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81: Explanation

Half of an hour later, Alex had finished devouring the four sandwiches. He was now full. After taking a deep breath he decided that now it was time for him to get some answers.

''Sil, you can start.''

〖As you have guessed it it's because of the wyvern's heart you level up fifteen times. To be more accurate it was because the XP was stored inside the heart. Let's put it more simple for you to understand, you can think of human or monsters as a device whose data (Levels, etc) are stored inside storage, clouds if you want, even if the device ceased working and the storage is preserved you can use it in another device, recuperating the data, but not all can be used. That's more what happened, normally it was impossible for something like this to happen but thank to my awesomeness the impossible became possible.〗

''Yeah, I get it you are too awesome,'' Alex said sarcastically prompting Silveria to pout.

Alex on the other hand was amused because of the analogy she used to describe what happened. He was wondering how was the world of her previous Master. Maybe it was the same as Earth or more evolved technologically.

Unknown to him, Silveria had used that analogy because she had caught a glimpse of Earth's technologies through his memories. Back then when he had having that dream (The previous owner's memories) because of Silveria, she was also watching his life on Earth. Obviously, not all his memories but some parts of it, it was to help her understand her current master's personality.

After pouting, Silveria continued speaking,

〖Truth be told I wasn't expecting so much improvement. It went without saying that I knew you'll gain few levels apart from an increase in MP however fifteen levels at once was out of my expectation. You should thank that girl when you will see her. What she gave you isn't your typical Wyvern's heart, this Wyvern is a mutated one, a pretty high-level one.〗

''I will. Still, it's normal if you consider it. I'm kinda some sort of investment.''

〖 You are right but let continue with my explanation. You went through astonishing changes after having taken the pill, not only your stats increased, physically you have changed as well but that you must have noticed it yourself.〗

''Yeah, I became taller and stronger. It's as I have-"

〖As if you have evolved. It's exactly what happened. If previously you were Alex V.0 now you have become Alex V.1. If your friends at the capital were to see the current you, they would be surprised for sure.〗

''Sure they will,'' Alex said, his lips curled up just imagining Leonardo and crew reactions if they were to see the current him. He surpassed them in level, he who previously have been looked down upon because his Gift was sealed, how ironic.

''Well, I'm temporary ahead of them but it doesn't mean anything. I will continue doing my utmost to reach my goal. It's not a competition because I have nothing to prove to anybody.'' He added with a smile.

〖Oh? and when I thought you will go flaunt your current achievement to get their recognition.〗

''What?"

''Where do you get that ridiculous idea from?"

〖I'm wrong?〗She asked.

Alex chuckled and said, ''As I said I have nothing to prove. I indeed feel hurt when everyone's Gift was working while mine was sealed but it is not a reason to go show off now that I'm progressing. Do you think I want to be the strongest because of some pathetic recognition?''

There was a silence before Alex continued,

''I'm doing this for my well-being. I don't give a damn about others. All I care about it is me and the one dear to me. I'll be pathetic if I behave like a rejected puppy that came to get his master's recognition after changing a little. I'm the type of person that always wants to stand above others, back on Earth it was to have a lot of money because on Earth: Money is power, richest people dictate. And here it's power, and being what I am, I want to be the strongest. It's simple as that. Never forget this. It's hurt me when you think like that, I'm not that pathetic, never think that again.''

Alex ended his sentence with a warning, Silveria on the other hand gulped before apologizing.

〖I'm sorry Master. I went too far but I just wanted to know if you are doing all of this because of other people recognition and glad it wasn't the case.〗

''It's good that you understand. Let's continue with our earlier topic.'' Alex said.

〖I understand. As you have seen, you get 650 points added to your MP. 500 Points because of the pill initial goal and the 150 Points are because of the 15 levels you suddenly gained. On your stat's level, you must have noticed another increase apart from the 150 pts you'll normally get because of the 15 levels up. If I'm not wrong, you got 100 pts added to your ATK and DEF stats while instead of 100 pts you get 150 pts added to your AGI stat. This happened simply because a Wyvern is a Wind type of monster.〗

''I see. I guess the reason my Blink' level increased to Level 5 is because of that as well.''

〖Exactly〗Silveria confirmed his guess.

''I get it but it doesn't explain why my Intimidation skill level suddenly increased. It's not a Wind type skill no?''

〖It's not the case, however, it's a skill related to a dragon, and Wyvern being one, even if it is a lesser dragon, it's still a dragon. Have you forgotten that Intimidation is a lesser version of Gracier Special Ability: Dragon Eye?〗Siilveria asked prompting Alex to remember the origin of his skill.

Finally, Alex understood why his Intimidation's skill level increased, it was because it was related to the dragon.

''I understand that it's a dragon-related skill. However, the (+50) on my DEF are there for what?"

〖Oh! that? You should check your new title. You will understand if you do.〗Silveria suggested.

Nodding Alex checked the description of his new title, [The Reborn]

[The Reborn: A title given to the most courageous, to the one that went through hellish pain to evolve.

Add 50 points to DEF.]

''How stingy. Only an increase of 50 points with everything I went through, it's too little.'' Alex complained as if he was not happy with the new title bonus.

Silveria could not help but chuckle.

〖You sounds like you don't want it? Don't be too greedy, you have gained more than you have initially thought.〗

''You are right but a little bit more wouldn't hurt. I have suffered for three days after all. Well, I guess I'll gain anything by complaining.'' He said and stopped complaining.

He took out another bottle of iced orange, opening it he took a sip before announcing,

''Time to check my Special Abilities.''

82: Silveria New Abilities

〖Master I got some good news to share as well. However, I'll let you check on your Special Abilities first.〗Silveria said to Alex who was eager to learn more about his Special Abilities that appeared out of nowhere. Probably because he met some requirements for them to appear or it was the doing of the pill (converted Wyvern's heart) ingested.

''Oh? I'm impatient then. However, I will check my Special Abilities first.'' Alex said before reading the description of his first Special Ability.

[Danger Sense: From now on you will have a strong dodge intuitive ability. And when you're unprepared or you are being attacked by unseen enemies, you can retain the reflexive dodge ability brought by your Agility.

Also, you will have a six sense, which will help you feel an attack in advance. This prediction ability is affected by your Intelligence, it's to say the higher is your Intelligence, the stronger is your ability to predict.

Note: It's a passive ability.]

''Nice ability, with this ability I'll be immune to sneak attack. I need to increase my INT to benefit completely from this ability.'' Alex said before distributing his unused BP.

『[Status]

[Alexander Kael Touch]

Class: Magic Gunman

Age: 17

Male

「 Rank 4」

Level 35

Experience Value (XP): 0/7200

Magic Power: 2200 (+100 BP) ✒2300

Magic: None

Attack: 550 (+50 BP ) ✒ 600

Defense: 600

Agility: 625 (+50)

Intelligence: 450 (+150 BP) ✒ 600

Luck: 400

BP: 0

SP: 10

Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*

Skills: [Normal Appraisal Level 5] [Language Comprehension] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Blink Level 5] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Intimidation Level 5]

Special Abilities: [Danger Sense] [Overdrive]

Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』

''Now-"

Alex hastily stopped speaking before disappearing from the place he sat to reappear twenty meters away. He didn't even use any skill, he just jumped back.

A Poison toad attacked him by spitting its poison, if his Six sense had not warned him he would be poisoned by now. The Poison toad was astonished because its surprise attack failed.

''It has been a long time since I last fought against one of your kind,'' Alex said before throwing a knife at the still surprised toad.

Whoosh!

The Silver Bettie's was too fast for the Poison toad to react, the poor toad died with its head burst open due to the sheer force behind the thrown knife.

'Return'

Alex ordered and the Silver Bettie's reappeared in his hand, its speed was fast almost akin to teleportation. After collecting the usual materials from the dead toad Alex left his current location because the dead monster may draw some monsters toward it.

Unnamed waterfall, the core region of the Mira forest.

Alex sat on a rock near the river and inhaled some fresh air before checking the description of his second Special Ability.

[Overdrive: It's an ability that enables you to gain a temporary boost of level by sacrificing some of your stats. There are two levels of Overdrive.

1st Level Overdrive: By sacrificing 10% of your stats ( DEF, AGI, INT, LUK) you will temporarily gain 5 levels.

Duration: 30 Seconds

2sd Level Overdrive (Limit Break): By sacrificing 15% of your stats ( DEF, AGI, INT, LUK) you will temporarily gain 10 levels.

Duration: 15 Seconds

Note: After using the 1st Overdrive you will be unable to fight for half of a day while after using Overdrive (Limit Break) you will be unable to fight for three days. Your body will suffer internal damage, you may even lose consciousness.

Also the sacrificed stats will be recovered later. For the first Overdrive it will be after three days while for the second, it will be after a week to a month. However, after waking up you will be unable to use Overdrive for a week.]

Alex sucked a mouthful of air while doing a quick calculation. If he were to sacrifice 10% of his stats ( DEF, AGI, INT, LUK) he will temporary gains 5 Levels, it was to say if he uses it at his current level he will become 40 during 30 seconds.

