"W-we d-did sor-sorry for taking up your time si-sir" stuttered Rex
"You may leave now" said Warren as he turned his attention to Juden who was still shocked and scared at what just happened
"Hey old man, why are you spacing out for me? I can tell you're stronger than all of them so why are you acting so surprise for"
"I… How did you know?... Who are you?" asked Juden as he came back to his senses
"A customer who else" said Warren smiling but everyone else felt like it was the smile of a devil
Looking at him Juden was a little skeptical if he was someone associated with those people but he could feel no hostility or lies from this seemingly young but carefree man in front of him. He sighs and decides to trust in himself that he's not one of those people.
"Ah, yes but how do you know I'm stronger than them" asked Juden as he lowered his guard some
"I'll tell you after I get something to eat at your stall Mr. Chief" replied Warren
"You're right sorry sir I'll get started on your order but I hope to know how later if you don't mind" said Juden
"No problem but let's see if the food is as good as it smells" said Warren smiling
"Of course I have confidence in my cooking that it's second to none" said Juden with confidence
"And why are you still here?" asked Warren
"I-I really can leave?" asked Rex, still frightened
"Yeah or do you want to accompany the rest instead" said Warren with narrowed eyes
"N-no I'll g-go now" said as he got up and ran away from this place
[Hahaha.. I need to go report to the boss… No, I can't. What if that guy just wants me to lead him there… Ugh this is difficult but if I don't report this I'll be hunted down but if I do I'll be killed either way… Fine I rather take my chances with the boss, hopefully he doesn't decide to kill me after I give him the information] though Rex as he was heading back to his gang territory
[That's fine but I have more plans for you so I'll give you some protection]
"W-who… Noo y-you… what's going on" as he said hysterically as he startled people around him which caused them to look at him with weird expressions and took distance in case he was an insane person
"Sh*t" as he realized he was acting crazy but couldn't help it as he looked around for Warren who at the moment was waiting on his order
[No need to be so stressed I'm not near you] said Warren telepathically to Rex
"But how can you talk to me from that distance, don't you need permission from that person and be at a certain cultivation to be able to communicate with anyone" said Rex a little shaken up by it and still not paying attention to how people see him as a crazy person talking outloud to himself
[Hmm that's true but I'm different well enough about that, will you take my proposal or not]
"Well..." started Rex before being Interrupted
[Speak to me through your thoughts or some people might end up taking you away] said Warren
"Oh umm.." started Rex but stopped when he realized he was about to speak out loud again
[About your proposal, I need some time to think about it first] said Rex as he communicated to Warren through his thoughts
[No problem but I advise you to make it a quick decision for three reasons] said Warren
[Why is that?] asked Rex confused
[For one, once my food is ready, the offer is gone. Two, when he sees you alive and not his brother do you think he'll let you live. And lastly, I find it interesting] said Warren with a grin
[....]
After a few minutes and Warren could see that his food was just about ready he spoke up since Rex was in between decisions.
[So what's your answer] asked Warren neither in a rushed or asking voice
[I…I will take your proposal boss] said Rex after much consideration since he believed he would die either way
[Since that's your choice, I'll help you take over them for you but first it's time to eat. Do what you got to do and don't worry since you accepted it I'll protect you] said Warren while his food was finished and sent by Juden himself which surprised the people who remained and the ones that came
[Ah yes boss but you don't know where…] stated Rex briefly
[Don't worry about it just know no matter where someone is they are always within my grasp] said Warren as he stopped communicating with Rex telepathy
[Hey boss you're joking right.. Boss…Boss] feeling nervous about being always within someone's grasp made his shiver in cold sweat
"This was the correct choice, right Rex… Right" said Rex to himself out loud again which caused more people to look at him weirdly again
After losing reality for a while he finally came back and decided to trust Warren. Making up his mind he went towards his gang's main hideout to do more than report. He trusted that Warren would at least not let him die but he wouldn't count on him saving him from being severely injured.
Pushing his thoughts aside he headed towards the hideout.
"Don't be too reckless, I don't want to have to ask the real me to resurrect you because all my plans have you in it" muttered Warren as he watched as all the delicious smelling assorted foods were displayed before him
"Your orders sir, I hope you enjoy the best food stall in the whole city" siad Juden after personally delivering all of Warren's orders he cooked
"I'll be the judge of that but I hope it's as delicious as hers" replied Warren with a smile
"Hers?" asked a confused Juden
"Oh it's nothing, well thank you for the meals" said Warren as he started to eat his orders as Juden and his employees were nervous as they await his reaction to the food
Seeing as he had an expressionless look made them worried that he didn't find the food good but what he said made them relax
"It's indeed quite delicious" said Warren as he started back eating as he ignored everyone around
Juden and the employees were happy about that even though they didn't understand why.
