Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 1037

Chapter 1037 Because I Do

Sylas calmly scanned the room, making eye contact with most, at least most of those who could manage to keep their images from floundering uncontrollably.

There was an unexplained serenity to him, as though he had already seen too much to care about such minor matters at all. But it was this calmness that made those observing him feel the need to sit up just a little bit straighter in their seats.

It was difficult to get a read on the current Sylas, and to their astonishment, they found that without their real bodies here, they couldn't read his stats either.

Of course, they didn't know that this wasn't just because Sylas' Will was astonishing, but also that he had yet to fully integrate with the wider system.

Summoning Worlds had their own scales to deal with. Usually, outside of this, there were the scales on a galaxy level that one had to contend with.

Even so, though every power on a large enough scale had their own system integration to deal with, it could still be converted easily enough, much the same way Sylas didn't even speak the language of these people, but could understand them.

However, as a method of protection, Summoned Worlds were placed in a different category for obvious reasons. If Sylas' stats were too good, that could easily cause many to wonder why that was the case, and it would place Earth in danger…

Not that he was doing a very good job of hiding the fact that they were at this point.

Of course, it also had to be said that Sylas' ability to understand languages other than his own came from his Will and Ancient Ithkuil more than it did the system's help. But that was hardly relevant now.

Not when he was being ogled ten different ways by dozens of D-Grade and maybe even above powerhouses.

But Sylas certainly wasn't going to be the first one to speak.

This seemed like it was only natural. After all, he should be the defendant in this situation. But somehow, the longer he said nothing, the more those around him felt uncomfortable, as though he should be at least greeting them first in order to show them some respect.

The silence grew longer and longer until it was another figure who walked in that finally fixed things.

Zayreus.

"I've been called in today in an attempt to mediate things. I'll have to thank my seniors for trusting me with this process."

Though Zayreus knew that he was here only to help these old fogies save some face for themselves, he was quite good at twisting a light that would otherwise cause him to pale into one that made him shine quite well.

"The Golden Grove Council of Elders only has some questions about you and our origins, Sylas Grimblade. As far as we understand it, you originate from a Skai 11331 Galaxy and are currently the Czar of a Level 30 Bazaar, is that correct?"

"That's correct."

Zayreus gave Sylas a once-over, seemingly not prepared for him to answer so smoothly. Didn't he just have his lips sealed tight?

Something within the young heir adjusted as he felt that Sylas wasn't what he was expecting.

"Which world are you from?"

"A Summoned World." Sylas replied simply, another answer that made Zayreus pause.

"And which world is that? Where is it located?"

Sylas didn't bother to reply. He just stared at Zayreus, his expression not changing.