In the case he uses Overdrive (Limit Break) he will become Level 45 (a temporary increase of 10 levels) for a short 15 seconds, however, one can do a lot of things in 15 Seconds. This ability's a double-edged sword, one must think carefully before trying to use it because the consequences of using it are not small, let's imagine you became unable to fight for half a day and at that time someone sneaks to attack you? Unable to defend yourself you'll die. The penalties for using Overdrive: Limit Break are harsh however considering what the skill offer it was understandable.

〖Overdrive is a good power booster however the consequences after using it are dire especially the second level. You will lose consciousness and in the case, you don't manage to finish the enemy you'll die. I do hope Master you will consider it before using it.〗

'I know. Let's hope the day I will use this ability never come.' Alex thought.

However soon he will know how wrong he was.

''Okay dear Sil, time to tell me about the good news you were talking about,'' Alex said switching the subject.

〖Master do you remember that it's cost 50 MP per bullet?〗Silveria asked.

''I do. Why do you ask?"

〖It's because now you only need 25 MP to create a normal bullet. And I forget to tell you previously, the stronger is your ATK stat the more powerful your bullets will be.〗

''Amazing. With my current MP, I can fire 92 normal bullets. Tell me why the amount needed to create a normal bullet decreased so suddenly?" Alex asked trying to understand the reason for this sudden decrease.

〖It's simply because you becoming stronger and more importantly it's because I almost removed most of my seals.〗

''I see. I like the second reason more and I do hope the day you'll turn free, a normal bullet will be free.'' Alex said with a smile.

〖Why not wish for other bullets to be free as well you greedy Master.〗

''Come on I'm not that greedy hence I won't wish for it.''

〖Oh? So you are aware that you are greedy?〗

''I'm well aware of this fact but do tell me in life who isn't greedy?" Alex asked amused.

〖Me for example.〗Silveria said, she sounds so serious that Alex was lost of words.

''Tell me about your new abilities or New bullets you have unlocked,'' Alex asked, diverting the subject to another one.

Sighing Silveria started to explain,

〖I have unlocked four New abilities, well bullets to say.〗

''I'm all ears.''

〖✒ Piercing Bullet: As the name suggests it is a bullet with stronger penetrative force.

Cost: 200 MP.

✒ Vanishing Bullet: Remove presence. The effect is dispelled upon taking any damage.

Cost: 200 MP

Duration: 3 minutes

Note: It can be used on others

.

✒ Phantom Bullet: A special bullet with extremely strong penetrative and destructive force. It's an invisible bullet.

Cost: 500 MP.

✒ Dispel Bullet: Can temporarily reduce the target's attack power.

Duration: 1 minute.

The duration will depend on the target's level.

Cost: 700 MP.〗

That's some powerful abilities. Alex thought.

Alex smiled before summoning Silveria and aimed it at the rock fifteen meters to his left.

'Phantom Bullet.'

Boom!

The upper part of the was blasted into smithereens.

''Nice bullet. I didn't even saw it, all I saw is the damage it has done.'' Alex said with a wide grin, this bullet drains too much of MP still it's worth it, this is the most powerful of his bullets. He couldn't wait to test it on some powerful enemies.

〖I was sure you will try one of the new bullets and I was betting on the third one. You did not disappoint me.〗

''Good to know. Time to massacre some monsters.'' Alex suddenly said.

〖I thought you will say that. Indeed it's time to massacre some monsters. Fufufu, I can't wait to taste some blood.〗Silveria said in a creepy tone.

''Gross,'' Alex said before kicking the ground and disappeared into the forest.

83: Being Too Handsome Is A Sin

It was a way past noon when Alex decided that it was time for him to return. His three days in Mira forest has been eventful and worthwhile. He was Level 15 when he came in but now he's level 37, he had level twice after massacring some poor Goblins, some Soldiers Ants and killed 20 Wind Wolves that came for revenge, Alex was surprised because he hadn't thought they could still locate him after the change he went through, guess his scent did not change.

Talking about being Level 37, it was pretty hard to level up.

Starting from Rank 4 (Lv 32~Lv 42) it became hard to level up with the meager amounts of XP Monsters like Goblins or Soldier Ants offered, he gained 8000 XP after killing 20 Wind Wolves.

Alex had read it somewhere, it was said that every three Ranks the amount of XP needed to level will double. Let's say normally you'll need 3200 XP to reach level 32 from level 31, then after becoming level 32 (Rank 4) from then one instead of 3300 XP it will become 6600 XP. This will continue until Rank 6, from 7 to 9, it will double again, the same thing from Rank 9 to 12. As for the amount of XP needed from Rank 13 to 15 it was unknown, it wasn't stated in the book he read at the town library, maybe he will gain more information once at the Imperial Magic Academy.

『[Alexander Kael Touch]

Class: Magic Gunman

Age: 17

Male

「 Rank 4」

Level 37

Experience Value (XP): 500/7400

Magic Power: 2300 (+50 (30 BP)) ✒2350

Magic: None

Attack: 600 (+30 (10 BP)) ✒ 630

Defense: 600 (+20) ✒ 620

Agility: 675 (+20) ✒ 695

Intelligence: 600 (+20) ✒ 620

Luck: 400 (+20) ✒ 420

BP:

SP: 10

Gift: Two Guns * Semi-sealed*

Skills: [Normal Appraisal Level 5] [Language Comprehension] [Item box Level 2] [Swift Fingers Max] [Divine Sense Level 4] [Throwing knife Level 5] [Dark Vision Level 2] [Dual Wielding Level 2] [Blink Level 5] [Knife Art Level 4] [Link Level 3] [Intimidation Level 5]

Special Abilities: [Danger Sense] [Overdrive]

Titles: [Otherworlder] [The one who can't use Magic] [The one whose fingers are faster than Flash] [Goblin Slayer] [The Reborn]』

After checking his new status Alex became aware of the fact he had not distributed his SP (Skill Point) yet.

''Let's do this at the Inn.'' he decided.

''Sil, there was always something I mean to ask.'' Alex suddenly said after remembering something.

〖What is it?〗

''Why it's impossible for me to use other weapons like sword, spear, and so on?"

〖Fufufu, it's because other weapons are thrash and are for the brute.〗Silveria responded she didn't hide the disdain she had for other weapons.

Alex's lips twitched and he asked, ''So guns are not for a brute?"

〖How rude. Weapons like us are for elite people because we are the apex and because of our esthetics.〗

''Be serious will you.'' Alex rebuked her.

〖Sigh! You are no fun at all. Well, the reason why you can't use other weapons besides us is that after signing a contract with us you can't use other weapons until you die. As for why we left you to use knives and throwing knives, it was because without allowing you to use at least that you'd be dead. By the way, it's me who approved it so be grateful.〗Silveria explained.

Ignoring the last part Alex asked switching to another subject,

''I see. Sil, tell me don't you have anything for me that can conceal my status when someone is appraising me?"

〖I do have something that can help you, however, I hope you like wearing earrings?〗Silveria answered and asked another question in turn.

''I like wearing earrings. However, I don't want any ugly earring to wear.'' Alex said in advance.

Silveria chuckled for a while,

〖How rude. Today you are being too rude. And do note that my esthetics sense is way above yours, so no need to fret. Sorry, it is gonna hurt a little.〗

Silveria announced and before Alex couldn't ask for more details he felt a piercing pain on his left ear followed by the feeling of something being attached there.

Hastily bringing a small mirror stored inside his Item box, Alex observed himself.

''I got to say in terms of look I'm not inferior to that dick of Leonardo, no I'm more handsome especially with this silver earring dangling on my left ear,'' Alex said while flashing a handsome man grin. After the hellish pain, he went through he had become more handsome on top of having a top physical.

If a girl was here she would have blushed seeing how handsome am I. He thought before touching the Silver earring.

It's a small earring, its end was shaped like a cross.

''Beautiful.''

〖I know you should praise this lady more.〗

Alex offered no reply because he knew it was what he wants.

Pouting Silveria continued,

〖With this earring on, nobody can't Appraise you. Well, except for someone at Rank 12 and above.〗

''I see. Time to go back.'' Alex announced before using a black bandage to tie his long black hair. If he was wearing a White robe instead of his black pants and long sleeve shirt he would have looked like a handsome cultivator in wuxia novel.

.....

The northern gate of the city, today was going to be another boring day as well thought the guards stationed here. Their captain was off duty today yet because of the Vice-captain being too strict they can't slack off, meaning they can't even play their usual game with their Vice-captain staring at them like a hawk observing its prey.

''Ah! Too boring. It would have been nice if a beautiful woman just graced us with her presence.'' said the guard on the left.

''I do share your sentiment, however-" the words the other guard was planning to say got stuck in his throat when he saw what was coming from the other side. There was a surprise written over his face followed by a bit of hatred.

Having taken notice of his friend's unusual behavior, the guard on the left who talked previous glanced in the direction where his friend was looking at. He was surprised before smiling bitterly because he understood why his friend was behaving as he did.

''Seriously instead of a beautiful girl, it's a handsome man. I'm too jealous of his handsome face, if I have a face like that I can have any girl I want.''

Snorting the guard on the right responded,

''How idiotic. Do you think because he's handsome he can't get all the girls? Impossible, it's just impossible. He's a bit handsome that's all, I do not even envy him.''

