Chapter 457 - Alarics Suspicion (2) (1/2)
”Have you ever heard of the Alchemists?” Alaric asked in passing, walking back to the fridge to get more water for Terry. With the corner of his eye he paid attention to changes in Terry's expression.
There was none.
Terry was shocked to the core when he heard the masked person in front of him casually mention the word 'Alchemist', but as a very talented actor, he was able to cover his surprise with a flat expression.
He just shrugged, ”I have. They are people from the Middle Ages who tried to turn metal into gold, right? What is the term ... hmm ... Midas' hand or something? What about them? Do you think Alchemy is real and you have a lot of gold?”
Meanwhile at the penthouse, Lauriel and Jean who were following Terry's conversation could only hold their breath. Who would have thought that the assassin would nudge on the Alchemists?
This meant that Rhionen Assassins were far more mysterious than they had imagined. The group knew the secrets of the Alchemists, and they were trying to probe for information from Terry.
They were both relieved because Terry was able to act composed, as if he had never heard of the Alchemists before. Jean was particularly proud of his son's acting, while Lauriel only frowned and thought hard.
He wondered how Rhionen Assassins came to know about the Alchemists and what they had to do to ensure that the information would not be spread around.
He decided to talk with Caspar, because as the clan leader, Caspar must know this.
On the ship, Alaric shook his head and took a sip of wine. ”We do have a lot of gold, but not from alchemy. I'm just curious to know what you thoughts are about Alchemists.”
”Isn't that question too random?” Terry asked. ”We were talking about my sister.”
”Right. I was thinking of random things, forgive me. When I found out that you were Jean's son, I suddenly thought about the Alchemists, because it seems that Jean doesn't age, that's all.” Alaric smiled slightly. He still didn't see the look of surprise on Terry's face.
Either the young man was very good at acting, or he really didn't know anything about the Alchemists, Alaric thought.
”Ah ... I don't know why you have such weird imaginations,” Terry commented with a laugh. ”Sorry, ... but that's a very funny thought. I don't know if you hurt your head in some way that you are imagining such things … but if my father were an Alchemist, I would know. Hahaha ... Very funny.”
”You don't believe there are immortal people in this world?” Alaric asked, looking at Terry, who shook his head and looked at him as if Alaric was crazy. The look of derision from Terry did not disturb Alaric at all. He said calmly, ”I met an Alchemist. He is an immortal and has lived for decades, but to this day, he still looks like he is in his 20s.”
Terry looked surprised, ”No way! Really? Who? Where did you meet him?”
”All the characteristics of the said Alchemist I also found in your father and his girlfriend, Billie,” Alaric continued. ”They both have not aged after decades.”
Terry, who seemed interested now, only sighed and looked back at Alaric as if the masked young man had gone mad.
”Ahh ... I thought you really had proof, but apparently not.” Terry crossed his arms on his chest, ”Nowadays, it is very easy to find out what is true and what is not. My father looks young because he continuously does plastic surgeries due to the demands of his profession. I believe it is all over the news. He was born 45 years ago in Singapore. He is an ordinary man, his father - my grandfather - still lives in Singapore. As for Billie, she was born in Australia and only moved to America 25 years ago. Her whole family is still in Australia. IF plastic surgery makes my father and Billie considered immortal ... ahahahha ... I can do that too in the future.”