(What's going on? Isn't it a secret that I'm a time traveler? How come so many people suddenly know?)

(Levia and the other two said the Sunwell told them, but where did Marshal Garp hear that from? Don't tell me he's an elf too; he doesn't have those long, thin ears!)

"ah?"

Joey decided to play dumb for now. His identity as a transmigrator was not good news in this world. What if there was some mad scientist in this world who knew his identity and planned to slice him up?

However, since Field Marshal Garp raised this question, Joey guessed that he must have heard something, but he couldn't confirm it yet, and he probably called him over to verify it.

"A time traveler is someone who comes from another world!"

Field Marshal Karp didn't press Joey for answers, but instead offered an explanation.

"I was born and raised on this continent. My parents are farmers from the countryside near Linhai Town!"

"If... if you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate!"

Joey wasn't lying; he really was born here. However, he probably forgot to drink Meng Po's soup when he was reincarnated, which caused him to bring his past life's memories with him.

"Perhaps I didn't express myself clearly enough. I've already sent people to investigate the village where you were born in Linhai Town. Apart from your particular love of reading, there's nothing wrong with you before this!"

Marshal Garp didn't seem to be in a hurry to get an answer to the question. Seeing that Joey didn't answer immediately, he walked back to the chair he had just been sitting in, and took the greatsword from his waist and leaned it against the square table next to him.

(They've already investigated me. It seems Marshal Garp is serious. I just don't know if this identity is a good thing or a bad thing.)

"Since you've already investigated, you should know that I'm just an ordinary human male. Before I met Catherine, I made a living by doing odd jobs!"

"Intelligent people are often good at disguising and hiding their true nature. I think you are a very intelligent person, which can be seen from the fact that you like to read!"

"this……"

"There's no arguing about that. The group of old men I know who love reading are all incredibly intelligent. You know what I mean by incredibly intelligent, right?"

"It probably means he has no hair, right?"

According to his memories from his previous life, "exceptionally intelligent" did indeed have that meaning, but it was clear that Marshal Garp was somewhat taken aback after hearing Joey's explanation.

"Although that's not what I meant, your explanation is indeed quite interesting. Many of these Grand Secretaries have indeed lost their hair!"

"So...you smart man, are you willing to tell the truth?"

Fleet Admiral Garp was still somewhat puzzled by Joey, since it was their first meeting and they weren't familiar with each other. He had only heard some things about Joey and his opinions about him from Zoro.

"Admiral Garp, it's not that I'm unwilling to tell you, I just don't know what the consequences will be if I do."

Joey knew that if he didn't actually say something, he probably wouldn't be able to leave this room. The Marshal Garp in front of him seemed kind, but his experience from his previous life told him that a kind appearance was often a disguise for these big leaders, and no big leader got to his position by being kind.

Speaking of disguise, Field Marshal Garp himself said that smart people are good at disguising themselves, and he must also be a smart person, otherwise he would not have been able to climb to the top of power in this dog-eat-dog world.

"as a result of?"

Hearing Joey's sudden question, Field Admiral Garp was caught off guard, but he still felt in his heart that this was a sign that Joey was about to speak.

"I only heard other elves mention this when I visited them in their territory, but they all took it as a joke or a hoax. They didn't believe that the revelation of the Sunwell would only be given to a few people, and even then, only those who were insignificant and powerless!"

"They told me to find this savior and have him save the continent, which led to the breakdown of negotiations and prevented them from joining the alliance!"

Marshal Karp recounted his experience traveling to the Elven realm. It seems he initially took it as a joke, but after three female elves visited Ashfury, he began to believe the "joke" more.

"That's right, I'm a time traveler!"

"I am the savior of this world!"

Upon hearing Marshal Garp's words, Joey's mind raced, and he immediately made a decision, revealing his identity.

"You really are?"

Field Marshal Garp was shocked, not expecting Joey to speak so readily.

(If I don't say it now, when will I? This is my chance to become a top player. If Marshal Garp really believes this "joke," wouldn't I instantly rise to the top? "Savior"—that title carries a lot of weight!)

"It's me, Joey Brown, no doubt about it!"

"That's why those three female elves followed me!"

To prevent Marshal Garp from disbelieving, Joey immediately brought up the three female elves, Leiflia, again. Since there was profit to be made at this time, he had to confirm the matter immediately to avoid any unforeseen complications.

"good!"

Field Marshal Karp stood up abruptly from his chair, walked a few steps to Joey, and slammed his powerful hands heavily on Joey's shoulders, as if he wanted to break him apart.

"Although I don't really believe in the Sunwell of the Elves, since some of them are so certain about this divine revelation, it must be a good thing!"

"I don't know how you plan to save the world and drive these orcs out, but one more person will naturally be one more help!"

Field Marshal Garp's initially excited gaze suddenly turned sharp as he stared directly into Joey's eyes.

“Those orcs also came from another world. They opened a portal and entered this continent. And you, Joey Brown, I hope you are a friend, not an enemy!”

Marshal Garp's tone carried a warning, and only then did Joey feel the oppressive aura emanating from this military commander. He felt that Marshal Garp could kill him as easily as crushing an ant, which was truly terrifying!

"Don't worry about that, Marshal Garp. I am definitely a friend, not an enemy. Look at me, my human skin is nothing compared to those green-skinned orcs!"

Joey immediately pledged his loyalty.

Field Marshal Karp shifted his sharp gaze from Joey and turned to walk back to the chair he had just been sitting in.

He didn't turn around, but what sent chills down Joey's spine came from behind him:

"very good!"

"However, sometimes people dressed as humans are even more repulsive than those bloodthirsty orcs!"