The guard on the left glanced at his friend and thought, 'Then why you are being jealous for? As if he had slept with your mother.'

He just thought that but did not say it aloud,

''You are probably right but he will have more chance winning girl's heart more than any of us. Being so handsome is a plus in life. Don't worry, everyone has a role in life, being handsome it's not ours.''

''Humph!" the guard on the left snorted.

'Are you a girl?' thought the guard on the left.

By now the handsome man was in front of them, smiling he said.

''Evenings brothers how was your day?" he asked.

''As usual, it's boring but peaceful.'' the guard on the left responded after checking the handsome man Guild card.

''I see. Have a nice evening then.'' the handsome man said before entering.

However, just after passing the other guard, he heard him click his tongue.

The handsome man paused, then smiled and said,

''Sigh! being too handsome sometimes is a sin.''

Leaving these words behind he left.

The two guards were dumbfounded as they stared at the handsome man's back.

'Big brother. No need to be that shameless. You'll have been cooler if you just left simply without saying anything.' the guard on the left thought.

On another side, Alex a.k.a the handsome man was smiling.

'Sigh... To think there no honest people like left in this world anymore. I just started a truth yet they are so surprised.'

〖Too shameless.〗Silveria commented.

'I will take it as a compliment.' Alex said not breaking his smile.

〖Fufufu, I wasn't praising you but being optimistic is a good thing.〗Silveria said amused.

Alex offered no reply, however inwardly he was holding back the urge to curse her.

Sighing because our benevolent he was Alex continued and entered inside the city.

84: Her Day Off

Today, Sera had decided to take a day off. Lately, she hadn't taken any day to cool off, she has been busy either with her work or either by being in her father's shop acting as a receptionist.

Unknown to Alex being the receptionist at Smith's store was not her main job, they have proper receptionists, one of them was on maternity leave while the other, well, had some family issues to settle reason why she wasn't often present.

Alex would be surprised if learn this fact. Sera thought.

Talking about the boy in question, Sera couldn't help but shook her head. The boy was too normal for her taste to be the person Leena was waiting for.

Truth be told there was a little bit of air of mystery around the boy, however that's all. Ask Sera if she would have accepted that Alex was the one Leena was looking for if it wasn't Leena who said it herself.

There is a quote that said 'Do not judge a book by its cover.'

''I guess it's true.'' She mumbled.

''What? Sera did you say something?" Delphi, the receptionist at Dior's store asked.

Sera shook her head, ''No, I wasn't talking to you, I was lost in thought.''

''How rare to see the always serious Sera be lost in thought. Tell me what is bothering you? Maybe it's about a boy? If it's, this Big sister will help you.'' Delphi announced with her arms crossed emphasizing her Big assets who would have made any normal man gulp.

For a moment Sera's eyes were drawn toward those Big melons, she couldn't help but shook her head, if she had these it would have been a hindrance in her job. Men seem to like it Big, though.

'What I'm thinking?' She wondered before shaking her head.

''No, I was simply lost in thought. I wasn't thinking about a man.''

Delphi rolled her eyes but choose not to comment any further. The face she was previously making was the face of someone thinking about a man (Not forcibly romantically), as an expert, Delphi knew it (Auto-proclaimed, though).

Suddenly, Delphi remembered that young man with beautiful green eyes and his lovely little sister. How badly she wants to see them again, especially the man. Maybe she will gain the little sister's trust first, then her approval before slowly get the man itself. The man is her type and more importantly, she was sure he was destined to do big things, just thinking about it aroused her.

''Umu! This plan should works.'' Delphi mumbled while licking her lower lip seductively, she had hungry look in her eyes.

Sera who was looking at Delphi shuddered, she felt a chill running down her spine. Whatever going through her mind, whatever she's planning spell trouble for whoever it was destined for, because she had a look of a predator, not your typical one but a sexual predator's look.

At the same time, Alex was about to arrive at the northern gate but suddenly he stopped moving because his Six senses warned him of incoming extreme danger. He felt goosebumps all over his body, hastily checking everywhere he did not find anything nor his Divine Sense caught something.

'It's must be my imagination.' Alex thought before continued walking.

Back to Sera's location.

After paying the bill she hastily left to not be drawn in whatever Delphi was planning, especially when she became aware who was the target. She could only pray for him not to be caught by the succubus or else he will be sucked dry.

''Sera let's have dinner one of these four to chat between girls. To exchange ideas.'' Delphi shouted at the retreating Sera's back.

'Like hell, I will.' Sera thought but did not say it aloud. Delphi can be considered one of her rare friends, if not her only friend in this city.

Shaking her head she decided to move toward her next destination, a jewelry store to buy earrings.

By the way, today she was dressed in short black jeans and black leggings with ballerinas, on top, she wore what looks like a Women's Casual Lapel Slim Long Sleeve Denim Outercoat Jacket Windbreaker.

The first time Alex saw the dress code of this world, he was astonished, it wasn't that different from the one on Earth.

Sera's hair was braided style's Dutch braid. Overall she was extremely beautiful. Every man she passed glanced in her way, however, most of them knew her, who was her dad. Knowing her attitude nobody tried to woo her, they just exchanged greetings.

After leaving the jewelry store, Sera decided to buy an Ice cream. No matter which world, women are Ice cream lovers.

''Good evening, Ms. Lisa.'' Sera greeted the middle-aged woman at the Ice cream store.

''Evening Little Sera. You look beautiful, where's your date?" Ms. Lisa asked face full of smile.

Chuckling Sera responded, ''There no one. I'm alone. One Soft Ice cream please.''

''What a shame.'' Ms. Lisa said and started preparing the Soft Ice cream.

Suddenly, there was a commotion behind and even without turning around Sera knew some annoying flies were coming her way.

She could not help but heave a sigh, even Ms. Lisa's face contorted for a moment before regaining its normalness (business smile).

''Hello, gorgeous I'm Larry Fishburns.'' A young man who seemed to be in her early twenties approached Sera and said. He had short brown hair and eyes of the same hue. He was wearing a plain shirt and left it unbuttoned at the top for a more casual look. On top of the shirt he's wearing a trendy vest with 3 buttons, it has a fairly deep v-line, which causes the vest to line up perfectly with the jacket's v-line when it's a button-up.

The jacket was clearly made for him, it was a perfect fit. He was wearing pants which copy the style of the jacket, both in color and pattern and they make an ideal combination with his shoes. He was wearing a lavish pair of cap-toe balmorals.

All of this screams 'I'm a young Master of a noble family.'

Behind the young man were four other young men dressed more reservedly. Clearly, there was the man's lackey.

'Go burn some fish instead of coming to harass me.' Sera thought, however, it was not shown on her face. She knew this family, The Fishburns' family is a baronet house. This Larry is one of their young masters.

Turning her head around with a smile that wasn't a smile, she said,

''Evening Mr. Fishburns I'm Josie, but sorry I'm busy however I'm happy to have encountered you.''

Ms. Lina almost laughed when she heard Sera introducing herself as Josie.

Larry's complexion darkened for a moment, however, he quickly concealed it. This girl was the most beautiful woman he had seen since stepping into this desolate place, well the elf receptionist doesn't count because she was out of his league. He didn't know why but he couldn't talk after she glanced at him. One glance was all it had taken for him to forget everything he had planned to say beforehand.

And now he saw another beautiful girl, there was no way he would let her go, his trip will be boring if he were to let her go. He had not touched any women for a while. This one should do. Larry thought before putting on his most beautiful smile.

If one were to couple this smile with his little bit handsome face, it would have been fatal for women, for normal women that is.

''Don't be hasty, gorgeous. By the way, I know you are called Sera, not Josie. Let me invite you for a dinner. We will talk while trying to know more about each other.'' Larry said while flashing a smile, showing his pretty white teeth.

Sighing Sera's smile vanished, her tone turned a bit frosty as she said, ''Sorry, like I said I'm busy it will not be possible. Excuse me.''

She then took her soft Ice cream, paid, and try to leave, however, the four men behind stopped her by blocking her way.

''Young master Larry is talking to you. At least hear him out.'' Said one of them.

''Move aside,'' Sera said with her face turning more and more frosty.

''What if I don't?" asked the man.

Meanwhile, Larry was smiling not saying anything, as if what happening had nothing to do with him, he was just enjoying the show. His men will not let her go now that became aware of his interest in the girl.

When Sera wanted to make a move she heard a voice, the voice wasn't particularly loud, however, it was a powerful voice.

''Pathetic. Don't you see she's not interested? Leave her alone and by the way, she is already taken.''

Everybody turned in direction of the voice. There stood a young man dressed in a white long sleeve shirt and black pants. He had long black hair tied behind his back, he had green eyes. This black haired young man was extremely handsome, almost a perfect score. He was wearing small silver cross-shaped earrings on his left ear that gave him the look of a gangster.

Larry's face turned black when he saw the man whose smile irked him more than his Big brother.

Calming down his surging anger he asked,

''May I know who you are?"

The handsome man chuckled and said, ''I'm her man.''

The handsome man pointed his finger at Sera.

There was a long silence before Sera who had stayed silent until now said.

''Excuse me but who are you?"

