Narrowing his eyes, he thought, 'Interesting. It seems like there's a hidden conspiracy happening here, huh.'
With his interest piqued, Alex listened more attentively to Chichi's words.
"I was standing behind the counter at that time, cowering in fear from the aggressive noble, when both Sister Paula and Sister Azul came out of their offices."
When Chichi said this, she felt ashamed before her expression turned into admiration as he spoke of Azul and Paula's names.
Chichi continued, "Sister Paula's eyes were fixed onto the aggressive noble when she appeared."
"On the other hand, I saw that the unknown nobleman smirked and showed a triumphant expression on his face when Sister Azul and Sister Paula came out."
While saying that, Chichi gnashed her teeth in anger.
Seeing her reaction, Alex can't help but say, "It seems like you're close with the owners of Dragon Diner, huh."
Chichi nodded and said, "Sister Paula and Sister Azul are both kind people. All I can say is that they were the ones who helped me back when I really really needed it."
When she was saying that, the anger on Chichi's face immediately turned into smiles.
After a moment, Chichi continued, "Anyway, that nobleman seems to know both Sister Paula and Sister Azul."
"When he saw them, he said a few things but Sister Paula and Sister Azul only ignored him with a frown on their faces."
"After a couple of tries of getting a response from them to no avail, that nobleman said something before leaving."
"Hmm? And what was it?" Alex curiously asked.
Frowning, Chichi said, "'Still acting aloof even though your old man is just a cripple now, huh. Wait until everyone gets here, we will give you real happiness then.' is what he said."
"I can still vividly remember the unsightly expression on both Sister Paula and Sister Azul's faces when they heard that."
Alex rubbed his chin thoughtfully before saying, "After that, they decided to close down their restaurant, is that right?"
Chichi nodded, "Even I don't know the actual reason. But from what I can see, it was all because of that nobleman from last time."
Alex nodded in agreement.
After a moment of silence, Alex turned his eyes back to Chichi and said, "By the way, I have something else I want to know."
"What is it, sir?"
"Last time, that Sister Paula and Sister Azul you're talking about, they were going after me, right. I just want to know, why?"
Alex asked.
"Oh, that. It was because they needed someone who could acquire a dragon's skill. They said that it has something to do with their father." Chichi casually said.
When she said that, Chichi turned her eyes to Alex with a serious look on her face and said, "Since I answered all your questions, can I ask you for a favor?"
"Sure, tell me about it." Alex said without hesitation.
Honestly, Alex can already guess the favor that Chichi wants to ask him based on their conversation.
And just like he expected, Chichi said, "Can you please go to Sister Paula and Sister Azul. Please help them with the things that they need from you."
Chichi even bowed down her head at Alex, hoping that he would agree to her request.
Smiling gently, Alex said, "Get up. I will do you this favor. I will try to see as well what's really happening with them and help if I can."
Chichi immediately lifted up his head and with shining eyes, she said, "Great! Thank you so much, sir!"
".."
Such conversations are all over the restaurant as every customer is looking at Alex.
Feeling their eyes on him, Alex acted like he didn't notice anything.
Honestly, he already felt it when he came out of the Trial Tower this time.
His Charisma stat is starting to show great effects on his surroundings even if he just stands somewhere random.
People can't help themselves but to look at him again and again.
But even with all the eyes on him, Alex didn't feel shy or what not that he would probably feel if this was before.
Maybe it was also an effect of Charisma but Alex is really filled with confidence right now.
So, he ignored the stares from the others and just ate his food like how he would normally do.
After a while, Alex finished his food.
Raising his head, Alex looked at Angelica and her brothers, only to see that they didn't finish their food which is unusual.
"Hmm? What? Did you guys not like the food?"
"N-no, Brother Zero."
Angelica was the one who answered, shaking her head in denial.
"Then why didn't you guys eat? Look, there's a lot of leftovers."
Angelica didn't even need to look to know that what Alex is saying is real.
Angelica sadly lowered her head and apologized, "I'm sorry, Brother Zero. It's just that..."
Angelica lifted her head and looked at the surrounding people that were still looking at their table and didn't continue talking.
When he saw that, Alex immediately realized what happened.
Sighing, he said, "Well, don't mind it. Let's just buy some food that you guys can eat later, okay?"
As he said that, Alex patted her head to assure her that everything is alright.
He also did the same for Joel, Jojo, and Joey.
After that, Alex decided that they should leave now.
They stood up and walked to the counter.
The restaurant owner, along with Chichi, were standing there, attending to customers.
"Hello, how much is the food we ordered?" Alex asked Chichi.
"Please wait a second."
Alex took the order list from a cabinet on the counter and started computing.
After a while, she raised her head and said, "It's a total of 2 silver coins and 45 bronze coins."
Alex took out two 3 silver coins from his pocket and placed it on the counter.
Chichi picked it up and was about to hand him the change when Alex suddenly said,
"You can keep the change. It's just a few bronzes anyway. Just treat it as my thanks for answering my questions earlier."
Chichi was a bit surprised and immediately thanked him.
"Ah! Thank you so much, sir!"