Primordial Expanse: I have the Strongest Talent! - Chapter 91

Chapter 91: Meeting
“Tell me more about this Alex person.” Bertram asked Kilian, his interest seemed genuine.

“Of course, sir. His first encounter with the town wasn’t like the normal one newcomers have when they arrive here. His background was and still is completely unknown to us, so the guards took him into the barracks for interrogation, as well as to check if he was listed as wanted.”

Bertram listened intensely as Kilian continued.

“However, still nothing came up regarding Alex. This prompted the guards to set him free, but it was reported that something set Alex off inside the barracks and he pressured two of our guards, Marco and Brune, to the point that they were stunned by fear.”

At this point, both of them became silent so they could consider the weight of the words Kilian had just spoken.

“Hmm, it seems this ‘Alex’ is quite strong, probably at least E- rank if his aura was enough to stun two F rank guards. Things could become quite troublesome for us if he sticks around these parts. Make sure to keep a close eye on him — I’ll arrange a meeting with him in the coming days, to try and gleen some more information about his background. It’ll be troublesome if he’s the son of some powerful warrior family.”

Bertram seemed quite troubled by Alex’s presence in Monty town, his background being completely unknown was a problem for him.

“Yes sir.” Kilian obeyed and respectfully left the room to perform his duties.

‘I can only hope you don’t interfere in our plans, for your sake Alex…’

***

‘Another 500 gold, that seems like a decent amount to purchase a weapon!’

Alex walked out of Martha’s store with more clinking bags of gold swinging from his waist.

It had been another 3 days since Father Bertram had returned to the village, and things had gradually turned back to normal again. The only noticeable difference was the higher number of guards patrolling the village and its outskirts, as well as the livelier and more enthusiastic atmosphere of the people.

More guards could be explained by the guards Father Bertram brought back with him joining the ranks of the current ones, which Alex didn’t pay any notice to.

None of them were strong enough to be a threat to him anyway.

In fact, quite strangely, he hadn’t met anyone above F+ rank in this village other than himself, which seemed very strange considering there were E- rank beasts and higher lurking out there.

It was unlikely they would actually attack this small town, but if they did then the residents were basically toast. They’d be helpless in front of something like that Shadow wolf.

Speaking of the Shadow Wolf, it had now been reduced to a pile of meat only 25% of its original size, attributed to Alex’s constant consumption of the beast’s meat. Anything else he didn’t consume he stored inside the forest, hidden from both humans and beasts.

The residents knew he was strong, but he didn’t want them finding out just how strong he was.

As he was walking through the streets, counting his gold coins right out in the open for everyone to see, he was suddenly stopped by someone standing in the middle of the road.

“Ahem-”

But Alex just walked around them before they could even cough their words up.

However, Alex’s interest was piqued when the person moved at a speed far too high for an F+ rank to reach, to arrive right back in front of him.

This time, he met the person’s eyes square on.

In front of him, stood a tall and handsome man. He had dark, black hair styled into curtains and wore a clean and tidy tuxedo.

“Might I have a moment of your time, sir Alex.” The man spoke in an elegant tone to Alex.

Standing in front, Alex wasn’t interested in all of these flashy clothes or fancy manner of speech.

No, instead he was most interested in the fact that this man was the first human he had met in this place that was the same rank as him.

Though, obviously he didn’t think he was anywhere near a match for his strength.

Alex nodded at the man, giving him the go ahead.

“My name is Kilian, the head butler of the Mayor of this town, Father Bertram. My request is simple — Father Bertram would like you to meet him at his manor, you are free to deny this request of course.”

Kilian kept up his same polite and elegant tone the whole time he spoke, which Alex didn’t particularly like.

The concept of etiquette and saving face that these nobles liked to adhere to were something Alex had never liked, even before he came to the Primordial Expanse.

They were basically trained from childhood how to mask their real emotions and intentions, essentially making them the perfect liars and gaslighters. You could never really know what’s going on inside the head of someone like this.

But considering Alex had plans to meet the Mayor anyway, he accepted Kilian’s proposal and followed him at a leisurely pace towards the centre of the town, where the manor stood.

“There are some things you should know before you meet the esteemed sir: first you should bow when you meet him to show respect to his noble status, and you should retain a respectful tone all throughout the meeting.” Kilian informed Alex, expecting him to fully comply like any other civilised person of the Cavernous empire would.

But Alex’s response was completely out of his expectations.

“Scoff, I’d like to remind you that he requested the meeting with me, not the other way round. I’ll speak how I do with everyone, and I bow to no-one who hasn’t already earned my respect.”

Alex’s remarks came as a big shock to Kilian, and even he, with all his training, found it difficult to keep his composure and not lash out at Alex.

‘It seems this person is from a lowly birth, as any esteemed noble would never act so impetuous!’

The remainder of the journey towards the manor was finished in silence.