85: Dark Chocolate Is Good For Your Health

Hearing Sera's question, Alex almost fell face first. He had forgotten the heaven-shaking change he went through, not only he became extremely handsome, his height had increased as well, let's not forget his short hair became longer as well. With all these changes it was almost impossible for anyone except his sister to identify the current Alex.

Larry's men started laughing, even Larry was grinning.

Looking at the five as they were some sort of clowns, Alex moved, passing through the four men and he appeared right beside Sera, who was surprised. Even Larry was surprised by Alex's move, his face turned serious.

Finally, the four clowns stopped laughing as they caught on to what was going on. They were surprised to see Alex in the middle of them, he was previously twenty meters away.

One of them couldn't help but blurt out, ''But how?"

Ignoring him Alex stared Sera in the eyes, ''I'm hurt, you haven't seen your hubby for only a few days and you already forget about him. I'm extremely shocked.''

Sera's lips twitched, staring at those beautiful green eyes finally she became aware of who this person was, she became even more surprised.

'No way, since when did he became this handsome? His height and hair increased in few days. He's indeed full of surprise.'

All these thoughts run through her head, however, she maintains her poker face as she asked.

''Alex?"

''The unique and the only one. I'm here 'Ma chérie'.'' Alex said before taking her hand in his.

She did not shake it off because she was busy figuring out what that 'Ma chérie' meant.

Finally, not coming up with a translation she switched to another subject.

''Where have you been since 3 days ago? Your sister was worried.''

Alex heaved a sigh, ''My apologies but I'm here now. I know how worried you must have been not seeing your hubby for a few days.''

Sera smiled and looked elsewhere, that gesture got misinterpreted by the others, Ms. Lisa smiled thinking 'Isn't your date finally here?'

While Larry's face turned livid at this display.

Sera on the other hand was doing her best not to curse Alex's shamelessness. He was taking advantage of her, his hand was now around her waist.

'What a pervert.' Sera thought.

Behaving as if he hadn't seen Sera doing her best not to curse him, Alex turned to face Ms. Lisa.

''Evening Ms. Lisa. Six boxes of Special Ice cream, please.''

''I'll be right back.'' Ms. Lisa said with a beautiful smile and started preparing the orders.

Meanwhile, Alex was flirting with Sera, who wasn't responding. From the onlooker's perceptive, it would appear like she was pouting, she was angry because her man left for days without informing her.

Larry, almost exploded in anger, especially when sometimes Sera will blush after Alex whispered something into her ears. This display of intimacy was irritating, he could have chosen to leave with his men but that would seem like he admitted defeat, that he was inferior to Alex, there's no he would do that.

Shortly later Ms. Lisa came with Alex's orders, if she had not come Sera was planning to slap Alex's hand from her buttocks. She was aware he was doing this to help her send away that annoying fly but the bastard had been taking advantage of her. Even if she knew Alex was doing this to make more realistic. Isn't bit too much? Never she would have thought, Alex was this shameless.

''Thank Ms. Lisa. We will be on our way. We will come to visit you another day. By the way, do you have Dark Chocolate?" Alex asked after paying the bills and stored the six boxes away.

Larry and men's eyes widened, for a moment greed flashed through their eyes. To think this handsome man had a space ring. His background must not be small. Larry became more jealous of this fact, however, when he heard the last part of Alex's sentence, he got a pretty bad feeling.

''I do. Do want to order some Dark Chocolates as well handsome lad?'' Ms. Lisa answered. She sells pretty everything here. From Ice creams to candies.

Alex smiled and added one gold coin, then he pointed his finger at the five men and said with a serious expression on his face.

''Not for me but for these gentlemen standing over there since sometimes already. I found that they have a heart problem. Just look at their faces.''

Ms. Lisa and Sera were sure that whatever Alex was going to say next would make them laugh.

Yet they still observed the five faces, indeed at the moment, they aren't looking good. They were clearly pissed off, especially Larry.

'Isn't it because they are pissed off? And you are the culprit.' Sera thought, nevertheless she still asked innocently.

''So what Dark Chocolate have to do with this?"

'This girl, she is doing it on purpose, women are sure scary.' Alex thought, yet he still answered with a straight face.

''You know from where am I, doctors says, I mean clerics say that Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, which are healthy for your heart. Regularly eating this rich treat can decrease your risk of stroke and heart attack by 39 percent.''

''What are antioxidant flavonoids?" Sera asked, she was still acting innocently like a child without any bad intentions.

''That is not the point. The point is that it can help them. So, sell them dark chocolate worth 1 gold coin. You guys must regularly eat this, Dark Chocolate is good for your health.'' Alex added like someone doing a good action.

''Puh~hahahaha.'' Sera burst into laughter, she even held her stomach, Ms. Lisa was doing her best not to follow her.

Finally, understanding the meaning of Alex's move, Larry's eyes almost spit fire.

''You bastard.''

''You welcome.''

Leaving these words behind Alex picked Sera up and disappeared.

Ms. Lisa did not know what to do, it became awkward, she had taken the 1 gold coin, yet she can't bring herself to sell the Dark chocolate to Larry and his men. She was not blind nor she's an idiot, from Larry's get up and a family name she knew he was a noble, better not offend a noble, or else she may close her store if the other party decided to find trouble with her.

Ms. Lisa sighed and decided to keep the money and knock some sense into Sera's man later. It's good to be hot-blooded when one is young, however, one must be careful, especially in front of a noble.

In this world background is everything, powerful family dictates the law, better not offend a noble, even if you are the most handsome man.

Unknown to her, Alex also has a last name, if she knew this. She would have only smiled bitterly and say, young masters, are sure arrogants.

Meanwhile, while Ms. Lisa was lost in thought, Larry's face went through astonishing changes, from red to purple then finally black, he looked like a cartoon character who was about to vomit. He was feeling extreme rage for being humiliated in front of his men and more importantly in front of the girl he was trying to impress.

Doing his best to not explode, Larry said to one of his men.

''Find me anything on the man who just left. Find where he lives.''

''Understood young master.'' the man responded before leaving.

Larry smiled, his smile was vicious. He was already seeing Alex groveling in front of him while he was enjoying his girl.

''Nobody ridicules me. You'll pay for today's affront.''

Spatting these words Larry left with his men after glaring at Ms. Lisa.

The latter could only smile bitterly, hoping Alex will not suffer too much.

'He is a good customer and a good customer is rare. Hope I'll be seeing you soon, not to disfigured, though.' Ms. Lisa mumbled inaudibly as she watched Larry leave with a vicious smile.

86: Sera Wexon

On the other hand, after picking Sera in princess carry, Alex blinked and appeared in another district.

He was smiling, Sera who has been princess carried out of the blue couldn't help but blush when she inhaled Alex's manly scent. She quickly calmed down her heart who was about to start a race.

She was astonished by Alex's skill, she had heard about it but experiencing it was another thing.

Previously, it was impossible to Blink with another person, however since the skill went up, becoming level 5, it became possible. However, only one person could blink with him.

''How long are you planning to hold me for?"

Sera asked after noticing Alex was not planning to let her down. He was still taking advantage of her, considering that one of his hands was on her breast.

Finally, noticing the unusual softness he was feeling, Alex, smiled and let Sera down.

''Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose.''

''But you still enjoyed it don't you?"

〖 You enjoyed it don't you?〗

Both Sera and Silveria asked at the same time.

Chuckling Alex said with his arms up, ''I'm gentlemen. And even if I were to enjoy it, it's not a crime you are my girl.''

''You are still on this?" Sera asked amused.

''I dunno what you're talking about little Sera.'' Alex played the dumb.

Sera's lips twitched, she tried her best not to curse the shameless man. He even dares to calm her little, neither she had small height, nor her breasts were small (C cup), she was older than he was, and yet she was the being called Little Sera.

Sigh*

She couldn't help but sigh. Alex smiled as if enjoying her reaction. Sera had the impulse to slap that smiling face of his and before she could make a move, Alex grabbed her hand and said, ''Let go grab something to eat.''

He then kicked off the ground and dashed with Sera's hand in his own.

''I can walk by myself you know?" Sera mumbled.

''I know, however just enjoy.''

Before she could speak again, they both disappeared and reappear a hundred meters away startling the person in front of them.

''What the hell?" shouted the young man and right before his eyes, they both disappeared again as if they have never been here.

''Max, haven't you seen the two individuals who were just here?" that young man asked his friend beside him.

''No, I did not see anything. You must have imagined it. Let's go.'' Max, the other young man responded.

It happened several like this, Sera chuckled, she could imagine the shocked people's reaction. She was thrilled, she was enjoying this new experience.

〖How funny, to think you'll use your skill like this.〗Silveria commented.

'No more comment.' Alex said.

There was a small restaurant 800 meters north of their previous location.

A waitress was busy cleaning a table, after finishing she decided to move on to another table.

However, suddenly she was a whooshing sound coming from the table she had just cleaned, turning around she got the fright of her life.

The previous table who was empty without any customer had a customer sitting around it, two customers, one young handsome man, the most handsome man she had ever seen, and an extremely beautiful girl.

The cleaning tool she was holding almost fell to the ground, however, the handsome man caught it and gave it back.

