Alex continued to drink, he had completely forgotten about his early feeling, he currently enjoying his drink.
Finally, Silveria couldn't contain her curiosity any longer thus she asked.
〖Why do leave that woman when you could have. Well, you know what I mean.〗
''I know what you mean. What were my last words before leaving?'' Alex asked while slowly enjoying his drink.
〖You said you were not in the mood. So what? I thought it was an excuse. I'm asking about your real reason, though.〗Silveria said not quite believing Alex's words.
Shrugging his shoulders as if it doesn't matter if she believes him or not, Alex continued to enjoy his drink.
Alex must say, this body alcohol tolerance was pretty high because of the amount of alcohol he had already ingested he was still not drunk, however, he starting to feel it pass.
[Big brother are you still busy?]
Suddenly, Alex heard the voice of his younger sister. It was filled with nothing but concern for not seeing her Big brother.Sighing Alex responded,
[Yeah, Alexandra. Don't worry I'll be on my way soon. Go to sleep, don't wait for me.]
[No, I will wait for you. Currently, I'm helping Ms. Lana in the kitchen because there is a lot of customers. Everybody is worried here so come back soon.]
Gracier said before cutting off the communication.
'I will.' Alex mumbled lost in thought.
Meanwhile, when Alex was talking with Gracier, the metallic door of the bar was pushed open and a young woman walked in.
She became the center of attention as all eyes bore through her as if to eat her whole.
''What a beautiful chick. She's the most beautiful woman I've seen.'' Someone suddenly said and most of the men present here tonight shared the same thought.
With long auburn hair and her head held high, the young woman waltzed on with an effortless saunter. The clicking of her heels added rhythm to the soft classical music that played onward without pause. Her brown eyes scanned the room with determination in search of someone when her eyes finally landed on a figure with head lowered she smiled.
'So beautiful it was like the stars themselves, decided to rest behind the soft cushion of her lips.' Thought most men.
Then, she advanced and stopped just in front of the young handsome man with his head lowered.
Other men could only silently curse at the man wishing that they also had that kind of face.
''Here you are Alex.'' the young woman said.
Finally lifting his head Alex was surprised seeing the figure in front of him, they had just left each other it hasn't been too long.
Smiling Alex said,
''It seems somebody was missing me and couldn't wait to come to see me.''
Sera could only smile helplessly,
''You doing fine from what I see. You even have the time to joke like this.''
Shrugging his shoulders Alex asked,
''I'm just happy to see you. It's Leena doing isn't it?"
Sera nodded her head before sitting down next to Alex and ordered the same drink as him.
Smiling Alex said, ''Thank you. I needed a little bit of company and you are just offering me this, I know it's on Leena's order you came but it still makes me happy.''
Sera could only smile when she heard Alex's words, she acted as she hadn't heard Alex emphasizing the word Leena's order.
''How are you feeling?" she asked switching the subject.
''I'm fine, after killing that man, I was assaulted by a sudden feeling and puked but now I don't feel anything,'' Alex responded.
''I see''. That's good. Don't worry you'll get used to it pretty soon.''
''Oh? How many people do you kill for you to be able to speak like this?" Alex said but immediately regretted asking this question.
''Sorry, it was pretty insensible of me to ask that, I'm sorry.''
Waving her hand to indicate that she didn't take it to heart Sera then scanned the whole bar, one particular woman caught her interest, this woman seemed to be staring in their direction, particularly at Alex since she sat here, the woman did not seem pleased but she tried not to show it.
"Tell me Alex why are you alone when there are lots of women here waiting to be invited?" Sera asked amused.
''Why would I invite them when I was waiting for my lovely lady to come?" Alex immediately asked back.
Sera looked at Alex with 'I knew you'd said that' kind of smile.
''I see. However, why one of those women seems not pleased with my presence?'' she said looking in a certain direction.
Following the direction Sera was looking at, Alex said the previous woman with whom he exchanged few words earlier.
Smiling bitterly Alex explained, ''Oh! that one we exchanged few words earlier. She said I looked like her first love. A more handsome version of course. She wanted to know where I live and what I do in life, she was pretty open with what she wants, and naturally, as a gentleman, I refuse because I'm not interested.''
