Outside, Ben and Donna went straight to Nelly 's room. Coincidentally, they ran into Alpha Kilian outside the room. “Daddy.”
“Daddy.”
The kids greeted him.
He looked at them and asked, “Why are you two up so early today?”
They exchanged glances before Donna chirped, “That's because we want to keep Nelly company!” Alpha Kilian nodded. “Okay. Go inside, then. I'm going out for a while.”
Donna nodded.
Seeing that Alpha Kilian was about to leave, Ben and Donna had a silent conversation using their eyes. Then, they ran up to Alpha Kilian . “Daddy, are you busy today?”
He turned his head around to gaze at them while continuing to walk ahead. “What's the matter?” “I heard Alpha Dave has an armory. Can you bring us there for a visit?” Ben asked.
Alpha Kilian halted upon hearing that. “Why do you want to visit an armory?” “That's because I'm interested, so I want to take a look.”
Alpha Kilian narrowed his eyes and sized up his son.
Sensing his father's silence, Ben said, “It's fine if we can't go. Never mind.” The boy's manner of speech merely caused Alpha Kilian to feel more indecisive.
After all, it was rare for Ben to request anything from him. Moreover, their relationship was just starting to show some improvements, so Alpha Kilian didn't want to deny Ben either.
“We'll need to seek Alpha Dave's permission regarding this matter,” Alpha Kilian said. Ben 's eyes shone as he nodded while gazing at his father.
“Let's go,” Alpha Kilian uttered.
Thus, the father and son went downstairs together.
Dave was engaged in a call at that moment, so Alpha Kilian and Ben exchanged glances and didn't interrupt him.
By the time he finished talking on the phone and turned around, Dave noticed the duo staring at him. “What's the matter?”
Alpha Kilian explained, “Dave, what's the status of your armory?”
Hearing that, Dave narrowed his eyes. “Why? What are you planning to do?” He walked up to them as he spoke. “Tell me. What do you want?”
“Do you think I care about those things?” Alpha Kilian asked.
“Why are you asking about my armory if you don't care?” Dave retorted.
“It's me. I want to visit that place,” Ben piped up while regarding Dave with gleaming eyes. “You?” Dave looked at the boy.
Ben nodded. “That's right! Me.”
Dave chuckled. “Why does a kid like you want to see the armory?”
“That's because I'm interested! I have liked these things since I was little, but I've never seen the real deal, so I want to get some exposure.”
Dave sized up Ben doubtfully. Although he knew the latter was a brilliant child, he figured no kid would fancy such items.
Taking in the way Dave scrutinized him in silence, Ben uttered, “Alpha Dave, do you not believe me?” “Under normal circumstances, should I believe you?”
“Of course. It is every child's dream to own a gun!”
“Children are fond of the gun toys. Do any of them like genuine firearms?” “Me. I like the authentic ones!”
“That's why I asked if you're normal.”
Ben arched his brow. Then, he shifted his gaze onto Alpha Kilian , standing at one side. “I'm my daddy's son, so it is only normal for me to be extraordinary.”
His remark successfully pleased Alpha Kilian .
Upon hearing that, Alpha Kilian raised his brow at Dave. “Get to the point. Are you letting him visit the armory or not?”
Dave stared at them. “Do I have a choice, now that you ask?” Alpha Kilian smirked in response.
“Let's go,” Dave uttered.
Then, the trio departed.
They sat inside the car for an unknown period.
When the vehicle halted, they had arrived at a basement.
Someone came to open the car door right after the vehicle stopped. “Dave,” that person greeted Dave when he saw the latter.
Dave nodded in response.
Then, that man led them inside, and they took the elevator to the sixteenth floor. Inside the elevator, Ben glanced up at Alpha Kilian . Both of them said nothing.
When the elevator door opened on the sixteenth floor, they were met with a view featuring over ten people standing in the corridor.
They all addressed Dave in unison when they saw him, “Dave.”
Dave strode forward. Witnessing that scene, Ben couldn't help but be impressed.
It did not seem like he had never seen a gun before. Dave looked at him and narrowed his eyes.
“Ben ? Do you know what kind of gun this is?” “It's a P1A907 made in,” Ben responded.
