Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

Even Jimmy’s body, already tense and constrained, shuddered violently upon hearing those words.

Originally, he just wanted to go to the hospital to bring his mother out, but with his usual personality, he was somewhat afraid to do so.

However, he never expected that this old ancestor he had just acknowledged would directly take him to a grand manor.

Moreover, it seemed likely that the person who imprisoned his mother might be living here.

Because Jimmy had occasionally heard the surname Alba mentioned in conversation by that man.

But at this moment, Jimmy’s mind was more filled with tension towards the luxurious manor, and his brain was half-frozen.

Upon hearing Alina’s invitation, he dazedly followed her into that lavish hall that glittered with gold and jade.

The group passed through the front corridor of the Alba Palace and arrived at the reception room.

Already, there were two steaming cups of tea placed on the sofa in the center of the reception room.

White’s wife, a luxuriously dressed noblewoman, sat formally on the sofa with her two children, her expression expectant, clearly awaiting something.

The steward, dressed sharply, stood respectfully beside the table, ready to respond to any directive.

At the sound of footsteps, the noblewoman and two children stood up immediately, looking respectfully towards the entrance.

White entered the reception room first, then halted at the doorway, slightly bowing and gesturing.

"Please come in."

Zhang Beixing entered first, but he wasn’t alone; behind him followed a little girl in a noble gown, lazily walking in with her head held high, and behind her was a delicate young man who appeared somewhat timid.

The sudden appearance of these individuals startled the noblewoman, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Who are these two?"

Seeing White’s respectful attitude, it was clear it wasn’t just because of Zhang Beixing, so she asked somewhat puzzledly.

White did not immediately answer his wife’s question.

Instead, he stood respectfully at the door, waiting until Zhang Beixing, the little girl, and the timid young man had all entered before making his next move, and even then, he did not reply but gave her a look suggesting not to ask too much.

This left the noblewoman, who had been married to White for years, feeling even more perplexed.

What was the identity of the young girl and the young man who entered with Zhang Beixing?

From the girl’s attire, demeanor, and poise, she seemed like the daughter of some prominent family.

As for the young man at the back, how should one describe him?

He looked like a poor individual, experiencing the first sight of opulence.

This odd pairing left the noblewoman wondering what could be so inconvenient to explain to the lady of the house?

Even if it were a presence as unreachable as Zhang Beixing, White would introduce identities graciously, not like this.

Though puzzled, the noblewoman nonetheless maintained the family’s dignity and kept a standard greeting smile on her face.

"Please have a seat."

Before the noblewoman could finish her sentence.

Zhang Beixing naturally went to his designated seat and sat down.

To everyone’s surprise, the little girl followed Zhang Beixing and naturally sat beside him.

This seating arrangement caused the noblewoman and her two children to change their expressions.

Because the position with the already set tea set beside Zhang Beixing was clearly reserved for White.

These proud noble families pay particular attention to etiquette.

Ultimately, it’s about mutual face-giving.

A stranger walks into the host’s home and casually takes the main seat.

Such behavior, which overwhelms the host, symbolizes something obvious.

The noblewoman, steward, and two sons became rigid in expression because of Alina’s action.

Their glances discreetly observed White’s reaction.

This was surprising to the four.

The family head, most particular about etiquette and face.

Had no reaction whatsoever to the girl’s impolite behavior.

The expression on his face was naturally as if this was an expected occurrence.

If the person sitting in the main seat had been a venerable old noble or familial elder.

No surprise would’ve crossed their minds.

But the problem was the one seated was clearly just a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.

This made the few have to carefully consider the identity of the young girl before them.

But in such situations, staring directly isn’t appropriate.

Within a short time, the eyes of the four seemed to have locked onto Alina.

Constantly glancing away, then quickly flitting back, only to swiftly turn once more.

The gazes of ordinary people, in comparison to Alina’s strength.

Were obvious, like being covered by the searchlight of the Alba Manor upon entering the courtyard.

Nonetheless, Alina maintained an extremely indifferent expression throughout.

The attitude towards the people inside the room was nothing but apathy.

This was the principle Alina deduced over two hundred years.

For those with lesser strength and status than her.

Treating everyone with indifference is the best approach.

Alina lightly picked up the teacup from the table.

She didn’t drink; merely glanced at the steaming tea, then returned the cup to its original place untouched.

Because vampires don’t care for such steaming things.

Except for warm blood.

Then Alina slowly raised her head, swept a glance at White sitting beside her.

"Alright, now shouldn’t you give me an explanation?"

Alina’s words made the already quiet reception room even more silent.

The noblewoman and others who had no idea of the situation exchanged uncertain glances between Alina and White.

As though trying to deduce something from their expressions.

However, regrettably.

All they saw was Alina’s indifferent look and White’s slightly ingratiating smile.

White maintained a smile, continuously rubbing his hands, seemingly trying to explain something.

"You see, perhaps it’s a misunderstanding."

"We’ve been busy dealing with a monster lately, see, Minister Zhang was brought here from far away."

"Our family has scarcely ventured beyond this manor for a long time."

"Maybe you could ask your juniors about the traits of the person who provoked him?"

Upon hearing White’s words.

Alina said nothing but turned her gaze to the anxious Jimmy.

At this, the noblewoman and her family gathered some insight from White’s words.

Though still unclear about the girl’s identity, White’s respectful terms implied she held esteemed status.

And the somewhat anxious young man seemed to have been bullied or provoked by someone.

Which led them to the Alba Manor.

The noblewoman appeared unconcerned.

After all, the power of the Alba Clan was vast.

Their population was too numerous to count.

There might indeed be a possibility of a branch member or someone with tenuous ties to the Alba Clan.

If such affairs occurred, resolving them was simple: hand over the person or dispose of him.

This was easily done.

At that moment, Zhang Beixing watched the noblewoman sit calmly in the chair.

Seeing her expression so confidently in control.

Zhang Beixing felt a bit of anticipation.

Wondering what reaction they’d have when they learned it was Peter they sought.

Jimmy faced so many, clearly well-dressed and prestigious people for the first time.

Moreover, sitting in such a splendid place.

His fingers almost knotted together, challenging separation.

Yet, despite fearing to speak up against Alina’s question.

The thought of his mother trapped in the hospital.

A sense of courage welled up from somewhere within Jimmy.

"It was someone who limped and had brown hair."