''Sorry to have scared you. But can we have something to eat? For me, it will be a Ravioli and for my lady, over here it will be-"

The handsome man stopped talking and turned in direction of the woman as if to ask her opinion.

''For me, it will a salad. Thanks.''

The waitress nodded before quickly left with her cleaning tool, she dashed away like she had seen a ghost.

Suddenly, Sera couldn't hold herself back any longer so she burst into laughter.

''Fufufu, did you see how shocked she was? After taking our order she scurried away like she had seen a ghost. Fufufu, it's was too fun.''

There was a silence, finally noticing that Alex did not give any reply, he was just staring at her spellbound.

''What?" She asked and stopped laughing.

''No, nothing. You look pretty when you smile. You should smile more.'' Alex said, he seemed honest.

''What a pretty pick up lines. You must have said it often.''

Looking at the mole on her upper lips, Alex had the urge to kiss her. Sometimes one tends to miss out on some details if you don't observe well, he had never observed Sera up this close. Let's be honest, she's beautiful like Sakuya or Luna.

'I must have been blind not to notice it previously.' Alex thought.

Nothing was shown on his face as he replied.

''Not so often, but believe me. You were really pretty when you laugh, especially with that mole. When you smile it's a beautiful sight to behold. Ah! I'm lucky to have you.''

Sera wondered how thick Alex's skin could be.

〖I'm also asking myself the same question. Since when did he become so shameless?〗Silveria also wondered.

''Since when I became yours?" Sera asked amused.

Smiling Alex answered, ''Since the moment I said so. Don't worry I'll make you mine. I'm just calling you my woman because obviously in a near future you'll become mine.''

''What confidence.''

''If I don't have confidence in myself, then who will?'' Alex asked back while drinking some water.

''Well said. Do tell me was your personality like this or it's because you became handsome?" Sera asked curiously.

Alex let out a small chuckle while playing with a Gold coin.

''It's normal for you to ask this since we haven't interacted much. No, is the answer to your question. My personality was always like this. Previously, I was too concentrating on something else reason why you don't see anything and it's not I'll go my way behaving like this in front of every girls I'll see. You are special.'' He said.

''I see. Something changed. What made you change?"

''Someone,'' Alex answered not going into the details.

Silveria on the other side smiled when she heard Alex's answer. She had said to him not to focus heavily on becoming stronger while forgetting other essential things like dating or making real friends. It may help him to further progress with his final goal.

When the two wanted to continue chatting, a new waitress came with their food. The two ate and after finishing eating Sera asked.

''So Alex tell me why the sudden interest in me?"

Alex wiped his mouth with a handkerchief before answering, however, he did not directly answer Sera's question.

"Let's reintroduce ourselves again.''

''I'm Alexander Kael Touch, and you are?"

Sera stayed silent for a couple of seconds before introducing herself.

''I'm Sera Wexon. Nice to meet.''

''Nice to meet you too. Please take care of your man from now on.'' Alex added with his thick face.

''Be serious will you.''

''I'm serious, though,'' Alex responded with a dejected smile.

Sera rolled her eyes before heaving a sigh.

''So, your father is Smith Wexon?" he asked.

''Yes. Why did you ask?"

''Nothing,'' Alex said, he was not going to say her father's name sounds like a familiar name from Earth, the famous brand Smith, and Wesson.

''To answer your previous question. I will say, I got interested in you because you are hiding something. You may look normal for others but to me, you aren't normal at all. You are hiding something, I want to know what it is. I often heard people say, women like dangerous men. It goes in both ways, men like dangerous women as well, women with a secret. That's my primary reason for trying to make you mine, you'll become my dangerous woman. As for the second reason, it's because you are pretty and more importantly you're my type, there is no way I'll let pass an occasion to take adv- Cough, cough I mean flirt with you and make my intentions known.'' Alex finally explained his reason for wanting her.

Sera's lips twitched, she murmured 'You were about to say take advantage weren't you?'

However she did not ask, she smiled. She was pretty happy with the reasons Alex gave. Normally, most men will say because she was pretty, she was their sun why they want her. They would start showering her with praises, not forgetting to exaggerate. They would also brag, however, Alex had not done any of that, he clearly stated it was because she seems dangerous, she was hiding something which he wants to know.

Sera must congratulate him for his pretty sharp sense. Being desired because of reasons like those was not a bad thing, It was a pretty new feeling, a feeling she did not dislike.

The reason why Alex became interested in her was because, the first time he had seen her, he appraised her, however, he hadn't seen anything, nor even now. Today, when he saw her, his Six senses warned him of how dangerous this woman was. Alex was thrilled, and as he said he became interested in her. He wants her, there was another unspoken reason, Alex had the feeling that Sera was somehow connected to Leena. It may be wrong but Alex bet this was not the case.

Also after noticing the heaven-shaking change he went through, in their conversation she had never once asked him what happened when she could have asked. When she senses Alex not wanting to go too much into the details about something, she did not push it. It's a good thing, Alex appreciated it

Finally, Sera who stayed silent after Alex explained himself talked.

''I got. Not bad. I ac-"

''Oh! So it means you accept being my woman. I'm glad. Let's me kiss you as a reward.'' Alex said and tried to hold Sera.

Sera pushed him back, ''Hold on. When did I say I became your woman?"

Alex pouted, ''I thought you just say that.''

Sera rolled her eyes, ''I did not say anything. What I was going to say before you interrupt me was that I accept your reason. There wasn't question of me accepting to become yours.''

''But you will in the future isn't it?" Alex asked.

''We'll see,'' Sera replied with a soft giggle.

''That's all I need to know,'' Alex said while grinning.

''Why are grinning for? I haven't accepted you know?" Sera asked amused by Alex's reaction.

''But you will. I can hear your heart beating faster. You too shy to admit right now. Don't worry I'll be here, patiently waiting for you.'' Alex said with his lips curled up.

''Shameless.''

''That's my Last name,'' Alex answered not bothered at all.

〖I say, his face is too thick, thicker than the Chinese wall.〗Silveria commented.

'Shut up.' Alex said.

Sera glanced at Alex whose shamelessness knows no bounds and shook her head.

After staying in the restaurant and ordering a dessert, Alex and Sera left after finishing. It was already evening when they decided to return.

Chapter 89 - 87: On The Way Back

Nickaido's here to clarify something. Those of you who think Alex's personality made a 180 turn now that he became handsome are mistaken. It's quite sad if you think like this because it will show that you don't get what I'm trying to portray in the recent chapters.

My goal is pretty simple, to show that he has evolved not because he is now handsome, but after his evolution (thanks to Silveria waking call) he is not only focusing on leveling up like crazy as he was doing since the start but he will start focusing on other things like dating, making friends and other things. That's my goal in the recent chapters, and I hope now it's a little bit clear.

Enjoy!!!

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Darkness had descended upon the city. The sun had long hidden itself away beneath the horizon and left its place to human's artificial lights.

Alex and Sera could be seen walking side by side exchanging jokes.

Suddenly, Alex's hand got slapped away because it was sneakily going toward Sera's waist.

''What that for?" Alex asked while rubbing his hand.

Sera knew he did not feel anything because of his thick skin, it was to say Alex's defense was pretty high. Even if she doesn't know his current level, she could guess his Rank, Rank 4, or almost. His speed of progress was astonishing. He's special, there's no doubt about it.

Locking eyes with him, Sera's lips curled up, ''I was teaching a shameless hand how to behave. Do you perhaps know who's its master?"

''I dunno what you're talking about,'' Alex responded, his head tilted sideways.

''No, I bet you do. You are too scared to admit it.'' Sera said, trying to taunt him.

Shrugging his shoulders Alex said, ''Think whatever you want.''

Sera smiled victoriously, by doing so she let her guard down, and being as he is, Alex wasn't going to miss this chance to take advantage of her.

Sneaking his arm around Sera's waist, he brought her closer into his chest, inhaling her perfume, Alex lowered his head and whispered into her ears. "I'm not scared to admit it, what I prefer it's directly proving it.''

Alex quickly let her go and distanced himself from her because he knew if stayed one more second, he would be slapped hence the tactical retreat.

Finally, Sera reacted, she blushed, glaring at Alex for a while, she calmed down before saying.

''I understand. However, can I have a word with you?"

''A word you say? No, I refuse.'' Alex said distancing himself further from Sera who was slowly advancing toward him with a smile yet not a smile. She was trying her best not to show her anger on her face. Still, there was no way Alex could have misinterpret it.

〖Master, isn't it just a word? Just go.〗Silveria advised.

'Shut up Sil. I don't want to be thrashed.' Alex replied.

〖You shouldn't have taken advantage of her then.〗

'I know, however it's too fun to tease her. I like it.'

〖Go receive your punishment then.〗

'Don't wanna it will hurt.'

〖Are you a child?〗Silveria asked amused.

'No, I'm seventeen years old.' Alex answered with a straight face.

Silveria sighed not saying anything anymore.

Meanwhile, Sera was fuming inside. The rascal has been taking advantage of her since the moment he helped her.

'What a gal. Let's me catch you and you'll see how I'll educate you, you pervert.' Sera was inwardly thinking this while outwardly she maintains her smiling face.

''Alexander can you come closer? I have some important stuff to discuss with you.'' Sera said, almost as if pleading him.