"I'm happy to hear that, I'll let you finish your meal now" said Juden as he left the tabe where Warren was currently eating
[Whew haven't been this stressed in a while, well it's good that he at least enjoyed it. Now let's get back to it]
Walking back to start making the orders for the customers that came. At times he'll look towards Warren's way to see how he is enjoying the rest of his food. Seeing as everything looks fine, he went back to cooking with more passion.
Warren, who knew what Juden was thinking just didn't care since he personally thinks Cecilia's cooking is the best. Well, him being the clone of Odell will do that since the real one will always have her's at number one no matter what.
As it was getting closer to closing down the stall. Warren was just relaxing after his big meal. Once all the customers and employees left, there was only Juden and Warren sitting across each other. After a few seconds Juden asked what he wanted to ask since earlier.
"So how did you know about me?"
"I don't know about you but I can tell that you're not from this star by your mana" said Odell
"My.. mana?" said a confused Juden
[I was sure that I blocked all aspects of myself even though my mana should have felt different to others]
"Yes you're right it is but not if that person has a high affinity to mana" said Odell
"But how do you know I'm not from this star" asked Juden with a little doubt
"Everyone that belongs to a star has their stars mana wave so no matter where you go you will always have it" replied Odell
"You're saying that because I'm not from here I have a different wavelength then the people born and raised here" asked Juden still in doubt
"When you first came here did it felt like you had a problem utilizing your mana and if it felt like your body started getting weaker" asked Warren
"Yes I did but I just figure it was because of me using too much of my mana" said Juden as he started to let his doubt fade away
"That would have been the case normally but your mana source isn't a part of this star so it had a negative effect on you. Since you have been here for years now your mana source and body have adapted to this star's mana but don't get it wrong it doesn't mean you'll get stronger for having different mana inside you. It only helps convert it to the mana you are meant to use" said Warren
Juden started thinking about what Warren told him and he came to see that it made sense now. When he first came here he had a rough time, like it was some type of poison that was slowly weakening him as he stayed here but for the longest he thought it was just mana deficiency.
"So it's something like mana poisoning then" asked Juden
"Somewhat but it's more about poisoning your mana source than just your mana orb" said Warren
"Is there a difference" said Juden a little confused about it
"Think of you mana orb as being where your stored mana is at in order for you to grow stronger and use mana you would have to have a mana source where all mana begins so if that becomes poisoned or it shattered then you wouldn't even be seen as a manaless just someone completely different even by their standards" replied Warren
"I see well sorry for not introducing myself until now.. My name is Juden Sindel, and as you said I'm not from this star I'm from the star known as The Great Sea Star. I was the next head of the Sindel Clan but I was plotted against by a few Elders and another clan. I left the star before anything worse could happen to me with the help of some of my loyal supporters but as of now I don't know if they are alive or dead and if they are alive then it would probably be better to be dead. I just hope things aren't too bad" said Juden
"Why haven't you gone back to reclaim your seat or find out how they are after so long?" asked Warren a little interested
"That's because getting in contact with anyone of them if they are still alive is akin to giving away my current location and their lives as well as mines" said Juden with seriousness
"Do you think this way is better though?" said Warren
"It may not be but if they can live then this is the best way possible now"
"Looks like you have been severely injured to your mana orb, is that why you didn't do anything to that gang"
"Yes, while I was in the Nedin Star, I was ambushed by assassins sent by the Elder who took over as the head of the clan. Although I succeeded in saving my life and getting away I was also severely injured since they were top notch assassins at least at the Late Stages of the Sky Immortal Realm while I was at the Middle of the Heavenly Immortal Realm. They also brought two Middle Stages Heavenly Immortals with them so I had no choice but to use some means in order to leave there alive" stated Juden
Thinking a bit about it Warren soon spoke
"I have a proposal for you, would you like to hear it"
"What kind of proposal?" asked Juden a little skeptical
"Don't worry it's beneficial to you so there's no need for you to be skeptical about it" said Warren with a smile
"Okay I will hear what it's about and make my decision afterwards" said Juden
"Of course well I….. Hmm, seems like there was an additional guest present.. Haaa do I really have to but it looks like someone there is quite interesting" said Warren
"What guests I don't see or feel anyone"said Juden as he tense up thinking he has been discovered
"Relax, no one's here for you… I have to go for now but I'll tell you about that prospal later" said Warren as he disappeared in front of Juden
"What?" said Juden but Warren was already gone
[Haa I didn't get to ask who he was yet] thought Juden
"Looks like I have to ask him another time" muttered Juden