Chapter 403 Matthew Dietrich and Gray Allen, face to face (2)
Matt stared at him without revealing any change in his face.
'The question as to why this man is so perceptive haunts the heads of millions of people in this world, I now understand. But so this is due to an ability he has.' Although Matt had expected him to already know, as he thought Alice had already told him, from the way Gray said it, he didn't seem to know.
In his mind, this was all mere speculation with a high probability of being possible. Well, now he must be 100% sure, seeing Matt's ability to become strong.
That was why he was so certain and concise in his words.
And Matt wouldn't bother to question what he believed.
"If what you say is true, how come no one has noticed that I am using a last name that should not exist in this world? Many know my last name, but no one has questioned me about it or tried to cause me trouble. That doesn't make sense." Matt replied, and Gray smiled.
"Well, they just haven't noticed. Investigating this isn't like it's very common. It's been 10 million years since the Saint Clan existed. Who cares about investigating something like this in this Age? But don't think that no one has noticed; it's possible that someone already knows."
"Oh? Like who?"
Gray smiled and put away the documents he had pulled out, then pulled out a small token and placed it on the table.
The token was recognizable to Matt, as it belonged to the Vampire Prosperity Organization.
Matt nodded. "I see. That's why they've been in trouble with me for so long," Matt said.
"You don't look surprised."
"I was already expecting something like that."
"You look like you're not afraid. The Vampire Prosperity Organization isn't just anything. If they mix with their human side, they could be more powerful than my Clan, you know?"
Matt smiled and shrugged. "I know that all too well. Before I came here, I reduced human strength considerably. I'm aware of a lot of things on that side," he said, surprising Gray.
Still, Gray didn't say anything about it.
"On the subject of humans, I'm more concerned about the fact that your wife is human than their strength, honestly." Gray replied, and Matt smiled again.
"I know; you brought me here to find out if I am still loyal and if I will not turn and betray the race in an eventual war between the two sides.
The fact that we are in this room so heavily armed is because you plan to kill me if you happen to find signs of treason in me; even though you are loyal to the Dietrich family name, you wouldn't risk what you have built for millions of years, simply for a half-baked Dietrich family name, would you?" Matt being so direct and precise in what he was saying, was enough to leave Gray speechless.
It was the first time he was speechless and at a loss for how to react to someone.
It was as if Matt had not only beaten him in intelligence but also in perception. And that was absurd.
The age difference should be incredible... But when he thought about age, he felt like he was being stupid.
He doesn't know how Matthew came to be in this era, but the truth is that he should have disappeared 10 million years ago.
'Or maybe he has an ability similar to mine?' Gray frowned, but realizing his plan had been uncovered, he leaned back with a heavy sigh.
"You're good, Matthew Dietrich. Honestly, I must admit I could lose to you in perception of things. No wonder you're always walking around quietly; quiet people tend to be very dangerous. It gives me the creeps a little." Gray said. His response seemed to be laced with jest, but he meant it.
"But, really, I'm not someone who cares much for what's been built for millions of years or for the race. If it turned out that you had betrayed us, even though you would die, it would not be for either of those two things but for my daughter. To me, Alice is the most beautiful being this world has, and she is my Clan's most precious treasure.
Her shifting ability is something that will shine brightly in the near future, so she will surpass me eventually; that is why I cannot let a traitor be by her side. If you're not the hope, she will be." Gray replied earnestly, looking into Matt's eyes.
His words seemed to carry something Matt couldn't see. A psychological trap that Matt would possibly fall into.
"Oh? Shifting ability?" Matt asked curiously.
That made Gray smile softly. 'You fell, though it's not much, now I can tell you don't have any skills like mine.' Gray nodded after thinking like that.
"You'll know that in the future. But, you must already know that she is the most valuable in my clan. I could give the entire clan for her survival, and I've already answered your questions; I think it's time for you to answer mine." Gray said.
The smile on his face made Matt a little uncomfortable, and he realized he had fallen into that little trap. 'Tsk, in an information fight, how could I make that mistake?' Internally, he wanted to sigh, but there was nothing to be done.
If it were someone else, he would be worried, but in the end, it's Gray Allen, and he already expressed his position, so there was no danger.
"Charlotte Adams, have you heard that name?" Matt asked, causing Gray Allen to start coughing repeatedly.
"Cough, cough, cough... Charlotte Adams?!" In shock, he shouted the name again.
Matt nodded. "You seem to know her." His eyes sparkled at the sight. Maybe he could find information from Gray.
Gray Allen's face darkened as he realized he was talking about this woman. "How do you know her? You can't tell me she's your wife." Gray replied and then spoke again.
"She doesn't accept men in her circle. I heard that her whole circle is made up of women. It's even likely that crazy woman in the Capital belongs to her circle," he said quickly.
Matt shrugged. "Well, you can ask Alice if you want. Alice fought Charlotte days before we came back to this place."
Once again, Gray Allen choked out. "What!?" he shouted in shock, almost standing up abruptly.