Chapter 575: The Truth Behind the Growing Chaos

"Sir Asher, I am Hidden One, and it is a pleasure to meet you," Alex said, trying to mask his emotion of surprise.

"A weird name, but I have seen worse," Asher said with a wide grin as he shocked Alex's hand with a slow nod. 

"Young man, you are quite impressive,"

"Reaching the stat maximization of both previous ranks, achieving greater mastery over the concept of Darkness and Chaos, and being chosen as a Domain Ruler,"

"You've surpassed most in ways that few could even dream of," Asher said, rubbing his chin, his ghostly white eyes locked onto Alex with a scrutiny that felt like it could pierce through flesh and bone. 

Alex froze, his breath catching in his throat, as he questioned, how does he know?