Chapter 65: Reinforcements

"Hello. I'm Alex di Stefano."

"Pleased to meet you. Please call me Jeb."

Uncle finally couldn't resist introducing himself, hoping to strike up a conversation.

As soon as Uncle joined in, Chloe seemed displeased, dealing him another blow, but he doggedly kept the conversation going.

Their conversation felt a bit like he was grilling Jeb for personal information, but Jeb didn't seem to mind.

"I used to be in charge of managing finances in the Kingdom of Edren."

"So that's why you were so good at it..."

Jeb answered earnestly, and Chloe admired him, her gaze growing even more intense.

"I'm sorry, but may I ask how old you are?"

"Of course. I've turned 682 this year."...