SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 181

Chapter 181: S Rank Mission.

Without waiting for a response, the old man walked toward the center of the chamber before sitting down in a lotus position.

His eyes slowly closed.

Within moments, his breathing became calm and steady as he entered a meditative state.

Kael watched him for a moment.

A trace of disappointment surfaced within his heart.

It seemed...

The old man still had no intention of formally teaching him.

Even so...

Today’s visit hadn’t been in vain.

A faint smile appeared on Kael’s face.

He bowed once more toward the meditating Sword Saint before quietly turning around and making his way toward the chamber’s exit.

Just as Kael reached the door and wrapped his hand around the handle, the Sword Saint’s voice drifted over from behind him.

"On your way out..."

Kael stopped and glanced over his shoulder.

"Go find Albert."

The old man never opened his eyes.

"Have him prepare a fresh set of clothes for you."

A faint snort escaped him.

"I can’t have someone leaving my residence looking as though they’ve just been abused."

Kael instinctively looked down at himself.

Only now did he notice the miserable state of his clothes.

The intense spar had left tears running across the fabric.

A brief silence followed before the Sword Saint spoke again.

"And while you’re at it..."

"Exchange contact information with him."

Kael raised an eyebrow.

The Sword Saint remained seated in meditation as he continued in a casual tone.

"I’m usually occupied refining my sword path."

"I don’t have the time to constantly teach an arrogant brat like you."

Another brief pause.

"...But."

"I don’t mind giving you a few pointers whenever I’m free."

For a moment, Kael simply stared at the old man’s back.

Then a grin slowly spread across his face.

"So you’re a tsundere after all, Senior."

He clasped his fists together.

"This junior sincerely thanks you."

The Sword Saint’s eyelid twitched.

"Get out."

His voice remained as calm as ever.

"You cheeky brat."

Kael couldn’t help chuckling.

Without saying another word, he bowed one final time before turning around and walking out of the training chamber.

The heavy doors slowly swung shut behind him.

The smile on his face lingered only briefly before his expression suddenly changed.

His footsteps came to an abrupt halt.

His eyes shifted toward a seemingly empty corner of the hallway.

More specifically...

Toward the shadow cast behind a decorative flower pot.

The corridor remained completely silent.

Then...

The shadow rippled.

Like ink rising from the ground, a figure slowly emerged from within the darkness until Albert’s familiar appearance came into view.

A look of genuine surprise crossed his face.

"You’re quite perceptive."

He smiled faintly.

"I honestly didn’t expect you to notice me."

Kael shrugged.

"My senses are a little sharper than most."

Albert nodded thoughtfully.

"I can see that."

His gaze drifted toward Kael’s appearance before a chuckle escaped him.

"Judging from the state you’re in..."

"I suppose you were already planning on finding me."

Kael glanced down once again.

He looked more like someone who had survived an explosion than someone who had merely finished training.

Maybe I should ask Scarlet Fist to introduce me to her tailor...

The thought briefly crossed his mind.

After all, replacing clothes after nearly every serious fight was becoming increasingly troublesome.

A moment later, he dismissed the idea.

Once Spectre-X finished upgrading, it wouldn’t matter anymore.

The nanotechnology armor could be deployed instantly whenever combat broke out unexpectedly. At that point, ordinary clothing would simply become another outer layer instead of something that needed replacing every other battle.

Albert interrupted his thoughts.

"Come."

A warm smile appeared on the older man’s face.

"Let’s get you looking presentable."

Kael nodded.

"Sounds good."

Albert took the lead, and the two made their way through the sprawling mansion once more.

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