Solo Leveling: Monarch of Knowledge-Chapter 44 - 43: Good time

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(Sunday, June 16, 2026 – 7:36 PM)

Adam leaned back into the luxurious sofa, in a relaxed posture as he sank into the soft cushions. Before he could fully settle in, the children swarmed him with their little faces filled with excitement and curiosity.

"Saint! Saint! Did you really ride a dragon?" the eldest boy, no more than four years old, blurted out.

"How strong are you?" another chimed in, eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Can you fly?" the youngest, a two-year-old girl, asked with wide eyes, clinging to Adam's arm as if expecting him to lift off any second.

Petruccio sighed, shaking his head as he lightly clapped his hands to calm them down. "Alright, alright, give the man some space. You're acting like he's some kind of superhero."

"But he is!" one of the boys insisted, pouting.

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Adam chuckled, ruffling the boy's hair before answering. "Yes, I did ride a dragon. Yes, I'm strong. And yes," he leaned down slightly, lowering his voice playfully, "I can fly."

The children gasped, looking at each other in awe.

Petruccio sighed again before shaking his head with a small smirk. "You're making it worse, you know that, right?"

Adam shrugged with amusement dancing in his eyes. Then, turning to Petruccio, he asked, "Didn't expect you to already be a father."

Petruccio chuckled, crossing his arms. "When you marry, things just happen."

Adam nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I can see that."

Turning his attention back to the children, he asked, "So, what are your names?"

The three quickly straightened up as if answering a roll call.

"I'm Marco! I'm four!" the eldest boy said proudly.

"Luciano, three!" the second boy chimed in, beaming.

"And I'm Sofia!" The little girl, barely two, clung to Adam's sleeve, grinning with dimples.

Adam smiled at them. "Nice to meet you all. I'm Adam, and I'm twenty-three."

Their eyes widened, as if trying to process the difference.

"That's old!" Luciano blurted out, making Adam chuckle.

"Not that old." he said, shaking his head. "You'll be my age in no time."

Their chatter continued with the conversation flowing between lighthearted questions and the natural excitement of children.

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As the women finished setting the table, Petruccio and Adam got up to bring the food, ignoring Lucia and Marie's teasing whistles as they carried the steaming dishes to the dining area. The children, eager to help, grabbed smaller items, carefully placing them on the table under Lucia's watchful eyes.

Once everything was set, they all took their seats with laughter and conversation filling the spacious dining room. The warm scent of home-cooked food mixed with the comfortable atmosphere of family and friendship. Adam found himself enjoying the moment, a rare pause in his otherwise fast-paced life.

Lucia with curiosity shining in her brown eyes, turned to Adam as she took a sip of wine. "So, Adam, how does it feel to be an awakened hunter?"

The children perked up instantly with their attention shifting to him.

Adam placed his utensils down and thought for a moment before shrugging. "It feels good. There's a lot I can do now, things I never imagined before. I can go anywhere, move faster, heal people... It's like having no real limits."

One of the boys, wide-eyed with excitement, leaned forward. "Can you go to space?"

Laughter erupted around the table, but Adam barely had time to react before Awà's voice echoed in his mind.

[With the current data and technological advancements in your possession, reaching space is entirely possible.]

Adam raised an eyebrow. 'I'm not surprised.'

Marie smirked, noticing his thoughtful look. "Oh no, don't tell me you're actually considering it."

Adam chuckled, shaking his head. "Not yet."

The kids gasped in awe, already imagining the possibilities, while Petruccio scoffed, amused. "If anyone could pull off something ridiculous like that, it'd be you."

Lucia smiled as she watched the interaction with the warmth of the moment settling in. "Well, if you do, make sure to send a postcard from the moon."

The conversation shifted as they continued eating, the evening filled with easy laughter and good food. Adam allowed himself to enjoy it, knowing that soon, his focus would shift back to the path ahead.

(10:43 PM)

The night had settled comfortably over Rome, casting a serene glow over the city as Adam and Marie finished their evening with Petruccio and Lucia. After two hours of lighthearted conversation and laughter, it was time to go.

Marie slipped on her shoes near the entrance while Adam turned to Petruccio and Lucia, offering a firm handshake. "Thanks for the good time." he said in a genuine tone.

Lucia smiled warmly. "You're always welcome, Adam. It was nice having you here."

Petruccio chuckled. "Yeah, but next time, you're cooking."

Adam smiled. "I'll consider it."

The children, though visibly sleepy, looked disappointed that the night was ending. Their energy had burned out, but their excitement over Adam's presence still lingered.

Seeing their drooping faces, Adam crouched down and held out his hand. In a smooth motion, three small figurines formed, crafted from his mana with meticulous detail.

Two knights, one wielding a sword and the other a spear, stood proudly on either side of a princess in an elegant pink dress. The moment they were complete, Adam infused a single nano-machine into each of them, linking them to himself without detection.

Without drawing attention, he placed two more nano-machines on Petruccio and Lucia.

'A precaution.'

As he handed the figurines to the children, they gasped in awe with their exhaustion momentarily forgotten.

"These are for you." Adam said, watching their faces light up.

The tiny figures moved with mechanical life, the princess curtsied gracefully while the knights stood firm in a protective stance beside her.

The kids practically jumped on him, hugging him tightly while thanking him repeatedly. Petruccio smiled, shaking his head. "You didn't have to do that. I will pay you back"

Adam stood, dusting off his hands. "I didn't do it to be repaid."

Meanwhile, Lucia and Marie exchanged numbers as their conversation flowed effortlessly. Petruccio raised an eyebrow at how quickly they'd bonded. "They really became close," he muttered. "Makes sense, they're about the same age."

Marie, hearing that, grinned. "Yeah, and since I'm older, you should respect me."

Lucia laughed while Adam rolled his eyes, already opening the door.

With final waves and goodbyes, Adam reached for Marie's hand. She blinked at him in surprise before a small smile tugged at her lips. "Taking my hand so suddenly? How bold."

Adam ignored her teasing as his mana flared around them. With a powerful push, they soared into the night sky, leaving behind the villa as they flew toward home with the city lights glittering below them.

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Since i forgot to post yesterday and just noticed now, another Chapter will drop today.

Adam is 23 while Marie and Lucia are 22

Petruccio is 24

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