''No, say it from where you are. I'll listen.''

''Sigh! Are you afraid?" Sera asked.

''I'm not afraid. I'm just cautious. It's not the same thing.'' Alex responded.

'My foot, you are afraid of being thrashed by me.' Sera thought, however, she still maintains her smiling face and continued to try tricks him.

And how could Alex be tricked when he knew what she was up to? Even without his Six senses, there's no he would go.

Finally, pissed off because Alex still kept his distance no matter what she said, Sera smiling face broke and she shouted, ''You better not let me catch you then.''

Alex grinned before disappearing, this time he did not use any skill, it was just his speed alone. He was moving at an extremely fast speed.

Sera grinned before dashing after Alex, her speed wasn't less his.

Finally, shoulder with Alex, she glanced at him, however, she didn't see a panic nor she saw the astonishment on Alex's face, what she saw was Alex putting on a victorious smile as if he was won a bet. And it was at that moment Sera became aware that she was been tricked. Smiling bitterly she asked.

''Do you confirm what you were after?"

''Pretty much,'' Alex responded with I tricked you kind of smile.

''And I may know what your conclusion is?" Sera asked while inwardly cursing her carelessness.

''I've confirmed that you are stronger than me. I do not doubt it, your class must be specialized in speed. You easily caught up with me at my full speed, yet you are only using a small part of your full speed, it may be because of your high level but Nah! I doubt it is to be the only reason. Call intuition if you want but I'm sure of my assumption. Also when you slapped my hand earlier, even if you withheld your strength, I felt it past. With my defense, it was impossible if your was not stronger than me.'' Alex explained.

Sera couldn't help but sigh, to think that all he was doing since earlier was to force her to this, like this he could confirm his guess, how frightening.

''You know you are too cunning.'' She said.

''I take it as a compliment then.''

''Yeah, you should.'' She said.

''You not denying mean my assumption is correct,'' Alex added.

''No comment on that.''

''I take it as yes then. Hehehe! I'm more interested in you now, I want you more. Be mine.'' Alex said with a serious face.

Sera rolled her eyes, ''I have something to ask can I?"

Seeing her switching the subject, Alex heaved a sigh before saying. ''Ask''

''Tell me will you have only one woman in your life?"

Alex was caught off guard by this unexpected question, he stayed silent for a moment before smiling bitterly and he answered.

''Sincerely no. I can't have one woman, I will have multiple women.''

After saying that Alex observed Sera's reaction. Surprisingly, she was smiling,

''You seem surprised,'' she said.

''Indeed I am.''

By now the two had stopped running, they have restarted walking side by side.

''You know no need to be surprised. I like your honest opinion.''

''Thank God. I thought you won't want me anymore. Glad I'm still your man.'' Alex said while petting his chest as if a catastrophe has been avoided.

Sera's lips twitched, she gave Alex a chop over his head.

'Ouch'

Alex cried of pain, ''That hurts. What if it leaves a bump on my beautiful head? Will you take responsibility?''

Sera was amused, ''What kind of responsibility?" she asked playing along.

Grinning Alex shamelessly said, ''Like taking care of me for life. Li-"

Suddenly, Alex stopped talking and jumped back to avoid Sera's kick.

''What if it connects down there?" Alex asked protecting his family's jewel.

Sera's lips twitched when she saw what Alex was trying to protect.

''That would be unfortunate then. Well, even without it you can still live.'' She said with a smirk.

''How heartless. To think you'll turn your husband into a eunuch. Are you perhaps planning to green me afterward?" Alex asked with a frown, the feeling of being greened isn't good, even knowing Sera wasn't his woman, at least not yet.

Sera's lips twitched, she gently massaged her temples, trying to shave off her brewing headache.

''I never said that.''

''Safe,'' Alex mumbled as he took a deep breath.

''Can you be serious for once?" Sera asked feeling a headache.

''I'm always serious, though,'' Alex said with a shrug.

''And me I'm the daughter of a Goddess then. Seriously, I get it now, you are a lost cause.''

Alex's lips couldn't help but twitch being called a lost cause.

''Coming back to my earlier explanation. I was saying there's no need to be surprised, polygamy is legal in this world. Even if my dad is monogamous, I'm not against a man having multiple lovers, what I dislike is to act like you only love her and go cheat in her back. Be frank with her at the start, and if she wants to be with you even after knowing this then lucky you. However, never made a woman think she'll be the only one in your life, and afterward, you go cheat on her. It's pretty nasty to do that. No woman should experience this.'' Sera gave her opinion on their earlier subject.

〖Indeed she's right.〗Silveria also seems to share Sera's opinion.

Alex's expression turned serious. ''I guess you're right. It's nasty to do that.''

''I'm glad you shared my opinion. When you said no, you won't have only one woman. I was happy. If you have said yes, we wouldn't be having this conversation because I have seen it in your eyes, you are not a only one woman's husband. Good for you, you've been frank. Always remember this, be frank with women when it comes to things like these. If she accepts, then she's yours, if not let her go. That one is not molded for you.''

''Thanks for the advice. I've noted it.'' Alex said thankfully for her advice.

''You welcome,'' Sera said happily that he didn't take it wrong. Her impression of him went up, alas hearing Alex's next words dropped it towards the bottom this time.

''If what you said it's true. Then doesn't mean that you are perfectly molded for me? Hehehe! I'm glad because you are my custom made molds.''

''You are really a lost cause,'' Sera said with a sigh.

〖Indeed.〗Silveria also shared the same opinion.

88: Small Chat With The Father-daughter Pair

Alex and Sera continued to chat until they arrived in front of Smith's store. The old man could be seen outside smoking, and when he saw them coming, he glanced in their way, his eyes slightly widened for a moment when he saw the handsome young man beside his daughter, he chuckled. Smith then glanced at his daughter who was happily chatting with the handsome youth like they were close friends.

Smith was astonished, his daughter wasn't this careless, they must be a story behind her behavior. He decided to tease her and at the same time gauge the youth's reaction.

''Dad, I'm home.. How was your evening?" Sera asked.

''Boring, so decided to smoke outside. I thought you said you were going to be alone. Where this brat come from? Is he you man?'' Smith asked.

Sera smiled bitterly before glancing at Alex who was playing the stranger. Her father did not seem to recognize Alex after the change he went through.

Before Sera could open her mouth and explain, her father asked.

''Poor lad. He didn't stand a chance against this youth who you seem to appreciate well. How unfortunate I was vouching for that lad, to think you won't give him a chance.'' Why saying that Smith glanced at the young man (Alex) from the corner of his eyes.

Sera's face contorted as she asked her father.

''Who are you talking about?"

''I'm talking about that lad Alex. I would have preferred him to this flashy young man. And I thought you also appreciated him.'' Smith said, showing a displeased face.

Alex's face twitched being called flashy while Sera want to find a hole and hide in, never allow this rascal, or else he would use to take advantage of her.

''Dad stops it, I never said that.''

''No, you did,'' Smith said refuting his daughter.

''Tell me when then?" Sera asked.

Alex on the other hand couldn't help but chuckle, him chuckling didn't go unnoticed. Smith observed him and for a moment Alex like he was a piece of ingot ready to be sharpened. He couldn't help but gulp.

''Young man. At least greet me or I'll never allow you to date, my daughter.''

Alex advanced before slightly bowing his head, ''My apologies father in law, I'll be more prudent from now on.''

Smith nodded his head before correcting Alex, ''It's good that you understand, however, I'm not your father in law. Only Alex has the right to call me that.''

Sera facepalmed, ''Dad please stop it. Say no more.''

''What? Are you dissatisfied with what I'm saying? I'm not going to change it, though. Only Alex has the right to call me like that.'' Smith said stubbornly.

Sera could not help but smile bitterly while thinking, 'You have gone and done it. You said what that asshole wants to hear the most. Dammit dad, you are selling your daughter away.'

Glancing in Alex's direction Sera saw him grinning as if he had won a jackpot.

Finally, Smith noticed the young man's face not changing after all he had said. He put on a surprised expression and he asked, ''Young man why are smiling for? Or do you perhaps think I'm joking?"

''Not all,'' Alex answered while still maintaining his smile.

''And why are still smiling for? Or are you perhaps that confident in getting my daughter even without my approval?" Smith asked acting perplexed.

''Not all. I'm just happy that you acknowledge me as your son in law. I'm pretty happy.'' Alex said.

Smith's face changed, ''Since when?"

''It's my father in law. It's me, Alex.''

"What? You are Alex?" Smith asked disbelief written over his face. His reaction was a little bit exaggerated.

''Yes, it's me father in law.'' Alex nodded his head.

'Can you stop answering every time with father in law?' Sera almost shouted, still she held herself back because she knew the rascal will come up with another way to take advantage of her.

Meanwhile, Smith approached Alex, he then observed him from head to toe as if confirm something, staring into his green eyes he knew Alex was not lying. It was him.

''What happened?" Smith asked not hiding his curiosity at all.

Smiling Alex explained, however, his explanation almost made the two fell face first.

''Oh! Nothing serious. I went into seclusion to shed my mortal hood. Sigh! It was a tough task, I almost failed, thankfully I'm now here.''

