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Chapter 153: Big x Boss - Girly Heir to the Tower

Alex hastily leaves the Arena and makes his way back to his room, keeping his head low and moving quickly. He wants to avoid running into moderators, rookie hunters who might still hold a grudge, or honestly, anyone at all.

As he reaches Floor 199 and walks toward his room, he spots Menchi standing outside, chatting with a young, girly-looking man. The man is accompanied by two bodyguards in matching gray suits. Both are tall, appearing to be in their late forties, with sharp features and a calm but dangerous air about them.

Alex immediately uses Gyo to examine them, and what he sees sends a chill down his spine. Their aura is eerily serene and controlled, yet there's a quiet menace beneath it that feels suffocating.

I can't believe it! Those two bodyguards... they're as strong as Darius... NO, probably even stronger, Alex thinks, stunned by the revelation.

Despite his shock, Alex notices Menchi looks completely at ease while chatting with them. Taking that as a good sign, he approaches cautiously.

Before Alex can say anything, the girly-looking man notices him and lights up. "Oh wow, look, guys! It's the new Floor Master himself! Congratulations!"

The man, who looks no older than eighteen, walks toward Alex with an enthusiastic smile and grabs his hand, shaking it vigorously.

Caught off guard, Alex awkwardly returns the handshake. "Uh... thanks. Sorry, I've been pretty focused on my fights, so I don't know too many people. Who are you again?"

The young man chuckles. "Ah, I'm not surprised you don't know me. Most people don't. But you might have heard of my mother—Gillian Roster, the current owner of Heaven's Arena! I'm her son, Julius Roster. Nice to meet you."

Alex blinks, surprised. So this guy is basically the heir to Heavens Arena. I knew the place was privately owned, but I didn't know who actually ran it. If his mother owns the Arena, she's got to be one of the most influential people in the world. Yeah, I really can't afford to offend this guy.

"Nice to meet you, I guess," Alex says cautiously, trying to keep his tone neutral. "But I'm a little surprised. What did I do to deserve this... honor?"

"Honor?" Julius laughs, as if the idea is absurd. "Oh, come on, the honor is all mine! I've been dying to meet such a Nen genius like you! You were incredible—I haven't seen a fight that spectacular in years. You're, without a doubt, one of the most talented Nen users I've ever seen. Your potential seems limitless!"

Alex narrows his eyes slightly, his skepticism creeping into his tone. "I appreciate the compliments, but let me guess—what you're really saying is, my fighting style is interesting, and in a few years, I might be worth your attention. Is that about right?"

Julius shakes his head, grinning even wider. "Why so cynical, Alex? I mean what I said—I'm genuinely impressed. You've already proven yourself as a mighty Floor Master!"

Alex snorts, glancing at the two bodyguards standing silently behind Julius. "Yeah, a mighty Floor Master who wouldn't stand a chance against one of your bodyguards back there. Even at my best, I'd get crushed in seconds."

Julius chuckles, seemingly unbothered by Alex's bluntness.

"You know, the fact that you're not drunk on fame and excitement, even after such an intense battle, tells me I'm right to pay attention to you," Julius says, his tone calm yet upbeat. "If I'm correctly informed, you only recently learned Nen, right? Meanwhile, these two bodyguards behind me—Egao and Tsearan—started learning Nen before they turned ten. They're now both over fifty and have a combined experience of more than eighty years. Naturally, they're incredibly strong. But you? You've just started, and yet here you are. I'm looking forward to seeing you surpass them in a few years!"