Dave stared at him in surprise. “Didn't you say that you've never seen one before?”
“Alpha Dave, although this gun looks small, it has a strong recoil. It's easy to hurt yourself when using it, so the gun manufacturers stopped producing it. This gun is a limited edition. How could I have seen this
before?”
“Then, how do you know about it?”
Ben smiled. “I told you before. I like guns, so I specially researched them. I can tell you the names of all the guns here.”
Dave turned around to look at Alpha Kilian before looking at Ben again. Without saying a word, he stood up and took a gun near him. “Then, what's this?”
Ben glanced at the gun. “It's a PA903 gun. It's also manufactured in Granatano, but its shooting range isn't good enough, so they manufactured less of these guns.”
Dave picked up another firearm near him. “What about this?” “This is a ZB-93 gun manufactured in Jetroina.”
“What about this?”
“A 7.62 mm BM65 rifle.”
Dave was astounded by Ben 's ability to answer his questions fluently. He picked up a plain-looking gun and asked Ben , “What about this?”
Ben narrowed his eyes and stared at it.
He walked over and took it from Dave before inspecting it. “Why can't you answer me?” Dave asked.
Ben raised his head and stared at Dave. “Alpha Dave, this gun looks like it has been modified. Although there's some wear and tear on it, I can tell that it's an Irushean gun. Am I right?”
Dave was stunned.
Ben stared at the silent Dave for a moment before pressing for a reply. “Am I correct, Alpha Dave?” Dave scrutinized him for a moment before nodding his head. “You're right.”
The corner of Ben 's lips curved up, and a trace of pride appeared on his face.
“However, Alpha Dave, this gun's modifications are subpar. It is not precise and can't be used in short- range distances. Yet when shot from a distance, it can be dangerous,” Ben said.
Dave narrowed his eyes again. He looked at Alpha Kilian . There was an indescribable emotion in Alpha Kilian 's eyes.
A moment later, Alpha Kilian murmured, “You even noticed that?” “Yes!”
“How?”
“Well, I don't know how to explain, but I can demonstrate,” Ben said. Demonstrate?
Dave passed the gun to him.
Ben stared at him and asked, “Do you want me to modify this?” “Go ahead and try,” Dave replied.
Ben grinned and walked to a table. He took a quick look at the gun before dismantling it.
Alpha Kilian and Dave stood in a corner staring at him. They did not speak, but the same expression was on their faces.
After Ben had dismantled the gun, he examined it for a moment before taking some tools. He tightened a few bolts and tidied up some loose ends, looking like a child who was playing make-pretend.
A while later, Ben smiled with satisfaction before putting the gun together again. After inspecting it, he nodded, satisfied, and looked at Dave. “Alpha Dave, it's done. Please try it.”
Dave glanced at Alpha Kilian before walking to the shooting range.
He aimed at a target that was a distance away before shooting twice. Each shot landed in the middle of the target.
“Alpha Dave, you have great gun skills!” Ben exclaimed as he smiled. Dave looked at Ben , and a meaningful smile appeared on his face. “What's wrong, Alpha Dave?” Ben asked.
Dave stared at him. “Do you remember the time when I told you about your daddy's injury?” Ben nodded. “Yes, I remember!”
“Your father got injured because of this gun. If he did not use it, he would not have been injured by others.”
When Ben heard his words, his gaze landed on his father.
Alpha Kilian walked over and took the gun from Dave. He looked at it and said, “If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten about it.”
“You've forgotten about it, but I remember this clearly. I remember the person who modified this gun. When I meet him again, I'll kill him,” Dave vowed.
Alpha Kilian did not appear to care. He looked at Ben with a peculiar glint in his eyes. “When did you pick up these skills?”
“I...” Ben looked at him and hesitated for a moment before continuing to speak. “Daddy, if I told you that it's a natural talent, will y-you believe me?”
“Yes,” Alpha Kilian replied.
How can I not believe you when things have come to this?
Dave snapped out of his daze and stared at Alpha Kilian before glancing at Ben . He said sincerely, “Alpha Kilian , your son has an extraordinary talent!”
Alpha Kilian glanced at him and appeared to be calm. “There's nothing I can do about it. The effects of genetics are too strong.”