Chapter 633: [He's my father!]

"People these days have such poor inner quality! Good dogs don’t block the way, doesn’t anybody know this?"

A voice filled with disdain rang out once again. Then, a handsome youth dressed in a black fur-lined coat, casual purple T-shirt and black pants, effortlessly bypassed him, walked towards a stone boulder with a flat surface and sat down.

"Ah, isn’t this Fruit of Sweetness? Oh, there’s also Apple of Strength. This is indeed not too shabby, they even provide a fruit platter!"

Seeming as if he had discovered a new continent, the youth picked up the fruits he had found within the Chest and bit down. The sweetness was unparalleled.

As the youth’s voice sounded out, the initially bustling Gathering instantly became extremely silent. Only the sound of the willows dancing in the breeze along the riverside was left, giving off a gentle rustling sound.

Not too shabby?

Those were extremely rare fruits that are difficult to find, you know!

The players stared, their mouths were agape with shock. Nobody dared to believe what was happening.

Did he want to live anymore?

Those things, he actually just ate it without care? Those, those are Fain’s gifts—it wouldn’t matter if the girl refused it but for it to be eaten by other people, a rival nonetheless, isn’t this asking for trouble?

And for all people here, he actually provoked Fain, the leader of the Flaming Chariot, a top-ranked even among the players here?! Not only did he provoke him, he humiliated him not only in front of the girl he was interested in but also in front of so many people? What an act of killing two birds with one stone!

Most importantly, this youth seemed to be savoring it without a care for the world.

Isn’t this too cocky?

Fain’s expression turned black.

The bodyguards beside him, all their faces were also so black that water could drop out of it.

“You!!”

Clang! Clang! All the bodyguards pulled their swords.

Someone is actually challenging him…?!

He absolutely couldn’t stand this!

As Fain prepared to explode with rage, a soft wave of icy cold voice sounded out at his ear.

“Let me see who dares to act unruly!”

Not only Fain’s eyes but also those people in the surrounding, including her Guild member stared wide-eyed at the source of the voice. There, Kris Tian was staring at Fain and his entourage with icy cold eyes while standing beside the rock where the youth was nonchalantly eating fruit without care.

Fain frowned deeply. The hand gripping onto the sword at his waist almost turned white. What did Kris Tian’s words mean?

“Lady Kris Tian, what is the meaning of this?” Fain’s eyes turned icy cold. “Is this man the reason why you are refusing me?”

“… …” Kris Tian’s eyes widened slightly from Fain’s words. Then, her lips curled into a smile, “…that’s right. He is indeed, one of the reason…”

But completely not what you are thinking of—Kris Tian added in her heart. But she didn't say anything. It doesn't matter if he misunderstands. In any case, she doesn't like this person!

“You!” Fain stared at Kris Tian with a heavy expression. Gritting his teeth in anger and humiliation, he raised his hand and stops the angry people beside him from attacking. He stepped forward; ignored Kris Tian’s glare and look at the silver-haired youth. His face was incomparably cold.

Looking at the destroyed atmosphere, a hint of anger flashed within his eyes. But, in front of Kris Tian, he tried to keep his “gentlemanly” air and waxily smiles: “Let’s duel!” He cried out. “Lady Kris Tian is a crane among chickens. You are not worthy of her!”

Kris Tian’s jaws hanged open and her usual cold expression was now nowhere to be seen. Then, she suddenly frowned. What did he say? Who does he think he is? Is he denouncing her father...?! And to think he would do it in front of her! Did he think he had lived enough?!

The silver-haired youth; Allen stared at Fain oddly. What? What did he mean by not worthy of her? I’m her father for god’s sake—if this person knows of it, what kind of face does he make…? Allen’s lips curled into a mischievous grin. He didn’t respond, instead, he lied down on the rock, propped his elbow and supported his chin as he stared at Fain with a condescending look.

“What?! Do you fear?” Fain saw Allen’s disregard and immediately snorted. “You’re nothing but a coward and you still think you can be matched with Lady Kris Tian. Aren’t you overestimating yourself?”

