Primordial Chaos Dragon Tower: Harem System

Chapter 352: Back to Westport City

It took him a couple of hours, but Kent managed to enter Vastport City quietly this time. 

He wasn't even stopped at the entrance, so he quickly made his way toward the Silver Leaf Auction House, which was still doing thousands in business even after the auction. 

"Welcome back, distinguished customer," Kent, who had quickly made his way toward the room where he received his items, was greeted warmly. 

"Please, I would like to meet someone. She is expecting me," Kent said, and the lady nodded. 

"Indeed, my lady left word that if you were to appear here, you should be directed to VIP Room One," the lady smiled. 

"Kindly follow me." 

Kent nodded and started following her. Soon, they were in front of VIP Room One. 

"You may enter," the lady said. Kent nodded and entered the room. The moment he did, he came face to face with a dark-veiled lady who, despite staring at her, gave the impression that her presence was not entirely there. 

It was as if she was both in and out of existence. 

"You are finally here," her voice, however, was human and full of energy. 

"I am here, my lady," Kent said as he sat down. He knew the being in front of him was the strongest in the world, considering the peak of this world was the Core Formation stage, and she was at that stage. 

"My lady, huh? Someone of your wealth and background shouldn't call me that way," she smiled behind her veil. 

"That's the thing, my lady. I don't have any background. If you look, you wouldn't find anything about me. So, calling you 'my lady' is more than polite, pleasant, and perhaps... sexy," Kent smiled, and the lady smiled as well. 

"Why is it sexy?" she asked. 

"Calling you 'Kingdom Protector' is meh. Also, calling you 'the lady in the veil' isn't that cute. But 'my lady'? That, I can work with." 

"Haha, you are funny," the lady laughed, making Kent smile as well. 

"Not many can be this calm in front of me if they knew I am a Kingdom Protector. But I guess you are built differently. Your confidence matches your strength." 

She smiled, remembering how Kent and his brute handled the bat, who, despite winning against them, still lost and was now hiding in a cave, thinking that would make any difference. 

"I try to balance the two. Without strength, overconfidence can only result in your early death—and perhaps a good beating." 

"So, are you confident you can navigate the current dangers surrounding you?" the lady asked. 

"I believe all those tired of living should approach me. I don't mind taking possession of their bodies, souls, and wealth." 

"They are in the thousands." 

"I don't mind."

"Most are Root Ascensions and ancient battle-hardened beings." 

"I'll cross that bridge when I get there." 

"What about against the Root Sovereigns? The one you fought against had just broken through. And in case you don't know, the difference between a level 1 and level 2 Sovereign is akin to the gap between heaven and earth. 

Can you confidently say you will be able to escape or defend against the attack of such beings?" 

Kent didn't answer. He just smiled and recalled what Akira had told him about the Guardian Knights of Sabatan. 

He knew he was strong, but he wasn't at the level to be fighting Sovereigns—at least not until his swordsmanship reached a certain stage. 

In fact, he knew that without gaining Transcendence, going against Sovereigns would be dangerous. But he wasn't alone. 

He had Kaizo, who would soon break through into the Ascension stage, and Veydris, who was sitting at the peak of the Transcendent stage but could solo an Ascension stage expert. 

If anything, the question should be whether or not the Sovereign would be able to leave after getting humiliated by a brat and his abnormal subordinates. 

"A wise man once said, 'The metal is arrogant because of its hardness, but the moment it is submerged in fire, it becomes soft and can be beaten into any shape.'" Kent's smile bloomed. 

"I'm not saying I alone can beat a Sovereign, but when the time comes, I won't be lying on the ground oozing blood. 

I will stand and smile at them, for they don't have what it takes to kill me." His confidence was oozing, making the lady smirk under her veil. 

"You should be careful. There are many dangers already chasing after you, some in hiding, just waiting for you to slip up so they can swoop in and take everything."

"I will heed your advice, my lady," Kent nodded to her warning. 

"It's good to hear that." She took out a spatial ring and handed it over to Kent. "Only 14 were deemed worthy to receive the Spirit Enlightenment Fruit, considering most tried to come after you." 

"Thank you, my lady, but I don't really need this. I just wanted to see those who still have some dignity. At least 14 are still humans at heart." 

He gave back the spatial ring to the lady and asked for something instead. 

"In exchange for these fruits, I would like to know the names of these 14 who qualified for them." The lady nodded and retrieved a scroll from her spatial ring. 

"I have their names, professions, and everything else you will need to locate them," she said, handing the scroll to Kent. 

"Thank you, my lady." He smiled as he placed the scroll away. 

"You can just call me Big Sister Vari. You can always come and visit me if you want to talk." 

Kent nodded and stood up. He wanted to walk away but stopped and took out a Dark Golden Ambrosia Apple. 

"Take this as payment for helping me with my troubles." Visibly, Kent could tell she was shocked, as her hands shook for a moment when he placed the apple in her palm. 

"Then I'll be on my way now, Big Sister Vari. I'll see you soon enough, and perhaps, next time, we can grab dinner and see where this new connection takes us." 

His smile contained something else as he walked away, leaving the poor lady to look at his retreating back and sigh. 

"Just who are you, Kent Madson?" She looked at the fruit in her hands, and her body shuddered. 

"I can finally reach the third stage and even have the chance to rise to the peak the moment my Spirit Core upgrades."