Death Guns In Another World

Chapter 262 - 249: An Unexpected Visitor

After spending few minutes outside, Alex went back to his room to sleep. Luna and Maria slept in the same room as Sakuya, too tired after tonightʼs event.

The next day morning, Maria and Sakuya returned to their mansion. Sakuyaʼs expression remained unchanged as if what happened last night didnʼt happen; Alex didnʼt pursue the matter either.

One hour after Maria and Sakuya left, Alex got an unexpected visitor.

Alex, who was inside his library reading some in-depth information about the monsters inside dungeons, got startled when he heard that the second princess came to visit him.

ʼʼWhat are you going to do?” Gracier asked; like her brother, she was also reading some pieces of information about the dungeonʼs ecosystem, and she was aware of the past that existed between her brother and the second princess.

She was not the only one, though; Luna was also present in the library; she closed the book she was reading and removed her glace before looking at Alex in silence. She was curious about what Alex would do.

ʼʼHah! I will see her.ʼʼ Alex finally decided after taking a deep breath. Judging by the butlerʼs expression, the princess wouldnʼt go without seeing him.

ʼʼI will be right back, girls,ʼʼ Alex announced before leaving the library.

ʼʼDo you think itʼs a good thing for a brother to go? What if the princess came with bad intentions?” Gracier couldnʼt help but ask this question; she closed her book; she was not in the mood to continue reading. Currently, she was more concerned about the reason for the princessʼs visit.

ʼʼRelax, I doubt the second princess came with bad intentions.ʼʼ Luna calmed Gracier.

ʼʼShe is probably here in the hope of mending her broken relationship with Alex to get a fresh start. Obviously, her end goal must be to have Alex work for her, join her faction like Leonardo and others; however, she wonʼt say anything because she knows that Alex will not accept, she would try to win him over slowly.ʼʼ Luna added how she saw things.

Gracier nodded her head, having finally understood what was going on.

ʼʼBrother should chase that vixen away,ʼʼ Gracier said as she doesnʼt like the fact that her brother being used.

Luna chuckled when she heard Gracierʼs words; she had expected such a reaction.

ʼʼYou are right, but better have a lot of allies than enemies. Besides, the relationship between them hadnʼt gotten to the point that they would become mortal enemies. Your brother is smart; I donʼt think he will let himself get used.ʼʼ Luna explained.

Gracier couldnʼt only wait for Alex to come back to tell them how the meeting went.

•••••

Meanwhile, Alex was walking toward the reception room where the princess was waiting.

Silveria had materialized and was walking beside him.

ʼʼWhat are you going to do? Outright refuse her?ʼʼ She asked; the two knew why the second princess came.

ʼʼLetʼs hear what she has to say. Honestly, speaking I want to chase her away, but I controlled myself and decided to see her. I will make my decision after hearing what she has to say.ʼʼ Alex said before entering the reception room; Silveria had already disappeared.

When Alex entered the room, his eyes quickly swept through the room to finally land on the blue-haired woman sitting gracefully on the sofa; behind this woman stood a guard; he had a cold expression, his posture was straight like a sharpened spear. Even though he stood there, he was emitting an intense pressure that only Experts would emit.

The man in silver armor gave Alex and glance, then a bow before vanishing from the room.

Alex wasnʼt surprised when this happens as he had the feeling that it must be the princess order.

ʼʼMorning, princess.ʼʼ

Alex said after sitting across the second princess; the latter smiled before saying,

ʼʼGood morning Alexander. Happy birthday, by the way.ʼʼ

Alex only nodded his head; he was not surprised that Katherina knew that yesterday was his birthday; she must have gotten the information somewhere, and Alex was too lazy to ask where she got that information from.

ʼʼWhat brings your highness here?” Alex went straight to the point; thereʼs no need to beat around the bush; it was a waste of time.

Seeing Alexʼs unwelcome expression, Katherina sighed before sipping the tea that one of Alexʼs servants served.

ʼʼIʼm here from us to start anew. To build a good relationship.ʼʼ Katherina declared.