“I dare you to say that again!” Kris Tian’s expression turned extremely cold. She stepped forward, gnashing her teeth in anger. Someone actually calls her father a coward and insulted him in front of her?! Does he dare?!

“Lady Kris Tian, this between men!” Fain heard Kris Tian’s words and frowned coldly.

“You—” Kris Tian gritted her teeth and raised her hand. However, when she was about to lash out in anger, someone grabbed her hand. Startled, Kris Tian turned around, “Fa—”

“What are you doing? Didn’t you hear what he said? He said it’s between men. What are you interfering for?”

She wanted to say something but didn’t and instead, sighs. Her father seemed to be amused...whatever. She shrugged her shoulder and stepped forward. It's not like she didn't understand what his personality was these past few days...

“Hmph! At least you are sensible!” Fain sneered.

“Do you really want to do this?” Allen looks at Fain with a faint smile.

Calm and indifferent.

“What? Scared? If you are a man, why don’t you step forward and stop hiding behind a woman!”

“…oh well, not my problem then…” Allen muttered indifferently. Then, his expression changed and a majestic aura surged forth, like water from a broken dam.

In that instant, as if hit by an invisible hammer from above, Fain’s vision suddenly distorted and before he can cry out in alarm, he felt his vision suddenly go black and he fell on the ground like a marionette with its strings snapped.

“Your Highness!!!”

“You bastard!! How dare you!!”

“Dieee!!”

Fain’s bodyguard was shocked by the sudden change of event. They immediately rush towards Fain, while some went towards Allen who was still lying on the rock’s flat surface without a care. His lips curled upwards and then,

Boooom!!!

The people rushing towards him suddenly halted in their advance, their eyes widened in shock and under every person’s widened eyes and shock expression, the weapons they were holding, spears, swords and sabers, all broke instantaneously into several fragments and fell down.

At the same time, their wielders standing motionlessly, a large amount of blood flowed from their seven orifices, and their bodies fell down one by one on their back.

Seeing what happened, the other people felt terrified and immediately pick up Fain and their companions, running away. What happened was extremely strange and horrifying that many people stood rooted.

“What had happened? What did he do?”

“I, I don’t know…? He just stared at them and waited… then, suddenly…”

“Wait, don’t tell me… this is, Haoshoku Haki?!!”

“No way! Are you for real?!”

“Can you please stop joking! How the hell is it Haoshoku Haki?! Is this One P*ece Universe?!”

“Get real please! Kenbunshoku Haki and Busoshoku Haki exist—although I still haven’t seen someone who possesses Haoshoku Haki before but it is not impossible! He probably has it!”

“But unlike Kenbunshoku Haki and Busoshoku Haki, Haoshoku Haki is supposed to not exist and be obtained in the Silver Crystals! That is what the [ Treasure Hunter ] claimed and confirmed! Haoshoku Haki is special even among the greatest abilities there is!”

“Then, do you want to say he had acquired it and cultivated it?! But I haven’t seen anyone who had possessed it before!”

“But there is one now!”

Kris Tian watches the Flaming Chariot run away as if a fire was chasing them and couldn’t help but laugh in amusement.

“You are really mean… you didn’t have to do that. Isn’t this bullying the weak?”

“I didn’t start it and I even warned him many times…so it’s not on me…” Allen responded while biting down the fruit and savoring the sweetness on it. “Besides, who told him to mess with my little princess… I don’t care who it is, they could just get lost. I’m not planning to give my daughter away yet. I'm not that old to be a grandfather~” he smirked.

“Hearing you talk fatherly like that is really strange~” Kris Tian smiled gently. Although there was still awkwardness between them, more or less, she had already accepted Allen as her father. It’s not something to think about, after all, she wasn’t a little girl who couldn’t understand things.

Though, she had more problem than that—treating someone that looks extremely younger than her as her father really make her not knowing whether to cry or laugh. Allen was just too young, even looking younger than her. He more look to be her younger brother than anything.

“Why are you here? What about mom?”

