Chapter 205: Yes... I am!

Before Pedro gets confused on which stairs to take, Auction Guide Weese forced out a smile as she immediately pointed towards the stairs on the right—where Sordal Larkas was pointing at. Thus, Pedro could only sigh deep inside as he followed Sordal Larkas up to the second floor.

A spacious hallway greeted them that was well lit by the natural light coming from outside. At the same time, the supposed wooden floor was topped with a high-quality carpet—seemingly made out of a red-furred monster.

Pedro could not help but gasp in amazement at the elegant and luxurious vibe of that area. But before he could utter a word, a muscular man approached them and said, "How may I help you?"

Sordal Larkas simply pointed his hand towards Pedro and said, "This is Sire Aron! A very important guest of mine, Manager Hoazz! And that said… I would like to request a room for young sire and his slaves to settle in. It won't be a problem, right Manager Hoazz?"

The muscular man named Manager Hoazz glanced at Pedro from head to toe before he glanced back at Sordal Larkas—who wore a smile on his face. Then, he said, "Yes! There won't be a problem. Room Seven is available! Hurry and occupy that room before another noble comes!"

"Thanks, Manager Hoazz!" Sordal Larkas and Auction Guide Weese bowed slightly in response.

Manager Hoazz simply ignored them and said, "Don't mention it! It's not like we are having a Grand Auction today!"

At this moment, Manager Hoazz stole a glance towards Pedro and said, "Make sure to treat our guest properly! You know what would happen to you if our Auction Den's reputation got tarnished because of your mistreatment!"

"Of course, Manager Hoazz!" Sordal Larkas said. "Thanks for the reminder!"

Sordal Larkas did not waste another second and bowed slightly towards Pedro while pointing towards the right side of the hallway, saying, "This way please, Sire Aron!"

Pedro simply nodded in response and followed behind Sordal Larkas. At the same time, he ignored Manager Hoazz while having a cold demeanor that was even able to hinder Sordal Larkas from speaking with him. That said, they proceeded to their designated room without encountering another trouble.

The VIP room was composed of three sections. The combined Bedroom and Living Room that was overlooking the open area of the building. An isolated eating area at the left side of the room upon entrance. And lastly, there was a discussion area at the right side of the room upon entrance.

The furniture inside was delicately designed and was all made of ancient-looking wood. The bed was even large enough to fit five people in it. While the whole floor of the room was cover with a luxurious red carpet that was slightly darker in color in comparison to the carpet along the hallway.

It was way better compared to the ordinary rooms located in the inns—where most of them are just huge enough to fit two small beds inside. This, in turn, made Pedro's slaves gasp in awe. It was their first time entering such a luxurious room, and they have no idea whether they would be able to obtain another chance to enter such a room once again in their life.

On the other hand, Pedro can't help but smirk in response. He thought, 'I would admit that this room is amazing. It was better than the inns that I had to live in for a few years inside the game in my past life. But! The rooms in my ships were just a few levels below compared to this room. Well… The ships were more on comfortable and safe transportation than a luxurious experience. Just a few improvements and decorations and the rooms in the ships would not lose to this VIP room!'

He glanced through the window and spotted a light bluish colored looking sword that was embedded in a stone located at the centermost of the open area. Pedro's eyes widened as his jaws went agape.

Auction Guide Weese notice Pedro's astounded expression and, in turn, she could not help but to follow his gaze to the embedded sword. Then, after a second, she smirked and said, "Perhaps… Young Master knows about the story of the Legendary Knight of Estanian?"

This, in turn, made Pedro sigh in response. He shook his head and said, "Of course! How would I not know about a Legendary Knight who said to have fought alongside gods and goddesses in the ancient times?"

However, deep inside, Pedro can't help but chuckle while thinking, 'So, this is where one of Asia's strongest swordsman got his Legendary Rated Sword! The drunken sword master, Kim Seo Ju! Well… Truth be told, I have no other info about the sword except its cool light bluish gem-looking blade, its rarity, and a bit of its lore that the Drunken Sword Master had revealed on one of his interviews in my past life. In any case… I can simply organize an assassination attempt if won't be able to obtain the sword. Besides… I already have an Evolve Weapon that is even rarer than that Legendary sword!'

