Novel's Extra: I Awakened The Strongest Physique From The Start

Chapter 220 - CHAPTER 221 - The Truth 1.

The room was dimly lit, the soft glow of a single enchanted lantern casting elongated shadows against the dark mahogany walls. The silence was thick, almost suffocating, as three figures sat within the vast chamber, their expressions unreadable.

Alex sat with his arms resting on the armrests of an intricately carved wooden chair, his posture relaxed but his mind anything but. His mother, Vanessa Drakathor, sat directly across from him, her piercing blue-violet eyes locked onto his own with an intensity that was difficult to meet.

[You won't be able to avoid it today.] Sophie's voice rang in his head, causing him to take a deep breath.

'I know,' he replied inwardly, fully aware of what was going to happen.

He glanced at Alenia, who sat beside Vanessa. Unlike Vanessa's sharp, almost overwhelming presence, Alenia's aura was softer, her deep emerald eyes holding a warmth that made her a source of comfort rather than intimidation.

But well, she was just like that. From as long as he could remember, there had never been a time when he had seen Alenia look at him with any negative emotion.

However, Alex noticed something more. Today, even Alenia had a pensive look on her face, her hands clasped loosely on her lap as she waited for the conversation to begin.

Alex finally broke the silence.

"What is it that you wanted to talk about, Mother?" He asked, his voice steady but guarded.

Vanessa remained silent for a moment longer, her gaze scrutinizing, weighing something unspoken. Then, with a slow exhale, she leaned forward slightly.

"Where have you been for the past week?"

The question was straightforward, yet it carried an undertone that Alex immediately recognized—one that meant Vanessa already had an idea of the answer or, at the very least, pieces of it.

He was sure she didn't know where he was, but he didn't doubt that she knew he wasn't in Originveil City.

Alex was sure that Vanessa and Alenia had already

Alex knew that things could get dangerous, but that didn't mean he would stop what he was doing.

He was never a coward.

He stared at both of his mothers, and as he found worry in their eyes, he realized how worried they would've been when they couldn't locate him.

They had allowed him his secrets for long. But now, they were demanding to know everything. They had the right to do so.

But Alex remained calm, as he had always planned to tell them eventually. He was just stalling for as long as he could since he wasn't sure how they would react.

Alex closed his eyes briefly before opening them again, his resolve hardening. His voice was calm and measured. "I will answer your question."

His words made Vanessa and Alenia grow serious, their gaze locked into his.

Alex wasn't going to lie—they could tell that.

"The answer to all of your questions is that..." He leaned forward, his expression mirroring theirs. "I have memories of my previous life."

Silence.

For the first time in a long while, Vanessa Drakathor's expression shattered.

Her normally unshakable composure slipped as her eyes widened slightly, a rare moment of genuine shock and surprise crossing her features.

Even Alenia, who was usually composed, inhaled sharply.

Memories of a previous life.

For the first time, the mysteries surrounding Alex had a single, undeniable explanation.

And yet, that answer only opened a thousand more questions.