him shudder just by listening to it, and because of the sudden voice inside his head, Damien jumped in fright.
''Little maggot, You better keep your bad thoughts at home or else even your Holy Father won't be able to save you.''
When Damien searched for the one responsible for his current state he saw a pair of beautiful silver eyes looking coldly at him, the owner of these eyes was beautiful beyond words. Damien felt like an ant in front of this silver-haired beauty.
'A Master. Damn it. I was careless.' Damien wiped away his sweat before sitting, he would have left if not for the emperor coming.
On Alex's, Silveria sits across Alex and Gracier.
Others were observing them when they saw Silveria reappeared suddenly.
Kuina Eriel Foxia was looking at Alex with interest, she was wondering why Alex seemed immune against her charm earlier but now she understood after seeing the silver-haired beauty. Her instinct was screaming at her not to do anything she may come to regret, it was because of this Kuina chose to not approach Alex for the moment, she was interested in the other world's culture because one of past otherworlders end up living in their kingdom, he created a lot of awesome things, wrote a lot of interesting stories, one of them which was pretty famous called: Romeo and Juliet.
Kuina was too fond of this story, she wondered if she approaches Alex, the latter may have some interesting stories to share with her.
The reason Kuina did not approach Maria and the others two was that she sensed some hostility coming from the black-haired girl.
Truth be told personally, she also doesn't like Maria, it was a natural feeling. Sometimes it happens, without any reason or without even knowing a person, you just dislike that person.
''Forget it, I will approach him in class later.''
Kuina decided while with her hair, she didn't even bother looking at Leonardo as she was disgusted by the way he looked at her.
Somehow, it could be said that it was because of fox women's innate charm but there was more than that in Leonard's case, he's just a horny dog not worth her time. He was only talented, strip him of that and he would be lower than an ant. The first thing he did when he came to the capital was to become Katherina's dog, what a foolish thing to do.
If only Leonardo knew that in Kuina's eyes he was just a horny dog, he would have spurted blood and die because he was planning to make her his wife. Fox Waifu is a must, after all, she must become part of Her harem, the future Emperor Harem.
Suddenly, another commotion arose as Leon Lionheart was walking toward Alex's table.
Kuina was not surprised because she knew Leon pretty well, he likes strong individuals, simply because he wants to fight a strong opponent.
Alex may appear weak or simple in the other's eyes, however for beastmen it was different, they could feel the strong pressure coming from Alex's body, without a doubt he was pretty strong.
Kuina couldn't help but smile when she saw Ferris fidgeting like a maiden, unable to bring himself to go strike a conversation with Alex in front of so many eyes, something he desperately desired. Eris was helpless facing her brother's indecisiveness.
Unfortunately, Leon was the opposite, he had already arrived in front of Alex.
''Evening Eighth, I'm Leon Lionheart, It's my pleasure to meet you can I sat at your table?" Leon asked.
Alex who was chatting with his sister stopped and looked up to see a giant standing in front of him, he recognized this man, it's Leon Lionheart, Crown Prince of the Lionheart Empire.
''What?" Alex said displeased to be called Eighth.
Having noticed Alex's displeasure, Leon scratched his head not knowing what to say for a moment. He looks pretty awkward.
''Ah! Forgive me, I do not know your name it was why I called you Eighth as you're the eighth otherworlder.'' Leon bowed his head and explained himself.
Alex was dumbfounded not expecting Leon to bow his head, he was not the only one, though, the others were also surprised wondering what going as they couldn't hear what the two were saying because they were not close to them. One should know that Leon was the Crown Prince of a powerful Empire, to think he would casually bow his head and ask to be excused, how unusual, he was not your typical Prince. Alex had the feeling that he will get along with this giant.
''No need to bow. I'm Alexander Kael Touch, this is my sister Gracier Alexandra Touch and my master, Silveria. Come sit.'' Alex introduced himself and the two beside him before inviting Leon to sit with them.
''Thank you, greetings miss Silveria, Little Gracier.''
Leon respectfully bowed to Silveria as he considered her to be a Master (Powerful Ranker), he then sat beside Alex.
Gracier greeted Leon, she was not angry to be called little Gracier, in contrary she felt like Leon could become friend with her brother, her brother did not have any friends of his age, maybe Leon will be his first one.
Silveria smiled in response to Leon greetings, she was inwardly thinking,
'What an interesting lad. He's strong and talented. Maybe he will become master's rival.'