Progenitor Vampire: I Have Many Skills!

Chapter 121: Matt's response

Although he was the King of this Kingdom, he had to treat the Heirs with respect. They are the vampire race's future and hold one of the greatest statuses in this world. They do not inherit a family or a kingdom; they inherit the Legacy of the Vampire World—a Legacy too essential to be despised.

So, no one found this courtesy from the King strange.

Although Matt was surprised, Heir's status seemed more special than he thought.

Though honestly, Alice didn't like such courtesy on the King's part, so she quickly smiled.

"Sir Dawid, you don't need to do that. I told you last time until I get my first ability, I don't consider myself an Heir." She spoke.

"My father is doing well. He's been looking calmer lately than he used to, and I don't understand why, but I guess he's doing well." She replied sincerely, and the King chuckled lightly.

He didn't mind her words about him not treating her politely and continued to do so.

"Haha, it's a good thing Lord Gray is still looking so good. The pillar of our kingdom must continue to exist for thousands of years to come. Thank you for coming to the call this time; I won't bother you too much." He said and looked at Matthew.

"Young Matthew Dietrich, correct?" He asked, and Matt nodded.

Though honestly, he didn't know how to treat a king. In his world, even presidents and kings treated him with courtesy. What is the right way to treat one in this world? He didn't know.

Still, being respectful and elegant is something he should always have, so he saluted him.

"Greetings, King. That's right. I'm Matthew Dietrich." He replied, and the King smiled.

"Well, I've heard of your accomplishments—slaying 5,000 power devourers and even a dragon. In the battle in the mountains, it seems you managed to take out a large number of devourers. That's really commendable; Reagan is full of praise for you. You even managed to win the Battle of Halls when you were just in your first year, marking a first in this. For that, I must congratulate you, Young Matthew.

You are a hope for our kingdom." Said the King.

Matt smiled as he heard him say this.

"I am not a hero of justice, and I will simply put to death anyone who wants to assassinate me. So, I don't think a King like you, who watches over the Kingdom, should give me congratulations. I don't watch over anything but myself and the people close to me." Matt answered sincerely.

He didn't need to hide this fact from someone who had clearly called him here to give him an award. He wasn't going to say that he was a hero of justice because the truth was that he wouldn't fight to the death as he had once before.

Ever since he came into this world, he had been determined to fight to the death solely for himself and Charlotte. If someone else managed to win a place in his heart, he could fight for that other person because he would value those who valued him and deserved it.

But for a Kingdom? The simple answer is no, and he doesn't need to pretend it.

He once fought for a world, and the world betrayed him. Therefore, he won't fight for anyone else like that again.

'Although I understand that this attitude might complicate Alice's idea of getting me a good position, I'm not going to accept a position that will put me in any predicament when I try to do what I want.' He thought and glanced sideways at Alice.

Surprisingly to him, Alice wasn't upset and didn't find it strange. Perhaps she understood that part of him.

The King was surprised by his response and looked at him in surprise.

Even Reagan Cooper was surprised, though he thought that was good enough determination to be a true Emperor.

'Even in front of the King, who instills fear just by his presence, he still acts like that... I wasn't wrong this time, King.' Reagan thought, smiling slightly.

Still, to the other army members, this came across as disrespectful, so they were going to speak up forcefully, but...

The King soon began to laugh.

"Hahahaha, boy, you are more interesting than I had been told." Said the King as he sat back down on the throne, exuding power.

"Good, good. That's good; a firm mindset that doesn't bend to your opponent's strength is the authentic mindset a King needs. I like you, kid. Don't worry, I don't plan on tying you down, but I plan on helping you to a good status in my kingdom." He said, but Alice spoke up once more before he could continue speaking.

"Sir Dawid, before that, I have something to say. Can you hear me out?" Alice asked, surprising the King.

"Of course, Miss Alice. If you want to talk about something, do so with confidence." He replied, smiling, and Alice nodded.

She then pulled out a small scroll and tossed it to the King.

"If you want to grant Matt status, I hope you can read what is written. Then decide accordingly." She spoke.

Her words caused the King to frown, and he opened the scroll.

It listed several of Matt's accomplishments, which he was unaware of, as they had happened recently.

The fact that Reagan Cooper was not at the Academy these days was because he was investigating Matt and every single thing he had accomplished so he could get the King to grant him status.

That's because if he doesn't do it now, someone else in another kingdom will step up and do it. Fortunately, he got the help of Oliver Jones and the King's brother himself, who spoke on Matt's behalf, so everything went smoothly.

But, when he saw this that was written there, he was surprised.

The King was, too.

'This is... so many achievements, but doesn't it seem to be the research on that organization? According to the guild leaders, this case was being investigated on a large scale because a mere B-rank gained too much information.' He thought and looked up to look at him for a moment.

'Could it be him, the one who did this investigation and managed even to hurt that organization? This young guy is so good at investigating? Wasn't he a master of control?' The King thought in surprise and looked at Reagan.

He noticed that he was just as surprised.