〖So you are a God now?〗Silveria asked amused.

'Shut up and lets the adults do the talking here.' Alex said.

In the meantime Sera and her father were doing their best to not slap Alex in the face, to think he would come up with an excuse so lame. Better say I'm not talking about it.

''So, you are now a God? That's good then. As God now can I ask you a favor?" Smith asked doing his best not to laugh. He decided to play along.

'Dad you shouldn't have said that. He will use it to his advantage.' Sera shouted this in her head.

''Ask what thou want. This God will help thou.'' Alex said.

'And now he started talking like some old man from the Lost Era.' Sera mumbled.

''Nothing serious. I just want you to make it possible to make equipment like Gift. Is it possible?" Smith asked, his face was serious.

'Here he goes again.' Sera mumbled, this is one of her father's obsession, to make equipment who will not lose in front of Gift.

Smith's obsession was unachievable, a lot of renowned blacksmiths had tried it since ancient times to pathetically fail in the end. It's impossible because Gifts are part of one's soul. There are unbreakable, contrary to a forged sword who will break in front of a powerful Gift no matter which materials used to forge it. Gift is the embodiment of one's soul, the powerful is a Gift the more powerful is its owner's soul. Special Gift is from an individual with an exceptional soul.

Back to Alex's location.

Smiling like what Smith asked what child play, Alex said, ''No problem, however, you need to bestow your daughter to me. As a God, I can't stay in the mortal realm. So, I will be taking your daughter with me and teach her how to do it, once her formation is finished she will come down to teach you before coming back to me.''

Sera's lips twitched at how Alex was turning the situation to his advantage.

Smith nodded his head, then smiled before saying, ''Did you take this old man for a fool?''

''Not at all father in law.''

''Who is your father in law? Did I say you could call me that?" Smith asked.

Alex looked at Sera as if to tell her, 'You call me shameless. Isn't your father even more shameless than me?'

Sera refused to lock eyes with him, she looked in another direction.

''Don't you said earlier that I'm the only one authorized to call you father in law?" Alex repeated Smith's earlier words.

''Oh, I said that? I don't remember. Did you misunderstand what I said? Or did you smoke?" Smith said if he did not remember what he said.

'This shameless old man. You are the one smoking yet now you are asking if I smoked, I have even not smoked in this life yet.' Alex thought.

〖Life is blind. Normally, he should be your father instead of being Sera's father, because you two share something in common.〗Silveria said.

'Which is?' Alex asked back.

〖Your shamelessness.〗

'Do not slander a gentleman.'

Sera was giggling seeing her father messing with Alex like that.

Alex sighed before deciding to take out his ultimate move. He approached Smith and gave him a box of Special Ice cream.

''Here is it father in law. A small gift from me, it's nothing serious, just a box of Special Ice cream. I hope you don't mind father in law, don't worry I'll give blueprints of some amazing weapons later.''

'In front of my ultimate combo, you'll be Koed.' Alex inwardly thought.

And indeed Smith's eyes shined and he took the box from Alex's hand. Slapping his shoulders twice he said, ''What a good future son in law. I appreciate the gift. I can't wait to chat with you. Come see me later.''

Leaving these words behind, Smith entered his store, the meaning of his last sentence was obvious, 'Come see me later with the blueprints you promised.'

Naturally, Alex understood this. After Smith left, Alex chuckled and said, ''We have your father's benediction so no need to worry. Let's get married.''

''In your dreams.'' Sera rolled her eyes.

Shrugging his shoulders Alex announced,

''Time for me to leave. I have fun this afternoon. Hope we will do it again. This time it will be a real date, though.''

Sera only said, ''Thanks, I have fun too. Wish you good night.''

''Oh? You are sending me off already. Are you tired of me?" Alex asked while putting on a pained expression.

''Be serious will you.''

''Hehehe. Here, take it. It's just a small gift.''

Saying that he took another box of Special Ice cream and gave it to her.

Sera took it and smiled, ''Thanks.''

''You welcome. Give me a goodbye kiss.'' Alex said while slowly walking toward Sera.

''Go back already you pervert. Don't forget your sister must be waiting for you. Go see her.'' Sera said while kicking Alex, he dodged and appeared behind her.

Lowering his head he whispered, ''I'll be going. See you soon. The next time we will have a proper date. I hope you will accept. Well, I will give you time to consider it. Tell me if you'd like to go later. And we will go after I finish my test in Zilya's mountain. If you go on date with me, I'll take it as you accepting my proposal. You know each one it's.''

Alex blinked after finishing, leaving Sera alone. The latter sighed while mumbling,

''Always trying to take advantage of me. Well, at least you are interesting.''

Looking in the direction Alex disappeared to, she noticed something unusual, however, she chose to ignore it. Then she went inside the store with the box of Ice cream in her hand.

89: The Appearance Of The Mobs

Looking in the direction Alex disappeared to, Sera noticed something unusual, however, she chose to ignore it. Then she went inside the store with the box of Ice cream in her hand, she then closed the door.

Once inside she saw her father sitting in a chair eating the Ice cream, he almost finished.

Noticing his daughter entering, Smith did not stop eating as he asked.

''Did the lad left?''

''Yes, he just left,'' Sera responded before sitting down on another chair in turn. She opened her box and started eating her Ice cream as well.

''You are not planning to do anything to those rats?'' Her father asked while he continued to eat.

''No, he can take care of it himself. Besides, it's his fault and knowing him. He had done that in hope of this happening.'' Sera explained.

''You have a pretty high opinion of the lad, huh!'' Smith said while staring at his daughter in the eyes.

''I do,'' Sera said before explaining what happened, how Alex tricked her.

''Hahaha. He's sure interesting. Leena has picked a cunning one this time.'' Smith said before finishing his Ice cream, he wanted to help his daughter finish it, however, Sera refused by moving back. Smith's face twitched, he couldn't help but sigh.

''Even your little act earlier, he was aware of it and decided to play along to get what he wants, your acknowledgment.''

''Hohoho! Interesting. I want him as my son in law even more now. You should consider it, I'm serious, he's pretty much to my liking than the other typical young masters.'' Smith advised, he seemed pretty serious.

Sera did not give any reply, she continued to silently eat her ice cream.

''Why are not saying anything? Is it because you against him having other women?'' Smith asked curiously because he knew a man of Alex caliber, destined to do big things will have lots of women around him.

''Not all. It is just that-'' Sera said until there before stopping talking.

''It's just what? You know parents will always want what is good for their children. I'm not forcing you but you should consider it, the lad is interested in you, use this chance to made a place for yourself before he returns to the capital where everyone will want him. Haven't you seen the Heaven defying change he went through? Who is his supporter? He's destined to do big things. And more importantly, he is interested in you, don't let this chance slip by, those sharks in the capital will want a piece, and if you not faster enough, you won't have any place besides him. You'll have a lot of rivals, even the three girls under the Imperial academy headmistress are your rival, your biggest rivals, the princesses may also join in. So, think about and decide what you will do, you are twenty already, time to think about yourself. I bet if your mother was here, she would have supported me saying you mustn't let the boy out of your grape. Good night my sweetheart, sleep well, and please think about it, I love you.''

Smith then stood up and kissed his daughter on her forehead before leaving.

''I will. Love you too dad. Good night.'' Sera responded, once her father's figure disappeared she heaved a sigh, ''That rascal, I hope he's fine.''

She then shook her head before going upstairs to sleep. She was rather tired and she needs to think.

....

On the other side.

After leaving Sera and Smith in front of their store, Alex was silently walking back toward his Inn.

En route he asked, ''Sil, have you noticed that the old man knew it was me when he saw me?''

〖I do. He was surprised at first but he after that he knew it was you. I don't understand why he put on that little show.〗

''Oh? That? He was just probing my intentions about his daughter and also to make it known he is supporting me.'' Alex explained, he couldn't help but smile remembering their earlier interactions.

〖Good for you, you have the father's approval, nothing stop now from getting the girl.〗

''You said it sounds as if it's easy. No matter what I'll do if the girl isn't interested it will for naught, even when you have her dad's approval. It's just approval to go after his daughter, not he is offering me his daughter on a silver platter to be eaten.''

Alex then added by asking a question, ''Sil, what are your impressions about the girl?''

There was a silence before Silveria finally spoke,

〖Seriously speaking she's a good catch, however, you should be careful.〗

''I see. Don't worry I will. It's good to not entirely focus on leveling up all the time as I was doing, my life was a little bit blend. However-''

Suddenly, Alex stopped talking as if he sensed something, the left side of his faint red lip tugged upwards creating a sinister smirk on his handsome face.

'The fish has taken the bait. Time to ripe some benefits.'

〖Indeed. For a moment I was afraid they wouldn't come.〗Silveria said.

'There is no way he won't come. People like him are too predictable.' Alex said before taking the direction of a deserted alley.

After entering the alley, he stopped before saying, ''Come out there is no to continue lurking in the darkness like some thief.''

Clap Clap Clap !!

There was a clapping sound followed the entrance of ten individuals blocking Alex escaping routes, it was the leader of the group who was clapping his hand as if to congratulate Alex for noticing that he was being followed.