At this moment, Sordal Larkas followed their gaze and glanced to the embedded sword, while saying, "Perhaps, Sire Aron wants to try and pull the sword, and see whether you are worthy of being the new owner of the sword?"

Pedro simply chuckled in response and said, "I definitely would like to try pulling that sword out of that stone. But! We should take care of the matters regarding the Skill Pages first. Never mind pulling that sword! We might even get chased out of the Auction Den if we won't be able to talk to the Auction Master!"

"You're right, Sir Aron!" Sordal Larkas said in response. "Then, shall we meet Duke Albert himself?"

Pedro simply nodded his head in response and said, "After you!"

Pedro and Sordal Larkas left their VIP Room. And after a few minutes of walk, they arrived in front of an isolated room. It was located at the opposite side of the entrance to the Mansion and was on the second floor.

Outside, it had two doors that were heavily guarded by four fully armored Knights—who stopped Pedro and Sordal Larkas before they even got close to them.

"Halt!" One of the Knights said as he placed his hand on top of his sheathed sword.

But before the Knight could continue to speak, Sordal Larkas frowned and asked, "What do you want?"

"I should be the one asking that question!" The Knight said in a cold demeanor. "Although, Master allows your entry to his room… He did not say that he would allow someone else with you to enter his room!"

Sordal Larkas could not help but frown in response. He scratched his head and forced out a smile to Pedro while saying, "Sir Aron… I would like to talk with the Duke first and ask permission for you to enter. I am sure that—"

Before Sordal Larkas could finish what he was saying, Pedro raised his hand—stopping Sordal Larkas, and said, "It's alright, Sire Sordal Larkas! I completely understand what you want to say. I'll just stay here and wait for you at any case!"

Sordal Larkas nodded in response and said, "Thanks, Sir Aron!"

Sordal Larkas headed towards the room of Duke Albert. The fully armored Knights allowed his entry and simply kept watch of Pedro—who was quietly waiting from a distance. And after a few minutes of waiting, Sordal Larkas came out of the room together with a middle-aged looking man that has a medium body built and was wearing eye-catching clothes.

"M-Master!" The four knights said in unison as they all knelt down towards Duke Albert—who just came out of the room.

Then, Duke Albert glanced towards Pedro and said, "Esteemed guest! May I invite you for a discussion?"

"But—" The Knights could not help but force out a smile as they stole a glanced towards Pedro. However, their actions made Duke Albert frown and flick his tongue. He glared towards the knights—consequently making them avert their gaze to the floor.

"I'll take care of you guys later!" He said in a cold tone. Then, he glanced towards Pedro, forced out a smile, and said, "Please forgive me for not teaching my men proper manners in front of an important guest like you! As an apology on behalf of the Auction Den, I'll make sure to prepare a suitable compensation for you later on. For now… Can I request to have a talk with you, esteemed guest?"

Pedro approached them in response and said, "Of course! Of course! It would be my honor!"

Then, Duke Albert shook Pedro's hands and said, "Thank you for your kind consideration, esteemed guest! I am Albert Estania. The third son of the previous Duke Martis Estania, and the head of the business district here in the Tarala Kingdom! It's nice to meet you!"

Pedro simply smiled in response and said, "I am Aron Death. An Adventurer… and the new Captain of the Karakoa Fleet from the Bearth Human Organization! It's my honor to meet you!"

At this moment, the time had seemingly stopped for Duke Albert, Sordal Larkas, and the four fully armored knights who were able to hear what Pedro had just said. Their eyes enlarged and seemed like they were about to pop out from their sockets. While their jaws went agape in astonishment.

"B-B-Bearth Human Organization???" Sordal Larkas said as his heart started to tremble faster each second. "Y-Y-You are from the Legendary Human Organization???"

Pedro retained his smile and simply nodded in response. Then, he said, "Yes, I am."