Alex snickered, ʼʼWhat for?”

ʼʼI believe that we must join hands, or at least be on good terms, like that it would be easy to forms an alliance in the future. Unlike others, you are smart, the general populace might not be aware, but a storm is brewing. Thereʼs some unusual movement coming from the demon continent. Who knows, maybe another Demon King was on the rise.

We must be united, not fighting each other.ʼʼ Katherina explained.

Alex wore a slight smile on his face, not stopping her; he just watched her talk.

ʼʼI know that I made a mistake on our first meeting. But is there anybody that never makes a mistake? I donʼt think so. We all make a mistake at some point of time in our life. If you know what you did wrong and correct it, I think itʼs a good thing. I made a blunder, and now Iʼm trying to correct it.

My previous approaches may have lacked sincerity. However, my coming here today can attest to how sincere I am. So, I hope you can consider my words sincerely.ʼʼ

ʼʼHeh? Do you think that everything can be erased so easily? Didnʼt you send some assassins after me? When I was still in Eriaʼs city, if not because of Elseriaʼs protection, there will not be an end to the amount of trouble I would have faced. Now, you want me to forget everything? Cut the crap.

Donʼt joke with me.ʼʼ Alex bellowed, a powerful pressure was emitted from his body, going straight toward Katherina.

The latter didnʼt do anything; just before the pressure could crash against her, it got dispersed by her aura.

Alex may appear cold on the outside; however, inside, he was surprised; his earlier outburst was because he had a goal in mind, as he couldnʼt appraise the princess; he decided to use this method to gauge the latter power and what he found surprised. At the same time, he didnʼt know her exact level; she was without at Rank 10.

ʼʼI understand your words. While I asked none of them to make things difficult for you, it was, in fact, because of me they acted to please me. As for the matter concerning the assassination attempt you suffered on your way here, Iʼm sorry about it.ʼʼ

Surprisingly, Katherina bowed slightly when she was saying these words. Alex was surprised beyond as he hadnʼt expected Katherina to bow to him out of the blue.

He was not the only one surprised by the current situation; the silver armored man who was hiding was surprised as well; he couldnʼt help but ask himself if Alex was worth it. However, he was soon forced to reconsider this question when he recalled the boyʼs frightening connections.

One of them was looking at him; even though the man couldnʼt locate where Silveria was, he knew she had her Aura locked on him; if he makes any wrong move, he didnʼt know what would happen. No, strong as he is, the man doubts if he could win if he were to confront Alexʼs master.

ʼHow troublesome.ʼ the silver armored man muttered.

ʼʼSigh! Raise your head, princess.ʼʼ

On the other side, Alex was forced to say this as it appears that if he didnʼt say anything, Katherina wasnʼt planning to raise her head.

Katherina lifted her head, and with a thin smile on her lips, she asked,

ʼʼSo, will you accept my offer? Letʼs start anew.ʼʼ

ʼʼWhat is your real goal? Thereʼs no way you just came here to make peace with me.ʼʼ

Instead of answering her, Alex proceeds to ask Katherinaʼs true motivation for visiting him.

Katherina chuckled and said, ʼʼYou are smart, so you know the answer. I may have another goal in mind, but I sincerely wish to make peace with you, to start anew on good terms. Well, nobody does anything without a goal in mind. You coming here is because you have a goal in mind. Letʼs take, for example, your earlier outburst; you did it with a goal in mind; am I wrong?”

Alexʼs face stayed impassive; he refused to say a word; his silence was a form of acknowledgment.

ʼʼI understand everything you have said. While I may not like you, I understand that itʼs better to have many allies than enemies. Sigh! I have suffered too much at your-”

Katherina didnʼt let Alex finish his words before clicking her fingers; a beautiful black pair of boots appeared in front of them, there was a small design of wings carved on the boots.

ʼʼBecause yesterday was your birthday, and I couldnʼt participate in, I brought you a gift,ʼʼ Katherina announced before placing the boots on the table.

A beautiful smile appeared on Alexʼs face when he saw the black boots.