Lord of the Time: I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

"M-my king..." Caleb feigned a startled with a hint of respect expression on his face. He couldn't help but feel flabbergasted at how the other party caught on him. His disguise was near perfect! He only needs to blend with other nobles. 'Fuck... It seems I've underestimated the perception of this king.

He had already heard the king's status as the strongest man in the city. He didn't believe it at that time. But now...n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"All the people here. Leave now... I have something with this young man." An inexplicable glint appeared in the King's eyes that made Caleb shudder.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The nobles around, although confused, still left. Albeit, looking at Caleb with wonder. After all, the king ordered them to gather in the hall due to the vampire attack at the 5th District. They are the safest in the presence of the King since he's the strongest. Now, the king actually ordered them to go outside just for a young man? Isn't it dangerous for them to leave the Royal Palace at this sensitive time?

Yet, they couldn't go against the order of the King since that would be foolish. The king was known to be a tyrant. A man who led the kingdom with an iron fist. Once he orders something. It should be completed 100% or die.

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The nobles stepped outside one by one and looked around the place vigilantly with gloomy faces. They still couldn't fathom why the king would make them leave!

"Do any of you know the young noble that the King had taken interest in? Perhaps he's any of your family members?" Vircel, a grand duke, who has the most power among the nobles, asked softly. He looked at every high-status family such as the Duke, Viscount, Baron family, etc...

The others looked at each other and shook their heads. It was the first time they saw that young man. Furthermore, why would they bother to memorize a young noble? Perhaps they would do so if he was an heir to a certain noble family.

One of the Dukes shrugged, and the other nodded in agreement. "Grand Duke Vircel, we don't know that teen."

Hearing this and seeing that there's no one claiming that the young noble was theirs. Grand Duke Vircel became even more confused. He fell into deep thought at this moment. 'If he's not an heir to any family here. Then why would the King value him? Is he perhaps the King's illegitimate son!?'

Grand Duke exclaimed in his mind as his thoughts concluded! After all, why would the king make them leave? Plus, the young noble wasn't a member of the aristocracy! 'Did I discover something I shouldn't have? If this goes out. It would surely cause another bloody conflict in the royal family!'

Vircel took a deep breath and shook his head. It's not his business anymore. Although he was a Grand Duke. A person who could influence the decision of the King to a certain extent. He knew more than anyone. He doesn't want to have anything to do with the King. More so, a secret of such a level. The king might kill him on the spot if such information spread. As he thought of this, a determined expression appeared on the Grand Duke. 'I don't know anything...'

"Just who is that brat?" A duke asked in wonder.

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"A Tier 8 Ghost. You're a Scout, aren't you? You're not a noble. What are you doing here, and who are you? To be able to cultivate Tier 8 of the Shadow Path and overcome its side effects. You got a potential."

The King spoke every word playfully as he pieced puzzles together. A violent aura erupted from the King's body, which made Caleb stiff. He could hardly breathe due to the suppressive effect of the power difference, and it was quite suffocating. 'So, this is the power of Tier 4 Destiny?'

Caleb knew for sure that even if he used all his abilities. He won't be able to defeat the monster in front of him. Let alone injure him. He could feel the essence of his soul, down to the cellular level. He was a thousand times weaker than the man in front of him.

'Damn it! What to do? It seems I've shot my own foot this time. Fuck me and my greediness!' Regret filled his heart. Then determination flashed in his eyes. He must not die! He still has a lot of things to do and to accomplish in this world! As long as he's not dead. He won't give! A man can only be defeated when he stops fighting!

Gritting his teeth, Caleb began to resist the pressure the King exerted upon him and began to stand up. It was heavy, as if a mountain was pressed upon his body. His bones and blood seeped from his orifices. The continuous aching pain enveloped his entire body. He doesn't intend to use his hardening yet as he has plans for it. 'Fuck this!'

In the end, he managed to stand up. Albeit bleeding everywhere. Even the muscles in his biceps and back ruptured from the pressure. This time, Caleb finally understood the chasm between him and the King! The king was on another level! They hadn't even started fighting yet, but he was already so hopeless. He also understood why the King was the strongest!

Just like that, Caleb started to produce a rope of gum gum rubber on his hands. The king distanced himself a little from Caleb and watched the gum gum rubber gradually form with amusement. 'A Legacy Ability? Interesting... At least it seems he has a blood of nobility in his body. What is he trying to do? Does he think that it could bridge the gap between our ranks?'

'I've waited for a Shadow Path user for all these years. Didn't expect one would come to me like this... Really, a pie that falls in the sky.'

Caleb could see that the king didn't seem to put him to his eyes. In other words, the king was underestimating him! Which was good for him.