Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter! - Chapter 151

Chapter 151: Visit
Chapter 151: Visit

The sky was already turning dark when Vincent exited the Tower of Speed.

The moment he stepped out, he immediately spotted Valyn and the others sitting in a gazebo.

Looking around, it seemed his actions today hadn’t caused much commotion, other than the undeniable fact that he cleared the Tier 1 and 2 trials, which made him smile as he thought about it.

He approached them and quickly noticed that, aside from the dozing plump rabbit in Valyn’s arms, he could feel the gaze of Axl Swift.

Although the stare was not hostile, he could tell that Axl was unhappy for some reason.

He wondered what had happened.

On the other hand, Valyn and Ellie were smiling at him warmly, which confused him even more.

“Welcome back,” said Valyn.

“You’re quite good at hiding your strength, huh,” Ellie commented.

She was definitely impressed by Vincent’s ability since she also knew the difficulty of the Tower of Speed trials.

Vincent simply shook his head wryly.

He was not hiding his strength. He was just a mere Tier 1; it was his basic attributes that were insane.

At that moment, Axl Swift joined the conversation. He had a polite smile.

“Congratulations. As expected of a younger brother of the Witch Fox, you are also a genius. I’m not going to deny that you surprised me, but how did you do it? Did you receive any help?”

Vincent didn’t react to Axl’s words.

Although he sounded polite, he was evidently asking about his secret or doubting him. Well, if he were in his shoes, he would doubt himself too.

How could a mere Tier 1 defeat Peak Tier 2 Origin Warriors, not only in speed but also in basic force?

Generally, Origin Warriors mainly focused on cultivating one attribute. For example, a Peak Tier 1 Origin Warrior with 20 Force Points who had awakened a talent or trait that enhanced strength would focus on cultivating their Force attribute.

Once they raised it past 20, it meant that the Origin Warrior had officially become a Tier 2 (1★) Origin Warrior.

Therefore, knowing the final stage for Tier 2 trials, Vincent had to fight against Peak Tier 2 Origin Warriors with 40 Attribute Points.

Furthermore, with the differences in racial traits, Vincent had to fight against races with superior physiques.

Axl couldn’t understand it. As far as he knew, there were barely any humans who managed to clear the Tier 2 trials. Some succeeded only because they were lucky to be in a good team.

Just as Axl Swift was waiting for Vincent’s response, Valyn chimed in, “I believe it’s not important how he did it. Why? Are you doubting my younger brother’s strength? Or perhaps you still don’t want to accept your loss?”

Vincent tilted his head slightly at Valyn’s words, noticing Axl Swift’s expression darken briefly before he forced a bitter smile.

“Heh, you have nothing to worry about, Witch Fox. I know how to accept a loss,” Axl said with a bitter smile.

Seeing the confusion in Vincent’s eyes, Ellie leaned in and whispered something to him, clearing his confusion and slightly surprising him.

He finally realized why Valyn was in such a good mood.

His attention then shifted to Axl, who returned to his usual polite smile. “So, are we done here? If so, would you like to visit my family household now?”

Valyn looked at Vincent and Ellie, seeking their opinions.

Ellie gave her a look that conveyed she was free to decide.

Vincent gave a nonchalant nod.

Upon seeing this, Axl smiled and said, “Please, follow me.”

Soon, after a brief wait, an expensive-looking carriage pulled by a pair of 6-ft tall red-skinned stallions arrived. Both stallions were at Peak Tier 2.

Shortly after, Vincent saw a fortified wall and, within it, a traditional-style small castle.

As the gate opened, a pair of well-built Agisaurs in silver armor greeted Axl Swift as he stepped out of the carriage.

“Welcome back, Third Young Master.”

“Welcome back, Third Young Master.”

Axl simply nodded at them.

“These are my guests. I want you to prepare a feast for them and individual rooms for them to rest in.”

“As you wish.”

The guards quickly left to carry out Axl’s orders after switching with others.

Axl then turned to his guests.

“This is my territory. Nothing bad is going to happen to you here. You have my permission to roam around. I’ll call for you later when the feast is ready.”

With that, Axl left, leaving the three of them at a loss.

“He invited us, but he just left like that…” Ellie muttered.

Valyn heard her but ignored her, turning to Vincent.

“Why didn’t you continue challenging the Tower of Speed trials?” she asked.

Vincent remained silent for a moment before responding.

“I’m not powerful enough yet to compete against Peak Tier 3…”

That was a fact. Before leaving the tower, he had asked Li Ruoruo many questions to test her knowledge about Origin Warriors and the Origin World.

