SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154: The Safe Zones.

Several dozen minutes later, Kael and Jonas walked out of D&W Luxe.

The dusty, battle-worn appearance Kael had carried into the store was nowhere to be seen. After a quick shower and a change of clothes, he looked like an entirely different person. His messy hair had been washed clean and neatly combed back, while the faint traces of soot and dried blood had disappeared from his skin.

His outfit, however, remained as simple as ever.

A fitted black shirt.

Plain dark trousers.

A pair of polished black boots.

There wasn’t a single flashy accessory on him, nor any extravagant embroidery or luxurious patterns. Compared to the countless premium outfits the manager had enthusiastically recommended, the one Kael chose was almost painfully ordinary.

He liked it that way.

Simple.

Comfortable.

Practical.

The manager had insisted on giving him the clothes free of charge, repeatedly claiming it was an apology for the unpleasant experience downstairs. Kael hadn’t argued. Refusing would only waste everyone’s time, and besides, he genuinely didn’t care enough about the earlier incident to hold a grudge.

People judged others by appearance.

That was simply reality.

The phrase don’t judge a book by its cover sounded nice, but in practice it was probably one of the least followed pieces of advice in human history. Whether consciously or unconsciously, everyone formed first impressions based on what they saw.

He wasn’t naïve enough to expect every stranger to treat him with respect.

Besides...

Respect wasn’t a reward he could multiply so he had absolutely no use for it.

With those thoughts pushed aside, he and Jonas climbed back into the luxury sedan.

The vehicle pulled away from D&W Luxe, silently gliding through the immaculate streets of the Zero Tier District once again.

Neither of them spoke.

Kael quietly looked out the window while Jonas rested comfortably against his seat, seemingly organizing his thoughts. The silence between them wasn’t awkward. If anything, it felt deliberate, as though both men understood that the real conversation had yet to begin.

After nearly twenty minutes of driving, the sedan gradually slowed before stopping outside another magnificent building.

This time, it was a restaurant.

Its architecture was elegant without being excessive, polished stone pillars supporting an enormous glass façade through which warm golden lights spilled onto the street outside. Luxury vehicles were parked neatly around the entrance, while formally dressed attendants welcomed guests with practiced smiles.

One of the guards stepped forward and opened the rear door.

Jonas climbed out first.

"Come."

Kael silently followed.

The moment they stepped inside, a graceful middle-aged woman approached with a warm smile already on her face.

"Vice President Jonas."

"Your private room has been prepared."

She bowed politely before leading them deeper into the restaurant. They passed several dining halls where wealthy patrons quietly enjoyed their meals before finally arriving at a secluded private room overlooking a beautifully maintained garden.

The woman carefully closed the door behind them.

Only then did Jonas take his seat.

Surprisingly, he didn’t immediately bring up whatever business he had with Kael.

Instead, he simply smiled.

"Let’s eat first."

Kael didn’t object.

A waiter soon arrived with several menus before respectfully placing them on the table.

After briefly looking through the menu, Kael simply picked several dishes that sounded interesting.

The restaurant worked with astonishing efficiency.

It wasn’t long before one exquisite dish after another began arriving at their table. Steaming steaks, seafood prepared with meticulous precision, fragrant rice dishes, rich soups, beautifully plated desserts, and drinks Kael couldn’t even pronounce quickly filled nearly every inch of the large dining table.

For a moment...

Kael wondered if the two of them could even finish everything.

It turned out he had underestimated himself.

The exhausting battle against Scarlet Fist had consumed far more energy than he initially realized. The moment he started eating, his body seemed to remember just how hungry it actually was.

Meanwhile, Jonas barely touched his own food.

He occasionally picked up his utensils and took a few bites, but most of his attention remained on the young man sitting across from him.

Before long, several empty plates had already accumulated near Kael.

Only after satisfying the hunger gnawing at his stomach did he finally lean back slightly in his chair.

Jonas glanced toward the empty dishes before asking,

"Should I order more?"

Kael shook his head.

"No."

"I’m good."

Silence settled over the room once again.

The sounds of utensils gently meeting porcelain echoed softly before even those gradually disappeared.

Kael finally set his utensils down.

He looked directly at Jonas.

"So..."

"You said there was something you wanted to discuss with me."

Jonas didn’t answer immediately.

He quietly placed his utensils onto the table before leaning back in his chair. The relaxed expression he had maintained throughout the meal slowly disappeared, replaced by something noticeably more serious.

For several seconds, he simply studied Kael.

Then he asked,

"Tell me."

"How much do you know about the world and the Safe Zones?"

Kael frowned.

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