Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons-Chapter 526 - 476 - Seeing Father

Doomed.

This word appeared inexplicably in Kane’s mind, radiating its light in the middle, reminding Kane.

He was now thinking in his head about how to deal with Kreya’s father.

Kreya’s mother was already so difficult to deal with, who knows what her father would be like.

Watching Kane’s contemplative demeanor, Kreya slowly moved closer.

"It’s okay, Kane, my father is easy to talk to."

However, in response to Kreya’s comfort, Kane just smiled and nodded.

Every daughter might feel that their father is easier to talk to than their mother.

But Kane didn’t necessarily think so.

Shaking off the wild thoughts in his head, Kane took a deep breath to calm his mood.

There’s no point in thinking about these things now; better to clear up his state and present a correct attitude.

Staying calm is the most important.

Just like that, they slowly reached the doors leading to the hall.

Beside the gates, there were two centaurs in heavy armor holding weapons and guarding both sides.

These two guards were incredibly muscular, likely giants among their kind based on their appearance.

Their faces were rugged with scars of varying lengths.

Judging by their looks, they couldn’t be considered good people. Such looks could frighten a small child into silence.

They inherently carried an aura of intimidation.

Their eyes narrowed slightly, glaring at Kane with ill intent.

Kreya seemed to recognize them.

"Uncle Rob, Uncle Alta, why are you standing at the door?"

Kreya found it strange that the two were acting as gatekeepers.

Seeing Kreya, the two instantly smiled, though it was perhaps better if they hadn’t.

"Kreya’s back. His Highness the Chosen King rushed back in a hurry, setting aside his affairs when he heard about the bad news from your dungeon exploration earlier. Now that he knows you’re okay, he must be very happy. Go on in."

"His Highness and the Madam are in conversation."

After greeting the two, Kreya went up the slope and crossed the entrance, with Kane and the others following closely behind.

As Kane passed by them, he noticed the two glaring at him, gritting their teeth as they spoke.

"Kid, you’re something."

"Damn human brat."

Kane could only walk quickly inside, understanding from their reaction that Kreya’s father surely knew about him.

That was what Kane found most troublesome now.

Upon entering the hall, Fortuna was seen talking with a formidable, majestic centaur with a leonine mane of brown hair.

Judging by his facial features, he must have been quite handsome in his youth, but the stern and dignified expression made people overlook his features.

People dared not offend him much, remembering only his sternness.

The red hair indicated he was probably Kreya’s father.

At this time, several maids behind Fortuna walked over to Longbei and said, "Honored guests, you must be tired from the long journey. Let me take you to your rest area."

Saying so, they led Longbei and the others to the guest room, leaving out Kane and Kreya.

Faced with the current situation, Longbei and the others wished to linger and watch the scene unfold, but still chose to leave, throwing sympathetic glances at Kane.

Kreya grasped Kane’s hand and walked towards Fortuna and the others.

In this short ten-meter distance, Kane felt as though days had passed, clearly sensing a majestic gaze scrutinizing him, observing him up and down.

It was like a searchlight outside a caution area.

"Father."

Kreya approached, calling out, and the dignified middle-aged centaur stood to embrace his daughter.

Even facing his daughter, no gentle expression was revealed on his face.

Afterward, he held her shoulders, taking a careful look at her: "Not bad, looks like you’re about to advance to gold. It’s good you’re back safe."

Hearing this, Fortuna shook her head and sighed helplessly.

"Introduce us."

Kreya’s father looked at Kane as he spoke.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Kreya’s face as she pulled Kane forward for introduction.

"This is Kane, the captain of our exploration team, also my..."

Just as Kreya was about to finish, her father interrupted with a wave of his hand.

"Alright, no need to continue."

He then turned his head, frowning as he stared seriously at Kane.

Facing the stern man staring intently at him, Kane maintained a smile of politeness on the surface, although subtle details revealed his inner panic.

"You’re Kane?"

"Yes, sir."

"I am Harlester Hart, Kreya’s father." After introducing himself, he extended his hand for a handshake.

Kane immediately reached out to reciprocate.

Then, the surrounding air turned cold, creating a kind of indescribable silence.

Harlester Hart continued to look at Kane.

It seemed brief, yet endless.

He suddenly spoke.

"Kane! I’m entrusting my daughter to you in the future. You’ll protect her well, right?"

"Huh?"

Harlester Hart’s sudden words left Kane’s brain unresponsive.

Does this family love blurting out unexpected things when others least expect it?