''I guess you are not all in the face after all.'' The leader dressed in black from head to toe, only his eyes were visible said.

''Well, at least you finally showed up, seriously I was tired of waiting for you to come. For a moment I even wondered that maybe you will not come. Guess, I was wrong, here you mobs are. Let's quickly get over it. I've something else to do.'' Alex said while yawning heavily.

The ten individuals expressions darkened at Alex's words, if what he said was true then it means, he lured them here. To put it more simply it means he was confident of taking care of them. The leader of the group became cautious and decided to probe him a little.

''Quite joking will you? There's no way what you said it's true Alexander Touch, soon to be D Rank Adventurer if you succeed the test that is.''

''Oh? It seems you have done your homework Mr. Fishburns or should I call you Larry Fishburns instead?'' Alex said amused.

The leader, no Larry Fishburns stopped for a moment because he was astonished, he was covered not to let the other party know his identity yet he has been easily identified.

''How do you know it was me?'' Larry asked perplexed. Having been discovered, Larry sees no meaning in hiding anymore.

''Simple no matter what you wear, the demeanor I'm the young master from a noble house doesn't change. Your eyes also betrayed you, the look of disdain and I'm superior to anybody can't be concealed. And more importantly, as I had said at the start, I was expecting you. I knew you will personally come because you will want to trample on me. The pleasure of trampling on me is too sweet, it surpasses any danger for you not to come. You are too full of yourself for not doing exactly as I predicted.'' Alex explained everything so nonchalantly that for a moment Larry feels like a clown dancing on someone else turn.

Fear assaulted him at the thought that everything Alex had done early was for this exact moment, for this exact situation to happen. If it was true then he's quite frightening. Larry hastily shook his head, refusing to believe Alex.

''Nonsense, you did not predict everything.''

''You are right. I did not predict you'll come with those thrashes I have thrashed previously. I guess I have been too lenient previously.'' Alex said while observing the four individuals men in the back trying to make themselves small.

Hearing Alex's words, they visibly trembled, they did their best not to show it, nevertheless, Alex still saw it.

Larry's complexion darkened, he hasn't anticipated that Alex could also identify the four men at the back, considering how heavily they have dressed themselves to not be identified.

His eyes narrowed as he started thinking about a possible solution to have things under control because things were about to spiral out of his control.

90: Gracier's Days

At the same time when Alex entered the deserted alley, at The Moonlight Inn, in the kitchen Gracier was wearing a tablier, hair tied in French braids style, she was helping Ms. Lana cook.

On the other side, Lea was busy serving with another waitress.

''Thank you Gracier and sorry to ask you to help me out when you must be tired after your training. Sigh! Still hasn't come back yet your big brother? I hope he's doing fine.'' Ms. Lana said worriedly.

Waving her hands, Gracier told her not to worry.

''Big brother is fine. He's already coming back. He said he has something to take care of, that he is going to be late.''

Indeed Alex had informed her of his tardiness.

''That's good to know. You should take a break.'' Ms. Lana said before getting back to work.

Gracier nodded her head and went outside through the backyard.

The starry night above was beautiful as usual. There were lighter patches, clusters of faint and bold light, the constellations altered according to the time of year. These were the same stars that greeted the ancients, the same ones that would be there in millions of years like the guardians of time. Gracier sat back against the cool wood of the bench outside and slowly got lost in thought as she admired the stars twinkling in the night sky.

She was remembering what happened in those three days, about her so said training.

Talking about training, well more like subjugation, Gracier couldn't help but smile thinking about how it's happened.

*Flashback

It happened the day Alex left, after her Big brother left Gracier also went to the Guild. Exchanging few jokes with Leena who by the way noticed Gracier started to call her directly by her name, she did not mind because she had guessed the reason why Gracier was doing this. She also noticed the subtle change in Gracier's body, others may have not noticed it, but she was different, she did notice it and it was not hard to guess that it was somehow related to Alex.

She would confirm her guess once seeing Alex. Talking about the boy, it seems he went on some errands alone, probably to use the Wyvern's heart, Leena couldn't wait and see what changes he will go through. What surprise he would bring because the boy was full of surprise.

Suddenly, Leena was brought out of her stupor by Gracier.

''I'm going to take a request to slain goblins to train. So, I'll be going, see you soon Leena, and don't worry I'll let you Big brother know that you ask how he is doing.'' Gracier stood up after taking a goblins subjugation request.

''Okay, be prudent. Don't overdo it.'' Leena advised her.

''Roger.''

Gracier said before leaving the Guild, once outside she spotted Eleonora, that plain looking girl that like to harass her Big brother. The corners of her mouth lifted into a smile as she came up with a plan.

After enacting the said plan in her mind, she took another direction, and coincidentally the direction she took crossed with the one the girl was taking, so undoubtedly they would cross paths.

Indeed they did, Gracier acted surprised.

''Sorry, do excuse me to have bumped into you. Oh? Isn't Big sister Eleonora?'' Gracier asked after apologizing.

'Big sister? Since when did I become your Big sister?' Eleonora thought however she did not show it on her face.

Smiling Eleonora asked, ''Isn't it Alex's sister?''

''Indeed, it's me.''

''I see and where is your, Big brother? Usually, you two are together.'' Eleonora asked after not noticing that Gracier was all alone, without her Big brother in the vicinity.

''Oh? Big brother. He went running some errands. As for me, I decided to tour the city.''

Gracier explained and continued walking beside Eleonora.

''That good. I'm going to accomplish a request. See you around.'' Eleonora said before going in another direction.

''See you,'' Gracier said before going in another direction.

However, soon coincidentally she encounters Eleonora again, and even if the latter was a nitwit she would have known that something was amiss.

Eleonora stayed silent and continued walking with Gracier beside her, they continued walking for few streets until she was forced to ask.

''I thought you said you were going on a city tour?''

''I do.''

''Then why are you following me?''

''I dunno what you're talking about,'' Gracier says, acting innocently.

Eleonora's lips twitched, she stopped and asked, ''Forget it. Say, what do you want?

Gracier beamed before explaining she wants to follow her to kill some monsters and while at the same time hones her skills.

Eleonora considered it for a moment before deciding to take Gracier with her. Like this, she would takes advantage of the girl to obtain some information on her Big brother in whom she was interested and besides it will only be today, tomorrow she can concentrate on her original goal. She thought.

''Okay, I accept. Let's go.''

''Thanks, Big sister Eleonora.''

''No need for thanks. I'm only helping you today.'' Eleonora made it known she was only planning to help her only for today.

Gracier only smiled, Eleonora mistook it for her agreeing to her condition.

Oh! How wrong she was.

And soon she will come to learn this fact.

The next day, Eleonora once again coincidentally meet with Gracier. The latter innocently forced her to help her. Sighing Eleonora helped Gracier because yesterday she did not manage to gain anything from the little girl. Maybe today was going to be different. She thought.

Unfortunately, she still did not manage to get anything useful except for Gracier all the time praising how wonderful and exceptional her Big brother was without telling her what he had done to be so exceptional in the girl's eyes.

At the end of the second day, Eleonora thought it would be the end, however, the next day she still coincidentally encounters Gracier.

''Hello, Big sister Eleonora. What a coincidence.'' Gracier said with an innocent smile.

'Coincidence my foot. You were clearly waiting for me here. I have even changed route, yet I still coincidentally meet you and you are saying it's coincidental, if it's then I'm the reincarnated Goddess of Demon.' Eleonora thought inwardly while outwardly she maintains her smiling face, however, those who knew her would have seen that her smile was forced.

Even Gracier took notice of this, however, she acted as if she had not seen anything.

'Big brother said your face must be thicker than anything when you are taking advantage of someone more than you should.' Gracier thought.

Eleonora heaved a sigh before deciding to help the little girl farm some XP. After three days she comes to learn that the girl was not innocent, nor she's naïve as she tried to portray. She was really shameless and cunning.

At the end of the third day just before Alex came back and encounter Sera, the two decided to stop.

And before separating Gracier sightly bowed her head to thank Eleonora who smiled happily hearing the first words, however, Gracier's last words made her lips twitch.

''Thank you for the help today as well. You've been a lifesaver. I can't thank you enough. Well, good evening, and who knows we may coincidentally meet tomorrow as well.''

'No more. This girl is too shameless.' Eleonora thought before disappeared as if running away, leaving a dumbfounded Gracier behind.

Shaking her head Gracier murmured, ''To think Big sister Eleonora is this shy.''

She smiled, her gain in these three was not small, her Big brother will proud of her achievement. She thought.

Meanwhile, in another dimension entirely made of flame a beautiful woman was watching all days along what happened, and hearing Gracier's words she smiled, ''My child is sure interesting.''

End of Flashback*

Back to the current world, Gracier's location.

After remembering what happened, Gracier smile widened and she said a little bit dejected.

''Sigh! Big brother said he's coming back today. What a shame. If not I would have encountered Big sister Eleonora accidentally again and generous as she is, she would have helped me train, helped me gain few levels.''

[Shameless] Ignia who was in her dimension made of flame couldn't help but blurt out after hearing Gracier innocently say this.

If Sera and Silveria were here and learned what happened, they would have smiled bitterly while thinking,

'Indeed, shamelessness is in the blood.'