He specifically asked about the attribute points of a Peak Tier 3 Origin Warrior.

With his current attribute points, he wouldn’t be able to clear the Tier 3 trials.

It made him realize he was lucky to have obtained the Legendary-grade skill from the Tower of Illusions, giving him an insane advantage that was enough to conquer the trials.

The three of them roamed around the Great Swift Clan castle while conversing.

Great Swift Clan Castle, Axl Swift’s office.

Axl was sitting behind an office table with a serious expression, looking at a middle-aged man from the human race standing nervously in front of him.

Behind him stood his personal servant, an Agisuar with a rough appearance, expressionless.

“Who are you?” Axl questioned.

“T-Third Young Master of the Great Swift Clan, I’m Bolo, a member of the Boltor Clan. I’m here to report about Young Master Clark’s situation.”

Axl showed no reaction. He had already assumed the man’s background. However, he was curious about Clark’s situation.

He was still upset that he had lost an important item he had decided to bet on, thinking he would certainly win after giving Clark enough help.

In an expressionless tone, he said, “Tell me what happened.”

Bolo began narrating what had happened inside the Tower of Speed and how Clark Boltor had kept screaming “Stop!” while holding his face after being sent back to Astralis.

Axl Swift wore an incredulous expression as Bolo finally finished narrating the event.

“He beat the other challengers alone?!” he exclaimed inwardly. He couldn’t believe it, as he had assumed Vincent had received help from a strong group.

However, he was gravely mistaken. Vincent didn’t need any help at all!

Even his personal attendant, Silo, was equally incredulous.

The two looked at each other, wondering if Bolo’s information was accurate.

Eventually, Axl calmed down. He asked, still expressionless, “So, what do you expect me to do? I already helped your young master. It’s his fault he failed to do his job. He even lost my rare item. Furthermore, your young master is useless now.”

That was a fact. Clark Boltor would never appear in the Origin World again.

Bolo was stunned by Axl’s response. Since their clans had a good relationship and Clark often boasted that they were as close as brothers, he had expected Axl to help them enact vengeance.

Axl continued, “It seems you don’t understand. Our clans only have a business relationship. It’s not our job to clean up your mess. Please, go back. If you really want my family’s help, tell your patriarch to ask my father. I won’t be taking that risk for your clan.”

After that, Axl asked Silo to escort Bolo out.

“Third Young Master, are you planning to cut the Boltor Family from your plans?” Silo asked curiously.

Axl looked at him for a second before responding, “Why not? When there’s a better choice in front of me?”

Axl then gazed out the window, looking at Vincent and the two women beside him, roaming around.

—

Somewhere in Astralis, Li Ruoruo, now wearing a commonly known black-and-white maid outfit, was currently half-kneeling on the silver-plated floor within a dimly lit room.

In front of her was a thin black silk screen, obscuring the appearance of the person behind it.

“Master, I’ve had a chance to meet the young master in the Origin World,” Li Ruoruo said in a very respectful tone, albeit with a hint of excitement.

After she spoke, the room fell silent. The person behind the screen didn’t immediately respond, making Li Ruoruo worry she might have made a mistake.

After a while, the person finally spoke.

“Li Ruoruo…”

The voice was very indistinct, hiding the owner’s gender.

“Yes, Master.”

“Do you still remember what I told you regarding having a connection with the young master?”

“Yes, Master.”

“Tell me.”

“We are not allowed to help the young master intentionally.”

“So?”

“Don’t worry, Master. I acted according to the rules. I was inside the Tower of Speed when I encountered the young master. I didn’t intentionally help him.” Li Ruoruo put emphasis on the word “intentionally.”

“Intentionally, huh… Anyway, tell me more about what happened.”

“Yes, Master. It was like this…”

Li Ruoruo then recounted all the events that transpired, without missing any detail except for the fact that she called him ‘young master.’ If her master learned about that, she would definitely be punished.

“Hoh… The Boltor Clan, a nobody clan, actually dared to touch the young master…”

Li Ruoruo heard the amused tone of her master. However, she knew that tone was often used when the master was upset.

“Thank you for your time, my little disciple.”

“It’s my pleasure, Master.”

“Mm-hmm. You may go back and lock yourself in the punishment room for three days.”

“M-Master?!”

“Do you want me to increase it?”

“N-No, I’ll go back and lock myself up!” Li Ruoruo could only leave with bitter tears. She had no idea why her master still punished her.

The master was left alone in the room, gazing at the moon through the window.

“Master… the young master is growing strong. I hope you’re here to witness it…”