Talking about her mother, Kris Tian’s eyes turned extremely soft and gentle, even her voice was like a whisper, serene and solemn.

“She’s with my sister and the others. They should be playing at the 8th Layer now…”

“8th layer?” Kris Tian frowned. Her voice has a tinge of worry laden with it.

“It’s fine… I have my clones guarding them. And besides, they have the strongest power and items in this place…” Allen said proudly.

“… …” Well, if he said it is, then it really is… Kris Tian nodded her head in understanding.

“Kris Tian, this is?”

At this moment, the group member of the New Hope Guild started walking closer while looking at Allen in curiosity. Kris Tian turned towards her Guild Mates and showed a confused expression. What is she going to say? Should she tell the truth…?

“Hello, sire we are Kris Tian’s Guild Mates, may I know the name of sire?” Ronie, seeing Kris Tian’s hesitation stepped forward with an amiable smile. He looks at Allen with a gaze full of interest but also a bit of vigilance. The latter’s power is completely above them, he wasn’t an idiot. Haoshoku Haki? It wasn’t that simple!

Someone with keen perception could not ignore that fighting spirit or probably, the murderous intent that had been completely released at that exact moment.

The spirit was extremely strong that it was capable of destroying physical stuff, much less a person’s mind. It’s similar to Haoshoku Haki but it’s actually just a mere display of aura. Then, here comes the question—just how strong can a person be to have such an aura that is capable of defeating powerful people like Fain in an instant?

That someone must be hella strong…!

It's not smart to antagonize such a person!

Ronie stared at the mysterious youth. He still retained his casual posture, but this time, his body did not have the same domineering aura that belonged to a king, not even the least bit of murderous intention. Instead, he gave off an illusory, almost unreal feeling full of indistinction. This immediate change of character as easily flipping a page of a book was certainly a wonder…

Who is this man…?

Allen turned towards Kris Tian and saw her hesitating, causing him to shrug his shoulders. It was not really that important as to whether she acknowledge him or not, after all, at this moment, he was indeed not the former him. He was another person from a different world and plane. He is her father but at the same time, not…

Furthermore, he was supposed to be dead in that world. Well, literally dead...

“My name is Sol, you’re Ronie from the New Hope…?” Allen’s voice was soft and friendly. He played with the fruit in his hand and stared at the youth in front of him…

“Not bad, a Mid-King realm expert…so young yet so capable…”

“Thank you for sire’s complement…!” Ronie was startled but his face somewhat turned relaxed after hearing Allen’s friendly compliment.

“Hey you, from which group are you?”

One of the females skipped over with a smile and asks.

“Group? Ah, you’re talking about the Guild teams, right? I’m from DAWN,” Allen responded with a faint smile. He was quite amiable and his attitude was friendly. After all, these were the young ones who had inherited their batons in that world. They are the hope that they always wanted and desire…

However, the unexpected answer caused a sudden silence to invade the entire surrounding…

Even those who were quite a distant afar choke upon hearing those words. One must know, although Allen was speaking softly, his voice still traveled miles away. They turned their head in shock—DAWN?! You mean that mysterious DAWN?! The Number 1 Guild in this Dungeon?!

“You’re a member of the DAWN?!” Ronie stared in shock.

“…not just a member, but he’s also the leader…”

At this moment, seeing the shocked expression of her guildmates, Kris Tian added with a wry smile. Then she stepped forward, one step at a time. When she stood in front of Allen, her expression changed and suddenly turned serious—as if full of resolve, she started making all the hearts in the field stop for a moment, “And also…he’s also my father…” she said simply.

Wooosh.

Silence, a death-like silence!

Everyone in the field looked at Kris Tian. Their facial expressions were colorful and soon, countless deep breaths resonated throughout the field!

Kacha! The fatty who was holding a cup, crushed it to dust as a mix of dust and juice trickled down his hand. He looks at her team member in shock, “Wh, what did you just say?!”

Don’t tell me? Am I hallucinating?! Who am I?

The New Hope standing in front of them had faces full of incredulity.

They suddenly doubted their ears… what did they just hear?