His expression as he was explaining looked like somebody who had done a good deed. If the woman were to hear what Alex just said she would have slapped him for his big lie. It was true that she is interested in him, however, she had not said any of what Alex said.
Sera giggled hearing Alex's story. Of course, it went without saying that she did not believe him one bit.
The two continued to chat exchanging jokes until one hour later they left.
....
It was past 9 p.m when the two returned to the Moonlight Inn, Sera had insisted on accompanying Alex until the Inn.
When the two entered the Inn, there were still lots of customers present on the first floor.
Naturally, they gathered all their attentions. Most of the usual customers knew Sera.
''Isn't it Sera?" Asked one of them.
''Yeah, it's her. However, I have never seen this young man before. I wonder who he is? Maybe a new customer?"
Another customer said everybody was staring at Alex's eyes tainted with curiosity.
Suddenly, they heard a rustling sound following by a blurry silhouette and before they could understand what happening they saw the handsome young man caught something in his arms, it was a red-haired half-Elf girl, the one everybody came to know as Red Devil as she likes to play pranks on the customers.
''Big brother Alex welcome back. I miss you so much.''
''I'm back Gracier. I miss you too.'' Alex responded while affectionately stroking the latter hair. It's only been three days, yet he missed her.
Naturally, the exchanges between the two had been heard by others, even Ms. Lana and Lea who chasing after Gracier were startled by the new Alex. He was like a different person, especially the air around him, he looks more confident.
''Holy shit. When did the Rookie become so handsome? Did he took a Beauty pill?" Asked a surprised customer, he got instantly chided by another customer.
''Are you blind. Does Beauty pill increase one height? No, I don't think so. And I doubt something like Beauty pill does exist.''
''That's true.''
The others nearby customers nodded their heads, Beauty Pill was just hearsay, nobody had seen it.
Meanwhile, Gracier was still clinging to her Big brother as if she was not planning to let go soon. She was not bothered by Alex reeking alcohol.
Finally, aware of Sera's presence she immediately greeted the latter.
''Hello, Big sister Sera. So, you were the reason why Big brother said he would be late? Hehehe! Thank you for taking good care of him.'' Gracier said with a smile.
''You welcome,''
Sera responded with a smile in turn, and after exchanging few words with the siblings and Ms. Lana and Lea who had joined them at some point she left the Inn.
En route, Sera remembered the look Gracier was giving her when she was talking with her big brother. Gracier would observe them from time to time before smiling mysteriously.
Sera couldn't help but find that action cute. She would like to have a sister like her.
...
Back to the Inn, after exchanging few words with Ms. Lana and Lea, Alex left saying he was tired, naturally, he did not forget to give the mother-daughter pair a little gift. The special Ice cream he had brought.
Once inside their chamber, Alex also gave his sister her Ice cream before leaving for the bathroom.
Fifteen minutes later he had finished showering and was now dressed in gray short pants and a blue shirt. He directedly went to bed,
''Good night Alexandra. We will talk later I'm tired.''
''Good night Big brother,''
Gracier responded as she continued to eat her Ice cream.
Meanwhile, before closing his eyes Alex decided to appraise Gracier to see her progress, he was astonished by what he saw.
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
「 Rank 2」
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Level 22
Experience Value: 700/2300
Magic Power: 1145 (+60 (+50 BP)) ✒ 1255
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 155 (+60 (+50 BP)) ✒ 265
Defense: 125 (+60 (+20 BP)) ✒ 205
Agility: 145 (+60) ✒ 205
Intelligence: 135 (+60) ✒ 195
Luck: 145 (+60) ✒ 205
BP: 0
SP: 10
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 1 ✒ Level 4] [Meteor (???)] [Fire Snake Level 1✒ Level 4] [Fire Shield Level 1✒ Level 4] [Presence Detection Level 1✒ Level 2] [Chantless Magic Level 3] (New)
Special Ability: [Dragon Eye Level 3]
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened] [The Diligent] (New)』
'Not bad, she is Level 22 now, she even acquired new skill and title. As for some of her skills Level increasing it must due to her using the 10 SP she acquired after becoming Level 10 back then. Her newly acquired SP is still unused. Sigh! I must thank Eleonora when I will see her.'
Alex decided before closing his eyes and drift into sleep land.