"Hmm?"

"Yes! I will protect Kreya well, I swear on my life."

Kane’s voice suddenly became passionate and he spoke decisively, pounding his chest emphatically at the heart area.

This action seemed to give more assurance to his promise.

"Good! Very spirited. I’m entrusting my daughter to you then. Remember your promise today."

Kane’s answer seemed to satisfy Harlester Hart greatly.

Fortuna slapped her forehead, feeling utterly defeated. The situation she had envisioned appeared to be happening.

Meanwhile, Kreya was looking at the scene beaming with smiles.

She winked at Kane, as if saying: See, wasn’t I right? Isn’t he easy to talk to?

Then Harlester Hart hugged his wife, followed by hugging Kreya, and said.

"Seeing you safe and sound puts me at ease. There are still many matters in the capital that need handling, so I’ll take my leave. Sorry, I can’t spend more time with you right now, dear."

After saying this, he headed for the door, nodding at Kane as he passed by.

Watching Harlester Hart leave, Fortuna waved him goodbye.

A maid approached and said to Kane, "Master Kane, please follow me. I’ll show you to your guest room."

Kane turned to wave at Kreya and then followed the maid out.

Once Kane left, only Kreya and her mother were left in the hall.

Fortuna walked up to Kreya, looked at the silly smile on her daughter’s face, couldn’t help shaking her head and sighed, reaching out to pinch her nose.

"Really don’t understand what charm that human kid has. It’s only been a year, and he already has you so entranced."

Hearing her mother’s words, Kreya’s face flushed slightly, and she wrapped her arm around her mother’s wrist, leaning against her.

Using a coquettish tone, she called, "Mom."

Fortuna shook her head and led Kreya towards the garden outside.

"You’re pleased with your father’s performance and words, aren’t you? You clearly planned to teach that kid a lesson, but who knows what your father was thinking."

"Hehe."

Kreya listened to her mother’s rare complaints without interrupting, just smiling.

"Can’t count on him for things like this. Thinking about it now, I regret leaving you in his care when I was busy that year during your childhood."

Speaking of this, regret showed on Fortuna’s face.

"It’s just a year, and my carefully nurtured young lady ended up becoming a female knight with him."

After saying this, she turned around, looked at Kreya, softly pulled her cheek, sighed, and said, "Still hasn’t changed back to this day, alas."

Kreya welcomed her mother’s uncommon complaints with warmth and was not annoyed.

On the other side.

Kane, led by the maid, returned to the guest room where they had previously rested.

Looking at the door in front of him, Kane pushed it open.

As soon as he entered, he saw three pairs of large eyes staring roundly at him in the living room.

Their gaze expressed a meaning so obvious that even a blind person could perceive it.

Longbei immediately came over, dragged Kane to sit down, and thoughtfully adjusted his chair.

Lilulu promptly placed a cup before Kane and poured him a cup of tea.

Then everyone just stared at him wide-eyed.

"How was it? Bro, how did the conversation with Kreya’s father go?"

"Kane, did Kreya’s father agree? Are you getting married? Will there be little babies?"

Seeing Kane not answering, Lilulu frowned, deep in thought.

"Is her father not agreeable? Maybe Lilulu should just run away with Kreya, and Kane, you blow this place up."

Hearing Lilulu’s suggestion, Longbei nodded: "That’s indeed a good idea, but we must scout the terrain well first, can’t hurt anybody."

Then Kane saw Meizike silently handing him a vial.

[Explosive Potion]

...

Kane immediately waved, interrupting the continuation of their topic.

"Are you crazy!"

"Kane’s father didn’t object to us, you all should realize such an outstanding person like me wouldn’t be refused anyone’s daughter for marriage."

Truth be told, Kane was indeed surprised at how easy Kreya’s father was to talk to, even unusually easy, making it hard for them to believe.

But thinking about it, it’s unlikely a delusion could be this far-fetched, so it might really not be an illusion.

Turning to Longbei and the others, he continued, "Her dad directly agreed to us being together and entrusted Kreya to me."

After hearing Kane’s words, Longbei and Lilulu seemed quite uninterested.

"What, so it’s just this? Really boring."

"No twist at all, how can Lilulu’s written story have ups and downs, not listening, not listening."

Just like that, the two returned to their respective rooms.

As if all their previous scheming was fake.

Hoping Kane could succeed, but not wanting him to succeed so effortlessly.

Perhaps this is the flaw of the wisdom race.